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 Newtown and the Adult Community Education Service
at Springbank. 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.
Health An NHS Health
Clinic, which offers out of hours care, 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 within the
town centre. Most acute services are provided at Stepping Hill Hospital,
Stockport. Minor injuries can be dealt with at Buxton Cottage Hospital.
 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.
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