Kilburn, Derbyshire

Infobox UK place
country = England
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static_image_caption=Kilburn Post Office in 2005
latitude = 53.005567
longitude = -1.425441
map_type = Derbyshire
official_name = Kilburn
population = 3794
shire_district = Amber Valley
shire_county = Derbyshire
region = East Midlands
post_town = BELPER
postcode_district = DE56
postcode_area = DE
dial_code = 01332
os_grid_reference = SK385455

Kilburn is a village and civil parish in the English county of Derbyshire.

Forming part of the district of Amber Valley, Kilburn has small amenities for the people who live there including a local police station and community officer and several parks for young children. There are two takeaway restaurants, Kilburn Fish Bar which serves traditional British fish and chip cuisine, and a Chinese restaurant, Jade Garden. There are now three shops in the village - News Shop which is a medium sized newsagent, and the newly opened Metro Stores, a slightly larger premises which stocks more foodstuffs and sundries. There is a SPAR in a central location, although this is rumoured to be closing down with planning permission for houses in place on its current site. There is also a post office on Highfield Rd, but this serves few goods beyond stationery or items associated with the postal service.

Kilburn has three public houses: The Cricketers, The Hunter's Arms and the Traveller's Rest. There is also a working men's club (Kilburn Social Club) adjoined to the football field at the back of Chapel Street. The other prominent features of the village is the War Memorial situated at the top of Bywell Lane, and the Village Hall on Church St, which hosts various leisure activities and is also available for residents to hire and use.

Kilburn is served by 3 schools within the village: Kilburn Nursery (4 - 5), Kilburn Infant School (5 - 7) and Kilburn Junior School (7 - 11). School children then progress to John Flamsteed Community School in Denby [ [http://kilburnparishcouncil.org.uk/ Kilburn Parish Council site] accessed 30 April 2008] until they are 16. There is also a Baptist Chapel and Methodist Chapel, located on Highfield Road and Chapel St, respectively.

A number of associations serve the village. The Parish Council is elected from local residents and works toward improving and maintaining the village. The Kilburn Community Association maintains a similar role, though it has no official mandate. A village newsletter keeps resident informed of the workings of both these bodies, as well as other institutions such as the local Women's Institute which serves both Kilburn and Denby. There are annual traditions such as a village treasure hunt, a village quiz and carol singing which raise funds both for the village and charitable causes in Derbyshire.

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