Shipley Venue Information
Joining Instructions for INWA Instructor courses at Shipley Country Park
The course begins at 09.00 and finishes at 17.00 with a break for lunch around 12:30 on both days. You are welcome to arrive a little before 09.00 to settle into the venue.
Finding the venue
Shipley Country Park Visitor Centre
Slack Lane
Heanor
Derbyshire
DE75 7GX
Please note that there is a charge for parking (£7 for a full day) that can be paid by cash or card.
Training Room
We will be based in the ‘Green Room’ in the visitor centre. The course is held equally in doors and out - so ensure you prepare for the weather!
Refreshments & Lunch
Please note lunch is not provided. Please bring all your food for the day. There are facilities to make hot drinks. The nearest supermarket is a mile away in Heanor. Sadly the Shipley Park cafe is closed for the forseeable future - please remember to bring your own food.
Local Accommodation.
Hotels:
Premier Inn, Ripley, Derbyshire
Premier Inn hotels | Book direct
The Lion Hotel, Belper
Our Stunning Hotels in Belper, Derbyshire | The Lion Hotel (thelionhotelbelper.co.uk)
The Talbot Inn, Belper
Armando's Restaurant at The Talbot Hotel, Belper | Restaurant, Hotel and Bar
Holiday Inn, Long Eaton
https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/gb/en/nottingham/notde/hoteldetail
Novohotel, Long Eaton
https://all.accor.com/hotel/0507/index.en.shtml
Best Western, Long Eaton
https://www.bestwestern.co.uk/hotels/best-western-nottingham-derby-83937
Risley Hall Hotel, Risley
https://www.risleyhall.co.uk/
Durham Ox, Ilkeston
http://www.durhamoxilkeston.co.uk/
Hogshead hotel
Home - Hogs Head Hotel Nottingham
Self-Catering:
Hayes Wood Lodge
https://www.hayeswoodlodge.co.uk/
Campsite:
Meadow View Glamping https://meadowviewglamping.co.uk/
Airbnb: There are limited options for Airbnb. Many are on the outskirts of Nottingham and Derby, plus one in Kilburn and one in Newthorpe.
What to bring
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An INWA manual and course paperwork will be provided on the course.
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Nordic Walking poles if you have your own. If you would like to borrow poles, please ensure that you have given details of your height on the booking form at least 4 days beforehand so that the poles can be prepared thoroughly before the course.
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Appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear (trainers or walking shoes are preferable to walking boots). We will spend a good few hours a day outdoors, whatever the weather, so make sure you bring full waterproofs/sun cream, etc.
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In winter, the park can become muddy. The tutor will try to avoid the muddy areas; however, we recommend bringing a second pair of shoes, just in case
Catherine Hughes is your tutor for the course.
The INWA course assessment will take place on the afternoon of day two; so, you may wish to plan to set aside time do some preparation on the evening of the first day.
If you have any questions, please contact the office via phone 01332 504949 or email info@britishnordicwalking.org.uk. We'd love to help you on your journey!
