Welcome to Cross Drain

Cross Drain is a small village located in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. The village is situated on the A16 road, which connects the towns of Louth and Boston. Cross Drain is a rural community with a population of around 200 people. The village is surrounded by farmland and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

The village of Cross Drain is named after the drainage system that runs through the area. The Cross Drain is a man-made waterway that was constructed in the 18th century to drain the surrounding marshland. The drainage system was designed to prevent flooding and to make the land suitable for agriculture. Today, the Cross Drain is still in use and is an important part of the local infrastructure.

Cross Drain is a popular destination for visitors who enjoy outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and fishing. The village is located near several nature reserves, including the Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve and the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The area is also home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, mammals, and reptiles. Visitors to Cross Drain can enjoy the natural beauty of the area while also learning about the history and culture of the local community.

Local Weather

Blizzard

Temp: 2.5°C

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Wind: 20.4 MPH

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Local Schools

School Details
The Marston Thorolds Charity Church Of England School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Elaine Bedford
School Lane
Marston
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG32 2HQ
01400250583
School Website
Barkston And Syston C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Rebecca J Lyon
Church Street
Barkston
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG32 2NB
01400250553
School Website
Allington With Sedgebrook Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Leanne Barr
Marston Lane
Allington
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG32 2DY
01400281685
School Website
The St Sebastians Church Of England Primary School Great Gonerby
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Elaine Bedford
High Street
Great Gonerby
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 8LB
01476565896
School Website
Long Bennington Church Of England Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs David Nicholson
Main Road
Long Bennington
Newark
Lincolnshire
NG23 5EH
01400281353
School Website
Caythorpe Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Helen Hunt
High Street
Caythorpe
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG32 3DR
1400272600
School Website
The Gonerby Hill Foot Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Jayne Watson
Gonerby Hill Foot
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 8HQ
01476565800
School Website
Cliffedale Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr David Johnson
Northcliffe Road
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 8DP
01476568740
School Website
The Claypole Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Martyn Wells
School Lane
Claypole
Newark
Lincolnshire
NG23 5BQ
01636626268
School Website
The Priory Ruskin Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:11-19
Head Teacher
Mrs Rachel Wyles
Rushcliffe Road
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 8ED
01476410410
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Grantham
Station Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6BT
5.45 Miles
Ancaster
Station Approach, Ancaster, Lincolnshire, NG32 3RA
5.74 Miles
Bottesford
Station Road, Bottesford, Leicestershire, NG13 0GT
5.79 Miles
Newark North Gate
Appletongate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1LS
8.65 Miles
Newark Castle
Great North Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1FW
8.97 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Barkston Taxis 24 Hour Service
01476 855080
West Street, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 2NL
2.55 Miles
B B Taxi
01476 594360
82 Hazelwood Drive, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 8GX
3.94 Miles
Links Taxis
01476 820920
145 Barrowby Rd, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 8AJ
4.69 Miles
Grantham Cars
07500 491491
Beckets Close, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7GE
4.99 Miles
Can Cabs
01476 575557
26 Market Place, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6LR
5.07 Miles
Street Cars
01476 590008
22 Westgate, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6LU
5.18 Miles
Discount Cabs
01476 591059
74A Westgate, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6LA
5.18 Miles
Grantham Taxis
01476 594594
25 Westgate, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6LX
5.18 Miles
A-2-B Cabs Of Grantham
01476 848222
Montanari Court, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6TF
5.18 Miles
Amber Cabs
01476 566966
1 Hill View Close, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7PH
5.19 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Marston Ex-Tso
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hougham
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Gelston
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Foston Main Street
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gonerby Moor
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hough On The Hill Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westborough
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barkston Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brandon
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Syston D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Allington Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Dry Doddington
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carlton Scroop Lodge
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Honington
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Allington Gardens D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Dr Longfield And Partners
01400 281220
The Medical Centre
10 Valley Lane
Long Bennington
Nottinghamshire
NG23 5FR
Caythorpe
52 High Street
Caythorpe
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG32 3DN
Grantham Sexual Health
01476 565232
Grantham Hospital
Manthorpe Road
Grantham
NG31 8DG
The Harrowby Lane Surgery
01476 579494
The Harrowby Lane Surgery
Harrowby Lane
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 9NS
Vine Street Surgery
01476 576851
Vine House
Vine Street
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 6RQ
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Local Stores

Long Bennington
27 Main Road
Long Bennington
Newark
Lincolnshire
NG23 5DJ
01400 283389
Store Website
3.73 miles
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SPAR - Caythorpe
17-19 High Street
Caythorpe
Grantham
NG32 3DR
01400 272787
Store Website
4.0 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Belvoir Veterinary Centre
Barrowby Road
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 8SR
01476 848443
info@belvoirvets.co.uk
Website
4.53 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Poultry

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Bray House Veterinary Practice
74 Dysart Road
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 7DJ
01476 566 960
brayhouse@hotmail.co.uk
Website
5.06 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Cats

Dogs

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Kirksvets
Old Barracks
Sandon Road
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 9AS
01476 574304
Website
5.13 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

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Dogs

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Pigs

Poultry

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Small Mammals

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Avenue Veterinary Centre
35 Avenue Road
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 6TJ
01476 563371/564490
info@avcvets.co.uk
Website
5.17 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Out-of-hours service only
Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Grantham Vets4pets Ltd
95-97 London Road
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 6HS
01476 571773
grantham@vets4pets.com
Website
5.63 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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The Small Pet Vet
Dormouse Cottage
2 Patchett'S Close
Bottesford
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG13 0GD
0115 7788122
adele@wherethesmallthingsmatter.co.uk
Website
5.78 miles
Animals Treated
Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

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
3.56 miles

Head Towards Grantham, Sign Posted From The Town Centre. There Maybe Other Entrances, Other Than The Main Gate Where You Can Enter.
Location
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Wyndham And Queen Elizabeth Parks
2 Slate Mill Pl
Grantham
Lancashire
NG31 8FJ
4.69 miles

We Parked At Wymondham Park Off Belton Lane And Walked.
Location
what3words
relatives.tweed.panicking
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
7.68 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.
Location
what3words
demanding.lucky.glow
Lollycocks Field And River Walk
Lollycocks Field
East Gate
Sleaford
NG34 7EA
11.25 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.
Location
what3words
travel.ambitions.months
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
12.24 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
Location
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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
13.17 miles

Satnav Postcode That You Can Get Offline Takes You Past The Carpark, Follow Brown Signs When You Get Off The Main Road.
Location
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slumped.barrel.threaten
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