Welcome to Owston Ferry

Owston Ferry is a small village located in the North Lincolnshire district of Lincolnshire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Trent and is known for its picturesque views and peaceful surroundings. Owston Ferry has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are several historical landmarks in the village that attract tourists from all over the world.

One of the most popular attractions in Owston Ferry is the St. Martin's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and is known for its stunning architecture and intricate carvings. Another popular landmark in the village is the Owston Ferry Windmill, which was built in the 19th century and is one of the few remaining windmills in the area. The windmill has been restored and is now open to the public, offering visitors a glimpse into the village's rich history.

Owston Ferry is also known for its vibrant community and friendly locals. The village has a range of amenities, including a post office, a village hall, and several shops and pubs. The village hosts several events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market, which attract visitors from all over the region. Overall, Owston Ferry is a charming village that offers visitors a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 16.3°C

Feels Like: 16.3°C

Wind: 6.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Martins C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Daniel Callaghan	Burnham Road Owston Ferry Doncaster Lincolnshire DN9 1AY 01427728258 School Website
Haxey C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Daniel Callaghan	The Nooking Haxey Doncaster Lincolnshire DN9 2JQ 01427752294 School Website
Blyton Cum Laughton Church Of England School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karl Duke	High Street Blyton Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 3JX 01427628342 School Website
South Axholme Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Scott Barlow	Burnham Road Epworth Doncaster Lincolnshire DN9 1BY 01427872121 School Website
Epworth Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sean Woolley	Birchfield Road Epworth Doncaster Lincolnshire DN9 1DL 01427872345 School Website
Westwoodside Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Gail Baker	Nethergate Westwoodside Doncaster Lincolnshire DN9 2DR 01427752355 School Website
West Butterwick C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Daniel Callaghan	School Lane West Butterwick Scunthorpe Lincolnshire DN17 3LB 01724783244
Scotter Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tracy Cockram	High Street Scotter Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 3RY 01724762259 School Website
Misterton Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Jane Cappleman-Jackson	Grovewood Road Misterton Doncaster Nottinghamshire DN10 4EH 01427890284 School Website
Morton Trentside Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Beverley Riddle	Crooked Billet Street Morton Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 3AH 01427613472 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gainsborough Central Station Approach, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1XR 5.90 Miles

Gainsborough Lea Road Lea Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1AH 6.75 Miles

Kirton Lindsey Station Road, Kirton Lindsey, Lincolnshire, DN21 4BD 7.08 Miles

Althorpe Station Road, Althorpe, Lincolnshire, DN17 3HL 7.21 Miles

Crowle New Trent Street, Ealand, Lincolnshire, DN17 4JS 7.55 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Axholme Private Hire Taxis 01427 871486 6 Hopgarth, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN9 2QB 2.76 Miles
Epworth Taxis 01427 874569 1 West End Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN9 1LA 4.85 Miles
Taxi Mike 07915 207586 12 Church View Close, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN9 1PT 5.01 Miles
Alan's Private Hire 01427 875765 55 Jeffrey La, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN9 1LU 5.15 Miles
Pauls Taxis 01427 677785 Morton Ter, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2RJ 5.25 Miles
Sunshine Taxis 07967 938386 30 Hawthorn Avenue, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1HA 5.42 Miles
A1 Taxis 01427 611330 20 Oak Tree Av, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1FF 5.43 Miles
Shaun's Taxis Ltd 01427 617834 35 George St, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2PU 5.47 Miles
Diamond Cabs 01427 679020 28A North Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2HS 5.74 Miles
Eddie's Taxi 01427 611145 48 Elsham Walk, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1SU 5.89 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
High Street Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Owston Ferry Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Church Street D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wildsworth Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gunthorpe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bracken Hill Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Ferry Road Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Laughton Post Office Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Haxey Cross D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road D3 Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barlings Susworth Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Low Burnham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Scotter Common Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Nookings D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Haxey Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
South Axholme Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Station Road Owston Ferry Doncaster DN9 1AW
South Axholme Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Station Road Owston Ferry Doncaster DN9 1AW
Pinfold Surgery 01427 728443	Station Road Owston Ferry Doncaster South Yorkshire DN9 1AW
South Axholme Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Station Road Owston Ferry Doncaster DN9 1AW
Church Street 01427 753599	30 Church Street Haxey Doncaster South Yorkshire DN9 2HY

