Welcome to Wreake

Wreake is a small village located in the county of Leicestershire, England. The village is situated on the River Wreake, which flows through the village and is a popular spot for fishing and boating. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was also an important center for the wool trade in the Middle Ages, and many of the buildings in the village date back to this period.

One of the most notable landmarks in Wreake is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a beautiful example of Gothic architecture and features a stunning stained glass window. The church is still in use today and is a popular spot for weddings and other events. Another notable landmark in the village is the Wreake Bridge, which spans the River Wreake and is a popular spot for picnics and walks.

Despite its small size, Wreake is a vibrant and active community. The village has a number of local businesses, including a post office, a pub, and a village hall. The village also has a number of community groups and organizations, including a gardening club, a history society, and a youth club. The village hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fete, a Christmas market, and a fireworks display. Overall, Wreake is a charming and welcoming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Schools

School	Details
Croxton Kerrial Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Hopkins	School Lane Croxton Kerrial Grantham Leicestershire NG32 1QR 01476870393 School Website
Waltham On The Wolds Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Hopkins	Melton Road Waltham-On-The-Wolds Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 4AJ 01664464269 School Website
Buckminster Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Debbie Clarke	School Lane Buckminster Grantham Leicestershire NG33 5RZ 01476860315 School Website
Denton C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sheriden Edwards	Church Street Denton Grantham Lincolnshire NG32 1LG 01476870649 School Website
The Harlaxton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sheriden Edwards	Swinehill Harlaxton Grantham Lincolnshire NG32 1HT 01476561077 School Website
St Peters Church Of England Primary School Wymondham Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Hopkins	Glebe Lane Wymondham Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 2AF 01572787658 School Website
Scalford Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Marie Waring	School Lane Scalford Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 4DT 01664444282 School Website
Stathern Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Karen Lambert	Water Lane Strathern Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 4HX 01949860316 School Website
Colsterworth Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Jordan	Back Lane Colsterworth Grantham NG33 5NJ 1476860569 School Website
Great Ponton Church Of England School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Keith Leader	Mill Lane Great Ponton Grantham Lincolnshire NG33 5DT 01476530306 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Grantham Station Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6BT 6.98 Miles

Melton Mowbray Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AF 7.35 Miles

Bottesford Station Road, Bottesford, Leicestershire, NG13 0GT 8.33 Miles

Oakham Station Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6QT 10.70 Miles

Aslockton Main Street, Aslockton, Nottinghamshire, NG13 9AA 10.70 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Lowe Classic Cars 01664 567181 25 Delamare Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1PL 6.61 Miles
Dash Cab 01664 850723 1 Mildmay Cl, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AH 6.65 Miles
Amber Cabs 01476 566966 1 Hill View Close, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7PH 6.67 Miles
A B M Taxis Melton Mowbray 01664 561016 2 Wymondham Way, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1HX 6.71 Miles
Premier Cabs Grantham 01476 822822 26 Hudson Way, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7BX 6.77 Miles
Elaine's Taxis 01664 656565 78 Salisbury Avenue, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1QX 6.81 Miles
Budget Taxis 07908 601091 27 Bridge End Rd, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6JN 7.04 Miles
Grantham Cars 07500 491491 Beckets Close, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7GE 7.05 Miles
Links Taxis 01476 820920 145 Barrowby Rd, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 8AJ 7.07 Miles
Street Cars 01476 590008 22 Westgate, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6LU 7.12 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Main Street Saltby No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Main Street Sproxton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
The Green Stonesby No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Croxton Kerrial Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:45
Coston Church No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Waltham On The Wolds No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Waltham On The Wolds Po Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Branston D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Buckminster Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
The Rectory No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eaton Grange No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hungerton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Skillington Ex-Tso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Knipton Post Office Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Garthorpe Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Stackyard And Woolsthorpe Surgery 01476 870900	The Stackyard Surgery 1 The Stackyard Croxton Kerrial Grantham, Lincolnshire NG32 1QS
The New Surgery 01664 464232	Bescaby Lane Waltham On The Wolds Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 4AB
Swine Hill 01476 563881	Harlaxton Grantham Lincolnshire NG32 1HT
Colsterworth Surgery 01476 860243	Back Lane Colsterworth Grantham Lincolnshire NG33 5NJ
Swingbridge Surgery 01476 571166	Swingbridge Surgery Swingbridge Road Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 7XT

