Welcome to Counter Drain

Counter Drain is a small village located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Witham and is known for its beautiful countryside and peaceful surroundings. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the St. Margaret's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The village is also home to a number of small businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub.

One of the main attractions of Counter Drain is its proximity to the River Witham. The river is a popular spot for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities. The river is also home to a number of wildlife species, including otters, kingfishers, and herons. The village is also surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and fields of crops stretching as far as the eye can see.

Despite its small size, Counter Drain is a vibrant and welcoming community. The village hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fete, a Christmas market, and a fireworks display. The village also has a strong sense of community spirit, with residents coming together to support each other in times of need. Overall, Counter Drain is a wonderful place to live or visit, with its beautiful surroundings, friendly community, and rich history.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 7.4°C

Feels Like: 3.5°C

Wind: 16.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Bartholomews C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sophie Ingle	Leaveslake Drove West Pinchbeck Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 3QJ 01775640357 School Website
The Spalding Monkshouse Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Goodsell	Pennygate Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 1LG 01775722006 School Website
The Spalding St John The Baptist Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Clare Robinson	Hawthorn Bank Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 1JQ 01775722644 School Website
Wygate Park Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Craig Early	Witham Road Spalding PE11 3WT 01775714506 School Website
Deeping St Nicholas Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Underwood (Interim Executive Head Teacher )	Main Road Deeping St Nicholas Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 3DG 01775630280 School Website
St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jenna Withers	Tollgate Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 1NJ 1775722889 School Website
Spalding Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Raistrick	Woolram Wygate Spalding Primary Academy Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 1PB 1775769445 School Website
Spalding Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Steven Wilkinson	Priory Road Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 2XH 01775765800 School Website
Ayscoughfee Hall School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Theresa Wright	Welland Hall London Road Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 2TE 1775724733 School Website
Bourne Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Lucy Conley	Edinburgh Crescent Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9DT 01778422365 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Spalding Winsover Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1EA 4.38 Miles

Stamford Station Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2WB 12.64 Miles

Peterborough Station Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1QL 13.67 Miles

Swineshead Browns Drove, Off A17, Near Swineshead, Lincolnshire, PE20 3PU 14.03 Miles

Heckington Station Road, Heckington, Lincolnshire, NG34 9UJ 14.21 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Green Assist Self Drive Hire 24/7 01775 764933 The Car And Van Hire Solutions Centre, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1JA 4.08 Miles
Pauls Private Hire 01775 762233 5 Sheepmarket, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1BH 4.41 Miles
The Blackwater Carriage Co 01775 760928 Blackwater /Old Fen La, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 3SL 4.51 Miles
Rays Taxis 01778 561235 55 Eastgate, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9JY 4.59 Miles
Smart Cabs 01775 767676 24-25 Westlode Street, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2AF 4.63 Miles
B K Taxis 01778 422244 23 Edinburgh Crescent, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9DU 4.87 Miles
Abbey Taxis Bourne 07516 784665 11 Paddington Way, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 0PS 4.96 Miles
Bourne Taxi Ltd 07986 987402 1 Hawthorn Rd, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9SN 5.36 Miles
Baston Private Hire 07753 298900 113 Main Street, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 9PB 5.57 Miles
Spalding Taxis 01775 722115 Dromedary Lodge/Camel Gate, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 6ES 5.65 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Tongue End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Twenty Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Everard Road Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Pode Hole Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Horseshoe Road Bridge Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
New Bridge Inn Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Bourne Road Monks-House Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Banks Drive Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Broadway Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Monks House Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Goodfellows School (Spalding Common) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spalding Common Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Horseshoe Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Northgate Beck Bank Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Hannam Boulevard Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Beechfield Medical Centre 01775 724088	Beechfield Gardens Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 1UN
Munro Medical Centre 01775 715999	Munro Medical Centre West Elloe Avenue Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 2BY
The Spalding Gp Surgery 01775 652164	Johnson Community Hosp Spalding Road, Pinchbeck Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 3DT
Johnson Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Spalding Road Pinchbeck Spalding PE11 3DT
Johnson Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Spalding Road Pinchbeck Spalding PE11 3DT

Local Stores

Morton Near Bourne
2 Bourne Road
Morton
Spalding
Lincolnshire
PE10 0RG
01778 571931
Store Website
1.24 miles

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SPAR Spalding
SPAR
210 Winsover Road
Spalding
PE11 1HQ
01775 718434
Store Website
3.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Alder Veterinary Practices Spalding
58 Bourne Road Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 1JW 01775 766646 info.aldervetsbourne@gmail.com Website 3.72 miles
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Riverside Veterinary Practice
Cradge Bank Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 3AB 01775 723066 mail@riverside-vets.co.uk 3.96 miles

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Best Friends Vet Group Spalding
49 St Thomas'S Road Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 2XT 01775 713394 Spalding@bestfriendsgroup.com Website 4.31 miles
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Spalding Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Units D &Amp; E Winfrey Avenue Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 1DA Spalding@vets4pets.com 4.52 miles

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Pinchbeck Veterinary Clinic
82 Church Street Pinchbeck Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 3YA 0800 1522 148 Website 5.21 miles

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Alder Veterinary Practices Bourne
15 Exeter Street Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9NW 01778 422863 exetervetcentre@aol.com Website 5.27 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Bourne Woods
A151 6.32 miles Main Road From Stamford, Turn Left Towards Grimsthorpe. Once On This Road, Its Only A Few Turns Away So Go Slow. There Is A Green Sign And A Right Turn. If You Go Into Bourne Town, You'Ve Gone Wrong.

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

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Burghley House
Unnamed Road Peterborough Stamford PE9 3JY 12.12 miles Well Sign Posted As You Approach Stamford

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Yew Tree Avenue
Yew Tree Avenue And Wood Clipsham 12.67 miles Signed Posted, Set Back Off The Road Just Outside Clipsham

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Boardwalks And Thorpe Meadows
13 Thorpe Meadows Peterborough Lancashire PE3 6GA 13.91 miles Follow Signs To The City Centre. Off A Main Roundabout, Towards The Boathouse Pub And The Rowing Lake

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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 14.18 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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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
Feels Like	-6.8°C	-5.8°C	-5.6°C	-5.8°C	-4.8°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	3°C	-1°C

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