Welcome to Thorpe in Balne

Thorpe is a small village located in the district of Balne in South Yorkshire. The village is situated on the banks of the River Went and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Thorpe is a peaceful and quiet village, making it an ideal place for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the St. James Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

One of the main attractions of Thorpe is the River Went, which runs through the village. The river is a popular spot for fishing and is home to a variety of fish, including trout and grayling. The river is also a great place for a leisurely stroll or a picnic, with several picnic areas located along its banks. The village is also home to several walking trails, which offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Thorpe is a close-knit community, with a strong sense of community spirit. The village has a number of local amenities, including a village hall, a post office, and a pub. The pub, The Blacksmiths Arms, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, serving up traditional pub food and a range of local ales. The village also has a primary school, which is highly regarded in the local area. Overall, Thorpe is a charming village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 6.4°C

Feels Like: 3.6°C

Wind: 8.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SE

Local Schools

School	Details
Barnby Dun Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Claire Robinson	Church Road Barnby Dun Doncaster South Yorkshire DN3 1BG 01302883917 School Website
Askern Moss Road Infant Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Carol Ann Turner	Moss Road Askern Doncaster South Yorkshire DN6 0NE 1302700287 School Website
Kirk Sandall Junior School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Kathryn Thompson	Magnolia Close Kirk Sandall Doncaster South Yorkshire DN3 1JG 01302882827 School Website
Kirk Sandall Infant School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Nina Brannon	Queen Mary Crescent Kirk Sandall Doncaster South Yorkshire DN3 1JT 01302882221 School Website
Long Toft Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Alison Buxton	Church Road Stainforth Doncaster South Yorkshire DN7 5AB 01302841246 School Website
Spa Academy Askern Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Anderson	Sutton Road Askern Doncaster South Yorkshire DN6 0AQ 1302700332 School Website
Canon Popham Cofe Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Patton	Church Balk Edenthorpe Doncaster South Yorkshire DN3 2PP 1302884465 School Website
Bader Special Academy Free Schools Special Ages:5-19 Head Teacher Mrs Viki Drew	Chappell Avenue Edenthorpe Doncaster DN3 2EW 1302433003 School Website
Arksey Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Shelley Fisher	Ings Way Arksey Doncaster South Yorkshire DN5 0TE 01302874432 School Website
Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Carol-Ann Turner	Alfred Road Askern Doncaster South Yorkshire DN6 0PZ 1302701353 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kirk Sandall Sandall Lane, Kirk Sandall, South Yorkshire, DN3 1LL 2.05 Miles

Hatfield And Stainforth Station Road, Hatfield, South Yorkshire, DN7 4EQ 3.07 Miles

Adwick Church Lane, Adwick-Le-Street, South Yorkshire, DN6 7AJ 3.37 Miles

Bentley (South Yorkshire) Church Street, Bentley, South Yorkshire, DN5 0BE 3.97 Miles

Doncaster Station Court, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 1PE 5.19 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Alden Transfer 01302 883038 41 Sutton Rd, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 1NY 2.33 Miles
Aa Transfers 07890 108092 41 Sutton Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 1NY 2.33 Miles
Green Travel 01302 702005 Castle Dene, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 0NJ 2.42 Miles
Kabs 01302 885656 44 Graham Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 1JH 2.52 Miles
Dream Cars 01302 709525 Gordon Villas, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 0JY 2.66 Miles
Am Pm Cabs 01302 708180 14 Manor Way, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 0AJ 2.73 Miles
Early Bird Airport Travel 01302 887500 17 The Boulevard, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 2QG 2.78 Miles
Edenthorpe Private Hire 01302 886934 36 Church Balk, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 2NA 2.83 Miles
Doncaster Barnby Dun Travel 01302 880007 53 Meadow Croft, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 2NU 3.00 Miles
Edenthorpe Travel 01302 888181 8 Ashdale Cl, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 2LA 3.21 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Thorpe Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Braithwaite No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barnby Dun Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Trumfleet Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Riverside Park D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Norbreck Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coniston Road D3 No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kirk Sandall Industrial Estate Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Surgery 01302 841202	Stainforth Road Barnby Dun Doncaster South Yorkshire DN3 1AA
The White Wings Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	The White Wings Centre Spa Pool Road Askern Doncaster DN6 0HZ
The White Wings Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	The White Wings Centre Spa Pool Road Askern Doncaster DN6 0HZ
The White Wings Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	The White Wings Centre Spa Pool Road Askern Doncaster DN6 0HZ
The Lakeside Practice 01302 700212	The Lakeside Practice Spa Pool Road, Askern Doncaster South Yorkshire DN6 0HZ

Local Stores

Barnby Dun High St
High Street
Barnby Dun
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN3 1DY
Store Website
1.46 miles

