Welcome to Welby

Welby is a small village located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles south of Grantham and has a population of around 200 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. The village has a rich history, with evidence of Roman occupation in the area and a medieval church that dates back to the 12th century.

One of the main attractions in Welby is the St. Bartholomew's Church, which is a Grade I listed building. The church is known for its beautiful architecture and stunning stained glass windows. It is also home to a rare 14th-century font, which is considered to be one of the finest examples of its kind in the country. The church is open to visitors throughout the year and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Another popular attraction in Welby is the Welby Arms, a traditional English pub that dates back to the 17th century. The pub is known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, as well as its delicious food and drink. It is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike, and is a great place to relax and unwind after a long day exploring the village and surrounding countryside. Overall, Welby is a charming and picturesque village that is well worth a visit for anyone looking to experience the beauty and tranquility of rural England.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
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
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
Belmont Community Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Matthew Davidson
Harrowby Lane
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 9LR
01476567939
School Website
The Harrowby Church Of England Infant School Grantham
Academy Converter
Ages:5-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Nita Anderton
New Beacon Road
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 9LJ
01476564417
School Website
Belton Lane Community Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Jonathan Mason
Green Lane
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 9PP
01476247724
School Website
Barkston And Syston C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Rebecca J Lyon
Church Street
Barkston
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG32 2NB
01400250553
School Website
Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham
Free Schools Alternative Provision
Ages:4-16
Head Teacher
Mrs Lisa Ashcroft-Day
New Beacon Road
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 9LD
1476833127
School Website
Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Luisa Maylard-Mason
Sandon Road
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 9AX
1476562017
School Website
The Grantham Sandon School
Academy Special Converter
Ages:2-19
Head Teacher
Mr Stela Plamenova
Sandon Close
Sandon Road
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 9AX
01476564994
School Website
Ancaster C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Diane Mulley
Mercia Drive
Ancaster
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG32 3QQ
01400230871
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ancaster
Station Approach, Ancaster, Lincolnshire, NG32 3RA
3.92 Miles
Grantham
Station Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6BT
4.29 Miles
Rauceby
Willoughby Road, Greylees, Lincolnshire, NG34 8PP
5.76 Miles
Sleaford
Station Street, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7RG
7.22 Miles
Bottesford
Station Road, Bottesford, Leicestershire, NG13 0GT
10.22 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
A1 Taxi Enterprise
01476 574141
254 Harrowby La, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9LP
2.70 Miles
Andy Cabs
01476 408160
15 Bedford Close, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9UQ
2.84 Miles
Barkston Taxis 24 Hour Service
01476 855080
West Street, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 2NL
3.60 Miles
Silver Cabs
07531 444 555
34 Saltersford Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7HG
3.82 Miles
Silver Cabs
01476 330492
34 Saltersford Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7HG
3.82 Miles
A-2-B Cabs Of Grantham
01476 848222
Montanari Court, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6TF
4.04 Miles
B B Taxi
01476 594360
82 Hazelwood Drive, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 8GX
4.10 Miles
Budget Taxis
07908 601091
27 Bridge End Rd, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6JN
4.10 Miles
Price First Taxis Grantham - Taxi Service Grantham
01476 820880
76 Brewery Hill, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6DW
4.17 Miles
Can Cabs
01476 575557
26 Market Place, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6LR
4.19 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Welby
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Londonthorpe Post Office
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Oasby
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Aisby
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Heydour D
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Alma Park
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:30
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Alma Park Ind Est
Weekday Last Collection:17:30
Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Harrowby Estate D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grantham Road D
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Alma Park Road
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
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Kelby
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Lower Somerby
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Ropsley Post Office
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Canterbury Close D
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Belton
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
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
Grantham Sexual Health
01476 565232
Grantham Hospital
Manthorpe Road
Grantham
NG31 8DG
Lincolnshire Adhd Service
01476 406534
Council Offices
Grantham
St Peters Hill
Lincolnshire
NG31 6PZ
Grantham Extended Access K2
01476 850123
15 St Peter's Hill
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 6QA
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Local Stores

Ancaster - Ermine Street
139 Ermine Street
Ancaster
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG32 3QN
01400 231579
shop.4300@coop.co.uk
Store Website
3.96 miles
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SPAR - Harvest - Grantham
Manthorpe Road
Granthan
NG31 8BZ
01162 489 600
Store Website
3.9 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Kirksvets
Old Barracks
Sandon Road
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 9AS
01476 574304
Website
3.73 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Avenue Veterinary Centre
35 Avenue Road
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 6TJ
01476 563371/564490
info@avcvets.co.uk
Website
4.03 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Out-of-hours service only
Client car park

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Grantham Vets4pets Ltd
95-97 London Road
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 6HS
01476 571773
grantham@vets4pets.com
Website
4.10 miles
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Disabled public access

Client car park

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Bray House Veterinary Practice
74 Dysart Road
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 7DJ
01476 566 960
brayhouse@hotmail.co.uk
Website
4.74 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Belvoir Veterinary Centre
Barrowby Road
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 8SR
01476 848443
info@belvoirvets.co.uk
Website
4.89 miles
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Medivet Quarrington
London Road
Sleaford
Lincolnshire
NG34 8NY
01529 307878
quarrington@medivet.co.uk
Website
5.86 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

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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
2.92 miles

Head Towards Grantham, Sign Posted From The Town Centre. There Maybe Other Entrances, Other Than The Main Gate Where You Can Enter.
Location
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Wyndham And Queen Elizabeth Parks
2 Slate Mill Pl
Grantham
Lancashire
NG31 8FJ
3.83 miles

We Parked At Wymondham Park Off Belton Lane And Walked.
Location
what3words
relatives.tweed.panicking
Lollycocks Field And River Walk
Lollycocks Field
East Gate
Sleaford
NG34 7EA
7.70 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.
Location
what3words
travel.ambitions.months
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
9.44 miles

Satnav Postcode That You Can Get Offline Takes You Past The Carpark, Follow Brown Signs When You Get Off The Main Road.
Location
what3words
slumped.barrel.threaten
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
9.96 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
Belvoir Castle
If You Like Mixing A Walk With History, Try Belvoir Castle. A Gorgeous Castle With Grounds. Dogs Are Not Allowed In The Castle But They Are Allowed In The Grounds And Landscaped Gardens. The Immediate Gardens All Have Themes And Are Very Pretty. There Are Both Long And Short Walks Here. See The Website To Download Them. Some Are Several Hours. It Is Pricey, £12. But Take A Picnic And Stay A While. There Is A Lovely Pub And Shopping Area Over The Road As Well.
Belvoir Castle
Belvoir
10.09 miles

Parking On Site In A Proper Car Park. There Is A Step Path Up To The House. The Website Says 15Mins But If You Are Able Bodied Then I'D Say Less Than 5Mins. The Castle Is Well Sign Posted.
Location
what3words
demanding.lucky.glow
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