Welcome to Throcking

Throcking is a small village located in the county of Hertfordshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles east of the town of Buntingford and 7 miles west of the town of Royston. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic buildings.

One of the most notable landmarks in Throcking is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church features a beautiful Norman doorway and a 14th-century tower. The churchyard is also home to a number of historic graves, including that of Sir John Soane, a famous architect who designed the Bank of England.

Throcking is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The village is also home to a number of small businesses, including a post office, a pub, and a village hall. Overall, Throcking is a charming and peaceful village that offers visitors a glimpse into rural life in Hertfordshire.

Local Schools

School	Details
Freman College Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Ms Helen Loughran	Bowling Green Lane Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 9BT 01763271818 School Website
Edwinstree Church Of England Middle School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mrs J Gant	Norfolk Road Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 9AW 01763271446 School Website
Millfield First And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Kennedy-Weeks	Monks Walk Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 9DT 01763271717 School Website
Layston Church Of England First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Adele Mcmurrough	The Causeway Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 9EU 01763271235 School Website
Ardeley St Lawrence Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Barbara Young	School Lane Ardeley Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 7AJ 01438861284 School Website
Sandon Junior Mixed And Infant School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Ellement	Sandon Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 0QS 01763287238 School Website
Hormead Church Of England Va First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mr Lynda Cowler	Great Hormead Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 0NR 01763289201 School Website
Walkern Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jonty Hall	High Street Walkern Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 7NS 01438861285 School Website
Reed First School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Wittich	Jacksons Lane Reed Royston Hertfordshire SG8 8AB 01763848304 School Website
Barkway Va Church Of England First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Sharon Brown	High Street Barkway Royston Hertfordshire SG8 8EF 01763848283 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ashwell & Morden Station Road, Odsey, Hertfordshire, SG7 5RT 5.83 Miles

Baldock Station Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 5BU 6.35 Miles

Royston Kneesworth Street, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5AH 6.94 Miles

Watton-At-Stone Station Road, Watton-At-Stone, Hertfordshire, SG14 3SH 7.26 Miles

Stevenage Lytton Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1XT 7.50 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A10 Taxis 01763 273055 Monks Walk, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9EA 1.37 Miles
Swallow Executive Cars Ltd 01992 443444 64 Vicarage Road, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9BA 1.45 Miles
Abra Cab Abra 01763 274665 9 Church St, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9AS 1.49 Miles
Prestige Cars 01992 501300 5 Riverside, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9HJ 1.64 Miles
Riverside Taxis 01763 434343 5 Riverside, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9HJ 1.64 Miles
Chauffeur Drive Solutions 07778 218508 3 Walkern Park Farm Cottages, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 7JD 3.76 Miles
Graham's Taxis 01920 212223 The Cranny, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG11 1JQ 4.40 Miles
Peregrine Chauffeur Services 01763 284018 Tuthill Court, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 9TT 4.45 Miles
Brosnan Taxis 07958 454548 8 Ashanger Lane, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6RQ 4.45 Miles
Pr Taxis 01920 213000 Park Drive, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG11 1SU 5.22 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Buntingford Medical Centre	White Hart Close Buntingford SG9 9DQ
The Medical Centre Buntingford 01763 271362	The Health Centre White Hart Close Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 9DQ
Oak Tree Close Surgery	Oak Tree Close Benington Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 7QZ
Manor House Surgery	13 Emperors Gate Stevenage SG2 7QX
The Buntingford & Puckeridge Med Prac. 01920 823860	Puckeridge & Standon Surg Station Road Puckeridge Hertfordshire SG11 1TF

Local Stores

Buntingford
Station Road
Buntingford
Hertfordshire
SG9 9HT
01763 274321
shop.4719@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.67 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Broadwater
Euro Garages
Broadwater Crescent
Broadwater
Stevenage
SG2 8EH
01438 352065
Store Website
7.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Woolpack Veterinary Surgery
Buntingford By-Pass Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 9FB 01763 273707 admin@woolpackvets.co.uk Website 1.18 miles
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Ballinger Equine
East Barn, Fairclough Hall Farm Halls Green Weston Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7DP 01462 414008 office@ballingerequine.com Website 3.91 miles

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Reed Veterinary Surgery
London Road Reed Nr Royston Hertfordshire SG8 8BD 01763 848793 surgery@reedvets.co.uk Website 4.00 miles
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Tyrrells Equine Clinic Ltd
Tyrrells Equine Clinic Coombe Farm Kelshall Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9SA 01763 287744 office@tyrrellsequine.co.uk Website 5.01 miles
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Roebuck Veterinary Group - Great Ashby
Great Ashby Veterinary Hospital St Francis House Whitehorse Lane Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 6DU 01438 745833 enquiries@roebuckvets.co.uk Website 5.33 miles
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Walton Lodge Vets
4 The Glebe Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 0DJ 01438 364354 reception.stevenage@waltonlodgevets.com Website 5.89 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Church Farm Ardeley
Church Farm, Ardeley Is Just Over 170 Acres Of Farm Land, With Plenty Of Dog Walking Routes. Dogs Are Welcome On The Farm, In The Farm Shop, Café And Pub. Ardeley Stevenage SG2 7AH 2.61 miles

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Walkern 3 Mile
A 3 Mile Walk Starting And Ending At The Yew Tree Pub In Walkern The Walk Consists Of A Short High Street Walk Then Into Fields. It Has A Small Incline. And Should Take Just Over An Hour At An Average Pace 99 High St Walkern Stevenage SG2 7NU 4.01 miles

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Great Ashby District Park Field Walk
This Route Starts And Ends At The Great Ashby District Park. With Plenty Of Fields And Woods To Be Off The Lead Plus Some Very Quiet Dead End Lanes. 19 Windermere Cl Stevenage Lancashire SG1 6AG 4.88 miles

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Aston End / Aston
Down By The River Beane Just Outside Of Aston End There Is A Great Walk That Goes Either Way. You Could Reach This From Walking From Stevenage And Stop Off In The Crown Pub. The Walk Runs Alongside The River Which Is Sometimes Dried Out. Ford Ln Lancashire 5.57 miles

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Weston Hills Nature Reserve
There Are Many Paths Throughout Although Some Are Steep. The Site Is Carefully Managed To Keep A Mixed Habitat And Encourage Wildlife To Flourish. There Is A Forest Walk Which Leads To Fields At The Back. Some Of The Hills Are Steap But There Are Clear Paths And They Are Maintained. Car Park Is Off Chalk Hills. It Is Very Small Car Park. 87 Beechwood Cl Baldock Lancashire SG7 6LX 5.84 miles

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Standon Fields
Paper Mill Ln Standon Ware SG11 1LD 6.04 miles

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