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SPAR Barnby Dun
SPAR
Unit 1 Marlowe Road
Barnby Dun
Doncaster
DN3 1AU
01302 885213
Store Website
1.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Vets Now Doncaster
Unit 2 Station Retail Park Doncaster Road Kirk Sandall Doncaster South Yorkshire DN3 1SE 01302 215652 doncasterclinic@vets-now.com Website 2.17 miles
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Arundell Veterinary Care
Unit 2-4 Station Retail Park Kirk Sandall Doncaster South Yorkshire DN3 1HE 0130 636177 surgery@arundellvetcar.com Website 2.28 miles

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Arundell Veterinary Care
Hall Villa Veterinary Surgery 16 Hall Villa Lane Tollbar Doncaster South Yorkshire DN5 0LH 01302 822083 clinic@arundellvetcare.com 2.83 miles
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Doncaster Pet Clinic Ltd
123 Thorne Road Edenthorpe Doncaster South Yorkshire DN3 2JE 01302 712999 info@doncasterpetclinic.co.uk Website 3.00 miles

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Community Pet Clinic
Jollyes Petfood Superstores Wheatley Retail Park Wheatley Hall Road Doncaster South Yorkshire DN2 4PE Website 3.43 miles


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Rase Veterinary Centre
Unit 6 Abbey Retail Park Dunscroft Doncaster South Yorkshire DN7 4JS 01302 897409 rasevets@btconnect.com Website 3.53 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Frickley Country Park
Lots Of Different Routes, Mainly Pathed Out To Follow. Great Walk For The Dogs, Can Get Muddy When It’S Been Raining. Pontefract Lancashire 7.61 miles Parking Off Doncaster Road

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Rabbit Ings
Rabbit Ings Is A Country Park Located On The Former Colliery Yard And Spoil Heap Of The Monkton Colliery And Then The Royston Drift Mine, Which Closed In 1989. The 64-Hectare Site, Situated Near Royston In South Yorkshire, Is Home To An Array Of Wildlife – Including Newts, Snakes And Herons. Rabbit Ings Country Park Shafton 13.61 miles

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Haw Park Wood
A Beautiful Forest Walk. Starts Along A Canal, Then Opens Up Into Multiple Pathways That Can Make Either A Quick Loop Or Multiple Loops For A Longer Walk.Both Our Dogs Love It Here For The Smells, Plus Wide Pathways! La Terrazza The Balk Walton Wakefield WF2 6QL 15.20 miles Free Parking Outside The Waterton Park Golf Club.

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Walton Colliery Nature Park
This Is A Great Place To Walk Dogs In All Weather! There Are A Number Of Different Routes You Can Take Around The Park, There Are A Couple Of Lakes/Ponds Which Do Have Ducks/Geese But There Are Still Plenty Of Spots Where The Dogs Can Get In For A Swim. Sunday Is A Popular Day For Horse Riders So Something To Watch Out For. The Train Track Is Fenced But Best Use Caution When Walking Past To Ensure Your Dog Doesn’T Get Past. 9 The Balk Walton Wakefield WF2 6JZ 15.57 miles Free Parking Is Available Wf2 6Nb

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Worsbrough Mill Country Park
Worsbrough Mill Country Park Covers Over 240 Acres, And Is A Haven For Wildlife. This Easy, Gentle Walk Features The Reservoir And Woodland. The Mill Itself Is A 17 S70 5LL 16.11 miles Worsbrough Mill Is Located Off The A61. From The M1 Follow The Brown Road Signs From Junction 36 Of The M1.

Eastrington Ponds Nature Reserve
Walk Around Ponds With A Meadow, Wooded Area And Disused Railway Line. Takes About 30-40 Mins To Stroll Around With The Dog, And Meadow Area Is Enclosed, So Is Good For Letting Dog Off Lead. Mostly Flat But Not Wheelchair Friendly. 6 Howden Rd Eastrington Goole DN14 7PN 16.57 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-25.1°C	-26°C	-27.2°C	-27.6°C	-27.6°C	-24.2°C	-21.8°C	-19.5°C	-15.8°C	-15.9°C	-18°C	-19.3°C

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Temp	-10.4°C	-10.1°C	-9.8°C	-9.6°C	-9.1°C	-7.2°C	-4.1°C	-1.5°C	-1.6°C	-4.2°C	-7.4°C	-13.4°C
Feels Like	-19.7°C	-19.2°C	-18.5°C	-17.9°C	-16.8°C	-14.2°C	-10.3°C	-7.2°C	-6.8°C	-8.8°C	-12.1°C	-18.5°C

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Temp	-12.6°C	-12.9°C	-12.6°C	-11.5°C	-10.2°C	-7.3°C	-2.8°C	-0.4°C	0.2°C	-0.4°C	-2.1°C	-7.1°C
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