Welcome to Helpringham

Helpringham is a small village located in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. The village is situated approximately 7 miles east of Sleaford and 12 miles south-west of Boston. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Helpringham is the St. Andrew's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and features a stunning tower with eight bells. The church is also home to a number of interesting historical artifacts, including a 14th-century font and a 15th-century rood screen. The church is open to visitors throughout the year and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

In addition to its historic buildings, Helpringham is also known for its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and picturesque woodlands. There are a number of walking and cycling routes in the area, including the Viking Way, which passes through the village. The village also has a number of local amenities, including a post office, a village hall, and a pub, making it a great place to live or visit.

Local Schools

School	Details
Helpringham School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Rebecca Leighton	Highgate Helpringham Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 0RD 01529421676 School Website
Heckington St Andrews Church Of England School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Judith Bentley	Howell Road Heckington Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 9RX 01529460633 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
The Kirkby La Thorpe Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katie Gravil	Church Lane Kirkby-La-Thorpe Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 9NU 01529302595 School Website
Billingborough Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tom Thorpe	Victoria Street Billingborough Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 0NX 01529240437 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
Kesteven And Sleaford High School Selective Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Josephine Smith	Jermyn Street Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7RS 01529414044 School Website
William Alvey School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Tapley	Eastgate Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7EA 01529302772 School Website
The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sophie Foston	Towndam Lane Donington Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 4TR 01775820467 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Heckington Station Road, Heckington, Lincolnshire, NG34 9UJ 1.77 Miles

Swineshead Browns Drove, Off A17, Near Swineshead, Lincolnshire, PE20 3PU 5.14 Miles

Rauceby Willoughby Road, Greylees, Lincolnshire, NG34 8PP 5.18 Miles

Sleaford Station Street, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7RG 5.33 Miles

Ruskington Station Road, Ruskington, Lincolnshire, NG34 9ED 6.84 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Heckington Taxis 01529 461541 43 Foster Street, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 9RU 2.40 Miles
Hale Taxis 01529 668001 5 Leas Road, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 9LT 2.64 Miles
Woodside Taxis 01529 304444 6 Station Road, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 0AB 2.87 Miles
Al's Cabs 01529 410666 18 Boundary Pastures, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7GG 5.04 Miles
Gt Taxis 01529 305111 5 Larch Way, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7UG 5.10 Miles
Travelmarc 01529 300678 7 Albion Terrace, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7EY 5.20 Miles
Ian's Taxis 01529 304057 53 Boston Road, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7HD 5.24 Miles
J J Cabs 01529 300448 97A East Rd, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7EH 5.26 Miles
Airline Taxi Service 01529 302222 Station Rd, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7RG 5.33 Miles
Lincs Cabs 01529 309900 2 Mount Pleasant, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7EJ 5.41 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Helpingham Post Office Weekday Last Collection:15:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Helpingham Ns Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thorpe Latimer Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Hale Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Burton Pedwardine Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heckington Station Rd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burton Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heckington Old P.O Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Box At Co-Op Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Godson Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Swaton Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Cameron Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Scredington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Millview Medical Centre 01529 460213	Millview Medical Centre 1 Sleaford Rd,Heckington Nr Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 9QP
The New Springwells Practice 01529 240234	The Surgery Springwells Billingborough Lincolnshire NG34 0QQ
Sleaford Medical Group 01529 303301	Sleaford Medical Group 47 Boston Road Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7HD
Sleaford Extended Access K2 01529 303301	47 Boston Road Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7HD
Millview Medical Centre 01529 305595	29 Handley Street Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7TQ

Local Stores

Heckington
1 High Street
Heckington
Sleaford
Lincolnshire
NG34 9RA
01529 460368
Store Website
1.99 miles

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SPAR - Boston
Virgo Merchants
East Heckington (A17)
Boston
PE20 3QF
07736 600 644
Store Website
4.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Heckington Vet Clinic
Unit 10 Hazelwoods Yard Boston Road Heckington Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 9JD 01205 345345 2.07 miles


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Medivet Quarrington
London Road Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 8NY 01529 307878 quarrington@medivet.co.uk Website 5.30 miles
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Kirksvets
Kirk Vets 2 Lyons Way Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 8GN 01529 303 344 surgery@kirksvets.co.uk Website 5.38 miles

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Sleaford Vets
West Banks Westgate Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7PQ 01529 414525 reception@sleafordvets.co.uk Website 5.46 miles
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Collingham Vets Branch - Open 8am - 1pm
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Foxhall Veterinary Clinic
2 Brookside Close Ruskington Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 9GQ 01526 833 555 info@foxhallvets.com 7.74 miles
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Sutterton Veterinary Hospital
Sutterton Veterinary Hospital Station Road Sutterton Boston Lincolnshire PE20 2LF 01205345345 sutterton@southlincsvets.co.uk Website 10.23 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Lollycocks Field And River Walk
Lollycocks Field East Gate Sleaford NG34 7EA 5.30 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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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 7.30 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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Tattershall Castle Heritage Trail
Tattershall Castle Sleaford Road Tattershall 11.33 miles The Castle Is Signposted And Has A Carpark. We Parked In The Village Square And Walked To The Footpath. The Footpath Is Right Near Castle Entrance. But We'Ve Also Used The Castle Carpark As Well.

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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 13.04 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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Bourne Woods
A151 13.47 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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Kirton Marsh
A Walk Along The Sea Defense Bank. Kirton Marsh Is An Area Of Salt Marsh And Mud Flats, And Is A Part Of The Wash Nature Reserve And Offers Several Square Miles Of Open Marsh Land And Mud Flats Where People Can Go Out Onto At Their Own Risk, As It Is A Natural Tidal Salt Marsh. Marsh Rd Kirton 13.51 miles Kirton Marsh, Part Of The Wash Nature Reserve.

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