Welcome to Whisby

Whisby is a small village located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles southwest of the city of Lincoln and is known for its beautiful countryside and wildlife. The village is surrounded by farmland and is home to several nature reserves, including Whisby Nature Park and Whisby Moor. These reserves offer visitors the opportunity to explore the local flora and fauna, including a variety of bird species, butterflies, and wildflowers.

Whisby has a rich history dating back to the Roman era, with evidence of a Roman settlement found in the area. The village was also mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was recorded as "Wisbi". Over the years, Whisby has been home to several notable figures, including the poet Alfred Lord Tennyson, who lived in the nearby village of Waltham. Today, Whisby is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, with its picturesque countryside and charming village atmosphere.

Despite its small size, Whisby has a thriving community with several local amenities, including a primary school, village hall, and pub. The village also hosts several events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. With its beautiful countryside, rich history, and strong community spirit, Whisby is a hidden gem in the heart of Lincolnshire.

Local Weather

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Temp: 3.2°C

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Wind: 22.1 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
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
Leslie Manser Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Adrian Jones	Kingsdown Road Doddington Park Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 0FB 01522688328 School Website
The Kingsdown Nursery School Lincoln La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Marnoch	Kingsdown Road Doddington Park Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 0FB 01522684335 School Website
Fortuna School Community Special School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Hannah Keegan	Kingsdown Road Doddington Park Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 0FB 01522705561 School Website
The Saint Hughs Catholic Primary School Lincoln Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Gregory Hughes	Woodfield Avenue Doddington Park Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 0SH 01522501137 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
The Lancaster School Foundation School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Matthew Davies	82 Jasmin Road Birchwood Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 0QQ 01522685078 School Website
Lincoln Birchwood Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Matthew Davies	Larchwood Crescent Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 0NL 01522800971 School Website
Manor Farm Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andrea Collins	Tiber Road North Hykeham Lincoln LN6 9ST 1522681892 School Website
Woodlands Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Bingwa	Whitethorn Grove Birchwood Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 0PF 01522683557 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hykeham Station Road, North Hykeham, Lincolnshire, LN6 9AT 1.94 Miles

Swinderby Station Road, Swinderby, Lincolnshire, LN6 9HY 3.04 Miles

Lincoln St Marys Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 7EW 4.70 Miles

Saxilby Station Road, Saxilby, Lincolnshire, LN1 2NS 4.79 Miles

Collingham Station Road, Collingham, Nottinghamshire, NG23 7RB 5.96 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Romney Executive Travel 01522 790500 Whisby Lodge, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 3QL 1.92 Miles
Hykabs 01522 688988 Unit F/Hillcroft Business Pk/North Hykeham, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 3QT 1.99 Miles
Ian's Cars 0845 689 9400 Hillcroft House/Whisby Rd, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 3QT 1.99 Miles
A-Line Airport Services 01522 808656 14 Lapwing Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 5XS 2.35 Miles
Eta Travel Solutions 01522 821849 3 Scawby Crescent, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 0DG 2.71 Miles
Airport Lincs 01522 697237 29 Uffington Av, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 0AG 2.88 Miles
H Y Cabs 01522 688988 Unit 3 Plot 6 Cross Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 9QY 2.88 Miles
J B Cabs 01522 826690 108 De Wint Av, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 7ED 3.17 Miles
Lincoln Chauffeur Services Ltd 07748 441799 Primrose Cl, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 9XA 3.58 Miles
Lincoln Luxury Cars 01522 770290 15 Steep Hill, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 2LT 4.28 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Whisby Cross Roads Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road Thorpe On The Hill Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eagle Moor Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kingsley 082 Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Kingsley Road Business Box Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Doddington Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thorpe On The Hill Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Waltham Road Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aberporth Drive Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Abingdon Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thorpe Lane South Hykeham Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eagle Po High Street Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Birchwood Precinct Po Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Jasmin Road Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Jerusalem Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Birchwood Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Jasmin Road Lincoln LN6 0QQ
Birchwood Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Jasmin Road Lincoln LN6 0QQ
The Woodland Medical Practice 01522 305727	The Woodland Medical Prac Jasmin Road Birchwood,Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 0QQ
Birchwood Medical Practice 01522 699999	Birchwood Medical Prac. Birchwood Health Centre Jasmin Road,Birchwood Lincoln LN6 0QQ
Richmond Medical Centre 01522 500240	Richmond Medical Centre Moor Lane, North Hykeham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9AY

Local Stores

Birchwood Centre
Birchwood Centre
Birchwood Estate
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN6 0PY
01522 686668
Store Website
1.94 miles

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SPAR - Birchwood
76 Woodfield Avenue
Birchwood
Lincoln
LN6 0LP
01522 683592
Store Website
2.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Lincvet
The Veterinary Clinic Birchwood Centre Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 0QQ 01522 694275 info@lincvet.co.uk Website 1.93 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 2.61 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 2.70 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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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 2.70 miles
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Rase Veterinary Centre
427 Newark Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 8RS 3.60 miles


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Park View Vets - Witham St Hughs
10 Muntjac Way Witham St Hughs Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9WF 3.66 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 2.63 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 4.51 miles West Common Is Located To The West Of The City Of Lincoln, Just Off The A46.

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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 15.09 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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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 16.32 miles Look Out For The Brown Signs And Do Not Confuse With Ruffford Mill Nearby

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Lollycocks Field And River Walk
Lollycocks Field East Gate Sleaford NG34 7EA 17.10 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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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 17.40 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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Temp	3.7°C	3.6°C	2.8°C	1.5°C	1°C	2.4°C	5.5°C	6.7°C	6.1°C	4.4°C	1.7°C	2°C
Feels Like	1.5°C	0.8°C	-0.7°C	-2.9°C	-3.7°C	-2°C	1.6°C	2.9°C	2°C	-0.3°C	-3.4°C	-1.7°C

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