Welcome to Sleaford

Sleaford is a market town located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated on the River Slea and has a population of approximately 17,000 people. The town has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are still many historical landmarks and buildings that can be seen today.

One of the most notable landmarks in Sleaford is the 14th-century church of St. Denys. This beautiful church is known for its impressive spire, which stands at over 140 feet tall. The church is also home to a number of interesting features, including a 15th-century font and a 17th-century pulpit. Visitors to Sleaford can also explore the town's other historical buildings, such as the Old Vicarage and the Carre Arms Hotel.

In addition to its historical attractions, Sleaford is also known for its vibrant community and lively events calendar. The town hosts a number of festivals and events throughout the year, including the Sleaford Christmas Market and the Sleaford Carnival. There are also plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, with several parks and nature reserves located in and around the town. Overall, Sleaford is a charming and welcoming town that offers something for everyone.

Local Weather

Moderate or heavy rain shower

Temp: 16.2°C

Feels Like: 16.2°C

Wind: 10.7 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
Holton Sleaford Independent School Other Independent Special School Ages:12-19 Head Teacher Headteacher Daniel Laughton	Westgate House Westgate Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7RJ 7572791436 School Website
Church Lane Primary School Community School Head Teacher Mr Callum Clay	Church Lane Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7DF 01529302696 School Website
Sleaford Joint Sixth Form Sixth Form Centres Ages:16-19 Head Teacher Mr Gordon Kay	Westholme House Leicester Street Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7PS 1529307013 School Website
St Georges Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Laranya Caslin	Westgate Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7PP 01529302487 School Website
Kesteven And Sleaford High School Selective Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Josephine Smith	Jermyn Street Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7RS 01529414044 School Website
Carres Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Nick Law	Northgate Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7DD 01529302181 School Website
William Alvey School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Tapley	Eastgate Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7EA 01529302772 School Website
Our Lady Of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Malthouse	The Drove Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7AT 01529304373 School Website
St Botolphs C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Wilson	Rookery Avenue Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7FE 01529302698 School Website
The Leasingham St Andrews Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher David Hodgson	Lincoln Road Leasingham Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 8JS 01529302388 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sleaford Station Street, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7RG 0.26 Miles

Rauceby Willoughby Road, Greylees, Lincolnshire, NG34 8PP 2.13 Miles

Ruskington Station Road, Ruskington, Lincolnshire, NG34 9ED 3.10 Miles

Heckington Station Road, Heckington, Lincolnshire, NG34 9UJ 5.18 Miles

Ancaster Station Approach, Ancaster, Lincolnshire, NG32 3RA 5.22 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Grab-A-Cab 01529 300663 12 Westgate, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7PN 0.12 Miles
Ian's Taxis 01529 304057 53 Boston Road, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7HD 0.22 Miles
Travelmarc 01529 300678 7 Albion Terrace, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7EY 0.27 Miles
G And A Taxis 01529 309666 1 Tennyson Av, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7AG 0.27 Miles
Lincs Cabs 01529 309900 2 Mount Pleasant, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7EJ 0.29 Miles
Airline Taxi Service 01529 302222 Station Rd, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7RG 0.29 Miles
Robs Taxi 01529 300770 21 Manor Pl, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7AR 0.31 Miles
Yvonnes Taxi 01529 302222 Glenholt North Road, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7AW 0.37 Miles
Brian's Taxis 01529 414444 10 King Edward St, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7NF 0.51 Miles
J J Cabs 01529 300448 97A East Rd, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7EH 0.52 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Market Place Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Market Place Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Sainsburys Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Tesco Box Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Southgate A Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Southgate B Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Eastgate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Banks No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tennyson Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Drove No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Boston Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lord Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hazel Grove No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Parade No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Victoria Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Sleaford Sexual Health 01529 304310	Riversdale Health Clinic 21 Westgate Sleaford NG34 7PJ
Millview Medical Centre 01529 305595	29 Handley Street Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7TQ
Sleaford Extended Access K2 01529 303301	47 Boston Road Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7HD
Sleaford Medical Group 01529 303301	Sleaford Medical Group 47 Boston Road Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7HD
Ruskington Surgery 01526 832204	Ruskington Medical Pract Brookside Close Ruskington Lincolnshire NG34 9GQ

Local Stores

Sleaford
Lincoln Road
Sleaford
Lincolnshire
NG34 8AD
01529 306899
Store Website
0.60 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Sleaford Vets
West Banks Westgate Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7PQ 01529 414525 reception@sleafordvets.co.uk Website 0.08 miles
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Collingham Vets Branch - Open 8am - 1pm
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Kirksvets
Kirk Vets 2 Lyons Way Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 8GN 01529 303 344 surgery@kirksvets.co.uk Website 1.05 miles

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Medivet Quarrington
London Road Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 8NY 01529 307878 quarrington@medivet.co.uk Website 1.88 miles
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Foxhall Veterinary Clinic
2 Brookside Close Ruskington Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 9GQ 01526 833 555 info@foxhallvets.com 3.39 miles
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Heckington Vet Clinic
Unit 10 Hazelwoods Yard Boston Road Heckington Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 9JD 01205 345345 5.20 miles


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Medivet Metheringham - Orchard House Veterinary Surgery
8 Princes Street Metheringham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 3BX 01526 888456 metheringham@medivet.co.uk Website 9.63 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Lollycocks Field And River Walk
Lollycocks Field East Gate Sleaford NG34 7EA 0.30 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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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 3.07 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

Location what3words yell.pushover.glassware

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 9.48 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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Wyndham And Queen Elizabeth Parks
2 Slate Mill Pl Grantham Lancashire NG31 8FJ 11.04 miles We Parked At Wymondham Park Off Belton Lane And Walked.

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Tattershall Castle Heritage Trail
Tattershall Castle Sleaford Road Tattershall 11.46 miles The Castle Is Signposted And Has A Carpark. We Parked In The Village Square And Walked To The Footpath. The Footpath Is Right Near Castle Entrance. But We'Ve Also Used The Castle Carpark As Well.

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The Pinewoods And Woodhall Spa
8 Station Rd Lancashire 13.26 miles On The Map It Doesn'T Look Wooded But It Is, Right Behind The Main Shopping Road. Plenty To Sign Posts In The Town.

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Cloudy	Mist	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Clear
Temp	17.2°C	15.1°C	13.9°C	13.4°C	17.2°C	21.3°C	24.5°C	25.4°C	25.7°C	24.4°C	21.5°C	19.3°C
Feels Like	17.2°C	14.8°C	13.4°C	12.7°C	17°C	21.3°C	25.8°C	26.5°C	26.6°C	25.8°C	21.5°C	19.3°C

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	Cloudy	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy
Temp	17°C	14.8°C	13.9°C	13.7°C	17.5°C	21.1°C	23.2°C	23.9°C	23.6°C	22.5°C	19.5°C	17.2°C
Feels Like	16.8°C	14.4°C	13.5°C	13.4°C	17.3°C	21°C	24.8°C	25.3°C	25.2°C	24.8°C	19.5°C	17.2°C

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

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Temp	15.5°C	14.2°C	13.2°C	12.7°C	17.4°C	21.6°C	23.8°C	25.1°C	25.3°C	24.5°C	23°C	19.1°C
Feels Like	15.6°C	14.2°C	13.1°C	12.4°C	17.2°C	21.6°C	25.2°C	26.2°C	26.4°C	25.9°C	25.1°C	19.1°C

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