Welcome to Dowsby

Dowsby is a small village located in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. The village is situated approximately 7 miles south of the town of Sleaford and 10 miles north of the city of Peterborough. Dowsby is a quiet and peaceful village with a population of around 200 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists.

The village of Dowsby has a rich history dating back to the Roman times. The village was once a Roman settlement and evidence of this can still be seen today in the form of Roman coins and pottery that have been found in the area. In the 12th century, Dowsby was granted a charter to hold a weekly market and an annual fair. The market and fair were important events in the village's history and helped to establish Dowsby as a thriving community.

Today, Dowsby is a peaceful and picturesque village that is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. The village church, St Andrew's, dates back to the 13th century and is a Grade II listed building. The village also has a pub, The Three Horseshoes, which is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. Dowsby is a charming village that offers a glimpse into the rich history and culture of Lincolnshire.

Local Weather

Light snow

Temp: 2.7°C

Feels Like: -3.2°C

Wind: 20.6 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
The St Gilbert Of Sempringham Church Of England Primary School Pointon Voluntary Aided School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Hunt	West Road Pointon Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 0NA 01529240465 School Website
Billingborough Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tom Thorpe	Victoria Street Billingborough Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 0NX 01529240437 School Website
The Morton Church Of England (Controlled) Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr George Trafford	Station Road Morton Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 0NN 1778570389 School Website
Brown's Church Of England Primary School, Horbling Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sally Howley	Sandygate Lane Horbling Browns C Of E (Aided) School Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 0PL 1529240367 School Website
Clough And Risegate Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Bev Rooney	Chopdike Drove Gosberton Clough Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 4JP 01775750297 School Website
Bourne Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Lucy Conley	Edinburgh Crescent Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9DT 01778422365 School Website
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 Edenham Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr M Pasqualino	School Lane Edenham Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 0LP 1778591207 School Website
Bourne Abbey Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Peter Bellamy	Abbey Road Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9EP 01778422163 School Website
Bourne Westfield Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Atkinson	Westbourne Park Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9QS 01778424152 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Rauceby Willoughby Road, Greylees, Lincolnshire, NG34 8PP 8.90 Miles

Heckington Station Road, Heckington, Lincolnshire, NG34 9UJ 9.01 Miles

Spalding Winsover Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1EA 9.22 Miles

Sleaford Station Street, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7RG 10.38 Miles

Swineshead Browns Drove, Off A17, Near Swineshead, Lincolnshire, PE20 3PU 10.70 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Abbey Taxis Bourne 07516 784665 11 Paddington Way, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 0PS 3.41 Miles
Bourne Taxi Ltd 07986 987402 1 Hawthorn Rd, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9SN 5.40 Miles
B K Taxis 01778 422244 23 Edinburgh Crescent, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9DU 5.42 Miles
Rays Taxis 01778 561235 55 Eastgate, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9JY 5.93 Miles
Woodside Taxis 01529 304444 6 Station Road, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 0AB 7.08 Miles
The Blackwater Carriage Co 01775 760928 Blackwater /Old Fen La, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 3SL 7.28 Miles
Hale Taxis 01529 668001 5 Leas Road, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 9LT 8.94 Miles
Local Taxis Stamford 01780 411210 107 Creeton Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 4PX 9.03 Miles
Green Assist Self Drive Hire 24/7 01775 764933 The Car And Van Hire Solutions Centre, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1JA 9.05 Miles
Pauls Private Hire 01775 762233 5 Sheepmarket, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1BH 9.27 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dowsby Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rippingale Cross Roads Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Millthorpe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Graby Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rippingale Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rippingale Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Pointon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dunsby Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pointon S O Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Windmill Garage Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aslackby Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pointon Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Haconby Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kirkby Underwood Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Billingboro Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The New Springwells Practice 01529 240234	The Surgery Springwells Billingborough Lincolnshire NG34 0QQ
Bourne Galletly Practice Team 01778 562200	Bourne Galletly Prac Team 40 North Road Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9BT
Gpsi-Kp Vijayan 01778 423101	Bourne Health Clinic St Gilberts Road Bourne Lincs PE10 9XA
Hereward Medical Centre 01778 393399	Hereward Medical Centre Exeter Street Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9XR
Market Cross Surgery 01476 550056	Market Cross Surgery Bourne Road Corby Glen Lincolnshire NG33 4BB

Local Stores

Billingborough - High Street
34 High Street
Billingborough
Sleaford
Lincolnshire
NG34 0QA
01529 241173
shop.6947@coop.co.uk
Store Website
3.00 miles

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SPAR Pinchbeck
47/49 Knight Street
Pinchbeck
PE11 3RA
01775 725872
Store Website
8.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Alder Veterinary Practices Bourne
15 Exeter Street Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9NW 01778 422863 exetervetcentre@aol.com Website 5.73 miles
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Tower Equine Veterinary Surgeons
Tower Farm Grimsthorpe Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 0NF 01778 591082 office@towerequine.co.uk Website 6.23 miles
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Animates Veterinary Clinic Ltd
2 The Green Thurlby Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 0EB 01778 420 462 info@animates.org.uk Website 7.85 miles
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Pinchbeck Veterinary Clinic
82 Church Street Pinchbeck Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 3YA 0800 1522 148 Website 8.26 miles

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Alder Veterinary Practices Spalding
58 Bourne Road Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 1JW 01775 766646 info.aldervetsbourne@gmail.com Website 8.78 miles
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J Krumina Veterinary
9 Cresswell Close Pinchbeck Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 3TY 07415 002167 jkveterinarypractice@gmail.com Website 9.17 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Bourne Woods
A151 6.27 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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Lollycocks Field And River Walk
Lollycocks Field East Gate Sleaford NG34 7EA 10.67 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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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 10.81 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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Yew Tree Avenue
Yew Tree Avenue And Wood Clipsham 11.52 miles Signed Posted, Set Back Off The Road Just Outside Clipsham

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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 12.97 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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Wyndham And Queen Elizabeth Parks
2 Slate Mill Pl Grantham Lancashire NG31 8FJ 13.01 miles We Parked At Wymondham Park Off Belton Lane And Walked.

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-2.5°C	-2.8°C	-2.6°C	-2.5°C	-2.4°C	0.5°C	3°C	5.7°C	5.7°C	3°C	1.8°C	1.3°C
Feels Like	-5.4°C	-6°C	-6.3°C	-6.5°C	-6.9°C	-4.2°C	-1.3°C	1.9°C	2.1°C	-1.1°C	-3°C	-3.9°C

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Temp	0.9°C	1.3°C	1.8°C	2.3°C	2.8°C	3.3°C	3.8°C	4.6°C	5°C	4.9°C	4.6°C	5.4°C
Feels Like	-4.3°C	-3.8°C	-3.1°C	-2.6°C	-1.9°C	-1.1°C	-0.3°C	1°C	2°C	2.7°C	3.4°C	4.3°C

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