Welcome to Swinderby

Swinderby is a small village located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles south-west of the city of Lincoln and is home to a population of around 500 people. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Swinderby is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and features a stunning Norman doorway, a 14th-century font, and a 15th-century tower. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Swinderby is also home to a number of small businesses, including a post office, a village store, and a pub. The village is surrounded by farmland and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The nearby River Witham provides opportunities for fishing and boating, while the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is just a short drive away. Overall, Swinderby is a charming village that offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 18.1°C

Feels Like: 18.1°C

Wind: 14.3 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
Swinderby All Saints Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Zoe Longstaff	High Street Swinderby Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9LU 01522868287 School Website
Kisimul School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-19 Head Teacher Mr Terry Lawson	The Old Vicarage, 61 High Street Swinderby Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9LU 1522868279 School Website
Witham St Hughs Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Richard Stock	Muntjac Way Witham St Hughs Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9WF 01522869590 School Website
John Blow Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ben Carver	Snowdon Road Collingham Newark Nottinghamshire NG23 7PT 01636892485 School Website
Witham Prospect School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Smith	Old Harbour Farm Newark Road Norton Disney Lincolnshire LN6 9JR 1522789067 School Website
Eagle Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hayley Adams	Scarle Lane Eagle Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9EJ 01522868354 School Website
North Scarle Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katie Durant-Good	School Lane North Scarle Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9EY 01522778724 School Website
The St Michaels Church Of England Primary School Thorpe On The Hill Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Naomi Weaver	School Lane Thorpe-On-The-Hill Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9BN 01522681923 School Website
Bassingham Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sam Betts	Lincoln Road Bassingham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 9HQ 1522788395 School Website
The South Hykeham Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr John Richardson	Wath Lane South Hykeham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9PG 01522681919 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Swinderby Station Road, Swinderby, Lincolnshire, LN6 9HY 0.81 Miles

Collingham Station Road, Collingham, Nottinghamshire, NG23 7RB 2.30 Miles

Hykeham Station Road, North Hykeham, Lincolnshire, LN6 9AT 4.93 Miles

Newark North Gate Appletongate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1LS 6.72 Miles

Newark Castle Great North Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1FW 6.88 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Pevler And Brown Luxury Travel 01522 788552 16 Torgate Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 9HF 3.49 Miles
H Y Cabs 01522 688988 Unit 3 Plot 6 Cross Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 9QY 5.14 Miles
Romney Executive Travel 01522 790500 Whisby Lodge, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 3QL 5.26 Miles
Ian's Cars 0845 689 9400 Hillcroft House/Whisby Rd, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 3QT 5.31 Miles
Hykabs 01522 688988 Unit F/Hillcroft Business Pk/North Hykeham, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 3QT 5.31 Miles
Z Cars 01636 700551 Downside Cottage, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG23 6HP 5.62 Miles
A-Line Airport Services 01522 808656 14 Lapwing Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 5XS 6.15 Miles
Lincoln Chauffeur Services Ltd 07748 441799 Primrose Cl, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 9XA 6.19 Miles
Eta Travel Solutions 01522 821849 3 Scawby Crescent, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 0DG 6.22 Miles
J B Cabs 01522 826690 108 De Wint Av, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 7ED 6.27 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
High St Swinderby Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manor Road Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morton Hall Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Scarle Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Warren Lane Witham St Hugh School Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eagle Barnsdale Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eagle Hall Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Witham St Hughs Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nettleton Crecent Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Swinderby Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Collingham North End Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Thornton Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Collingham Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Eagle Po High Street Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hmp Morton Hall - Bcsc	Swinderby Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9PT
Collingham Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	High Street Collingham Newark NG23 7LB
Collingham Medical Centre 01636 892156	Collingham Medical Centre High St, Collingham Newark Nottinghamshire NG23 7LB
The Bassingham Surgery 01522 788250	Bassingham Surgery 20 Torgate Lane Bassingham Lincolnshire LN5 9HF
Richmond Medical Centre 01522 500240	Richmond Medical Centre Moor Lane, North Hykeham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9AY

Local Stores

Witham St.Hughs
Muntjac Way
Witham St Hughs
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN6 9WF
01522 868493
Store Website
1.63 miles

