Welcome to Heydour

Heydour is a small village located in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. The village is situated approximately 5 miles south-west of Sleaford and 12 miles north-east of Grantham. Heydour is a picturesque village with a population of around 200 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists.

The village of Heydour has a rich history dating back to the 11th century. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and was known as "Hedra". The village was once home to a medieval castle, which was built in the 12th century. The castle was destroyed during the English Civil War in the 17th century, and only the earthworks remain today. Heydour also has a beautiful church, St Michael and All Angels, which dates back to the 13th century.

Heydour is a quiet and peaceful village, with a strong sense of community. The village has a small primary school, a village hall, and a pub, The Houblon Arms. The pub is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, serving delicious food and a range of drinks. Heydour is also home to a number of small businesses, including a farm shop and a garden centre. The village is a great place to live or visit, offering a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 3.6°C

Feels Like: -2.2°C

Wind: 21.7 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School Details
Ancaster C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Diane Mulley
Mercia Drive
Ancaster
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG32 3QQ
01400230871
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
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
Rauceby Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Julia Waites
Tom Lane
North Rauceby
Sleaford
Lincolnshire
NG34 8QW
01529488667
School Website
St Botolphs C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Debbie Wilson
Rookery Avenue
Sleaford
Lincolnshire
NG34 7FE
01529302698
School Website
Esland Grantham School
Other Independent Special School
Ages:7-18
Head Teacher
Mrs Suzanne Harvey
Newton Chambers
Isaac Newton Way
Grantham
NG31 9RT
1476855604
School Website
Belmont Community Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Matthew Davidson
Harrowby Lane
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 9LR
01476567939
School Website
Barkston And Syston C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Rebecca J Lyon
Church Street
Barkston
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG32 2NB
01400250553
School Website
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
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ancaster
Station Approach, Ancaster, Lincolnshire, NG32 3RA
3.45 Miles
Rauceby
Willoughby Road, Greylees, Lincolnshire, NG34 8PP
3.52 Miles
Sleaford
Station Street, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7RG
5.10 Miles
Grantham
Station Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6BT
6.56 Miles
Ruskington
Station Road, Ruskington, Lincolnshire, NG34 9ED
8.30 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Orion Executive Travel
07734 073751
28 Pentland Dr, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 8GD
3.15 Miles
Gt Taxis
01529 305111
5 Larch Way, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7UG
4.78 Miles
Brian's Taxis
01529 414444
10 King Edward St, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7NF
4.82 Miles
A1 Taxi Enterprise
01476 574141
254 Harrowby La, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9LP
4.97 Miles
Al's Cabs
01529 410666
18 Boundary Pastures, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7GG
5.04 Miles
Airline Taxi Service
01529 302222
Station Rd, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7RG
5.08 Miles
Andy Cabs
01476 408160
15 Bedford Close, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9UQ
5.10 Miles
Woodside Taxis
01529 304444
6 Station Road, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 0AB
5.21 Miles
Grab-A-Cab
01529 300663
12 Westgate, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7PN
5.22 Miles
Barkston Taxis 24 Hour Service
01476 855080
West Street, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 2NL
5.24 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Heydour D
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Oasby
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Aisby
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Culverthorpe
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Kelby
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Aunsby
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wilsford Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Swarby
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Welby
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wilsford Town End
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Braceby
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ancaster South End D
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Scott Willoughby
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newton
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ancaster Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:30
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Caythorpe & Ancaster Medical Practice
01400 230226
12 Ermine Street
Ancaster
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG32 3PP
The Harrowby Lane Surgery
01476 579494
The Harrowby Lane Surgery
Harrowby Lane
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 9NS
Sleaford Sexual Health
01529 304310
Riversdale Health Clinic
21 Westgate
Sleaford
NG34 7PJ
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

Ancaster - Ermine Street
139 Ermine Street
Ancaster
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG32 3QN
01400 231579
shop.4300@coop.co.uk
Store Website
3.46 miles
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SPAR Sleaford
SPAR
Grantham Road
Sleaford
NG34 7NB
01529 307572
Store Website
5.0 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

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

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Sleaford Vets
West Banks
Westgate
Sleaford
Lincolnshire
NG34 7PQ
01529 414525
reception@sleafordvets.co.uk
Website
5.24 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
Kirksvets
Old Barracks
Sandon Road
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 9AS
01476 574304
Website
5.99 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Avenue Veterinary Centre
35 Avenue Road
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 6TJ
01476 563371/564490
info@avcvets.co.uk
Website
6.30 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Out-of-hours service only
Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Grantham Vets4pets Ltd
95-97 London Road
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 6HS
01476 571773
grantham@vets4pets.com
Website
6.35 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Kirksvets
Kirk Vets
2 Lyons Way
Sleaford
Lincolnshire
NG34 8GN
01529 303 344
surgery@kirksvets.co.uk
Website
6.37 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

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
4.97 miles

Head Towards Grantham, Sign Posted From The Town Centre. There Maybe Other Entrances, Other Than The Main Gate Where You Can Enter.
Location
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Lollycocks Field And River Walk
Lollycocks Field
East Gate
Sleaford
NG34 7EA
5.60 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
Wyndham And Queen Elizabeth Parks
2 Slate Mill Pl
Grantham
Lancashire
NG31 8FJ
6.09 miles

We Parked At Wymondham Park Off Belton Lane And Walked.
Location
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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
8.09 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
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
10.75 miles

Satnav Postcode That You Can Get Offline Takes You Past The Carpark, Follow Brown Signs When You Get Off The Main Road.
Location
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slumped.barrel.threaten
Belvoir Castle
If You Like Mixing A Walk With History, Try Belvoir Castle. A Gorgeous Castle With Grounds. Dogs Are Not Allowed In The Castle But They Are Allowed In The Grounds And Landscaped Gardens. The Immediate Gardens All Have Themes And Are Very Pretty. There Are Both Long And Short Walks Here. See The Website To Download Them. Some Are Several Hours. It Is Pricey, £12. But Take A Picnic And Stay A While. There Is A Lovely Pub And Shopping Area Over The Road As Well.
Belvoir Castle
Belvoir
12.35 miles

Parking On Site In A Proper Car Park. There Is A Step Path Up To The House. The Website Says 15Mins But If You Are Able Bodied Then I'D Say Less Than 5Mins. The Castle Is Well Sign Posted.
Location
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Weather Forecast

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