Welcome to Dillington

Dillington is a small village located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Great Ouse and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Dillington is a peaceful and quiet place, perfect 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 13th-century St Mary's Church.

One of the main attractions in Dillington is the River Great Ouse. The river is a popular spot for fishing, boating, and other water activities. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the riverbank and enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village is also home to several nature reserves, including the Dillington Nature Reserve, which is home to a variety of wildlife, including otters, kingfishers, and herons.

Dillington is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into rural life in England. The village is home to several local businesses, including a pub, a post office, and a village shop. Visitors can also explore the nearby towns of St Neots and Huntingdon, which offer a range of shops, restaurants, and attractions. Overall, Dillington is a great place to visit for those who want to experience the beauty and tranquility of the English countryside.

Local Schools

School	Details
Great Staughton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Suzanne Whiting	The Causeway Great Staughton St Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 5BP 01480860324 School Website
Kimbolton School Other Independent School Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Belbin	Kimbolton Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 0EA 01480860505
Kimbolton Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Suzanne Whiting	Newtown Kimbolton Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 0HY 01480860743 School Website
Crosshall Infant School Academy Trust Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Deborah James	446 Great North Road Eaton Ford St Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 7GG 01480475980 School Website
Crosshall Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anne Eardley	Great North Road Eaton Ford St Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 7GG 01480475972 School Website
Little Paxton Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nickie Moore	Gordon Road Little Paxton St Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 6NG 01480375600 School Website
Buckden C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Alison Anderson	School Lane Buckden St Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 5TT 01480810241 School Website
Bushmead Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Steve Down	Bushmead Road Eaton Socon St Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 8BT 01480375375 School Website
Priory Park Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs A Smith	Almond Road St Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 1DZ 01480398010 School Website
Kymbrook Lower School Foundation School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Ms Kathy Augustine	Kimbolton Road Keysoe Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2HH 01234376266 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
St Neots Hawkesden Road, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1QF 4.81 Miles

Huntingdon Station Approach, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3BP 7.02 Miles

Sandy Station Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1AW 10.77 Miles

Bedford Ashburnham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DS 11.49 Miles

Bedford St Johns Melbourne Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AN 11.57 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Kim Cars Airport Transfers And Private Hire 01480 861333 26 High Street, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 0HA 2.73 Miles
Buckden Private Hire 01480 812929 8 High Street, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 5XA 3.53 Miles
Buckden Private Hire/Taxi Service 01480 812929 53 Lucks Lane Buckden St Neots Cambs, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 5TQ 3.59 Miles
B N K Cars 01480 472222 76 Cranfield Way, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 5TJ 3.70 Miles
Steve's Private Hire 01480 471111 49 Market Square, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 2AA 4.34 Miles
Consort Private Hire 01480 380545 20 Wilkinson Cl, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 8HJ 4.51 Miles
Eynesbury Roundabout Cars 01480 470098 Allington Road, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 2RD 4.71 Miles
Anglian Taxis 01480 475222 Station Road, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1QF 4.78 Miles
The Executive Car Co 01480 812790 38 Bramley Drive, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 5SF 5.14 Miles
Ambassador Cars 01480 896797 Glebe Farm/Barham Rd, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 0YT 5.35 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dillington Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Gt Staughton Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
West Perry Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Staughton Manor Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Stoneley Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
High Street Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Springhill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kimbolton Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Brampton Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grays Grove Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grafham Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Pound Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hunters Way Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Chapel End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lees Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Great Staughton Surgery 01480 860770	The Surgery 57 The Highway Great Staughton Huntingdon,Cambridgeshire PE19 5DA
Kimbolton Medical Centre 01480 860205	Hunters Way Newtown,Kimbolton Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 0JF
Buckden Surgery 01480 810216	The Surgery Mayfield, Buckden St Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 5SZ
Gpsi Dermatology Service Buckden Hunts 01480 810216	The Surgery Mayfield, Buckden St Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 5SZ
Little Paxton - Covid Local Vaccination Service	40 High Street Little Paxton St. Neots PE19 6EY

Local Stores

Little Paxton - Great North Road
Great North Road
Little Paxton
St. Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 6EN
01480 212980
Store Website
3.39 miles

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SPAR - St Neots
Cambridge Street
St Neots
Cambridge
PE19 1JZ
01480 472 353
Store Website
4.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cromwell Veterinary Group
White House Veterinary Clinic 1 Linclare Place St. Neots Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE19 7AH 01480 216612 enquiries@cromwellvets.co.uk 4.19 miles
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Animals Treated
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Church House Veterinary Clinic
Church House 18 Brook Street St. Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 2BP 01480 472032 enquiries@chvc.co.uk Website 4.42 miles
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Medivet St Neots
86A Cambridge Street St Neots Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE19 1PJ 01480 210310 st.neots@medivet.co.uk Website 4.61 miles
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Waterside Vets
Eaton Socon St Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 8ET 4.89 miles

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Medivet Brampton
Brampton Veterinary Clinic 56 High Street Brampton Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 4TH 01480 433566 brampton@medivet.co.uk Website 5.61 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cromwell Veterinary Hospital
36-36A St. Johns Street Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 3DG 01480 52601/52222 enquiries@cromwellvets.co.uk Website 7.26 miles
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Above hours for planned consultations. 24Hr Emergency service at Hospital.

Local Dog Walks

Brampton Woods Near Huntingdon
Brampton Rd Brampton 3.93 miles

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Paxton Pits Nature Reserve
Lovely Walk Around The Lakes And River Ouse. Path In One Place Runs Next To Working Quarry, But Other Than That Dogs Off Lead. I Recommend The River Trail. 2 Kingfisher Cl Little Paxton 4.07 miles Park At The Visitors Centre For Free, But It’S Not Huge. Was Filled Up By The Time I Finished Our Walk.

Location what3words tabs.adjuster.risking

St Neots Weekly Walk
Beautiful Dog Walk Used Weekly By Big Walkies Community Group. The Car Park Is Known To Locals As 'Connygear Car Park' - It's Just Off Of Hardwick Road, Near To The Caravan Site Around 3 Miles Walk With Water Area For Dogs. Willow Bridge Eaton Socon 4.81 miles Car Park Known To Locals As 'Connygear Car Park' - It'S Just Off Of Hardwick Road, Near To The Caravan Site

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Hinchingbrooke Country Park
Open Grasslands, Meadows, Woodlands And Lakes Cover 170 Acres With A Wealth Of Wildlife Everywhere. Used By Big Walkies Community Group On A Monthly Basis! A14 6.27 miles

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Hinchingbrooke Country Park
Lovely Varied Walks With Different Combination For A New Experience Each Time From Woodland Advantages To Slashing Around In The Lakes. This Place Really Does Have It All. Great Food, Cheap Parking (£1-2Hr £2-6Hr), Loads Of Extras 94 Christie Dr Lancashire 6.31 miles

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Godmanchester Nature Reserve
Nice Walk For A Hot Day. Lots Of Places For Swimming. A Bit Boring Though. 1 Post St Godmanchester 7.36 miles Postcode For Car Park: Pe29 2Ej

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