Welcome to Island Carr

Island Carr is a small village located in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Witham and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

The village has a rich history, dating back to the Roman times. The name Island Carr is believed to have originated from the Old Norse word "karr," which means marsh or bog. The village was once a thriving port, with boats sailing up and down the River Witham. Today, the village is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the beautiful scenery and explore the local history.

Island Carr is home to a number of historic buildings, including the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. The village also has a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy a meal or a drink while taking in the stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Overall, Island Carr is a charming and picturesque village that is well worth a visit.

Local Schools

School	Details
University Of Lincoln Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Mary Stuart	Vice Chancellors Office Brayford Pool Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 7TS 1522882000 School Website
Lincolnshire Secure Unit Secure Units Ages:10-17 Head Teacher Mrs Elaine Brand	Care Of: Lincolnshire County Council County Offices Newland Lincoln LN1 1YL 1529414300
The St Faith And St Martin Church Of England Junior School Lincoln Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Martin Kyle	Hampton Street Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 1LW 01522528063 School Website
Lincoln Utc University Technical College Ages:14-19 Head Teacher Dr John Morrison	Lindum Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 1PF 01522775990 School Website
The Lincoln St Peter At Gowts Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Charlotte Hickerton	Pennell Street Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 7TA 01522880071 School Website
Lincoln College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Mark Locking	Monks Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 5HQ 1522876000 School Website
Westgate Academy Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Anna Cross	Westgate Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 3BQ 01522528308 School Website
The St Faiths Church Of England Infant School Lincoln Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Konrath	West Parade Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 1QS 01522888988 School Website
Lincoln Minster School Other Independent School Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Mr Jon Tyler	Upper Lindum Street Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 5RW 1522551300 School Website
The Lincoln Bishop King Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hazel Wheatley	Kingsway Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 8EU 01522880094 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Lincoln St Marys Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 7EW 0.25 Miles

Hykeham Station Road, North Hykeham, Lincolnshire, LN6 9AT 3.28 Miles

Saxilby Station Road, Saxilby, Lincolnshire, LN1 2NS 5.83 Miles

Swinderby Station Road, Swinderby, Lincolnshire, LN6 9HY 7.43 Miles

Metheringham Station Road, Metheringham, Lincolnshire, LN4 3HX 8.91 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Herts Rent A Car Lincoln Downtown 01522 548259 Brayford Wharf North, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 1YW 0.15 Miles
Direct Cars Lincoln Ltd 01522 539100 35 Silver Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 1EW 0.32 Miles
Biglimo4u 07940 090014 368 High Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 7RN 0.32 Miles
Executive Express 01522 533347 12 Neustadt Ct, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 1PG 0.33 Miles
Hiair Ltd 01522 538180 71 Carholme Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 1RT 0.41 Miles
Executive Chauffeur Lincolnshire 01522 538180 71 Carholme Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 1RT 0.41 Miles
County Cars 01522 567878 381B High Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 7SF 0.45 Miles
Discount Cabs Ltd 01522 567800 66 Monson Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 7SB 0.46 Miles
Greenlight Taxis 01522 821631 23 Burton Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 3JY 0.62 Miles
Airport Lincs 01522 697237 29 Uffington Av, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 0AG 1.82 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Newland No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Marks Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cornhill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cornhill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Central Railway Station Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Corporation Street A No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Corporation Street B No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lincoln Sorting Office Uso Collection Today available until:18:45 Weekday Last Collection:18:45 Saturday Last Collection:13:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lincoln Sorting Office Business Box Collection Today available until:18:45 Weekday Last Collection:18:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:45
Carholme Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bank Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yarborough Rd West Parade No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newton Street Melville Street Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clasketgate Danesgate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Drury Lane Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Heart Of Lincoln Medical Group (Lincoln University)	Campus Way Lincoln LN6 7TS
Lincoln Addaction 01522 301369	The New Avenue 26-30 Newland Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 1XG
Heart Of Lincoln Medical Group (Newland) 01522 878400	34 Newland Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 1XP
Brayford Medical Practice 01522 543943	Newland Health Centre 34 Newland Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 1XP
University Health Centre 01522 870010	Lincoln University Brayford Pool Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 7GA

Local Stores

Sincil Street
18-20 Sincil Street
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN5 7ET
01522 523375
Store Website
0.27 miles

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SPAR Brayford Wharf
Unit 1 Brayford Wharf E
Lincoln
LN5 7BG
01522 546803
Store Website
0.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Lincvet
43 Friars Lane Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 5AL 01522 534842 info@lincvet.co.uk Website 0.44 miles
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Companion Care (Lincoln South) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Tritton Retail Park Tritton Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 7AN 01522 542 781 Website 0.47 miles
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Rase Veterinary Centre
131 West Parade Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 1QS 01522 701164 rasevets@btconnect.com Website 0.60 miles
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The Veterinary Hospital
175 Newport Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 3DZ 01522 800 333 vethosp@tiscali.co.uk Website 1.01 miles
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Lincvet
270 Wragby Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 4PX 01522 535942 info@lincvet.co.uk Website 1.56 miles
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Our Friars Lane surgery is open today from 09:00 to 17:00
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The Pet Vet (Uk Veterinary Services) Ltd
Unit 8A 2 Carlton Boulevard Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 4FJ lincoln@thepetvet.co.uk lincoln@thepetvet.co.uk Website 1.82 miles
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Local Dog Walks

West Common
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk On Lincoln's West Common. Lincoln's West Common Is A 100 Hectare, Green Space With Excellent Views Of Lincoln Cathedral. It Is An Ideal Dog Walking Spot In Lincoln, With The Common Being Made Up Of Marsh And Grassland. Once You Have Finished At West Common, Why Not Head Into Lincoln With Your Dog To Enjoy One Of The Many Dog-Friendly Establishments In The City. Lancashire LN1 1WD 1.15 miles West Common Is Located To The West Of The City Of Lincoln, Just Off The A46.

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Hartsholme Park
Hartsholme Country Park Is Situated In The Southwest Of Lincoln, Adjacent To Swanholme Lakes Local Nature Reserve, Approximately Three Miles From The City Centre. The Site Comprises Victorian Landscaped Gardens, A Large Reservoir, Woodlands And Grasslands. Many Features, Both Natural And Built, Survive From The Original Landscaping Of The 1860S. Hartsholme Country Park Skellingthorpe Road Lincoln Lancashire LN6 0EY 1.94 miles The Main Entrance To Hartsholme Country Park Is On The B1378 (Skellingthorpe Road). It Is Signposted From The A46 (Lincoln Bypass) And From The B1003 (Tritton Road).A Regular Bus Service (Numbers Six And Nine) Runs From The City Centre. The Nearest Bus Stop Is Two Hundred Metres From The Main Entrance.

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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 14.24 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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The Pinewoods And Woodhall Spa
8 Station Rd Lancashire 14.57 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.

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Willingham Woods
Willingham Woods Is Part Of A Large Complex Of Pinewoods That Are Located East Of Market Rasen. Willingham Rd Lancashire 14.85 miles

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Willingham Woods
Willingham Woods Is Part Of A Large Complex Of Pinewoods Located East Of Market Rasen. LN8 3RQ 14.98 miles Located On The A631 Just East Of Market Rasen.

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