Welcome to Thorney

Thorney is a small village located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It is situated on the eastern side of the River Nene and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historical landmarks and buildings to explore. One of the most notable landmarks is the Thorney Abbey, which was founded in the 7th century and was once one of the most important religious centers in England.

Thorney is a peaceful and quiet village, with a strong sense of community. The village has a range of amenities, including a post office, a village hall, and a primary school. There are also several pubs and restaurants in the village, offering a range of food and drink options. The village is well-connected to the surrounding areas, with good transport links to Peterborough and other nearby towns.

Thorney is a popular destination for tourists, who come to explore the village's rich history and beautiful countryside. The village is also home to several annual events, including the Thorney Music Festival and the Thorney Agricultural Show. These events attract visitors from all over the country and are a great way to experience the village's unique culture and traditions. Overall, Thorney is a charming and welcoming village, with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 11.1°C

Feels Like: 8°C

Wind: 19 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Park House Other Independent Special School Ages:6-19 Head Teacher Dr Tom Crossland	Wisbech Road Thorney Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE6 0SA 1733271187 School Website
The Duke Of Bedford Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Pinguenet	Wisbech Road Thorney Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE6 0ST 01733270243 School Website
Calman Colaiste (Kisimul Group) Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Mr Michael Hayden	Wisbech Road Thorney Peterborough PE6 0TD 1733271326 School Website
Eye C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jason Webster	Eyebury Road Eye Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE6 7TD 01733222314 School Website
Alderman Jacobs School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cathy Carlisle	Drybread Road Whittlesey Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE7 1XJ 01733202403 School Website
Coates Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lindsey Boucher	The Fold Coates Whittlesey Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE7 2BP 01733840527 School Website
Sir Harry Smith Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Dawn White	Eastrea Road Whittlesey Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE7 1XB 01733703991 School Website
South View Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss J M Tomlins	Postland Road Crowland Peterborough Lincolnshire PE6 0JA 01733210361 School Website
Park Lane Primary And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Rob Litten	Park Lane Whittlesey Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE7 1JB 01733203433 School Website
Lime Academy Parnwell Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Ben Newstead	Saltersgate Parnwell Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 4YH 1733942912 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Whittlesea Station Road, Whittlesea, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1UF 4.94 Miles

Peterborough Station Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1QL 6.80 Miles

March Station Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8SJ 9.44 Miles

Spalding Winsover Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1EA 11.61 Miles

Manea Station Road, Manea, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0HG 14.83 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Phipps Private Hire 01733 206966 4 Childers Street, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1PZ 4.38 Miles
Swift Cabs 01733 206666 218 Coates Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 2BE 4.43 Miles
Hobbs Private Hire 01733 205043 182 Eastrea Rd, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 2AJ 4.48 Miles
Luxe Travel 01733 202902 14 Market Pl, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1AB 4.60 Miles
Airport Cars 01406 330485 Postland Station House/Postland, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 0JT 5.12 Miles
J And S Cars Ltd 01733 558421 Fourth Drove, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 5UR 5.25 Miles
Arrow Travel 01733 511001 2 Crabtree, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 7EG 5.46 Miles
Barry's Private Hire 01733 576920 2 Crabtree Paston, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 7EG 5.46 Miles
White Knight Cars Ltd 01733 890400 Third Drove, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 5YT 5.49 Miles
1St Gold Star Cabs 01733 568999 Unit 8 Astore Park, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 5XL 5.51 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Thorney Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Wisbech Road-Parkside Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandpit Road Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stonebridge Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Nene Terrace Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Fountains Place Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Verde Close Weekday Last Collection:00:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eyebury Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eye Ex Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Beech Lane-West End Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Thorney Toll Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Teal Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Drybread Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Headlands Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Drybread Road (School) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Octagon Medical Practice 01733 270219	The Medical Centre Wisbech Road, Thorney Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE6 0SD
Eye Surgery 01733 222282	Laurel Farm Health Centre High Street Eye Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE6 7UX
Abbeyview Surgery 01733 210254	Crowland Health Centre Thorney Rd, Crowland Peterborough Lincolnshire PE6 0AL
New Queen Street Surgery 01733 204611	Syers Lane Whittlesey Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE7 1AT
Parnwell Surgery	Saltersgate Parnwell Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 4YL

Local Stores

Eye Peterborough
49 High Street
Eye
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE6 7UX
01733 223440
Store Website
3.68 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Eye Green
Euro Garages
Eye
Peterborough
PE6 7SZ
01733 221283
Store Website
3.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Peterborough Whittlesey
1 Briggate East Whittlesey Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE7 1DG 01733 685 514 Website 4.73 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 5.48 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 6.06 miles
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Broadway Best Friends Veterinary Practice
158 Broadway Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 4DG 01733 562 904 broadway@bestfriendsgroup.com Website 6.13 miles
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Pengelly &Amp; Mizen Veterinary Surgeons
89-93 Park Road Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 2TR 01733 554953 info@pengellyandmizen.co.uk Website 6.31 miles
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Vets Now Peterborough
89-93 Park Road Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 2TR 01733 512192 peterboroughclinic@vets-now.com Website 6.31 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Back River Stanground Peterborough
Lovely Long Walk Along The River Bank. 65 Whittlesey Rd Peterborough Lancashire PE2 8RN 6.75 miles

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Boardwalks And Thorpe Meadows
13 Thorpe Meadows Peterborough Lancashire PE3 6GA 7.50 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 8.28 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 9.28 miles Located Close To The Orton Longueville Caravan Club And Nene Valley Railway

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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 12.81 miles Easily Located Online And In The Centre Of The Village.

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Yarwell Mill And Nene Valley
Yarwell Mill Country Park Mill Road 13.64 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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Weather Forecast

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