Welcome to Branston

Branston is a small village located in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. The village is situated approximately 4 miles southeast of the city of Lincoln and is home to a population of around 2,000 people. Branston is a picturesque village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

One of the most notable features of Branston is its beautiful parish church, St. Guthlac's. The church dates back to the 13th century and is a Grade I listed building. It is known for its stunning stained glass windows and impressive tower, which stands at over 100 feet tall. St. Guthlac's is a popular destination for visitors to the village and is a testament to Branston's rich history.

Branston is also home to a number of local amenities, including a primary school, a village hall, and a range of shops and businesses. The village has a strong sense of community, with a number of local events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include the annual Branston Show, which is a popular event that showcases the best of the village's agricultural heritage. Overall, Branston is a charming and welcoming village that is well worth a visit.

Local Schools

School	Details
Branston Community Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Joanne Turner	Station Road Branston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1LH 01522880400 School Website
Branston Junior Academy Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachael Shaw	Station Road Branston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1LH 01522880555 School Website
Branston Church Of England Infant Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Lianne Cook	Beech Road Valley Estate Branston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1PR 1522791907 School Website
Heighington Millfield Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs John Beaven	Mill Lane Heighington Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1RQ 01522872625 School Website
Washingborough Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jason O'rourke	School Lane Washingborough Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1BW 01522801355 School Website
The Potterhanworth Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Deborah Challinor	Main Road Potterhanworth Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2DT 01522791031 School Website
Bracebridge Heath St Johns Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lorraine Marcer	Grantham Road Bracebridge Heath Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2LD 01522530954 School Website
Nocton Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Courtenay Walls	School Lane Nocton School Lane Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2BJ 01526320234 School Website
Cherry Willingham Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs G Curtis	Lime Grove Cherry Willingham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN3 4BD 1522751148 School Website
The Lincoln Bishop King Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hazel Wheatley	Kingsway Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 8EU 01522880094 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Lincoln St Marys Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 7EW 3.62 Miles

Metheringham Station Road, Metheringham, Lincolnshire, LN4 3HX 5.05 Miles

Hykeham Station Road, North Hykeham, Lincolnshire, LN6 9AT 5.29 Miles

Swinderby Station Road, Swinderby, Lincolnshire, LN6 9HY 9.33 Miles

Saxilby Station Road, Saxilby, Lincolnshire, LN1 2NS 9.67 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
P C Taxi 01522 792751 66 Sleaford Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 1LL 0.25 Miles
Airport Connect Ltd 01522 790404 34 Shardloes, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 1UD 0.31 Miles
Emps Travel 01522 826484 4 Clement Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 1UJ 0.35 Miles
K T Cars 01522 888900 Potterhanworth Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 1RR 1.17 Miles
Heighington Taxis 01522 797777 5 Daniel Crescent, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 1QT 1.65 Miles
Romney Executive Travel 01522 790500 19 Park Avenue, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 1DB 2.01 Miles
Airports By Lincs Travel 01522 542929 26 Sycamore Gr, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 2RD 2.42 Miles
A Bracebridge Heath Private Hire 01522 800438 30 Grantham Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 2LD 2.64 Miles
Cherry Willingham Cabs 07847 898596 Larkin Avenue, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN3 4AZ 2.95 Miles
Discount Cabs Ltd 01522 567800 66 Monson Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 7SB 3.53 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Branston Po Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Veronica Close Branston Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heathfield Avenue Branston Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road Branston Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lincoln Road Branston Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Branston Road Heighington Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clarke Road Heighington Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heighington Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Almond Avenue Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Mere Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Washingborough Rd Heighington Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Canterbury Drive Washingbroughgh Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Washingborough Po Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Keeble Drive Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Washingborough Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Branston & Heighington Family Practice 01522 793081	The Surgery Station Road Branston Lincolnshire LN4 1LH
Branston 01522 790992	Unit 5 Linden Avenue Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1NZ
Washingborough Surgery 01522 303600	The Surgery School Lane Washingborough Lincolnshire LN4 1BN
The Heath Surgery 01522 516870	The Heath Surg, London Rd Bracebridge Heath Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2LA
Waddington Medical Centre	Waddington Medical Centre Waddington Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 9NB

