Welcome to Gorefield

Gorefield is a small village located in the Cambridgeshire Fens, in the east of England. The village is situated between the towns of Wisbech and March, and is surrounded by flat, agricultural land. The village has a population of around 1,000 people, and is known for its peaceful, rural setting.

The village of Gorefield has a long history, dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period. The name "Gorefield" is thought to derive from the Old English words "gara" and "feld", meaning "field of the spear". The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, and has been a centre of agriculture and farming for centuries. Today, the village is home to a number of small businesses, including a post office, a pub, and a village hall.

Despite its small size, Gorefield has a strong sense of community, with a number of local events and activities taking place throughout the year. The village hosts an annual summer fete, as well as regular bingo nights, quiz nights, and other social events. The village also has a primary school, which serves the local area. Overall, Gorefield is a charming and peaceful village, with a rich history and a strong sense of community spirit.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 14°C

Feels Like: 12.9°C

Wind: 8.7 MPH

Wind Dir: NE

Local Schools

School	Details
Gorefield Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ruth Bailey	High Road Gorefield Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 4NB 1945870321 School Website
Leverington Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Aimee Garner	104 Church Road Leverington Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 5DE 01945584915 School Website
Wisbech St Mary Cofe Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Jaynie Lynch	Church Road Wisbech St Mary Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 4RJ 1945410312 School Website
Kinderley Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Scullion	Church Lane Tydd St Giles Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 5LG 01945870374 School Website
Peckover Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Kendal	Leverington Road Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 1PJ 01945584741 School Website
Wisbech Grammar School Other Independent School Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Mr Barney Rimmer	47 North Brink Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 1JX 01945583631 School Website
Fenland Learning Base Academy Alternative Provision Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Richard Rushton	Coalwharf Road Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 2FP 01945479704 School Website
Cambian Wisbech School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-17 Head Teacher Miss Clare Gammons	Old Sessions House 32 Somers Road Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 1JF 1945427276 School Website
Orchards Church Of England Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Cullen	Cherry Road Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 3NP 1945583799 School Website
On Track Education Wisbech Other Independent Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Claudette Scoffield	Enterprise House, Oldfield Lane Wisbech Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 2RJ 1945580898 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
March Station Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8SJ 8.80 Miles

Watlington Station Road, Watlington, Norfolk, PE33 0JF 12.32 Miles

Spalding Winsover Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1EA 12.57 Miles

Downham Market Railway Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9EN 12.74 Miles

Whittlesea Station Road, Whittlesea, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1UF 13.15 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
J R Cars, Airport Travel 01945 871450 Comrie, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 4NH 0.51 Miles
Where 2 Travel Service 07530 467880 14 Garden La, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 4RZ 2.19 Miles
S J S Travel 01945 588127 35 Mountbatten Drive, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 5AF 2.26 Miles
A1 Airport Taxis 07881 973414 25 Walsingham Court, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 5AQ 2.34 Miles
Andrews Travel Services 01945 467046 Railway House/West Pde, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1PP 2.64 Miles
Destiny Cabs 01945 461550 12 Burcroft Rd, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1PW 2.66 Miles
Cox's Taxis 01945 580242 15 Myles Way, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 3PY 2.76 Miles
Wisbech Taxis 01945 475475 1-2 Union Street, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1DJ 3.07 Miles
Whitta-Cars 07876 330259 Old Appleyard Barn, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 5PH 3.46 Miles
Grahams Private Hire 01945 581895 20 Old Lynn Rd, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 3SB 3.50 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Gorefield Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Churchill Road Gorefield No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fitton End Newton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leverington Common No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodgate Leverington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newton Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Leverington Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Rising Sun Leverington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Road Newton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Glendon Sutton Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dowgate Road Leverington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rectory Road Newton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bellamys Bridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Peatings Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wisbech St Marys Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Parson Drove Surgery 01945 700223	The Surgery Main Road Parson Drove,Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 4LF
North Brink Practice 01954 660460	North Brink Practice 7 North Brink Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 1JU
North Brink Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	7-9 North Brink Wisbech PE13 1JU
North Brink Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	7-9 North Brink Wisbech PE13 1JU
North Brink Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	7-9 North Brink Wisbech PE13 1JU

Local Stores

Petrol The Chase
West Street
Long Sutton
Spalding
Lincolnshire
PE12 9BN
01406 363969
Store Website
6.78 miles

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SPAR - Platinum Wisbech
A47 THORNEY ROAD
Wisbech
PE13 4AA
01945 450222
Store Website
5.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Isle Veterinary Group Ltd.
Crane House Cross Drove Tydd St Giles Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 5NX 01945 871422 1.61 miles


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Medivet Wisbech
26 Nene Parade Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 3BY 01945 466777 wisbech@medivet.co.uk Website 2.85 miles
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Best Friends Vet Group Wisbech
33A Old Market Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 1NF 01945 581190 Wisbech@bestfriendsgroup.com Website 2.98 miles
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Silver Green Veterinary Practice
Venture House 80 Bolness Road Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 2XQ 01945 581603 wisbech@silvergreenvets.co.uk Website 3.60 miles

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Paddons Veterinary Surgeons
214 Elm Low Road Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE14 0DF 01945 583204 info@paddonsvets.co.uk Website 3.99 miles
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Medivet Long Sutton
2B West Street Long Sutton Spalding Lincolnshire PE12 9BN 01406 365683 long.sutton@medivet.co.uk Website 6.79 miles
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Local Dog Walks

The Lighthouse
A Walk Along The Wash, U Can Walk Along The Edge Of The Wash All The Way To Kings Lynn! Carpark With Table And Bins, Open "Dusk Till Dawn". Come Out Of Carpark Turn Left, Go Through Gate On Lhs Of Lighthouse, Walk Down And Around And Up Onto The Raised Bank, This Takes You Around The Lighthouse, The Bank Goes All The Way To Kings Lynn. We'll Walked Path, Can Get Very Windy As Very Exposed E Bank Spalding Lancashire PE12 9QJ 9.64 miles Here Is A Precise What3words To Entrance To Car Park ///Rates.Radically.Supplier Https://W3w.Co/Rates.Radically.Supplier

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Kirton Marsh
A Walk Along The Sea Defense Bank. Kirton Marsh Is An Area Of Salt Marsh And Mud Flats, And Is A Part Of The Wash Nature Reserve And Offers Several Square Miles Of Open Marsh Land And Mud Flats Where People Can Go Out Onto At Their Own Risk, As It Is A Natural Tidal Salt Marsh. Marsh Rd Kirton 15.33 miles Kirton Marsh, Part Of The Wash Nature Reserve.

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Back River Stanground Peterborough
Lovely Long Walk Along The River Bank. 65 Whittlesey Rd Peterborough Lancashire PE2 8RN 16.23 miles

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Boardwalks And Thorpe Meadows
13 Thorpe Meadows Peterborough Lancashire PE3 6GA 17.19 miles Follow Signs To The City Centre. Off A Main Roundabout, Towards The Boathouse Pub And The Rowing Lake

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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 17.66 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 18.97 miles Located Close To The Orton Longueville Caravan Club And Nene Valley Railway

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Weather Forecast

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