Welcome to Moortown

Moortown is a small village located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. The village is situated in the north of the county, close to the border with Yorkshire. Moortown is a rural community with a population of around 200 people. The village is surrounded by farmland and is known for its picturesque countryside views.

Moortown has a rich history dating back to the 11th century. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and was known as "Mortune". The village was originally a farming community and remained so until the 19th century when the railway was built. The railway brought new industries to the area, including brickmaking and quarrying. Today, Moortown is a quiet village with a strong sense of community. The village has a church, a village hall, and a pub.

Moortown is a great place to visit for those who enjoy the outdoors. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and there are plenty of walking and cycling routes to explore. The nearby Lincolnshire Wolds is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers. Moortown is also close to the coast, with the seaside town of Cleethorpes just a short drive away. Overall, Moortown is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of natural beauty to explore.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 1.3°C

Feels Like: -0.4°C

Wind: 3.6 MPH

Wind Dir: E

Local Schools

School	Details
Nettleton Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Andrew Smith	Moortown Road Nettleton Market Rasen Lincolnshire LN7 6AA 01472851455 School Website
Kelsey Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Cook	Chapel Street North Kelsey Market Rasen Lincolnshire LN7 6EJ 01652678387 School Website
Caistor Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Shona Buck	Church Street Caistor Market Rasen Lincolnshire LN7 6QJ 01472851250 School Website
Caistor C Of E And Methodist Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Zoe Hyams	Southdale Caistor Market Rasen Lincolnshire LN7 6LY 01472851396 School Website
Caistor Yarborough Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Mark Midgley	Grimsby Road Caistor Market Rasen Lincolnshire LN7 6QZ 01472851383 School Website
The Grasby All Saints Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Zoe Hyams	Vicarage Lane Grasby Barnetby Lincolnshire DN38 6AU 01652628343 School Website
Osgodby Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ashley Taylor	Main Street Osgodby Market Rasen Lincolnshire LN8 3TA 01673828323 School Website
Waddingham Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Claire Hanson-Church	The Green Waddingham Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 4SX 01673818239 School Website
Hibaldstow Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Zoe Birchall	Hopfield Hibaldstow Brigg Lincolnshire DN20 9PN 01652654369 School Website
The Middle Rasen Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Moreton	North Street Middle Rasen Market Rasen Lincolnshire LN8 3TS 01673843250 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Brigg Station Road, Brigg, Lincolnshire, DN20 8HX 6.56 Miles

Market Rasen Chapel Street, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3AQ 6.71 Miles

Barnetby Kings Road, Barnetby, Lincolnshire, DN38 6DG 6.81 Miles

Kirton Lindsey Station Road, Kirton Lindsey, Lincolnshire, DN21 4BD 8.62 Miles

Habrough Station Road, Habrough, Lincolnshire, DN40 3AB 10.16 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Rdc Private Hire 01673 828000 Daisy Hill Farm, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN7 6HN 1.03 Miles
Countryside Cabs 01673 828780 Chestnut View, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN7 6JD 2.29 Miles
M's Taxi 07887 794403 6 West Street, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN7 6EL 2.49 Miles
Caistor Taxis 01472 371679 Wold View, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN7 6BA 4.93 Miles
Dels Taxis 01673 849300 8 King Street, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3BB 6.51 Miles
Handy Cabs 01673 844070 11 Market Pl, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3HJ 6.59 Miles
Blanchard Taxis 01673 843114 Applebys Coach Yard/Jameson Bridge St, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3EW 6.65 Miles
Cary Lane Taxis 01652 656206 Cary La, Brigg, Lincolnshire, DN20 8EY 6.76 Miles
Abacus Private Hire 01652 681773 Victoria Road, Barnetby Le Wold, Lincolnshire, DN38 6HP 6.76 Miles
Steve's Taxi 07516 320907 Horstead Avenue, Brigg, Lincolnshire, DN20 8PU 6.97 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Moortown Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moortown Station Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holton Le Moor Po Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Kelsey Moor Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holton Le Moor Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North End Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Kelsey Po Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Draycott Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thornton Le Moor Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Kelsey Po Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nettleton Po Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North End Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Kelsey Road Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nettleham Road Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Owersby Po Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Caistor Health Centre 01472 851203	Caistor Health Centre Dale View Caistor Lincolnshire LN7 6NX
Waddingham 01652 650580	Jubilee Hall Silver Street Waddingham Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 4SJ
Hibaldstow Medical Practice 01652 650580	Hibaldstow Medical Pract. 11 Church Street Hibaldstow, Brigg Lincolnshire DN20 9ED
Barnetby Medical Centre 01652 688203	The Medical Centre Victoria Road Barnetby DN38 6HZ
Market Rasen Surgery 01673 843556	The Surgery Mill Road Market Rasen Lincolnshire LN8 3BP

