Welcome to Swayfield

Swayfield is a small village located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles south of Grantham and 15 miles north of Stamford. The village has a population of around 400 people and is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists.

The village has a rich history, with evidence of Roman and Saxon settlements in the area. The name Swayfield is believed to have originated from the Old English words "swaef" and "feld", meaning "sleepy field". The village is home to St Nicholas Church, which dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade II listed building. The church has a beautiful stained glass window and a bell tower that houses three bells.

Swayfield has a strong sense of community, with a village hall that hosts a range of events throughout the year, including a popular annual fete. The village also has a pub, The Royal Oak, which serves traditional pub food and real ale. There is a primary school in the village, which has a good reputation and is well-regarded by local families. Overall, Swayfield is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Light snow

Temp: 2.7°C

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Wind: 20.6 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School Details
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
Bythams Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Laura Martin
Creeton Road
Little Bytham
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG33 4PX
01780410275
School Website
Colsterworth Church Of England Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Louise Jordan
Back Lane
Colsterworth
Grantham
NG33 5NJ
1476860569
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
South Witham Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mr Andrew Atter
Water Lane
South Witham
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG33 5PH
1572767233
Ingoldsby Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Miss Melanie Capes
Lenton Road
Ingoldsby
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG33 4HA
01476585278
School Website
Witham Hall School
Other Independent School
Ages:4-13
Head Teacher
Mr William Austen
Witham-On-The-Hill
Bourne
Lincolnshire
PE10 0JJ
1778590222
School Website
The Shires
Other Independent Special School
Ages:11-19
Head Teacher
Mrs Charlotte Van Niekerk
Shires Lane
Stretton
Rutland
LE15 7GT
1780411944
Bourne Westfield Primary Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Kate Atkinson
Westbourne Park
Bourne
Lincolnshire
PE10 9QS
01778424152
School Website
Great Ponton Church Of England School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Keith Leader
Mill Lane
Great Ponton
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG33 5DT
01476530306
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Grantham
Station Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6BT
9.11 Miles
Stamford
Station Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2WB
10.18 Miles
Oakham
Station Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6QT
11.92 Miles
Rauceby
Willoughby Road, Greylees, Lincolnshire, NG34 8PP
12.93 Miles
Ancaster
Station Approach, Ancaster, Lincolnshire, NG32 3RA
13.49 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Local Taxis Stamford
01780 411210
107 Creeton Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 4PX
2.84 Miles
Bourne Taxi Ltd
07986 987402
1 Hawthorn Rd, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9SN
6.22 Miles
B K Taxis
01778 422244
23 Edinburgh Crescent, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9DU
6.73 Miles
Abbey Taxis Bourne
07516 784665
11 Paddington Way, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 0PS
6.96 Miles
Rays Taxis
01778 561235
55 Eastgate, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9JY
7.16 Miles
Prestige Cars Of Rutland
01572 811189
23 Westland Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7DS
7.70 Miles
Silver Cabs
07531 444 555
34 Saltersford Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7HG
8.24 Miles
Silver Cabs
01476 330492
34 Saltersford Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7HG
8.24 Miles
Budget Taxis
07908 601091
27 Bridge End Rd, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6JN
8.79 Miles
Premier Cabs Grantham
01476 822822
26 Hudson Way, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7BX
9.02 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Swayfield
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Bourne Road
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St. Johns Drive
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Market Place Corby Glen
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Corby Glen Post Office
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Corby Glen Birkholme
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Swinstead Ex.Tso
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Burton Coggles
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Creeton
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Castle Bytham Village
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Castle Bytham Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Witham Common
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Irnham
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Regal Gardens
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Little Bytham Ex.Tso
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
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
The Glenside Country Practice
01780 410205
Glenside Country Practice
12B High St,Castle Bytham
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG33 4RZ
Colsterworth Surgery
01476 860243
Back Lane
Colsterworth
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG33 5NJ
Church Street
01476 860243
South Witham
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG33 5PJ
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Local Stores

Bridge End - Colsterworth
Bridge End
Colsterworth
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG33 5NZ
01476 860611
shop.5274@coop.co.uk
Store Website
3.98 miles
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SPAR - Euro Garages - Colsterworth
Euro Garages
A1 Southbound
Grantham
NG33 5JN
01476 860353
Store Website
3.4 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Tower Equine Veterinary Surgeons
Tower Farm
Grimsthorpe
Bourne
Lincolnshire
PE10 0NF
01778 591082
office@towerequine.co.uk
Website
2.45 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Equines

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Dr Claude Drouin Mrcvs
7 Holiwell Road
Castle Bytham
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG33 4SL
07914 953256
claude.drouin@tiscali.co.uk
3.17 miles
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Cats

Dogs

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Alder Veterinary Practices Bourne
15 Exeter Street
Bourne
Lincolnshire
PE10 9NW
01778 422863
exetervetcentre@aol.com
Website
6.40 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Animates Veterinary Clinic Ltd
2 The Green
Thurlby
Bourne
Lincolnshire
PE10 0EB
01778 420 462
info@animates.org.uk
Website
7.39 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

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Stamford Veterinary Centre
32 Main Street
Great Casterton
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 4AA
01780 763 180
stamfordvets@gmail.com
Website
8.50 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Grantham Vets4pets Ltd
95-97 London Road
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 6HS
01476 571773
grantham@vets4pets.com
Website
8.87 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

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
2.64 miles

Satnav Postcode That You Can Get Offline Takes You Past The Carpark, Follow Brown Signs When You Get Off The Main Road.
Location
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Yew Tree Avenue
Yew Tree Avenue And Wood
Clipsham
3.88 miles

Signed Posted, Set Back Off The Road Just Outside Clipsham
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Bourne Woods
A151
5.46 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.
Location
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Exton Estate
The Exton Estates
8.37 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.
Location
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young.sofas.sofas
Wyndham And Queen Elizabeth Parks
2 Slate Mill Pl
Grantham
Lancashire
NG31 8FJ
9.75 miles

We Parked At Wymondham Park Off Belton Lane And Walked.
Location
what3words
relatives.tweed.panicking
Rutland Water Reservoir
A Huge Reservoir In The County Of Rutland, With Multiple Entrances. The Most Common Being At Whitwell, Sykes Lane, Edith Weston, Hambleton Peninsula Or Barnsdale. Walk Along Proper Paths, Flat And Hills. They Have Special A Dog Park And Wooded Walk Which Is Off Lead, Otherwise On Leads. Beware Of Bikes In Summer And In The Busy Parts. But This Place Is So Big You Can Get Away To Quiet Parts. Lovely Views, Water, Oats And Nature To See. Your Dog Will Enjoy The Smells And Spaces. Rangers On Site. Well Managed And Clean.
The Lodge Stamford Road Barnsdale
North Shore
Rutland Water
Oakham
LE15 8AB
10.36 miles

Location
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