Welcome to Pickworth

Pickworth is a small village located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles south-west of Sleaford and 12 miles north-east of Grantham. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in Pickworth is the St. Andrew's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate stonework.

The village of Pickworth has a rich history that dates back to the Roman era. The village was once a thriving market town and was an important center for trade and commerce. Today, the village is a peaceful and quiet place, with a small population of around 200 people. Despite its small size, Pickworth has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local businesses and amenities, including a village hall, a pub, and a post office.

One of the main attractions of Pickworth is its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and picturesque woodlands. The area is popular with walkers and cyclists, who come to explore the many footpaths and bridleways that crisscross the countryside. There are also a number of nature reserves and wildlife sanctuaries in the area, which are home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. Overall, Pickworth is a charming and peaceful village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and natural beauty of Lincolnshire.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 10.2°C

Feels Like: 6.8°C

Wind: 18.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Ingoldsby Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Melanie Capes	Lenton Road Ingoldsby Grantham Lincolnshire NG33 4HA 01476585278 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
Osbournby Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Heather Bide	London Road Osbournby Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 0DG 01529455375 School Website
Compass Community School Lincolnshire Other Independent Special School Ages:10-17 Head Teacher Mr Craig Prestidge	Thornbrook 1 London Road Osbournby Lincolnshire NG34 0DG 7519380154
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
Billingborough Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tom Thorpe	Victoria Street Billingborough Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 0NX 01529240437 School Website
Brown's Church Of England Primary School, Horbling Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sally Howley	Sandygate Lane Horbling Browns C Of E (Aided) School Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 0PL 1529240367 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
Esland Grantham School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mrs Suzanne Harvey	Newton Chambers Isaac Newton Way Grantham NG31 9RT 1476855604 School Website
Belmont Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Davidson	Harrowby Lane Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 9LR 01476567939 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Rauceby Willoughby Road, Greylees, Lincolnshire, NG34 8PP 5.64 Miles

Sleaford Station Street, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7RG 7.49 Miles

Ancaster Station Approach, Ancaster, Lincolnshire, NG32 3RA 7.67 Miles

Grantham Station Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6BT 8.08 Miles

Heckington Station Road, Heckington, Lincolnshire, NG34 9UJ 8.93 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Woodside Taxis 01529 304444 6 Station Road, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 0AB 5.33 Miles
Orion Executive Travel 07734 073751 28 Pentland Dr, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 8GD 6.26 Miles
A1 Taxi Enterprise 01476 574141 254 Harrowby La, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9LP 6.88 Miles
Andy Cabs 01476 408160 15 Bedford Close, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9UQ 6.89 Miles
Gt Taxis 01529 305111 5 Larch Way, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7UG 7.03 Miles
Abbey Taxis Bourne 07516 784665 11 Paddington Way, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 0PS 7.10 Miles
Silver Cabs 01476 330492 34 Saltersford Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7HG 7.16 Miles
Silver Cabs 07531 444 555 34 Saltersford Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7HG 7.16 Miles
Al's Cabs 01529 410666 18 Boundary Pastures, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7GG 7.26 Miles
Brian's Taxis 01529 414444 10 King Edward St, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7NF 7.29 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Pickworth Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Walcot Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sapperton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Churchfields Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hanby Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Folkingham Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Braceby Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lenton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Scott Willoughby Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Humby Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ingoldsby Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ropsley Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Keisby Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Osbournby S O Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The New Springwells Practice 01529 240234	The Surgery Springwells Billingborough Lincolnshire NG34 0QQ
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
The Harrowby Lane Surgery 01476 579494	The Harrowby Lane Surgery Harrowby Lane Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 9NS
Caythorpe & Ancaster Medical Practice 01400 230226	12 Ermine Street Ancaster Grantham Lincolnshire NG32 3PP

Local Stores

Billingborough - High Street
34 High Street
Billingborough
Sleaford
Lincolnshire
NG34 0QA
01529 241173
shop.6947@coop.co.uk
Store Website
4.58 miles

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SPAR Sleaford
SPAR
Grantham Road
Sleaford
NG34 7NB
01529 307572
Store Website
7.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Quarrington
London Road Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 8NY 01529 307878 quarrington@medivet.co.uk Website 5.91 miles
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Tower Equine Veterinary Surgeons
Tower Farm Grimsthorpe Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 0NF 01778 591082 office@towerequine.co.uk Website 6.25 miles
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Sleaford Vets
West Banks Westgate Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7PQ 01529 414525 reception@sleafordvets.co.uk Website 7.68 miles
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Collingham Vets Branch - Open 8am - 1pm
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Kirksvets
Old Barracks Sandon Road Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 9AS 01476 574304 Website 7.74 miles
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Grantham Vets4pets Ltd
95-97 London Road Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 6HS 01476 571773 grantham@vets4pets.com Website 7.79 miles
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Avenue Veterinary Centre
35 Avenue Road Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 6TJ 01476 563371/564490 info@avcvets.co.uk Website 7.99 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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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 7.87 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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Lollycocks Field And River Walk
Lollycocks Field East Gate Sleaford NG34 7EA 7.93 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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Wyndham And Queen Elizabeth Parks
2 Slate Mill Pl Grantham Lancashire NG31 8FJ 8.06 miles We Parked At Wymondham Park Off Belton Lane And Walked.

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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 8.61 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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Bourne Woods
A151 8.70 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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Ruskington Leasingham Lane
Dirt Path Lined With Trees And Bushes, Perfect For Dogs And Off Lead Exercise. Relatively Straight Path, And Has A Bridge Over Water, Which My Dog Loves To Dip Into For A Drink 12 Leasingham Ln Ruskington Sleaford NG34 9AQ 10.82 miles Walk Along Leasingham Lane, Until You Reach The Intersection With A Dirt Path On Your Right And A Road On The Left. Take The Road, Which Has A White House Along It, And Continue Walking Until You Reach The Grass And Trees. Walk Through The Obvious Path In The Trees, Until The End Of The Path Opens Into A Clearing. There There Is A Bridge And Another Path After That. Chose If You Want To Go Further Or Go Back. From Leasingham Lane To The Bridge, The Walk Is 2.5 Miles

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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	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
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Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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