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SPAR - Bassingham
21 High Street
Bassingham
LN5 9JZ
01522 788820
Store Website
3.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Park View Vets - Witham St Hughs
10 Muntjac Way Witham St Hughs Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9WF 1.61 miles

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Collingham Vets
47 Station Road Collingham Newark Nottinghamshire NG23 7RA 01636 892442 collinghamvets@yahoo.com Website 2.40 miles
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Sleaford Vets Branch - Open 1-5pm
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Park View Veterinary Hospital
Hykeham Green Lincoln Road North Hykeham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 8NH 01522 683300 enquiries@parkviewvethospital.co.uk Website 5.09 miles
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Vets Now (Lincoln)
Hykeham Green Lincoln Road North Hykeham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 8NH 01522 690701 lincolnclinic@vets-now.com Website 5.09 miles
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Lincvet
The Veterinary Clinic Birchwood Centre Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 0QQ 01522 694275 info@lincvet.co.uk Website 5.68 miles
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Our surgery at Friars Lane is open from 09:00 to 17:00
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The Veterinary Surgery
Branch Of The Veterinary Hospital 32 Lincoln Road Shellingthorpe Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 5UU 01522 800333 vethosp@tiscali.co.uk Website 6.43 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Hartsholme Park
Hartsholme Country Park Is Situated In The Southwest Of Lincoln, Adjacent To Swanholme Lakes Local Nature Reserve, Approximately Three Miles From The City Centre. The Site Comprises Victorian Landscaped Gardens, A Large Reservoir, Woodlands And Grasslands. Many Features, Both Natural And Built, Survive From The Original Landscaping Of The 1860S. Hartsholme Country Park Skellingthorpe Road Lincoln Lancashire LN6 0EY 6.22 miles The Main Entrance To Hartsholme Country Park Is On The B1378 (Skellingthorpe Road). It Is Signposted From The A46 (Lincoln Bypass) And From The B1003 (Tritton Road).A Regular Bus Service (Numbers Six And Nine) Runs From The City Centre. The Nearest Bus Stop Is Two Hundred Metres From The Main Entrance.

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

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Rufford Abbey
Large Parkland With Hard Paths And Gentle Lakeside Walks. But Also Woodland Trails And Water. Plenty Of Routes To Suit All Dogs. Parking £3 50. Cafe, Toilets, Ruins, Sculpture Garden. Well Worth A Trip. Nice Meadows For A Picnic. On And Off Lead Areas. May Lodge Dr Newark Lancashire NG22 9DE 13.93 miles Look Out For The Brown Signs And Do Not Confuse With Ruffford Mill Nearby

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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 15.03 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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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 15.23 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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Sherwood Forest
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Through Sherwood Forest, In Nottinghamshire. This Walk Is Marked As The 'Wildwood Trail' And Will Allow You To Experience The Different Habitats, Landscapes And Wildlife In Sherwood Forest. Sherwood Forest Itself Is Famous For Its Historic Association With The Legend Of Robin Hood. NG21 9QB 15.28 miles Heading From The South Via The M1, Take Junction 29 And Then The A617 / A6191 For Mansfield, Turning Onto The A614 Old Rufford Road, Following Signs To Sherwood Forest. From The North Via The M1, Take Junction 30 And Follow Signs For Worksop Via The A619, Then The A57 To Upper Morton, Where You’Ll Find Signs Directing You Onto Blythe Road, And Then Through Edwinstowe And To Sherwood Forest.

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Weather Forecast

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	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Fog	Fog	Mist	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	22.2°C	20.6°C	17.4°C	16°C	17.9°C	24.3°C	26.1°C	30.5°C	30.3°C	28.9°C	26.2°C	24°C
Feels Like	24.7°C	20.6°C	17.4°C	16°C	17.9°C	26.6°C	31.4°C	32.6°C	31.9°C	30.3°C	27.6°C	25.8°C

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Temp	22.1°C	20.5°C	19.4°C	18.9°C	21.8°C	27.1°C	29.5°C	30.5°C	30.2°C	28.7°C	26.7°C	23.6°C
Feels Like	24.8°C	20.5°C	19.4°C	18.9°C	21.8°C	30.5°C	32.8°C	33.3°C	32.7°C	30.5°C	28.3°C	25.9°C

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