Welcome to Grimsthorpe

Grimsthorpe is a small village located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and rich cultural heritage. The village is home to Grimsthorpe Castle, a magnificent 16th-century country house that was once the home of the Duke of Ancaster. The castle is surrounded by stunning gardens and parkland, which are open to the public throughout the year.

In addition to Grimsthorpe Castle, the village is also home to St. Nicholas Church, a beautiful medieval church that dates back to the 13th century. The church is known for its stunning stained glass windows, intricate carvings, and historic architecture. Visitors can explore the church and learn about its rich history, which includes connections to the Knights Templar and the English Civil War.

Grimsthorpe is also a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with miles of scenic walking and cycling trails that wind through the surrounding countryside. The village is located near the Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that is known for its rolling hills, picturesque villages, and stunning coastal scenery. Whether you're looking for a relaxing getaway or an active outdoor adventure, Grimsthorpe has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 19.1°C

Feels Like: 19.1°C

Wind: 6 MPH

Wind Dir: ESE

Local Schools

School	Details
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 Westfield Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Atkinson	Westbourne Park Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9QS 01778424152 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
Bythams Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Laura Martin	Creeton Road Little Bytham Grantham Lincolnshire NG33 4PX 01780410275 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
Bourne Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Lucy Conley	Edinburgh Crescent Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9DT 01778422365 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 Elsea Park Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Rachael Skidmore	Sandown Drive Elsea Park Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 0WP 01778426968 School Website
Bourne Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Alastair Anderson	South Road Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9JE 01778422288 School Website
Willoughby Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Vicki Billyard	South Road Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9JD 1778425203 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Stamford Station Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2WB 10.07 Miles

Grantham Station Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6BT 11.32 Miles

Rauceby Willoughby Road, Greylees, Lincolnshire, NG34 8PP 12.21 Miles

Spalding Winsover Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1EA 12.22 Miles

Ancaster Station Approach, Ancaster, Lincolnshire, NG32 3RA 13.98 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bourne Taxi Ltd 07986 987402 1 Hawthorn Rd, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9SN 2.89 Miles
Local Taxis Stamford 01780 411210 107 Creeton Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 4PX 3.37 Miles
B K Taxis 01778 422244 23 Edinburgh Crescent, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9DU 3.40 Miles
Abbey Taxis Bourne 07516 784665 11 Paddington Way, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 0PS 3.49 Miles
Rays Taxis 01778 561235 55 Eastgate, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9JY 3.92 Miles
Baston Private Hire 07753 298900 113 Main Street, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 9PB 6.90 Miles
M G Cars 01733 511001 22 Barleyfield, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 9RF 7.98 Miles
1Acabstamford 01780 755667 24 Glen Cr, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1SW 9.17 Miles
Star Taxis 01780 767576 24 Glen Crescent, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1SW 9.17 Miles
Starline Taxis 01780 767576 24 Glen Crescent, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1SW 9.17 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Forest Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morton Cross Roads Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Saxon Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morton Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Market Cross Surgery 01476 550056	Market Cross Surgery Bourne Road Corby Glen Lincolnshire NG33 4BB
Bourne Galletly Practice Team 01778 562200	Bourne Galletly Prac Team 40 North Road Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9BT
The Surgery 01476 550251	St Johns Close Corby Glenn Grantham Lincolnshire NG33 4LY
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

Local Stores

Bourne - Elsea Park
Sedgefield Court
Elsea Park
Bourne
Lincolnshire
PE10 0YD
01778 394959
shop.5076@coop.co.uk
Store Website
3.32 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Colsterworth
Euro Garages
A1 Southbound
Grantham
NG33 5JN
01476 860353
Store Website
6.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Tower Equine Veterinary Surgeons
Tower Farm Grimsthorpe Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 0NF 01778 591082 office@towerequine.co.uk Website 1.18 miles
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Alder Veterinary Practices Bourne
15 Exeter Street Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9NW 01778 422863 exetervetcentre@aol.com Website 3.15 miles
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Dr Claude Drouin Mrcvs
7 Holiwell Road Castle Bytham Grantham Lincolnshire NG33 4SL 07914 953256 claude.drouin@tiscali.co.uk 4.74 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 4.76 miles
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Burghley Veterinary Centre
3 Marville Court Crowson Way Deeping St. James Peterborough Northamptonshire PE6 9RH 01778 344592 marc.moggridge@burghleyvets.co.uk 8.05 miles

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Stamford Veterinary Centre
32 Main Street Great Casterton Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 4AA 01780 763 180 stamfordvets@gmail.com Website 9.10 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Bourne Woods
A151 2.48 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.

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Yew Tree Avenue
Yew Tree Avenue And Wood Clipsham 5.87 miles Signed Posted, Set Back Off The Road Just Outside Clipsham

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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 6.12 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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Burghley House
Unnamed Road Peterborough Stamford PE9 3JY 10.45 miles Well Sign Posted As You Approach Stamford

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Exton Estate
The Exton Estates 10.69 miles Use The Rutland Council Website. Its Best To Park Around The Main Exton Village Green, Outside The Fox And Hounds Pub. Dog Friendly. Take The Lane To The Left Away From The Pub. Follow The Road Left Again At The Top, Curve Round Past Pudding Bag Lane. Up The Road To The Exton Farm.

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

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Weather Forecast

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

	Overcast	Overcast	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Fog	Fog	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby
Temp	23°C	19.8°C	21.4°C	21.7°C	22.7°C	27.7°C	31.1°C	31.5°C	32.5°C	31.3°C	28.9°C	27.8°C
Feels Like	24°C	19.8°C	21.4°C	21.7°C	25.2°C	31.9°C	35.9°C	35.3°C	36.6°C	35.5°C	32.3°C	30.9°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

	Clear	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	26.2°C	25.6°C	25.1°C	24.2°C	26.1°C	29.3°C	30.7°C	29.9°C	27.2°C	27.2°C	25.3°C	22.8°C
Feels Like	28.7°C	27.7°C	27°C	26.2°C	28.5°C	33.7°C	35.3°C	33.3°C	29.6°C	29.6°C	27.7°C	25.5°C

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

	Clear	Clear	Mist	Mist	Fog	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy
Temp	21.8°C	20.6°C	20°C	19.8°C	22.4°C	25.5°C	28.1°C	28.8°C	28.4°C	27.5°C	25.3°C	23.3°C
Feels Like	21.8°C	20.6°C	20°C	19.8°C	23.8°C	28.2°C	31.8°C	32.1°C	31.2°C	30°C	27.4°C	25.7°C

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