Welcome to Peakirk

Peakirk is a small village located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. The village is situated approximately 6 miles north of Peterborough and is home to a population of around 300 people. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Peakirk is the St. Pega's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is dedicated to St. Pega, a 7th-century saint who is said to have lived in the area. The church features a beautiful Norman doorway, a 14th-century font, and a 15th-century rood screen. The church is also home to a number of interesting memorials, including one to the poet John Clare, who was born in nearby Helpston.

Peakirk is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The village is located close to the Nene Valley Railway, which offers visitors the chance to take a ride on a steam train through the picturesque countryside. The village is also home to a number of local pubs and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy a meal or a drink while taking in the stunning views of the surrounding area. Overall, Peakirk is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and natural beauty of Cambridgeshire.

Local Schools

School	Details
Peakirk Cum Glinton C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Craig Kendall	Rectory Lane Glinton Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE6 7JW 01733252361 School Website
Northborough Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Stuart Mallott	Church Street Northborough Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE6 9BN 1733252204 School Website
Arthur Mellows Village College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Oakley	Helpston Road Glinton Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE6 7JX 1733252235 School Website
William Law C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Darren Epton-Smith	Twelvetree Avenue Werrington Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE4 5DT 01733577600 School Website
Ken Stimpson Community School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Bryan Erwin	Staniland Way Werrington Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE4 6JT 01733765950 School Website
Welbourne Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Tracy Lawson	Goodwin Walk Werrington Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE4 6NR 1733576642 School Website
Deeping St James Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Richard Westley	Hereward Way Deeping St James Peterborough Lincolnshire PE6 8PZ 01778342314 School Website
Werrington Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Simmons	Amberley Slope Werrington Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE4 6QG 1733571779 School Website
The Deepings School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Kirstie Johnson	Park Road Deeping St James Peterborough Lincolnshire PE6 8NF 01778342159 School Website
Newborough C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Rebecca Marrs	School Road Newborough Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE6 7RG 01733810253 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Peterborough Station Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1QL 5.00 Miles

Stamford Station Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2WB 8.68 Miles

Whittlesea Station Road, Whittlesea, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1UF 9.15 Miles

Spalding Winsover Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1EA 10.99 Miles

March Station Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8SJ 16.48 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
The Car Spa 0845 222 2309 13 Sapperton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 5BS 1.24 Miles
1St Class Travel 01733 327729 57 Cardinals Gate, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 5AT 1.75 Miles
Ace Cabs 01778 348888 77 Manor Way, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 8PX 2.09 Miles
Ilchauffeurs 0800 077 8771 Ambleside Gardens, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 7ZY 2.15 Miles
Rose Taxis 01778 345345 Frognall, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 8RR 2.21 Miles
Budget Taxis 01778 345231 115 Spalding Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 8SD 2.35 Miles
Diamond Cars 01733 575555 1260 Lincoln Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 6LQ 2.36 Miles
J And S Cars Ltd 01733 573660 Dukesmead Industrial Estate, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 6ZN 2.44 Miles
Th Private Hire 07702 835217 4 Curlew Walk, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 8RY 2.63 Miles
Th Private Hire 07702 835217 65 Fraser Close, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 8QL 2.70 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Village Hall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Pegas Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Glinton Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Welmore Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ship End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Northborough Village No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Helpston Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hodgson Centre No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:02 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sapperton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Milking Nook Crossroads No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hedgelands No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sunnymead No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Northborough Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Low Locks No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Deeping St James Station No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Surgery 01733 252246	3-4 The Green Glinton Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE6 7JN
Hodgson Medical Practice	Hodgson Avenue Peterborough PE4 5EG
Bmc @ Werrington Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	13 Skaters Way Peterborough PE4 6NB
Bmc @ Werrington Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	13 Skaters Way Peterborough PE4 6NB
Bmc @ Werrington Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	13 Skaters Way Peterborough PE4 6NB

Local Stores

Werrington
5 Loxley Centre
Werrington
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE4 5BW
01733 575511
Store Website
1.86 miles

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SPAR - HGS - Northmead
HGS Northmead
Lincoln Road
Northmead
PE4 6AX
01733 575426
Store Website
2.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Byre Veterinary Surgery
32 Payrus Road Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE4 5BH 01733 325007 admin@byrevets.co.uk Website 2.10 miles
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Werrington Vets
Unit 2 Brookfield Trade Park Lincoln Road Werrington Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE4 6LA 01733977200 info@werringtonvets.co.uk Website 2.58 miles
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Animates Veterinary Clinic Ltd
4 Stamford Road Market Deeping Peterborough Lincolnshire PE6 8AB 01778 380 111 deeping@animates.org.uk Website 2.87 miles
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Medivet Peterborough Welland Road
150 Welland Road Dogsthorpe Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 3SX 01733 310584/552932 Peterborough.wr@medivet.co.uk Website 3.52 miles
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Peterborough Vets4pets Ltd
231-233 St Pauls Road Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 3RL 01733 890 777 cees.bennett@vets4pets.com Website 3.62 miles
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Companion Care (Peterborough Bretton) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2, The Bretton Centre Bretton Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE3 8DN 3.85 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Boardwalks And Thorpe Meadows
13 Thorpe Meadows Peterborough Lancashire PE3 6GA 5.14 miles Follow Signs To The City Centre. Off A Main Roundabout, Towards The Boathouse Pub And The Rowing Lake

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Barnack Hills And Holes
Barnack Hills And Holes Is Fun To Explore. It's A 50 Acre Site That Was A Medieval Quarry. Small But Lots Of Trails And Routes To Weave Around. Also Some Public Footpaths Close To The Site For An Extended Walk. It's Not That Steep But It's Not Wheelchair Friendly. An Average Fitness Level Would Be Needed Perhaps. Paths Are Thin Chalky Tracks Only, And You Can't Walk Side By Side. But Don't Let That Put You Off. Dogs Can Be Off Leads And Love Bombing Up And Down The Teletubby Like Landscape. There Is A Section For Sheep But Its Well Sign Posted. The Site Is A Sssi, With Flowers, Trees And Nature. It's A Popular Local Walk. Easy To Find, Small Free Car Park And On Road Parking Nearby. Barnack Hills And Holes National Nature Reserve Barnack 5.96 miles Easily Located Online And In The Centre Of The Village.

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Ferry Meadows Country Park
Woodlands Ham Ln Peterborough Lancashire PE2 5UU 6.17 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 6.94 miles

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Burghley House
Unnamed Road Peterborough Stamford PE9 3JY 7.49 miles Well Sign Posted As You Approach Stamford

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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 8.09 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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