Welcome to Long Bennington

Long Bennington is a small village located in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. The village is situated on the A1 road, which connects London to Edinburgh, making it an important transportation hub. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are several historical landmarks in the area, including the St. Swithun's Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

The village has a population of around 1,500 people, and it is a close-knit community with a strong sense of community spirit. There are several local amenities in the village, including a primary school, a post office, a village hall, and a pub. The village also has a cricket club, a football club, and a bowls club, which are popular with locals.

Long Bennington is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are several walking and cycling routes in the area. The village is also close to several other towns and cities, including Newark-on-Trent, Grantham, and Lincoln, which offer a range of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Overall, Long Bennington is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community, making it a great place to live or visit.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 6.2°C

Feels Like: 3.2°C

Wind: 9.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Long Bennington Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs David Nicholson	Main Road Long Bennington Newark Lincolnshire NG23 5EH 01400281353 School Website
The Claypole Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Martyn Wells	School Lane Claypole Newark Lincolnshire NG23 5BQ 01636626268 School Website
The Suthers School Free Schools Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Watkin	Cross Lane Fernwood Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 3NH 1636957690 School Website
Allington With Sedgebrook Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Leanne Barr	Marston Lane Allington Grantham Lincolnshire NG32 2DY 01400281685 School Website
The Marston Thorolds Charity Church Of England School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elaine Bedford	School Lane Marston Grantham Lincolnshire NG32 2HQ 01400250583 School Website
Chuter Ede Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Bernadette Hunter	Wolfit Avenue Balderton Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 3PQ 01636683550 School Website
Bottesford Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Barker	Silverwood Road Bottesford Nottingham Leicestershire NG13 0BS 01949842224 School Website
John Hunt Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Judi O'leary	London Road New Balderton Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 3BN 1636682007 School Website
Belvoir High School And Melton Vale Post 16 Centre Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Levon Newton	Barkestone Lane Bottesford Nottingham Leicestershire NG13 0AX 01949844920 School Website
Orston Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nikki Crosby	Church Street Orston Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG13 9NS 01949850618 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bottesford Station Road, Bottesford, Leicestershire, NG13 0GT 3.90 Miles

Newark North Gate Appletongate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1LS 6.13 Miles

Newark Castle Great North Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1FW 6.35 Miles

Aslockton Main Street, Aslockton, Nottinghamshire, NG13 9AA 6.61 Miles

Fiskerton Station Road, Fiskerton, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0TR 7.80 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
J And S Taxis 01636 681679 73 Ruby's Walk, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3FA 3.58 Miles
T S Taxis 01636 659571 16 Jericho Road, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3GT 3.82 Miles
Newark Taxi Service 07785 525200 Pinfold Lane, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3LP 4.07 Miles
Tims Taxi 01636 677944 Coging Cl, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3EA 4.19 Miles
Gs Taxis 01636 682945 242 London Road, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3HG 4.20 Miles
Freephone Taxis 0800 587 8864 16 Vessey Cl, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3EE 4.23 Miles
Balderton Taxis 01636 681679 9 Coleman Avenue, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3DR 4.32 Miles
P M Taxis 07985 703694 1 Hawton La, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3DH 4.37 Miles
J R's Taxis Newark Ltd 01636 640488 Unit T5 Cressy Holme Farm, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3LZ 4.70 Miles
J R S 01636 640488 Cressy Holme Farm Bullpit Road, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3LZ 4.70 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Main Rd/Valley Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westborough Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dry Doddington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Staunton In The Vale/High St Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Foston Main Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cotham Station Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kilvington/Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cotham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Normanton/Normanton La Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alverton Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shelton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Allington Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Longfield And Partners 01400 281220	The Medical Centre 10 Valley Lane Long Bennington Nottinghamshire NG23 5FR
Balderton Surgery 01636 705826	Balderton Pcc Lowfield Lane, Balderton Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 3HJ
Bottesford Baptist Church	Queen Street Bottesford Nottingham NG13 0AH
The Welby Practice 01949 842325	The Welby Practice The Woll Surg, Walford Cl Bottesford Nottinghamshire NG13 0AN
Dermatology Clinic 01636 681681	Newark Hospital Boundary Road Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 4DE

Local Stores

Long Bennington
27 Main Road
Long Bennington
Newark
Lincolnshire
NG23 5DJ
01400 283389
Store Website
0.15 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Newark
299 Bowbridge Road
Newark
NG24 4EQ
01162 489 600
Store Website
4.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Minster Veterinary Centre
Unit 2 Fernwood Park Balderton Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 3RS 01636 812133 info@minstervetcentre.co.uk Website 3.56 miles
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OOH cover provided by our own vets
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OOH cover provided by our own vets
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OOH cover provided by our own vets

The Small Pet Vet
Dormouse Cottage 2 Patchett'S Close Bottesford Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG13 0GD 0115 7788122 adele@wherethesmallthingsmatter.co.uk Website 4.01 miles

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Avenue Veterinary Centre
1 Queen Street Bottesford Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG13 0AH 01949 843277 info@avcvets.co.uk 4.17 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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Companion Veterinary Clinic Ltd
9 Bullpit Road Balderton Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 3PT 01636 707636 paul_dowie@hotmail.com Website 4.25 miles
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Medivet Balderton
231 London Road New Balderton Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 3HB 01636 701523 balderton@medivet.co.uk Website 4.28 miles
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St David'S Poultry Team Ltd
Signature House Great North Road Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 1BL 01392 872932 info@stdavids-poutryteam.co.uk Website 6.23 miles

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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 6.92 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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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 7.08 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.

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Wyndham And Queen Elizabeth Parks
2 Slate Mill Pl Grantham Lancashire NG31 8FJ 7.35 miles We Parked At Wymondham Park Off Belton Lane And Walked.

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Cotgrave Country Park
Very Dog Friendly, Plenty Of Regular Dog Waste Bins, And A Dog Pond That Is Regularly Tested For Safety. Nottingham Lancashire 12.79 miles

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The Hook
2 Holme Ln Holme Pierrepont Nottingham NG12 2LD 13.32 miles Can Be Accessed From Several Entrances Off Holme Road - With A Car Park At Either End And Ample Street Parking

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Lollycocks Field And River Walk
Lollycocks Field East Gate Sleaford NG34 7EA 14.81 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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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-3°C	-3.6°C	-3.9°C	-4°C	-3.2°C	1.2°C	5.9°C	9.4°C	10.7°C	9.4°C	6.1°C	3°C
Feels Like	-7.7°C	-8.3°C	-8.7°C	-8.8°C	-7.9°C	-2.8°C	2.9°C	7.3°C	9.1°C	7.8°C	3.6°C	-0.6°C

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