Welcome to Portington

Portington is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Dart and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque views and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Portington is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 14th-century St. Mary's Church, which is a popular attraction for visitors.

One of the main attractions in Portington is the River Dart, which runs through the village. The river is a popular spot for fishing, boating, and other water activities. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the riverbank or enjoy a picnic in one of the many parks and gardens that line the river. The village is also home to a number of quaint shops and cafes, where visitors can sample local delicacies and purchase souvenirs to take home.

Portington is a great place to visit for those who enjoy outdoor activities. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, which is perfect for hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. There are also a number of golf courses in the area, as well as tennis courts and other sports facilities. Whether you're looking for a relaxing getaway or an active holiday, Portington has something to offer everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
Eastrington Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Heidi Gallagher	Portington Road Eastrington Goole DN14 7QE 01430410219 School Website
Howden School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Gary Cannon	Derwent Road Howden Goole DN14 7AL 1430430448 School Website
Howden Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Lee Hill	Hailgate Howden Goole DN14 7SL 1430430385 School Website
Howden Church Of England Infant School Foundation School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Miss Lee Hill	Hailgate Howden DN14 7SL 01430430767 School Website
Hook Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Ainley	Garth Lane Hook Goole DN14 5NW 1405762576 School Website
Gilberdyke Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Melissa Shirley	Scalby Lane Gilberdyke Brough HU15 2SS 1430440668 School Website
Riverside Special School Community Special School Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Hall	Ainsty Street Goole DN14 5JS 01405763925 School Website
Parkside Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Samantha O'brien	Western Road Goole DN14 6RQ 01405763634 School Website
Kingsway Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Kristina Frary	Fountayne Street Goole DN14 5HQ 01405763716 School Website
Airmyn Park Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Natalie Dodds	Percy Drive Airmyn Goole DN14 8NZ 1405762086 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Eastrington Station Road, Eastrington, East Riding Of Yorkshire, DN14 7PX 1.86 Miles

Howden Howden, Howden, East Riding Of Yorkshire, DN14 7SE 3.13 Miles

Saltmarshe Station Road, Laxton, East Riding Of Yorkshire, DN14 7TW 3.34 Miles

Gilberdyke Station Road, Gilberdyke, East Riding Of Yorkshire, HU15 2SU 3.95 Miles

Wressle Station Road, Wressle, North Yorkshire, YO8 6ES 4.01 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Elite Hire 01757 289467 Gribthorpe, Goole, East Riding Of Yorkshire, DN14 7NT 3.01 Miles
Streetcars 01405 780306 159 Hook Rd, Goole, East Riding Of Yorkshire, DN14 5XR 4.28 Miles
Helens Taxis 01405 761523 10 Jackson St, Goole, East Riding Of Yorkshire, DN14 6DG 4.79 Miles
Jimmys Taxi 07849 918023 45 Henry Street, Goole, East Riding Of Yorkshire, DN14 6TQ 4.96 Miles
Arrow Cabs 01405 765474 23 Manuel St, Goole, East Riding Of Yorkshire, DN14 6TJ 4.99 Miles
A-2-B Taxis 01405 766766 19 Aire St, Goole, East Riding Of Yorkshire, DN14 5QW 5.02 Miles
Atax Cabs 07974 800973 22 Ferry Close, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 6YX 6.16 Miles
A 2 B Travel 01757 630126 Pear Tree House/Main St, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 6QU 6.22 Miles
1St Class Travel Taxis 01430 427888 Glebe Farm, York, North Yorkshire, YO42 4LE 7.00 Miles
C And S Taxis 07766 646362 Station House, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN17 4PE 8.41 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sandwood Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Howden Station Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hull Road Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spaldington Old Po Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Howden Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
D Bellcross Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Buttfield Lane Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ferry Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
D J Wardle And Son Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Knedlington Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gribthorpe Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Willitoft Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hook Old Po Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Gilberdyke Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Main Street Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Ghww Rapid Response Service 01430 430318	Howden Medical Centre Pinfold Street Howden North Humberside DN14 7DD
Howden Medical Practice 01430 430318	The Medical Centre Pinfold St, Howden Goole East Yorkshire DN14 7DD
Gilberdyke Health Centre 01430 440225	The Health Centre Thornton Dam Lane Gilberdyke, Brough HU15 2UL
Improved Access 07790 606852	Gilberdyke Health Centre Thornton Dam Lane Brough HU15 2UL
Bartholomew Medical Group 01405 767711	Goole Health Centre Woodland Avenue Goole DN14 6RU

