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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
We're next to Genesis and opposite the leisure centre. You can access the car park from Church Street.
Parking is shared with other services and limited to spaces numbered 33 to 51 on the left-hand side. There are parking spaces near the door for Blue Badge holders. The white spaces in the middle of the car park, belong to the Leisure Centre and are controlled by traffic wardens, please make sure you don't park there.
The centre is close to Alfreton town centre where there are car parks and easy access to buses and trains.
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
Ashbourne adult education centre is situated in the free car park close to the town centre.
There are no specific spaces allocated to the centre. There are blue badge parking spaces close to the entrance to the building.
Further parking is available close to the centre on the main road. There are regular buses to the town 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, close to Bolsover town centre where there are free car parks and easy access to buses. Several bus routes go through Bolsover town, with a bus stop near the centre and several more in the marketplace.
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. High Peak bus number 185 stops outside the centre.
We have a free car park with 14 spaces, there are parking spaces near the door for Blue Badge holders.
Opening hours:
- Tuesday and Thursday from 9.30am to 4pm
Chesterfield
Derbyshire County Council
The Quad
Dock Walk
Chesterfield
S40 2GQ
Access:
- wheelchair accessible
- hearing loop fitted in some rooms
- lift to each floor
- parking spaces for Blue Badge holders
Chesterfield Adult Education Centre is located inside a shared building with other services. We have access to shared visitor car parking to the left of the building which is limited.
There are 15 free parking spaces for up to 2 hrs at Queen Street which is close by. A bit further away is Beal Bank where there are 70 free car parking spaces. There are buses to Dock Walk and Boythorpe Road with bus stops nearby.
Opening hours:
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am to 5pm
- Friday from 9am 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. There are 2 car parking spaces near the front door for Blue Badge holders.
The centre is close to 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
The Cotmanhay centre, is a short bus journey from Ilkeston town centre. There is a bus stop outside the building.
We have a free car park with 24 spaces, there are parking spaces near the door for Blue Badge holders.
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
- 1 parking space near the door for Blue Badge holders
The centre is in Middleton-by-Wirksworth near Cromford and Wirksworth. There is a bus stop on the main road near the centre.
To encourage sustainable travel, the centre doesn't have a car park, there is nearby parking owned by the National Stone Centre. An honesty box is in reception to pay for this. There is a parking space near the door for Blue Badge holders.
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 free car park for 27 vehicles which is shared with the library at the front and back of the centre with 3 parking spaces for Blue Badge holders.
The train station and bus stop are close to the centre. For the nearest bus stop use Henry Street stop A for the 341, 237, or 219. Stop B for the 61, 237, 257c, 390, 393 or 394. Stop C for 351 or 237.
There is also easy access from Glossop train station which is served by Northern Rail. Trains are normally every 30 minutes throughout the day.
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
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
The centre is located on Derby road just past Trent college, with easy access to bus routes. It has a large car park with 32 available spaces. Long Eaton town centre is a short bus journey away.
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
There is no parking on site, however, there are several pay and display car parks in and around the centre.
The centre is in Matlock town centre, near Matlock library. There are regular bus services into 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 free car park with 10 spaces, which is shared with other services. Shirebrook town centre is close by. 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 which is shared with other services. There are other car parks nearby.
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.
The nearest 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