Hayfield to the Royal Hotel, was purchased by the club in 1976 after famous ex-resident Arthur Lowe helped raise the necessary £5,000. There are several natural springs within Hayfield village, some of which once supplied part of the village's water. These are no longer in active use, although are 'dressed' yearly in well dressing ceremonies. Although classed as being in the East Midlands, Hayfield is at the northern extremity of the region and falls more within the influence of Manchester and Stockport in North West England. Some kind of settlement has been in existence in Hayfield since Roman times, and possibly
The Hayfield School Governors becoming 'owners' of the site and buildings, and employers for all staff. Some of these authorities were lost in 1999 as the school became a foundation school. In 2008, Tony Storey, Britain's longest serving headmaster, retired after 37 years of service (for which he received an OBE) and was succeeded by Sai Patel. In March 2012 Patel was suspended by the school governors. Maria Rock stood in as acting headmistress during Patel's absence. In the summer term of 2012 it was announced to parents and students that Patel would not be returning to the Hayfield School, and on 29