Local Stores

Haxey
20 High Street
Haxey
Doncaster
Lincolnshire
DN9 2HH
01427 752121
Store Website
3.02 miles

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SPAR Gainsborough
Corringham Road Industrial Estate
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 1FF
01427 811727
Store Website
5.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Pinfold House Veterinary Clinic
65 Marsh Lane Misterton Doncaster South Yorkshire DN10 4DL 01427 890415 pinfoldhousevets@gmail.com Website 4.10 miles
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Two Counties Vets
68 Doncaster Road Westwoodside Doncaster South Yorkshire DN9 2EE 01427 753037 twocountiesvets@hotmail.co.uk Website 4.54 miles
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Gordon K A Lochrie
17 North Street Morton Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 3AS 01427 612662 Website 4.72 miles

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Raoul Dowding Vets
Cleveland House 16 Spital Terrace Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 2HE 01427 612188 enquiries@dowdingvets.com 5.73 miles

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Fair Hero Veterinary Clinic
Poplar Farm Sawcett Lane Epworth Doncaster South Yorkshire DN9 1LQ 07576 253305 reception@fairheroveterinary.com Website 5.74 miles

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Rase Veterinary Centre
Shop 2 Heapham Road Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 1SH Website 5.79 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Tuetoes Wood
A Lovely Walk With Various Paths And The Benefit Of Onsite Parking. E Ferry Rd Scotter Gainsborough DN21 3QF 1.97 miles What Three Words Location Details Demoted.Exporters.Lined Https://W3w.Co/Demoted.Exporters.Lined

Location what3words shining.polygraph.glides

Ashby Vile Nature Reserve
Lake With Paths Surrounding It, Located On The Edge Of Scunthorpe. 20 Garganey Walk Scunthorpe Lancashire DN16 3WR 8.37 miles

Location what3words look.thing.mason

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 8.74 miles You Will Easily See The Twigmoor Woods Car Park. Search On Google To Find Photos Of The Car Park If Struggling To Locate.

Location what3words kingdom.released.flattered

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 12.31 miles

Location what3words freedom.condense.flattered

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 18.75 miles West Common Is Located To The West Of The City Of Lincoln, Just Off The A46.

Location what3words worth.dunes.spoil

Eastrington Ponds Nature Reserve
Walk Around Ponds With A Meadow, Wooded Area And Disused Railway Line. Takes About 30-40 Mins To Stroll Around With The Dog, And Meadow Area Is Enclosed, So Is Good For Letting Dog Off Lead. Mostly Flat But Not Wheelchair Friendly. 6 Howden Rd Eastrington Goole DN14 7PN 19.16 miles

Location what3words riskiest.professed.lends

Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Partly cloudy
Temp	26.7°C	25.7°C	25°C	24.5°C	26.3°C	29.8°C	32.3°C	32.7°C	31°C	29.7°C	26°C	23.3°C
Feels Like	28.9°C	27.9°C	27.2°C	26.6°C	28.9°C	35.5°C	40.2°C	39.7°C	37.3°C	35.8°C	29.7°C	27.6°C

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	Overcast	Overcast	Fog	Fog	Fog	Fog	Mist	Mist	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Thundery outbreaks in nearby
Temp	23.1°C	21.1°C	20.5°C	20.8°C	21.5°C	22.5°C	23.5°C	24°C	25.3°C	26.5°C	25.2°C	23.5°C
Feels Like	25.7°C	21.1°C	20.5°C	20.8°C	21.5°C	25°C	26°C	26.6°C	28°C	29.6°C	27.9°C	25.8°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Mist	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	23.2°C	23.2°C	23.2°C	23°C	25.5°C	28.4°C	30.9°C	31.7°C	31.1°C	29.6°C	26.7°C	24.4°C
Feels Like	25.6°C	25.5°C	25.4°C	25.2°C	28.3°C	32.4°C	36.3°C	36.7°C	35.3°C	33.2°C	29.5°C	26.8°C

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