Welcome to Folksworth

Folksworth is a small village located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It is situated approximately 7 miles west of Peterborough and 12 miles east of Huntingdon. The village has a population of around 500 people and is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists.

The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. In the 11th century, Folksworth was recorded in the Domesday Book as "Folchesworde", and it was owned by the Bishop of Lincoln. Over the centuries, the village has been home to a number of notable figures, including the poet John Clare, who lived in the nearby village of Helpston.

Today, Folksworth is a peaceful and picturesque village, with a range of amenities including a village hall, a pub, and a primary school. The village is also home to a number of local businesses, including a garage and a farm shop. Despite its small size, Folksworth has a strong sense of community, with a range of events and activities taking place throughout the year, including an annual village fete and a Christmas market.

Local Schools

School	Details
Folksworth C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Michelle Norbury	Apreece Road Folksworth Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE7 3TY 01733240562 School Website
Stilton Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clara King	Church Street Stilton Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE7 3RF 1733240480 School Website
Yaxley Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Donna Edson	Main Street Yaxley Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE7 3LU 01733240918 School Website
Fourfields Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Blyth	Bentley Avenue Yaxley Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE7 3ZT 01733703611 School Website
Holme Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clara King	Church Street Holme Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE7 3PB 1487830342 School Website
William De Yaxley Church Of England Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kay Corley	Landsdowne Road Yaxley Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE7 3JL 01733240323 School Website
Hampton Vale Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paula Chamberlain	Hampton Vale Primary Academy West Lake Avenue Hampton Vale Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE7 8LS 1733247000 School Website
St Johns Church School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Colette Firth	Riseholme Orton Goldhay Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE2 5SP 01733237543 School Website
Winyates Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Colette Firth	Winyates Orton Goldhay Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE2 5RF 01733234185 School Website
St John Henry Newman Catholic Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Cooper	Aqua Drive Hampton Water Peterborough PE7 8QL 1733304533 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Peterborough Station Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1QL 6.08 Miles

Whittlesea Station Road, Whittlesea, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1UF 8.87 Miles

Huntingdon Station Approach, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3BP 12.57 Miles

Stamford Station Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2WB 12.83 Miles

Corby Station Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1UJ 15.81 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Prime Limousine Services 01733 240187 25 Church Street, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 3LH 2.25 Miles
A And M Chauffeur Services 01733 243022 Unit 10 Broadway Business Park, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 3LT 2.66 Miles
Bailey's Private Hire 01733 245387 123 Broadway, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 3JD 2.84 Miles
Rwr Private Hire 01733 230047 66 Brudenell, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 5SY 2.99 Miles
Airport Express Transfers 01733 248048 26B Windsor Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 3JA 3.01 Miles
Platinum Transfers 01733 248340 263 West Lake Av, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 8LN 3.08 Miles
Village Cars 01733 243424 Station Road Garage, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 3EH 3.68 Miles
Hampton Private Hire 01733 209600 5 Bushy Ct, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 8GD 3.80 Miles
Green Leaf Cars 01733 785785 9 Commerce Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 6LR 3.87 Miles
Nick Messenger - The Airport Expert 07872 184804 65 Weatherthorn, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 5ND 4.22 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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Yaxley Crossroads No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westfield Road-Yaxley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Glatton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Yaxley Group Practice 01733 240478	Yaxley Grp Prac, Hlth Ctr Landsdowne Road, Yaxley Peterborough PE7 3JL
Willow Tree Surgery 01733 371451	Orton Medical Practice Bushfield Health Centre Orton Goldhay Peterborough, Cambs. PE2 5RQ
Hampton Medical Centre 01733 556900	Hampton Health Unit 6B Serpentine Green, Hampton Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE7 8DR
Hampton Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Unit 6B Serpentine Green Shopping Centre Hampton Peterborough PE7 8DR
Nene Valley And Hodgson Medical Practice 01733 366600	Nene Valley & Hodgson Med Clayton, Orton Goldhay Peterborough PE2 5GP

Local Stores

Yaxley
Bentley Avenue
Yaxley
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE7 3ZT
01733 245329
Store Website
2.96 miles

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SPAR - Little Hampton
23-25 London Road
Yaxley
Peterborough
PE7 3NQ
01733 343172
Store Website
2.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Orton Vets
Orton Goldhay Unit 11-12 Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE2 5TD office@ortonvets.co.uk Website 3.36 miles

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Hampton Veterinary Centre
48 Hargate Way Hampton Hargate Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE7 8DS 01733 893990 info@hamptonvets.co.uk Website 3.44 miles
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Station Bridge Veterinary Surgery
1 Station Bridge Yaxley Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE7 3EL 01733 615447 info@stationbridgevets.co.uk Website 3.71 miles
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Clear Ridge Veterinary Surgery
56 Napier Place Orton Wiston Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE2 6XN 01733 230000 4.20 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cromwell Veterinary Group
Cromwell Veterinary Group 56 Green End Road Sawtry Cambs PE28 5UY 01487 800199 enquiries@cromwellvets.co.uk Website 4.34 miles
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Oakdale Vet Centre Ltd
8 Central Square Stanground Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE2 8RH 01733 340021 5.45 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Crown Lakes
An Open Area With Multiple Routes. A Map At One Enterance But It More Of A Wonder And See Where You End Up. All Off Lead And A Lovely Lake For Dogs To Have A Swim. Children Often Also Swim Here In Summer As The Water Is Very Clear. 65 Broadway Farcet Peterborough Lancashire PE7 3AY 4.03 miles This Walk Is In Farcet And The Turn Is Signposted. It Is At The End Of A Street Near A Football Pitch And Outdoor Fitness Equipment.

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Ferry Meadows Country Park
Woodlands Ham Ln Peterborough Lancashire PE2 5UU 4.36 miles Located Close To The Orton Longueville Caravan Club And Nene Valley Railway

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Back River Stanground Peterborough
Lovely Long Walk Along The River Bank. 65 Whittlesey Rd Peterborough Lancashire PE2 8RN 5.50 miles

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Boardwalks And Thorpe Meadows
13 Thorpe Meadows Peterborough Lancashire PE3 6GA 5.60 miles Follow Signs To The City Centre. Off A Main Roundabout, Towards The Boathouse Pub And The Rowing Lake

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Archers Wood
Woodland Walk. Can Be Muddy In The Winter. Park On Verge Along Road. Easy Access From The A1 St Judiths Ln Sawtry 5.63 miles

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Yarwell Mill And Nene Valley
Yarwell Mill Country Park Mill Road 6.45 miles I Used The Car Park At Yarwell Mill Country Park. But Look Up The Nene Valley Website Or Instagram For A Map Of The Area. You Can Join The Walk At Wansford, Yarwell, Nassington Or Other Villages

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