Welcome to Horncastle

Horncastle is a small market town located in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. The town is situated on the River Bain, which is the shortest river in England. Horncastle is known for its rich history and heritage, which is reflected in its architecture and landmarks. The town has a population of around 6,800 people and is a popular tourist destination due to its picturesque surroundings and charming atmosphere.

One of the most notable landmarks in Horncastle is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is known for its impressive architecture and stunning stained glass windows. Another popular attraction in the town is the Horncastle Antiques Centre, which is one of the largest antique centers in the country. The center is home to over 60 dealers and offers a wide range of antiques and collectibles.

Horncastle is also known for its vibrant community and cultural events. The town hosts a number of festivals and events throughout the year, including the Horncastle Music Festival, the Horncastle Christmas Market, and the Horncastle Arts and Crafts Festival. These events attract visitors from all over the country and help to promote the town's rich cultural heritage. Overall, Horncastle is a charming and picturesque town that offers a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 21.2°C

Feels Like: 21.2°C

Wind: 13.9 MPH

Wind Dir: E

Local Schools

School	Details
Horncastle Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Cox	Bowl Alley Lane Horncastle Lincolnshire LN9 5EH 1507522662 School Website
Queen Elizabeths Grammar School Horncastle Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Simon Furness	West Street Horncastle Lincolnshire LN9 5AD 01507522465 School Website
The Horncastle St Lawrence School Academy Special Converter Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mrs Leanda Mason	Bowl Alley Lane Horncastle Lincolnshire LN9 5EJ 01507522563
The Banovallum School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Grant Edgar	Boston Road Horncastle Lincolnshire LN9 6DA 01507522232 School Website
Build A Future Independent School Other Independent School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Lee Wright	Main Street West Ashby Lincolnshire Horncastle Lincolnshire LN9 5PT 1507524015 School Website
The Kirkby On Bain Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Georgina Day	Wharf Lane Kirkby-On-Bain Woodhall Spa Lincolnshire LN10 6YW 01526352715 School Website
The Mareham Le Fen Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Avril Moore	School Lane Mareham-Le-Fen Boston Lincolnshire PE22 7QB 01507568304 School Website
Bucknall Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Garth Hicks	Main Street Bucknall Woodhall Spa Lincolnshire LN10 5DT 01526388233 School Website
The Edward Richardson Primary School Tetford Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Helen Wines	East Road Tetford Horncastle Lincolnshire LN9 6QQ 01507533686 School Website
St Hugh's School Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mr Jeremy Wyld	Cromwell Avenue Woodhall Spa Lincolnshire LN10 6TQ 1526352169 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Metheringham Station Road, Metheringham, Lincolnshire, LN4 3HX 12.34 Miles

Thorpe Culvert Station Road, Thorpe St Peters, Lincolnshire, PE24 4NL 14.29 Miles

Market Rasen Chapel Street, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3AQ 15.34 Miles

Hubberts Bridge Hubberts Bridge Road, Hubberts Bridge, Lincolnshire, PE20 3SG 15.95 Miles

Ruskington Station Road, Ruskington, Lincolnshire, NG34 9ED 16.01 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
P J Taxis 01507 527198 4 Louth Road, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 5ED 0.23 Miles
Haltham Private Hire 01507 568415 Chapel Farm/Main Rd, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 6JQ 3.79 Miles
Rush Private Hire 01526 388274 Pringle House/Main St, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, LN10 5EX 4.27 Miles
1Stlinc Private Hire 07852 178685 7 Platts Lane, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, LN10 5DY 5.61 Miles
Taylor's Private Hire 01526 351331 Lindum Colonia/Main Rd, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, LN10 5HP 5.69 Miles
Streetwise Taxis 07376 296365 Witham Rd, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, LN10 6RU 5.95 Miles
Danny's Taxis 01526 343602 Woodburn Tumby Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 4RQ 6.93 Miles
A1 Service Roadrunner Carz 01526 344978 Johnson Court, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 4QX 7.41 Miles
Coningsby Taxis 01526 342069 52 Dogdyke Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 4TE 7.92 Miles
D H Private Hire 01790 755553 21 Spilsby Meadows, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, PE23 5GA 9.38 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Horncastle Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Horncastle Po Box B Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
The Wong Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Horncastle Extended Access Hub 01507 617730	Horncastle Medical Group Spilsby Road Horncastle Lincolnshire LN9 6AL
Horncastle Medical Group 01507 522477	The Old Vicarage Spilsby Road Horncastle Lincolnshire LN9 6AL
The Wolds Practice	West Road Tetford Horncastle Lincolnshire LN9 6QP
Woodhall Spa New Surgery 01526 353888	Woodhall Spa New Surgery The Broadway Woodhall Spa Lincolnshire LN10 6SQ
Tasburgh Lodge Surgery 01526 352466	Tasburgh Lodge Surgery 30 Victoria Avenue Woodhall Spa Lincolnshire LN10 6TX