Local Stores

Bridge End - Colsterworth
Bridge End
Colsterworth
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG33 5NZ
01476 860611
shop.5274@coop.co.uk
Store Website
5.38 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Colsterworth
Euro Garages
A1 Southbound
Grantham
NG33 5JN
01476 860353
Store Website
5.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bray House Veterinary Practice
74 Dysart Road Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 7DJ 01476 566 960 brayhouse@hotmail.co.uk Website 6.87 miles
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Farm Veterinary Solutions
1 - 3 Kings Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1QF 01664 567481 farmteam@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 6.97 miles
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Kings Veterinary Centre
1-3 Kings Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1QF 01664 567481 kirstie@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 6.97 miles

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Grantham Vets4pets Ltd
95-97 London Road Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 6HS 01476 571773 grantham@vets4pets.com Website 7.07 miles
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Melton Vets
6 North St Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1NL 01664 560364 meltonvets@gmail.com Website 7.13 miles
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Belvoir Veterinary Centre
Barrowby Road Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 8SR 01476 848443 info@belvoirvets.co.uk Website 7.15 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Belvoir Castle
If You Like Mixing A Walk With History, Try Belvoir Castle. A Gorgeous Castle With Grounds. Dogs Are Not Allowed In The Castle But They Are Allowed In The Grounds And Landscaped Gardens. The Immediate Gardens All Have Themes And Are Very Pretty. There Are Both Long And Short Walks Here. See The Website To Download Them. Some Are Several Hours. It Is Pricey, £12. But Take A Picnic And Stay A While. There Is A Lovely Pub And Shopping Area Over The Road As Well. Belvoir Castle Belvoir 4.93 miles Parking On Site In A Proper Car Park. There Is A Step Path Up To The House. The Website Says 15Mins But If You Are Able Bodied Then I'D Say Less Than 5Mins. The Castle Is Well Sign Posted.

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Melton Country Park
A Lovely Reservoir Walk On The North Of The Small Market Town Melton Mowbray. There Are 3 Varying Routes, And A Large Open Space For Dogs Off The Lead To Run Around. A Nice Range Of Paths And A Small Play Area For Children And A Small Cafe With Kind Staff. Melton Country Park Wymondham Way Lancashire 6.44 miles

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Twyford Woods
Perfect For Dogs Who Want To Run Around, It’S An Abandoned Ww2 Raf Base So Has The Old Runways, Open Space And Forests (Forestry Commission). Parking Is Free, Safe For Our Dogs To Run Around Freely. No Bins So Have To Keep Hold Of Your Poo Bags. Shaded Areas If It’S A Hot Day And You Want To Keep Cover. Twyford Wood Colsterworth 6.74 miles Satnav Postcode That You Can Get Offline Takes You Past The Carpark, Follow Brown Signs When You Get Off The Main Road.

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Wyndham And Queen Elizabeth Parks
2 Slate Mill Pl Grantham Lancashire NG31 8FJ 7.76 miles We Parked At Wymondham Park Off Belton Lane And Walked.

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Belton House
Belton House Is A National Trust Estate With Loads Of Parkland To Explore. Its Just Outside Of Grantham And Easy To Find. It's Not Free To Walk, It's S About £9. But It's S Big Enough To Spend Hours Here If Your Dog Likes Long Walks, Or Why Not Walk And Picnic! You Can Do A Basic Walk On The Tarmac Drive In Front Of The House, And Then Loop Around By The River. Or Pass By The Front Of The House And Out Towards The Hill. Walk All The Way Up To Belmont Tower For Great Views. Humphrey Enjoyed His Walk Here As There Are Trees, Open Grassland, A Pond, River And Other Doggie Friends To Play With. The Back Drop Of The House Is Lovely. Dogs Must Be On Leads. There Are Deer On Site. High Road Belton Grantham Belton Grantham Lancashire NG32 2LW 9.67 miles Head Towards Grantham, Sign Posted From The Town Centre. There Maybe Other Entrances, Other Than The Main Gate Where You Can Enter.

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Yew Tree Avenue
Yew Tree Avenue And Wood Clipsham 10.06 miles Signed Posted, Set Back Off The Road Just Outside Clipsham

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