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Our adult education centres

We run courses across Derbyshire in our adult community education (ACE) centres, and we also deliver learning from around 100 community venues across Derbyshire.

If you need to talk to us, call 01629 531241 or email adult.education@derbyshire.gov.uk.


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Our centres are open during term time and some centres are open for limited periods during the school holidays. Check with your centre before you travel to make sure it's open.

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Alfreton ACE Centre

Church Street
Alfreton
DE55 7BD

Access:

  • wheelchair accessible
  • lift to the first and second floors
  • parking spaces near the door for Blue Badge holders

Parking is limited to spaces 33 to 51. We don't own the car park.

The centre is a short walk from Alfreton town centre where there are car parks and easy access to buses and trains. It's next to Genesis and opposite the leisure centre. You can access the car park from Church Street.

Opening hours:

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am to 4pm
  • Friday from 9am to 3pm

Ashbourne ACE Centre

Cokayne Avenue
Ashbourne
DE6 1EJ

Access:

  • wheelchair accessible
  • lift to the first floor
  • parking spaces near the door for Blue Badge holders

There is a car park close to the centre but we don't own it. There are a few car parking spaces on the main road.

The centre is a short walk from Ashbourne town centre where there are car parks and easy access to buses. There are regular buses that stop near the centre.

Opening hours:

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am to 4pm
  • Friday - closed

Bolsover ACE Centre

Castle Street
Bolsover
S44 6PR

Access:

  • wheelchair accessible
  • hearing loop fitted
  • accessible toilet with adult changing table
  • parking spaces near the door for Blue Badge holders

We have a car park with 21 spaces.

The centre is next to Bolsover Castle, and a short walk from Bolsover town centre where there are car parks and easy access to buses. There are regular buses that stop near the centre.

Opening hours:

  • Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 4.30pm
  • Wednesday from 9am to 5pm
  • Friday from 9am to 12.30pm

Buxton Fairfield ACE Centre

Victoria Park Road
Fairfield
Buxton
SK17 7PE

Access:

  • wheelchair accessible
  • lift to the computer room
  • hearing loop fitted
  • parking spaces near the door for Blue Badge holders

We have a free car park with 14 spaces.

The centre is in Fairfield, a short bus journey from Buxton town centre. There is a bus stop outside the centre.

Opening hours:

  • Tuesday and Thursday from 9.30am to 4pm

Clay Cross ACE Centre

Market Street
Clay Cross
S45 9JE

Access:

  • wheelchair accessible
  • lifts to all floors
  • hearing loop fitted
  • parking spaces near the door for Blue Badge holders

We have a small, free car park. Please tell reception if you are parked in our car park.

The centre is a short walk from Clay Cross town centre, where there are car parks and easy access to buses. There are regular buses that stop near the centre.

Opening hours:

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8.30am to 4pm
  • Friday from 8.30am to 3.30pm

Cotmanhay and Ilkeston ACE Centre

Bennerley Avenue
Cotmanhay
DE7 8PF

Access:

  • wheelchair accessible
  • hearing loop fitted
  • parking spaces near the door for Blue Badge holders

We have a free car park with 24 spaces.

The centre is in Cotmanhay, a short bus journey from Ilkeston town centre. There is a bus stop outside the centre.

Opening hours:

  • Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9am to 4pm

Derbyshire Eco Centre

Porter Lane
Middleton-by-Wirksworth
DE4 4LS

Access:

  • wheelchair accessible
  • hearing loop fitted
  • parking spaces near the door for Blue Badge holders

The centre doesn't have a car park, but there is nearby parking owned by the National Stone Centre. An honesty box is in reception to pay for this.

The centre is in Middleton-by-Wirksworth near Cromford and Wirksworth. There is a bus stop on the main road near the centre.

Opening hours:

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9am to 5pm

Glossop ACE Centre

Talbot Street
Glossop
SK13 7DG

Access:

  • wheelchair accessible
  • lift to each floor
  • parking spaces for Blue Badge holders

We have a car park (shared with the library) at the front and back of the centre.

The train station and bus stop are a 5-minute walk from the centre.

Opening hours:

  • Monday and Thursday from 8.30am to 4.30pm
  • Tuesday and Wednesday from 8.30am to 7pm
  • Friday from 8.30am to 3.30pm

Hunloke ACE Centre

Church Street South
Chesterfield
S40 2TF

Access:

  • wheelchair accessible
  • hearing loop fitted in some rooms
  • lift to each floor
  • parking spaces for Blue Badge holders

There is car park behind the centre, which we share with other services.

The centre is in Birdholme, a short bus journey from Chesterfield town centre.

Opening hours:

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am to 5pm
  • Friday from 9am to 4pm

Long Eaton ACE Centre

Community House
173 Derby Road
Long Eaton
NG10 4LL

Access:

  • wheelchair accessible
  • hearing loop fitted in some rooms
  • lift to all floors
  • parking spaces for Blue Badge holders

We have a car park with 32 spaces.

Long Eaton town centre is a 15-minute walk or a short bus journey.

Opening hours:

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am to 3pm

Matlock ACE Centre

The Ritz
Steep Turnpike
Matlock
DE4 3DP

Access:

  • wheelchair accessible
  • hearing loop fitted in some rooms
  • lift to first floor
  • parking spaces for Blue Badge holders

We don't have a car park. There are pay and display car parks around Matlock.

The centre is in Matlock town centre, near Matlock library. There are regular bus services to Matlock.

Opening hours:

  • Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 8.30am to 4pm
  • Thursday and Friday from 8.30am to 3.30pm

Shirebrook ACE Centre

Carter Lane
Shirebrook
NG20 8PE

Access:

  • wheelchair accessible
  • hearing loop fitted in some rooms
  • lift to first floor
  • parking spaces for Blue Badge holders

We have a small car park with 10 spaces.

Shirebrook town centre is a 6-minute walk away. There are local buses.

Opening hours:

  • Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9am to 4pm

Swadlincote ACE Centre

Rink Drive
Swadlincote
DE11 8JL

Access:

  • wheelchair accessible
  • hearing loop fitted in all rooms
  • parking spaces for Blue Badge holders

We have a small car park with 15 spaces. There are other car parks within a short walk.

The centre is in Swadlincote town centre, close to the bus station.

Opening hours:

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am to 4pm

Training and Skills for Construction Centre (TASCC), Holmewood

Unit B, Stainsbury Close
Holmewood Industrial Estate
S42 5UG

Access:

  • wheelchair accessible
  • hearing loop fitted in all rooms
  • lift to all floors
  • parking spaces for Blue Badge holders

The centre is on an industrial estate in Holmewood with plenty of parking, around 6 miles from Chesterfield.

It is easily accessible by road and bus.

Opening hours:

  • Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9am to 3.30pm

The Toolbox

Unit 4, Brookfield Industrial Estate
Peakdale Road
Glossop
SK13 6LQ

Access:

  • wheelchair accessible
  • hearing loop fitted in all rooms
  • parking spaces for Blue Badge holders

The centre's on an industrial estate on the outskirts of Glossop.

If you catch the bus, the bus stops are a 10 minute walk away.

If you're travelling north towards Hadfield use the bus stop near Screwfix. If you are travelling south towards Glossop use the bus stop by Carpenters. It's then a 10-minute walk along Brookfield to The Toolbox.

Opening hours:

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9.30am to 3.30pm