Local Stores

Caistor
16 High Street
Caistor
Market Rasen
Lincolnshire
LN7 6QF
01472 851169
Store Website
3.21 miles

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SPAR - Kirton In Lindsey
High Street
Kirton in Lindsey
Gainsborough
DN21 4LU
01652 648396
Store Website
8.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Abbey Veterinary Centre
Milbrook House Hersey Road Caistor Market Rasen Lincolnshire LN7 6RG 01472 347054 jb@abbeyvetcentre.co.uk 2.86 miles

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Rase Equine Hospital
Otby Moor Farm Moor Lane Walesby Market Rasen Lincolnshire LN8 3TQ 01673842448 info@rasevets.com Website 4.77 miles

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Rase Veterinary Centre
Gallamore Lane Industrial Estate Market Rasen Lincolnshire LN8 3HA 01673 842448 rasevets@btconnect.com Website 6.28 miles
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Lucavet
27 Market Place Market Rasen Lincolnshire LN8 3HL 01673 259063 contact@lucavet.co.uk Website 6.56 miles

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Old Courts Veterinary Centre
11 Barnard Avenue Brigg Lincolnshire DN20 8AS 01652 653224 Website 6.80 miles
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Medivet Brigg
Welholme House Bridge Street Brigg Lincolnshire DN20 8NQ 01652 655200 brigg@medivet.co.uk Website 6.86 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Willingham Woods
Willingham Woods Is Part Of A Large Complex Of Pinewoods Located East Of Market Rasen. LN8 3RQ 7.15 miles Located On The A631 Just East Of Market Rasen.

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Tealby To Walesby
Part Of Viking Way , Dogs Do Need To Be Lead As Go Through Livestock Fields , No Stiles. Tealby 7.35 miles Park In Tealby Village Hall , Walk Up To Rasen Rd ,Past The Church , Turn Left Onto Rasen Rd Walk Bout 100Yrds And On Your Right On Other Side Of Rd You Will See The Footpath Sign .

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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 7.83 miles

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Ancholme Valley Way Broughton Bridge
Lovely Walk Along The Riverbank From The Historic Broughton Bridge. Great Place To Watch The Sunset Due The Flat Surroundings. Bridge Rd Broughton Brigg DN20 0BN 8.96 miles

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Twigmoor Woods
Lovely Woodland Dog Walking Area, With A Lake For Them To Swim In. All Off Lead And Free Car Parking. 56 Kirton Rd Brigg DN20 9NF 8.97 miles You Will Easily See The Twigmoor Woods Car Park. Search On Google To Find Photos Of The Car Park If Struggling To Locate.

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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 10.00 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	4.6°C	3.8°C	3.9°C	3.5°C	3.5°C	6.5°C	9°C	10.8°C	11.7°C	10.1°C	9.1°C	7.3°C
Feels Like	0.3°C	-0.9°C	-0.2°C	-0.7°C	-0.5°C	3.2°C	6.4°C	9°C	10°C	9.4°C	8.3°C	6.7°C

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	5.6°C	4°C	2.9°C	2.4°C	5.9°C	11.5°C	14.8°C	15.3°C	14.8°C	12.9°C	8.1°C	4.4°C
Feels Like	4.8°C	2.7°C	1.2°C	0.4°C	3.8°C	9.8°C	14.4°C	15.2°C	13.7°C	11.2°C	5.6°C	1.4°C

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy
Temp	2.4°C	1°C	0.1°C	-0.4°C	2.7°C	6.5°C	10°C	12.5°C	13.5°C	13.3°C	11.3°C	6.5°C
Feels Like	-0.1°C	-0.8°C	-1.3°C	-1.7°C	1.5°C	5.6°C	9.4°C	11.9°C	12.7°C	12.4°C	9.7°C	4.2°C

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