Local Stores

Howden - Hailgate
Charles Briggs Avenue
Howden
Goole
East Riding Of Yorkshire
DN14 7GQ
01430 431650
Store Website
2.19 miles

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SPAR Howden
BP Long Corner Garage
Boothferry Road
Howden
DN14 7AR
01430 430268
Store Website
1.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A End Cottage Veterinary Clinic
Boothferry Road Howden Goole East Yorkshire DN14 7TA 01430 431758 endcottagevets@gmail.com Website 2.10 miles
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Archway Practice
Old White Horse Inn 10 Market Place Howden Goole East Yorkshire DN14 7BJ 2.23 miles

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Rase Veterinary Centre
13 Gatesby Road Goole East Yorkshire DN14 6QZ 01673 842448 rasevets@btconnect.com Website 4.30 miles

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Vermuyden Veterinary Practice
162 Boothferry Road Goole East Yorkshire DN14 6AH 01405 763058 vermuydenvets@gmail.com Website 4.84 miles
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The Horse Vet
North House Farm Skipwith Selby North Yorkshire YO8 5SQ 07917 684675 charlotte@thehorsevet.co.uk Website 8.48 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Wicstun Veterinary Hospital
Cavendish Drive Holme Road Market Weighton York North Yorkshire YO43 3GY 01430 873219 marketweighton@wicstunvets.co.uk Website 8.76 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Eastrington Ponds Nature Reserve
Walk Around Ponds With A Meadow, Wooded Area And Disused Railway Line. Takes About 30-40 Mins To Stroll Around With The Dog, And Meadow Area Is Enclosed, So Is Good For Letting Dog Off Lead. Mostly Flat But Not Wheelchair Friendly. 6 Howden Rd Eastrington Goole DN14 7PN 1.03 miles

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South Cave Countryside
Lovely Walk Up Hills But There Can Be Sheep About So Sometimes Need To Keep Dog On A Lead. Around A Mile Or Two Long So A Lovely, Shortish Walk. 3A Market Pl South Cave Brough HU15 2BS 9.28 miles Not A Well Known Walk, Only Locals Are Really Familiar With It. Depending On Which Way You Drive Into South Cave, You’Ll Either Come Across It On Your Right Or Drive Through South Cave, Continue Up The Hill And It’S On The Left. Parking Is On A Hill (Gravel Parking-Not On Road). You Park There And Follow The Path At The Side. As You Walk Down, You Should See A Little Gate On Your Left, Walk Down To It And Follow You’Re On Route. At The End Of The Field, You Can Go Either Way

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Wheldrake Woods
A Very Picturesque Dog Friendly Walk. There Are A Number Of Different Circular Walks, The Main Path Is Wide With A Number Of Side Paths To Venture Off Into The Woods A Little More. There Are Route For Horses So Something To Watch Out For With The Dogs. Parking Is Available In The Woods, Just Follow The Single Road Down - Broad Highway. Wheldrake Wood Lancashire 12.19 miles

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Nut Wood Raywell
Woodland Walk, You Can Take The Walk Longer Down Tracks Out The Woodland. Lots Of Birds, Squirrels. Always Friendly Dog Walkers And Other Dogs But Never Crowded. Beautiful, Peaceful Walk. Riplingham Rd Hull Lancashire HU10 7TT 13.53 miles Roadside Parking Opposite Raywell House (You Will Usually See Cars Parked Up).

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Hagg Wood
A Lovely Wood To Walk Through. Can Be Muddy And Flooded If It Has Rained Recently. Connected To Route 66 Cycle Way That Goes From York City. Hagg Wood Can Be Accessed From Dunnington By Walking Along Intake Lane (Where There Is Some Free Parking) Or From Hagg Lane (Again There’S Free Parking) Hagg Wood Parking Hagg Ln York Lancashire YO19 5PE 14.32 miles

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Humber Bridge Nature Reserve
Well Maintained Walk Through Woods And Open Land. Good Paths. Dogs Allowed Off Leads. Bins, Picnic Benches And A Small Lake. 1.5 Mile Walk If You Walk Along The Perimeter. Avoid Saturdays 9-10Am When Large Number Of Runners Meet For A Park Run. Good Parking (Free) In The Humber Bridge Car Park. Access To The Humber Estuary Foreshore &Amp; Country Park In Restaurant And Pub Where You Can Eat Inside Or Overlooking The Estuary. Humber Bridge Hessle HU13 0ER 15.82 miles Under The Humber Bridge. Nearest Town Hessle

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