Welcome to Haxey

Haxey is a small village located in the north of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles from the town of Scunthorpe and 20 miles from the city of Lincoln. The village is known for its annual Haxey Hood game, which takes place on the 6th of January every year. The game involves a large leather tube, known as the hood, being thrown into the air and the participants trying to grab it and carry it to one of four pubs in the village. The game has been played for over 700 years and is a popular event in the local calendar.

The village of Haxey has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and was once a thriving market town. Today, the village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St Nicholas' Church and the Haxey Gate Inn, which dates back to the 17th century. The village also has a number of amenities, including a primary school, a post office, and a village hall.

Haxey is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with the Isle of Axholme to the west and the Lincolnshire Wolds to the east. The village is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists, with a number of footpaths and cycle routes in the area. The nearby Haxey Carrs nature reserve is home to a variety of wildlife, including otters, water voles, and a range of bird species. Overall, Haxey is a charming village with a rich history and plenty to offer visitors and residents alike.

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Local Schools

School Details
Haxey C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Daniel Callaghan
The Nooking
Haxey
Doncaster
Lincolnshire
DN9 2JQ
01427752294
School Website
Westwoodside Church Of England Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Miss Gail Baker
Nethergate
Westwoodside
Doncaster
Lincolnshire
DN9 2DR
01427752355
School Website
St Martins C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Daniel Callaghan
Burnham Road
Owston Ferry
Doncaster
Lincolnshire
DN9 1AY
01427728258
School Website
South Axholme Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mrs Scott Barlow
Burnham Road
Epworth
Doncaster
Lincolnshire
DN9 1BY
01427872121
School Website
Epworth Primary Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sean Woolley
Birchfield Road
Epworth
Doncaster
Lincolnshire
DN9 1DL
01427872345
School Website
Misterton Primary And Nursery School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Jane Cappleman-Jackson
Grovewood Road
Misterton
Doncaster
Nottinghamshire
DN10 4EH
01427890284
School Website
Wroot Travis Charity Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Naz Goulthorpe
Field Lane
Wroot
Doncaster
Lincolnshire
DN9 2BN
01302770251
School Website
Walkeringham Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Heather Driver
Millbaulk Road
Walkeringham
Doncaster
Nottinghamshire
DN10 4LL
01427890355
School Website
Belton All Saints C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Naz Goulthorpe
High Street
Belton
Doncaster
Lincolnshire
DN9 1LR
01427872391
School Website
West Butterwick C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Daniel Callaghan
School Lane
West Butterwick
Scunthorpe
Lincolnshire
DN17 3LB
01724783244
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Crowle
New Trent Street, Ealand, Lincolnshire, DN17 4JS
6.92 Miles
Gainsborough Central
Station Approach, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1XR
6.94 Miles
Gainsborough Lea Road
Lea Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1AH
7.59 Miles
Althorpe
Station Road, Althorpe, Lincolnshire, DN17 3HL
7.92 Miles
Thorne South
South End, Thorne, South Yorkshire, DN8 5QN
9.44 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Axholme Private Hire Taxis
01427 871486
6 Hopgarth, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN9 2QB
0.21 Miles
Epworth Taxis
01427 874569
1 West End Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN9 1LA
3.27 Miles
Taxi Mike
07915 207586
12 Church View Close, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN9 1PT
4.09 Miles
Alan's Private Hire
01427 875765
55 Jeffrey La, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN9 1LU
4.44 Miles
Pauls Taxis
01427 677785
Morton Ter, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2RJ
6.11 Miles
Shaun's Taxis Ltd
01427 617834
35 George St, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2PU
6.16 Miles
Hertz Car Hire Doncaster Airport
0843 309 3022
Meteor House Robin Hood Airport, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN9 3RH
6.23 Miles
Sunshine Taxis
07967 938386
30 Hawthorn Avenue, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1HA
6.41 Miles
A1 Taxis
01427 611330
20 Oak Tree Av, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1FF
6.61 Miles
Diamond Cabs
01427 679020
28A North Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2HS
6.61 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

