Welcome to Lower Bassingthorpe

Lower Bassingthorpe is a small village located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles south of the town of Grantham and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 100 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

The village of Lower Bassingthorpe has a rich history dating back to the 11th century. It was mentioned in the Domesday Book as "Basingestorp" and was owned by the Bishop of Lincoln. The village was once home to a medieval manor house, which has since been demolished. Today, the village is home to a number of historic buildings, including St. Thomas' Church, which dates back to the 13th century.

Despite its small size, Lower Bassingthorpe has a strong sense of community. The village has a village hall, which is used for a variety of events and activities, including community meetings, social events, and fitness classes. The village also has a pub, The Red Lion, which is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. Overall, Lower Bassingthorpe is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life.

Local Weather

Blizzard

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Wind: 21.9 MPH

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Local Schools

School Details
Great Ponton Church Of England School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Keith Leader
Mill Lane
Great Ponton
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG33 5DT
01476530306
School Website
Corby Glen Community Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Natalie Willcock
Station Road
Corby Glen
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG33 4NW
01476550260
School Website
Ingoldsby Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Miss Melanie Capes
Lenton Road
Ingoldsby
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG33 4HA
01476585278
School Website
Colsterworth Church Of England Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Louise Jordan
Back Lane
Colsterworth
Grantham
NG33 5NJ
1476860569
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
The Phoenix Academy
Academy Special Converter
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mrs Andy Rush
Great North Road
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 7US
01476574112
School Website
Grantham Preparatory International School
Other Independent School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Kathryn Korcz
Gorse Lane
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 7UF
1476593293
School Website
St Annes Church Of England Primary School Grantham
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Jonathan Austin
Harrowby Road
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 9ED
01476564505
School Website
Dudley House School
Other Independent School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Jenny Johnson
1 Dudley Road
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 9AA
1476400184
School Website
Walton Girls High School And Sixth Form
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mrs Caroline Saxelby
Harlaxton Road
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 7JR
01476563251
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Grantham
Station Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6BT
5.20 Miles
Ancaster
Station Approach, Ancaster, Lincolnshire, NG32 3RA
9.96 Miles
Rauceby
Willoughby Road, Greylees, Lincolnshire, NG34 8PP
10.40 Miles
Bottesford
Station Road, Bottesford, Leicestershire, NG13 0GT
11.62 Miles
Sleaford
Station Street, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7RG
12.22 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Silver Cabs
07531 444 555
34 Saltersford Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7HG
4.29 Miles
Silver Cabs
01476 330492
34 Saltersford Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7HG
4.29 Miles
Budget Taxis
07908 601091
27 Bridge End Rd, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6JN
4.86 Miles
Andy Cabs
01476 408160
15 Bedford Close, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9UQ
5.08 Miles
Premier Cabs Grantham
01476 822822
26 Hudson Way, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7BX
5.13 Miles
A1 Taxi Enterprise
01476 574141
254 Harrowby La, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9LP
5.23 Miles
Price First Taxis Grantham - Taxi Service Grantham
01476 820880
76 Brewery Hill, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6DW
5.26 Miles
A-2-B Cabs Of Grantham
01476 848222
Montanari Court, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6TF
5.37 Miles
Discount Cabs
01476 591059
74A Westgate, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6LA
5.47 Miles
Street Cars
01476 590008
22 Westgate, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6LU
5.47 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Lower Bassingthorpe
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Westby
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Little Bitchfield D
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Bitchfield
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Boothby
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burton Coggles
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Easton
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Great Ponton Village
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Great Ponton
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Stoke Rochford Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ingoldsby
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Place Corby Glen
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Corby Glen Post Office
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Old Somerby Post Office D
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St. Johns Drive
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
The Surgery
01476 550251
St Johns Close
Corby Glenn
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG33 4LY
Market Cross Surgery
01476 550056
Market Cross Surgery
Bourne Road
Corby Glen
Lincolnshire
NG33 4BB
Colsterworth Surgery
01476 860243
Back Lane
Colsterworth
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG33 5NJ
St. Johns Medical Centre
01476 348484
St.John's Medical Centre
62 London Road
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 6HR
St. Peters Hill Surgery
0844 4773612
The Surgery
15 St.Peters Hill
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 6QA
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Local Stores

Bridge End - Colsterworth
Bridge End
Colsterworth
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG33 5NZ
01476 860611
shop.5274@coop.co.uk
Store Website
3.36 miles
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SPAR - Euro Garages - Colsterworth
Euro Garages
A1 Southbound
Grantham
NG33 5JN
01476 860353
Store Website
3.5 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

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

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

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Tower Equine Veterinary Surgeons
Tower Farm
Grimsthorpe
Bourne
Lincolnshire
PE10 0NF
01778 591082
office@towerequine.co.uk
Website
5.11 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Equines

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Kirksvets
Old Barracks
Sandon Road
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 9AS
01476 574304
Website
5.34 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Cattle

Dogs

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Avenue Veterinary Centre
35 Avenue Road
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 6TJ
01476 563371/564490
info@avcvets.co.uk
Website
5.38 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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Bray House Veterinary Practice
74 Dysart Road
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 7DJ
01476 566 960
brayhouse@hotmail.co.uk
Website
5.80 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Belvoir Veterinary Centre
Barrowby Road
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 8SR
01476 848443
info@belvoirvets.co.uk
Website
6.38 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

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
3.43 miles

Satnav Postcode That You Can Get Offline Takes You Past The Carpark, Follow Brown Signs When You Get Off The Main Road.
Location
what3words
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Wyndham And Queen Elizabeth Parks
2 Slate Mill Pl
Grantham
Lancashire
NG31 8FJ
5.79 miles

We Parked At Wymondham Park Off Belton Lane And Walked.
Location
what3words
relatives.tweed.panicking
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
7.03 miles

Head Towards Grantham, Sign Posted From The Town Centre. There Maybe Other Entrances, Other Than The Main Gate Where You Can Enter.
Location
what3words
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Yew Tree Avenue
Yew Tree Avenue And Wood
Clipsham
7.40 miles

Signed Posted, Set Back Off The Road Just Outside Clipsham
Location
what3words
jolt.plugs.planting
Bourne Woods
A151
8.69 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.
Location
what3words
capers.fabric.releases
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
9.60 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
what3words
demanding.lucky.glow
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