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.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 11.4°C

Feels Like: 10.4°C

Wind: 5.8 MPH

Wind Dir: NNW

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

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

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

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Haxey Cross D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Nookings D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Haxey Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
High Street Next To Church D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road D3 Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bracken Hill Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brethergate D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westwoodside Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Low Road D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Low Burnham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cove Road Near Duck Pond D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Street D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blow Road D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Owston Ferry Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wildsworth Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

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

Local Stores

Haxey
20 High Street
Haxey
Doncaster
Lincolnshire
DN9 2HH
01427 752121
Store Website
0.13 miles

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SPAR Gainsborough
Corringham Road Industrial Estate
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 1FF
01427 811727
Store Website
6.6 miles

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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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Animals Treated
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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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Fair Hero Veterinary Clinic
Poplar Farm Sawcett Lane Epworth Doncaster South Yorkshire DN9 1LQ 07576 253305 reception@fairheroveterinary.com Website 3.75 miles

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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 What Three Words Location Details Demoted.Exporters.Lined Https://W3w.Co/Demoted.Exporters.Lined

Location what3words shining.polygraph.glides

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

Location what3words look.thing.mason

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.

Location what3words kingdom.released.flattered

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

Location what3words freedom.condense.flattered

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.

Location what3words graver.tilting.emulated

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

Location what3words unscathed.lilac.blanket

Weather Forecast

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Temp	15.3°C	13.6°C	12.4°C	11°C	11°C	12.6°C	14.2°C	15.4°C	15.8°C	15°C	11.9°C	10.2°C
Feels Like	14°C	11.7°C	10.3°C	8.6°C	8.5°C	10.5°C	12.5°C	14.9°C	15.7°C	14.5°C	11°C	9.1°C

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	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Sunny	Clear
Temp	9.3°C	8.6°C	7.5°C	7.4°C	8.8°C	10.8°C	13.6°C	14.8°C	15.1°C	14.9°C	12.6°C	10°C
Feels Like	7.8°C	6.9°C	5.2°C	4.7°C	6.1°C	8.7°C	12.8°C	14.6°C	15°C	14.6°C	11.9°C	8.8°C

Friday	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	Mist	Mist	Mist	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Light rain shower	Light rain shower
Temp	8.5°C	7.5°C	7.2°C	7.9°C	11.1°C	14.8°C	17.7°C	18.5°C	18.4°C	17.8°C	16.5°C	15.2°C
Feels Like	7.2°C	6.7°C	7°C	7.6°C	10.9°C	14.8°C	17.7°C	18.5°C	18.4°C	17.8°C	16.3°C	14.9°C

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