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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's next to Bolsover Castle and close to Bolsover town centre where there are free car parks and easy access to buses. Several bus routes go through Bolsover, with a bus stop near the centre and several more in the marketplace.
Opening hours
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8.30am to 4.30pm
- Friday from 8.30am to 3.30pm
Buxton Fairfield ACE Centre
Victoria Park Road
Fairfield
Buxton
SK17 7PE
Access
- wheelchair accessible
- hearing loop fitted
- parking spaces near the door for Blue Badge holders
We have a free car park with 14 spaces.
The centre's in Fairfield, and a short bus journey from Buxton town centre. High Peak bus number 185 stops right outside.
Opening hours
- Tuesday and Thursday from 8.30am 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 limited shared visitor car parking to the left of the building.
There are 15 free parking spaces close by at Queen Street where you can park for up to 2 hours. 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 8.30am to 4.30pm
- Friday from 8.30am to 3.30pm
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 - let our reception know if you park here. There's also 2 blue badge car parking spaces near the front door.
The centre's close to the centre of Clay Cross, where you can find car parks and easy access to buses. There are regular buses that stop near the centre.
Opening hours
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8.30am to 4.30pm
- Friday from 8.30am to 3.30pm
Cotmanhay and Ilkeston ACE Centre
Bennerley Avenue
Cotmanhay
DE7 8PF
Access
- wheelchair accessible
- parking spaces near the door for Blue Badge holders
The Cotmanhay centre, is a short bus journey from Ilkeston town centre and there's a bus stop outside the building.
We have a free car park with 24 spaces, and there are parking spaces near the door for Blue Badge holders.
Opening hours
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8.30am to 4.30pm
- selected Thursdays from 8.30am to 7pm
- Friday from 8.30am to 3.30pm
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. This is shared with the library at the front and back of the centre. There are 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's also easy access from Glossop railway station. Trains are normally every 30 minutes throughout the day.
Opening hours
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8.30am to 4.30pm
- Friday from 8.30am to 3.30pm
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's in Swadlincote town centre, close to the bus station.
Opening hours
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8.30am to 4.30pm
Training and Skills for Construction Centre (TASCC), Holmewood
Unit B2, Stainsby Close
Holmewood Industrial Estate
S42 5UG
Access
The centre is on an industrial estate in Holmewood with plenty of parking; it's about 6 miles from Chesterfield.
It is easily accessible by road and bus.
Opening hours
- Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9am to 3.30pm