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Education Derbyshire Local Education Authority maintains a range of educational facilities in the town including nursery provision (at Market Street and St George’s Primary); primary schools at Hague Bar, Newtown, Thornsett, New Mills County (Meadow Street); and St George’s Church of England and St Mary’s Roman Catholic schools. There are many playgroups in the town and private nurseries and after school clubs at Thornsett and St. Mary’s. Secondary education is provided at New Mills School, an 11-18 specialist Business and Enterprise College. Lifelong Learning opportunities are available through the Youth Service at the Youth Centre on Longlands Road and the Adult Community Education Service based at Spring Bank.

Sports High Peak Borough Council runs the swimming pool and leisure centre which was built in the 1980s following a major campaign and fund raising in the town. There are many clubs in the New Mills area which offer excellent facilities for sports - especially football, cricket, golf, tennis and bowls. In 1997 New Mills Football Club invested over £200,000 with Lottery Funding to improve its facilities on Church Lane and in 2002 New Mills Golf Club extended its course from 9 to 18 holes. A brand new club house is planned for the future.

Health An NHS Health Clinic is situated on Hyde Bank Road adjacent to Sett Valley Medical Centre which houses a group GP practice and NHS dentist surgery. There is another GP surgery, a dental surgery, and an alternative health clinic, all on Union Road. Most acute services are provided at Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport.

Rail and Bus Services Trains to Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield are available from New Mills Central and from New Mills Newtown there is an hourly service to Buxton, Stockport and Manchester Piccadilly. Local bus services provide regular links within the town and to Hayfield, Glossop, Buxton, Stockport, Manchester Airport and Macclesfield.

On Sundays and bank holidays, buses link the town with many parts of the Peak National Park especially in the summer months. Full timetable information is available from the Heritage and Information Centre, Traveline on 0870 608 2 608 or at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/buses.

Community Organisations New Mills is particularly proud of its community spirit. Many organisations contribute to making the town a lively and welcoming place including two long established Brass Bands. Contact details for local clubs and societies are available at the back of this booklet.

Visitor Accommodation A variety of accommodation including country pubs, bed and breakfast guest houses, self catering cottages and farm based caravans are available in the area. An up to date list is available at the Town Hall and Heritage and Information Centre.

Whilst every care has been taken in compiling this publication and the statements contained herein are believed to be correct, the publishers and promoters cannot accept responsibility for any inaccuracies. Reproduction of any part of this publication in any format, without permission, is strictly forbidden. Photographs courtesy of Stephen Lewis, Andrew Truman and Councillor Martin Doughty.