Welcome to West Houses

West Houses is a small village located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. The village is situated near the town of Spilsby and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. West Houses is a peaceful and quiet place to live, with a close-knit community that is welcoming to newcomers. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age.

One of the most notable features of West Houses is its beautiful church, St. Mary's. The church dates back to the 13th century and is a Grade II listed building. It is a stunning example of medieval architecture, with a beautiful tower and spire that can be seen from miles around. The church is still in use today and is a focal point for the community, hosting regular services and events.

West Houses is also home to a number of small businesses, including a village shop and post office, a pub, and a farm shop. These businesses provide essential services to the local community and are a vital part of village life. The village is also well-connected, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities, making it an ideal place to live for those who want to enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside while still being within easy reach of urban amenities.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 6.2°C

Feels Like: 3.2°C

Wind: 9.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School Details
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
Caythorpe Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Helen Hunt
High Street
Caythorpe
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG32 3DR
1400272600
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
The Marston Thorolds Charity Church Of England School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Elaine Bedford
School Lane
Marston
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG32 2HQ
01400250583
School Website
Leadenham Church Of England Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mr Matthew Nicholson
Main Road
Leadenham
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN5 0QB
1400272702
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
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
Rauceby Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Julia Waites
Tom Lane
North Rauceby
Sleaford
Lincolnshire
NG34 8QW
01529488667
School Website
Cliffedale Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr David Johnson
Northcliffe Road
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 8DP
01476568740
School Website
The St Sebastians Church Of England Primary School Great Gonerby
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Elaine Bedford
High Street
Great Gonerby
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 8LB
01476565896
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ancaster
Station Approach, Ancaster, Lincolnshire, NG32 3RA
2.49 Miles
Grantham
Station Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6BT
6.20 Miles
Rauceby
Willoughby Road, Greylees, Lincolnshire, NG34 8PP
7.14 Miles
Sleaford
Station Street, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7RG
7.62 Miles
Bottesford
Station Road, Bottesford, Leicestershire, NG13 0GT
8.96 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Barkston Taxis 24 Hour Service
01476 855080
West Street, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 2NL
2.18 Miles
B B Taxi
01476 594360
82 Hazelwood Drive, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 8GX
4.90 Miles
A1 Taxi Enterprise
01476 574141
254 Harrowby La, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9LP
5.11 Miles
Andy Cabs
01476 408160
15 Bedford Close, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9UQ
5.31 Miles
A-2-B Cabs Of Grantham
01476 848222
Montanari Court, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6TF
5.86 Miles
Can Cabs
01476 575557
26 Market Place, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6LR
5.86 Miles
Orion Executive Travel
07734 073751
28 Pentland Dr, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 8GD
5.89 Miles
Links Taxis
01476 820920
145 Barrowby Rd, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 8AJ
5.93 Miles
Grantham Cars
07500 491491
Beckets Close, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7GE
6.00 Miles
Street Cars
01476 590008
22 Westgate, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6LU
6.00 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Carlton Scroop Lodge
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carlton Scroop
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Honington
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Normanton
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Willoughby
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sudbrook
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hough On The Hill Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Frieston D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gelston
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barkston Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Caythorpe Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:16:30
Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Gorse Hill Lane D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ancaster South End D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Syston D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ancaster Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Caythorpe
52 High Street
Caythorpe
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG32 3DN
Caythorpe & Ancaster Medical Practice
01400 230226
12 Ermine Street
Ancaster
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG32 3PP
The Harrowby Lane Surgery
01476 579494
The Harrowby Lane Surgery
Harrowby Lane
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 9NS
Cranwell Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Cranwell
Sleaford
NG34 8HB
Cranwell Medical Centre
Cranwell Medical Centre
Cranwell
Sleaford
Lincolnshire
NG34 8HB
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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
2.54 miles
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SPAR - Caythorpe
17-19 High Street
Caythorpe
Grantham
NG32 3DR
01400 272787
Store Website
2.3 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

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

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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

Out-of-hours service only
Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Belvoir Veterinary Centre
Barrowby Road
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 8SR
01476 848443
info@belvoirvets.co.uk
Website
5.85 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Poultry

Small Mammals

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

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Medivet Quarrington
London Road
Sleaford
Lincolnshire
NG34 8NY
01529 307878
quarrington@medivet.co.uk
Website
7.05 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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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
3.45 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
5.35 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
7.97 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
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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
9.02 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
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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
10.32 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
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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
13.29 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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Weather Forecast

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