Welcome to Folkingham

Folkingham is a small village located in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. The village is situated on the A15 road, which connects Lincoln to Peterborough. Folkingham is known for its historic buildings, including the Grade I listed St. Andrew's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The village also has a number of other listed buildings, including the Old Rectory, the Manor House, and the Old School House.

Folkingham has a rich history, dating back to the Roman era. The village was an important market town during the medieval period, and it played a significant role in the English Civil War. Today, Folkingham is a peaceful and picturesque village, with a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local amenities, including a post office, a village hall, and a pub. There are also several local businesses, including a bakery, a garage, and a farm shop.

Folkingham is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities in the area. The village is located close to the Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and there are several nature reserves and country parks nearby. The village is also well-connected, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities. Overall, Folkingham is a charming and welcoming village, with a rich history and plenty to offer visitors and residents alike.

Local Weather

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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
Osbournby Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Heather Bide
London Road
Osbournby
Sleaford
Lincolnshire
NG34 0DG
01529455375
School Website
Compass Community School Lincolnshire
Other Independent Special School
Ages:10-17
Head Teacher
Mr Craig Prestidge
Thornbrook
1 London Road
Osbournby
Lincolnshire
NG34 0DG
7519380154
Billingborough Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Tom Thorpe
Victoria Street
Billingborough
Sleaford
Lincolnshire
NG34 0NX
01529240437
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
Ingoldsby Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Miss Melanie Capes
Lenton Road
Ingoldsby
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG33 4HA
01476585278
School Website
The Ropsley Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Ann Cook
School Lane
Ropsley
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG33 4BT
01476585379
School Website
Helpringham School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Rebecca Leighton
Highgate
Helpringham
Sleaford
Lincolnshire
NG34 0RD
01529421676
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
Corby Glen Community Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Natalie Willcock
Station Road
Corby Glen
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG33 4NW
01476550260
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Rauceby
Willoughby Road, Greylees, Lincolnshire, NG34 8PP
5.61 Miles
Sleaford
Station Street, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7RG
7.32 Miles
Heckington
Station Road, Heckington, Lincolnshire, NG34 9UJ
7.71 Miles
Ancaster
Station Approach, Ancaster, Lincolnshire, NG32 3RA
8.64 Miles
Grantham
Station Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6BT
9.86 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Woodside Taxis
01529 304444
6 Station Road, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 0AB
4.50 Miles
Abbey Taxis Bourne
07516 784665
11 Paddington Way, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 0PS
6.34 Miles
Orion Executive Travel
07734 073751
28 Pentland Dr, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 8GD
6.55 Miles
Gt Taxis
01529 305111
5 Larch Way, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7UG
6.86 Miles
Al's Cabs
01529 410666
18 Boundary Pastures, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7GG
7.04 Miles
Brian's Taxis
01529 414444
10 King Edward St, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7NF
7.18 Miles
Airline Taxi Service
01529 302222
Station Rd, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7RG
7.29 Miles
Travelmarc
01529 300678
7 Albion Terrace, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7EY
7.35 Miles
Ian's Taxis
01529 304057
53 Boston Road, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7HD
7.41 Miles
Grab-A-Cab
01529 300663
12 Westgate, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7PN
7.54 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Folkingham Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Churchfields Road
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Walcot
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pickworth
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Threekingham
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aslackby
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newton
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spanby
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Scott Willoughby
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pointon S O
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Osbournby S O
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Billingboro Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:16:45
Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Pointon Road
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spanby
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Graby
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
The New Springwells Practice
01529 240234
The Surgery
Springwells
Billingborough
Lincolnshire
NG34 0QQ
The Surgery
01476 550251
St Johns Close
Corby Glenn
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG33 4LY
Market Cross Surgery
01476 550056
Market Cross Surgery
Bourne Road
Corby Glen
Lincolnshire
NG33 4BB
Millview Medical Centre
01529 305595
29 Handley Street
Sleaford
Lincolnshire
NG34 7TQ
Sleaford Extended Access K2
01529 303301
47 Boston Road
Sleaford
Lincolnshire
NG34 7HD
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Local Stores

Billingborough - High Street
34 High Street
Billingborough
Sleaford
Lincolnshire
NG34 0QA
01529 241173
shop.6947@coop.co.uk
Store Website
2.80 miles
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SPAR Sleaford
SPAR
Grantham Road
Sleaford
NG34 7NB
01529 307572
Store Website
7.2 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Quarrington
London Road
Sleaford
Lincolnshire
NG34 8NY
01529 307878
quarrington@medivet.co.uk
Website
5.90 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Tower Equine Veterinary Surgeons
Tower Farm
Grimsthorpe
Bourne
Lincolnshire
PE10 0NF
01778 591082
office@towerequine.co.uk
Website
6.72 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Equines

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Sleaford Vets
West Banks
Westgate
Sleaford
Lincolnshire
NG34 7PQ
01529 414525
reception@sleafordvets.co.uk
Website
7.52 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Equines

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Collingham Vets Branch - Open 8am - 1pm
Sun10:0014:00
Heckington Vet Clinic
Unit 10 Hazelwoods Yard
Boston Road
Heckington
Sleaford
Lincolnshire
NG34 9JD
01205 345345
7.99 miles
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Kirksvets
Kirk Vets
2 Lyons Way
Sleaford
Lincolnshire
NG34 8GN
01529 303 344
surgery@kirksvets.co.uk
Website
8.34 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Alder Veterinary Practices Bourne
15 Exeter Street
Bourne
Lincolnshire
PE10 9NW
01778 422863
exetervetcentre@aol.com
Website
8.35 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Mon08:3018:30
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Local Dog Walks

Lollycocks Field And River Walk
Lollycocks Field
East Gate
Sleaford
NG34 7EA
7.70 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
Bourne Woods
A151
8.48 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.
Location
what3words
capers.fabric.releases
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
9.50 miles

Head Towards Grantham, Sign Posted From The Town Centre. There Maybe Other Entrances, Other Than The Main Gate Where You Can Enter.
Location
what3words
pinging.resting.mixed
Wyndham And Queen Elizabeth Parks
2 Slate Mill Pl
Grantham
Lancashire
NG31 8FJ
9.81 miles

We Parked At Wymondham Park Off Belton Lane And Walked.
Location
what3words
relatives.tweed.panicking
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
9.91 miles

Satnav Postcode That You Can Get Offline Takes You Past The Carpark, Follow Brown Signs When You Get Off The Main Road.
Location
what3words
slumped.barrel.threaten
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
10.60 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
what3words
yell.pushover.glassware
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