Welcome to Dry Doddington

Dry Doddington is a small village located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. The village is situated approximately 7 miles north of Grantham and has a population of around 300 people. The village is known for its beautiful countryside and historic buildings, including the Grade I listed St. James' Church.

The village of Dry Doddington has a rich history dating back to the Roman times. The village was once a thriving market town and was an important centre for the wool trade. Today, the village is a peaceful and picturesque place to live, with many residents enjoying the rural lifestyle and the stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Despite its small size, Dry Doddington has a strong sense of community, with many local events and activities taking place throughout the year. The village has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub, which serves as a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike. Overall, Dry Doddington is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
The Suthers School Free Schools Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Watkin	Cross Lane Fernwood Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 3NH 1636957690 School Website
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
Chuter Ede Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Bernadette Hunter	Wolfit Avenue Balderton Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 3PQ 01636683550 School Website
John Hunt Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Judi O'leary	London Road New Balderton Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 3BN 1636682007 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
Hope House School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-19 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Mcrae	Barnby Road Balderton Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 3NE 1636700380 School Website
Highfields School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Lyons	London Road Newark-On-Trent Nottinghamshire NG24 3AL 1636704103 School Website
The Newark Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Chris Fisher	London Road Balderton Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 3AL 1636615000 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bottesford Station Road, Bottesford, Leicestershire, NG13 0GT 5.26 Miles

Newark North Gate Appletongate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1LS 5.62 Miles

Newark Castle Great North Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1FW 5.91 Miles

Aslockton Main Street, Aslockton, Nottinghamshire, NG13 9AA 8.02 Miles

Grantham Station Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6BT 8.14 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
J And S Taxis 01636 681679 73 Ruby's Walk, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3FA 3.01 Miles
T S Taxis 01636 659571 16 Jericho Road, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3GT 3.40 Miles
Newark Taxi Service 07785 525200 Pinfold Lane, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3LP 3.54 Miles
Micks Taxis 07796 603304 1 Back Lane, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2SD 3.67 Miles
Gs Taxis 01636 682945 242 London Road, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3HG 3.73 Miles
Tims Taxi 01636 677944 Coging Cl, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3EA 3.80 Miles
Freephone Taxis 0800 587 8864 16 Vessey Cl, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3EE 3.81 Miles
P M Taxis 07985 703694 1 Hawton La, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3DH 3.95 Miles
Balderton Taxis 01636 681679 9 Coleman Avenue, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3DR 3.97 Miles
J R S 01636 640488 Cressy Holme Farm Bullpit Road, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3LZ 4.01 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dry Doddington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westborough No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Main Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stubton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Foston Main Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hougham Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Rubys Avenue Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Dale Crescent No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fenton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marston Ex-Tso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cotham Station No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Staunton In The Vale/High St No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Longfield And Partners 01400 281220	The Medical Centre 10 Valley Lane Long Bennington Nottinghamshire NG23 5FR
Balderton Surgery 01636 705826	Balderton Pcc Lowfield Lane, Balderton Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 3HJ
Dermatology Clinic 01636 681681	Newark Hospital Boundary Road Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 4DE
Fountain Medical Centre 01636 704378	The Fountain Medical Ctr. Sherwood Avenue Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 1QH
Barnby Gate Surgery 01636 704225	The Surgery 50 Barnby Gate Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 1QD

Local Stores

Long Bennington
27 Main Road
Long Bennington
Newark
Lincolnshire
NG23 5DJ
01400 283389
Store Website
1.58 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Newark
299 Bowbridge Road
Newark
NG24 4EQ
01162 489 600
Store Website
4.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Minster Veterinary Centre
Unit 2 Fernwood Park Balderton Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 3RS 01636 812133 info@minstervetcentre.co.uk Website 2.97 miles
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Companion Veterinary Clinic Ltd
9 Bullpit Road Balderton Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 3PT 01636 707636 paul_dowie@hotmail.com Website 3.68 miles
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Medivet Balderton
231 London Road New Balderton Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 3HB 01636 701523 balderton@medivet.co.uk Website 3.78 miles
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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 5.36 miles

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Avenue Veterinary Centre
1 Queen Street Bottesford Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG13 0AH 01949 843277 info@avcvets.co.uk 5.56 miles
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St David'S Poultry Team Ltd
Signature House Great North Road Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 1BL 01392 872932 info@stdavids-poutryteam.co.uk Website 5.84 miles

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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 6.70 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 7.51 miles We Parked At Wymondham Park Off Belton Lane And Walked.

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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 8.27 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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Lollycocks Field And River Walk
Lollycocks Field East Gate Sleaford NG34 7EA 13.77 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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Cotgrave Country Park
Very Dog Friendly, Plenty Of Regular Dog Waste Bins, And A Dog Pond That Is Regularly Tested For Safety. Nottingham Lancashire 14.17 miles

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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 14.27 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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