Local Stores

Horncastle
Conging Street
Horncastle
Lincolnshire
LN9 5DW
01507 524110
Store Website
0.13 miles

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SPAR - Laurels Services Station
Laurels Service Station
Spilsby Road
Horncastle
LN9 6NE
01507 522533
Store Website
0.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Vet On The Corner
Dog Kennel Lane St Lawrence Street Horncastle Lincolnshire LN9 5DN 01507 523519 enquiries@vetonthecorner.com Website 0.13 miles
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Witham View Veterinary Surgery
29 Alexandra Road Woodhall Spa Lincolnshire LN10 6RE 01526 268060 6.01 miles

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Medivet Coningsby
59 High Street Coningsby Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 4RB 01526 800321 coningsby@medivet.co.uk Website 7.50 miles

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Ian P Laird Mrcvs
92 Dogdyke Road Coningsby Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 4TE 01526 342265 / 345833 lairdvets@gmail.com 7.88 miles
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Fenwold Veterinary Practice Ltd
The Estate Office Boston Road Spilsby Lincolnshire PE23 5HD 01790 752227 fenwoldvets@btconnect.com Website 8.99 miles
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Aldervale Vets
8 Cornhill Spilsby Lincolnshire PE23 5JP 01790 755376 rasevets@btconnect.com 9.02 miles
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Local Dog Walks

The Pinewoods And Woodhall Spa
8 Station Rd Lancashire 5.77 miles On The Map It Doesn'T Look Wooded But It Is, Right Behind The Main Shopping Road. Plenty To Sign Posts In The Town.

Location what3words galloping.scored.retraced

Tattershall Castle Heritage Trail
Tattershall Castle Sleaford Road Tattershall 8.07 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.

Location what3words binder.cringes.nudge

Hubbards Hills
Hubbard's Hills Is Located Close To Louth, In The Lincolnshire Wolds. The Hills Form A Picturesque Valley Which The River Ludd Flows Through. LN11 9QU 10.80 miles Hubbard's Hills Is Located Off The A16 Road, Reached From The A46 To The West Of Lincoln.

Location what3words tribune.darker.soft

Hubbards Hill
Has Restrictions For Dogs Being Off Lead In Certain Areas Between March And September.. Plenty Of Streams For Dogs To Splash Bout In Hubbard'S Hills Crowtree Lane Lancashire 11.17 miles

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Hubbards Hills
A Beautiful Park Filled With Streams Shallow Enough For Small Dogs And Deep Enough For Larges Dogs To Have A Paddle In. It Has A Great Running Area For Dogs, On And Off The Lead. There Is A Walk Around The Stream And Through The Woods. It's A £1 To Park Between May And October. Hubbard'S Hills Trust Upgate Lancashire 11.82 miles Hubbards Hills Trust The Sessions House Eastgate, Louth Lincolnshire Ln11 9Aj

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Ludford
Ludford Is Located In The Lincolnshire Wolds. This Circular Walk Begins In The Village And Joins The Viking Way Long Distance Footpath. Once Out Of The Village You Will Pass Alongside An Old, Disused, Airfield And Pass By The Deserted Medieval Village Of East Wykeham. LN8 6AJ 12.72 miles Ludford Is Located On The A631 Road, Reached From The A46 To The West Of Lincoln.

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	17.9°C	16.7°C	16°C	15°C	15°C	16.3°C	19.5°C	18.3°C	20.5°C	20.3°C	18.4°C	17.6°C
Feels Like	17.9°C	16.7°C	16°C	14.8°C	15°C	16.3°C	19.5°C	18.3°C	20.5°C	20.3°C	18.4°C	17.6°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

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Temp	17.6°C	17.8°C	17.6°C	17.5°C	19°C	20.8°C	22.6°C	24.2°C	24.8°C	24.4°C	22.4°C	19.4°C
Feels Like	17.6°C	17.8°C	17.6°C	17.5°C	19°C	20.8°C	24°C	25.7°C	26.3°C	26°C	23.2°C	19.3°C

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