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Haxey Cross D
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The Nookings D
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Haxey Post Office
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Station Road D3
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Bracken Hill Road
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Brethergate D
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Westwoodside Post Office
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Low Burnham
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Cove Road Near Duck Pond D
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Church Street D
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Blow Road D
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Owston Ferry Post Office
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Church Street
01427 753599
30 Church Street
Haxey
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN9 2HY
South Axholme Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3
Station Road
Owston Ferry
Doncaster
DN9 1AW
South Axholme Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Station Road
Owston Ferry
Doncaster
DN9 1AW
Pinfold Surgery
01427 728443
Station Road
Owston Ferry
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN9 1AW
South Axholme Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Station Road
Owston Ferry
Doncaster
DN9 1AW
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Local Stores

Haxey
20 High Street
Haxey
Doncaster
Lincolnshire
DN9 2HH
01427 752121
Store Website
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SPAR Gainsborough
Corringham Road Industrial Estate
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 1FF
01427 811727
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Two Counties Vets
68 Doncaster Road
Westwoodside
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN9 2EE
01427 753037
twocountiesvets@hotmail.co.uk
Website
1.67 miles
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Open at weekends

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Pinfold House Veterinary Clinic
65 Marsh Lane
Misterton
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN10 4DL
01427 890415
pinfoldhousevets@gmail.com
Website
3.50 miles
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Client car park

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Fair Hero Veterinary Clinic
Poplar Farm
Sawcett Lane
Epworth
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN9 1LQ
07576 253305
reception@fairheroveterinary.com
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Gordon K A Lochrie
17 North Street
Morton
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 3AS
01427 612662
Website
5.50 miles
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Raoul Dowding Vets
Cleveland House
16 Spital Terrace
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 2HE
01427 612188
enquiries@dowdingvets.com
6.65 miles
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Rase Veterinary Centre
Shop 2
Heapham Road
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 1SH
Website
6.88 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Tuetoes Wood
A Lovely Walk With Various Paths And The Benefit Of Onsite Parking.
E Ferry Rd
Scotter
Gainsborough
DN21 3QF
4.56 miles

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Ashby Vile Nature Reserve
Lake With Paths Surrounding It, Located On The Edge Of Scunthorpe.
20 Garganey Walk
Scunthorpe
Lancashire
DN16 3WR
10.53 miles

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Twigmoor Woods
Lovely Woodland Dog Walking Area, With A Lake For Them To Swim In. All Off Lead And Free Car Parking.
56 Kirton Rd
Brigg
DN20 9NF
11.25 miles

You Will Easily See The Twigmoor Woods Car Park. Search On Google To Find Photos Of The Car Park If Struggling To Locate.
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Ancholme Valley Way Broughton Bridge
Lovely Walk Along The Riverbank From The Historic Broughton Bridge. Great Place To Watch The Sunset Due The Flat Surroundings.
Bridge Rd
Broughton
Brigg
DN20 0BN
14.61 miles

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Clumber Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk At Clumber Park, In Nottinghamshire. This Walk Takes You Through Woodland And By The Lakeside, Introducing You To Historic Aspects Of The Park.
S80 3AZ
17.85 miles

Located 4.5 Miles South East Of Worksop, 6.5 Miles South-West Of Retford, 1 Mile From A1/A57, 11 Miles From M1 Exit 30.
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Clumber Park
Nice Long Walk Or A Short Riverside Walk. It Is National Trust. Dogs Can Go Off Lead But Not So On The Heathland As There Are Cattle And Sheep But Those Parts Are Well Fenced Off To Stop Ant Dogs Wandering In Accidentally. Can Go Through With Dogs On Leads. They Have Central Bark Which Is A Dog Friendly Cafe Where Dogs Can Be Either Outside Or Inside After A Good Leg Stretch. Plenty Of Parking
Unnamed Road
Worksop
Lancashire
S80 3AZ
17.97 miles

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