Welcome to Morton

Morton is a small village located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles north of the town of Gainsborough and 15 miles south-west of the city of Scunthorpe. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic buildings.

One of the most notable landmarks in Morton is the All Saints Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and features a stunning Norman doorway, a 14th-century font, and a 15th-century rood screen. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Morton is also home to a number of local amenities, including a primary school, a village hall, and a post office. The village has a strong sense of community and hosts a range of events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. The surrounding countryside is perfect for walking and cycling, with a number of footpaths and bridleways to explore. Overall, Morton is a charming village with a rich history and plenty to offer visitors and residents alike.

Local Schools

School	Details
The Morton Church Of England (Controlled) Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr George Trafford	Station Road Morton Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 0NN 1778570389 School Website
Bourne Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Lucy Conley	Edinburgh Crescent Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9DT 01778422365 School Website
Bourne Westfield Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Atkinson	Westbourne Park Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9QS 01778424152 School Website
Bourne Abbey Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Peter Bellamy	Abbey Road Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9EP 01778422163 School Website
The Edenham Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr M Pasqualino	School Lane Edenham Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 0LP 1778591207 School Website
Bourne Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Alastair Anderson	South Road Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9JE 01778422288 School Website
Willoughby Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Vicki Billyard	South Road Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9JD 1778425203 School Website
Bourne Elsea Park Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Rachael Skidmore	Sandown Drive Elsea Park Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 0WP 01778426968 School Website
Thurlby Community Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katherine Finch	Crown Lane Thurlby Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 0EZ 1778423311 School Website
The St Gilbert Of Sempringham Church Of England Primary School Pointon Voluntary Aided School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Hunt	West Road Pointon Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 0NA 01529240465 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Spalding Winsover Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1EA 9.21 Miles

Stamford Station Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2WB 11.49 Miles

Rauceby Willoughby Road, Greylees, Lincolnshire, NG34 8PP 11.80 Miles

Heckington Station Road, Heckington, Lincolnshire, NG34 9UJ 12.48 Miles

Grantham Station Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6BT 13.38 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Abbey Taxis Bourne 07516 784665 11 Paddington Way, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 0PS 0.38 Miles
Bourne Taxi Ltd 07986 987402 1 Hawthorn Rd, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9SN 1.93 Miles
B K Taxis 01778 422244 23 Edinburgh Crescent, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9DU 2.01 Miles
Rays Taxis 01778 561235 55 Eastgate, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9JY 2.60 Miles
Local Taxis Stamford 01780 411210 107 Creeton Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 4PX 6.15 Miles
Baston Private Hire 07753 298900 113 Main Street, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 9PB 6.23 Miles
M G Cars 01733 511001 22 Barleyfield, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 9RF 7.61 Miles
The Blackwater Carriage Co 01775 760928 Blackwater /Old Fen La, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 3SL 8.08 Miles
Deeping Executive Travel 07860 160540 7 Petworth Close, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 8ST 8.77 Miles
Espace Travel 01778 348088 1 The Brambles, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 8SQ 8.94 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Morton Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bourne Galletly Practice Team 01778 562200	Bourne Galletly Prac Team 40 North Road Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9BT
Gpsi-Kp Vijayan 01778 423101	Bourne Health Clinic St Gilberts Road Bourne Lincs PE10 9XA
Hereward Medical Centre 01778 393399	Hereward Medical Centre Exeter Street Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9XR
Market Cross Surgery 01476 550056	Market Cross Surgery Bourne Road Corby Glen Lincolnshire NG33 4BB
The Surgery 01476 550251	St Johns Close Corby Glenn Grantham Lincolnshire NG33 4LY

Local Stores

Bourne - Elsea Park
Sedgefield Court
Elsea Park
Bourne
Lincolnshire
PE10 0YD
01778 394959
shop.5076@coop.co.uk
Store Website
3.15 miles

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SPAR Spalding
SPAR
210 Winsover Road
Spalding
PE11 1HQ
01775 718434
Store Website
8.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Alder Veterinary Practices Bourne
15 Exeter Street Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9NW 01778 422863 exetervetcentre@aol.com Website 2.28 miles
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Tower Equine Veterinary Surgeons
Tower Farm Grimsthorpe Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 0NF 01778 591082 office@towerequine.co.uk Website 4.15 miles
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Animates Veterinary Clinic Ltd
2 The Green Thurlby Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 0EB 01778 420 462 info@animates.org.uk Website 4.44 miles
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Dr Claude Drouin Mrcvs
7 Holiwell Road Castle Bytham Grantham Lincolnshire NG33 4SL 07914 953256 claude.drouin@tiscali.co.uk 7.59 miles

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Burghley Veterinary Centre
3 Marville Court Crowson Way Deeping St. James Peterborough Northamptonshire PE6 9RH 01778 344592 marc.moggridge@burghleyvets.co.uk 7.64 miles

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Alder Veterinary Practices Spalding
58 Bourne Road Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 1JW 01775 766646 info.aldervetsbourne@gmail.com Website 8.61 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Bourne Woods
A151 2.83 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.

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Yew Tree Avenue
Yew Tree Avenue And Wood Clipsham 8.73 miles Signed Posted, Set Back Off The Road Just Outside Clipsham

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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 9.17 miles Satnav Postcode That You Can Get Offline Takes You Past The Carpark, Follow Brown Signs When You Get Off The Main Road.

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Burghley House
Unnamed Road Peterborough Stamford PE9 3JY 11.53 miles Well Sign Posted As You Approach Stamford

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Barnack Hills And Holes
Barnack Hills And Holes Is Fun To Explore. It's A 50 Acre Site That Was A Medieval Quarry. Small But Lots Of Trails And Routes To Weave Around. Also Some Public Footpaths Close To The Site For An Extended Walk. It's Not That Steep But It's Not Wheelchair Friendly. An Average Fitness Level Would Be Needed Perhaps. Paths Are Thin Chalky Tracks Only, And You Can't Walk Side By Side. But Don't Let That Put You Off. Dogs Can Be Off Leads And Love Bombing Up And Down The Teletubby Like Landscape. There Is A Section For Sheep But Its Well Sign Posted. The Site Is A Sssi, With Flowers, Trees And Nature. It's A Popular Local Walk. Easy To Find, Small Free Car Park And On Road Parking Nearby. Barnack Hills And Holes National Nature Reserve Barnack 12.15 miles Easily Located Online And In The Centre Of The Village.

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Exton Estate
The Exton Estates 13.49 miles Use The Rutland Council Website. Its Best To Park Around The Main Exton Village Green, Outside The Fox And Hounds Pub. Dog Friendly. Take The Lane To The Left Away From The Pub. Follow The Road Left Again At The Top, Curve Round Past Pudding Bag Lane. Up The Road To The Exton Farm.

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