Local Stores

Branston
Station Road
Branston
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN4 1LH
01522 791674
Store Website
0.19 miles

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SPAR Heighington
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HEIGHINGTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
LN4 1JS
01522 790445
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Branston - Orchard House Vets
Unit 1, Station Road Branston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1LH 01526 320387 branston@medivet.co.uk Website 0.28 miles

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Medivet Washingborough
3 Main Road Washingborough Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1AT 01522 790928 washingborough@medivet.co.uk Website 2.17 miles

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Pegasus Vets
Five Mile Lane Washingborough Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1AF 01522 302220 info@pegasusvets.co.uk Website 2.65 miles

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Lincoln Edge Vets Ltd
Units 9 - 11 The Quarry Grantham Road Waddington Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 9NT 01522 716388 info@lincolnedgevets.co.uk Website 3.21 miles
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Medivet Waddington - Orchard House Veterinary Surgery
The Old Post Office Lower High Street Waddington Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 9QA 01526 320387 waddington@medivet.co.uk Website 3.34 miles

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Rase Veterinary Centre
427 Newark Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 8RS 3.62 miles


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Local Dog Walks

Hartsholme Park
Hartsholme Country Park Is Situated In The Southwest Of Lincoln, Adjacent To Swanholme Lakes Local Nature Reserve, Approximately Three Miles From The City Centre. The Site Comprises Victorian Landscaped Gardens, A Large Reservoir, Woodlands And Grasslands. Many Features, Both Natural And Built, Survive From The Original Landscaping Of The 1860S. Hartsholme Country Park Skellingthorpe Road Lincoln Lancashire LN6 0EY 4.91 miles The Main Entrance To Hartsholme Country Park Is On The B1378 (Skellingthorpe Road). It Is Signposted From The A46 (Lincoln Bypass) And From The B1003 (Tritton Road).A Regular Bus Service (Numbers Six And Nine) Runs From The City Centre. The Nearest Bus Stop Is Two Hundred Metres From The Main Entrance.

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West Common
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk On Lincoln's West Common. Lincoln's West Common Is A 100 Hectare, Green Space With Excellent Views Of Lincoln Cathedral. It Is An Ideal Dog Walking Spot In Lincoln, With The Common Being Made Up Of Marsh And Grassland. Once You Have Finished At West Common, Why Not Head Into Lincoln With Your Dog To Enjoy One Of The Many Dog-Friendly Establishments In The City. Lancashire LN1 1WD 4.99 miles West Common Is Located To The West Of The City Of Lincoln, Just Off The A46.

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Ruskington Leasingham Lane
Dirt Path Lined With Trees And Bushes, Perfect For Dogs And Off Lead Exercise. Relatively Straight Path, And Has A Bridge Over Water, Which My Dog Loves To Dip Into For A Drink 12 Leasingham Ln Ruskington Sleaford NG34 9AQ 10.85 miles Walk Along Leasingham Lane, Until You Reach The Intersection With A Dirt Path On Your Right And A Road On The Left. Take The Road, Which Has A White House Along It, And Continue Walking Until You Reach The Grass And Trees. Walk Through The Obvious Path In The Trees, Until The End Of The Path Opens Into A Clearing. There There Is A Bridge And Another Path After That. Chose If You Want To Go Further Or Go Back. From Leasingham Lane To The Bridge, The Walk Is 2.5 Miles

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The Pinewoods And Woodhall Spa
8 Station Rd Lancashire 10.95 miles On The Map It Doesn'T Look Wooded But It Is, Right Behind The Main Shopping Road. Plenty To Sign Posts In The Town.

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Tattershall Castle Heritage Trail
Tattershall Castle Sleaford Road Tattershall 13.22 miles The Castle Is Signposted And Has A Carpark. We Parked In The Village Square And Walked To The Footpath. The Footpath Is Right Near Castle Entrance. But We'Ve Also Used The Castle Carpark As Well.

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Lollycocks Field And River Walk
Lollycocks Field East Gate Sleaford NG34 7EA 13.57 miles On The Outskirts Of Town. Not Really Advertised Well. Look For What Looks Like A Bridge And Grassy Meadow. There Is A Path Leading Down And You Will See An Info Board.

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