Welcome to Blatherwycke

Blatherwycke is a small village located in the county of Northamptonshire, England. The village is situated in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside and is surrounded by beautiful rolling hills and lush green fields. The village is home to a small community of residents who enjoy the peace and tranquility of rural life.

Blatherwycke is a village steeped in history and has a number of interesting landmarks and buildings. One of the most notable landmarks in the village is the Blatherwycke Castle, which dates back to the 14th century. The castle is now in ruins, but it is still an impressive sight and attracts visitors from all over the world. Other notable buildings in the village include the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century, and the Blatherwycke Hall, which was built in the 18th century.

Despite its small size, Blatherwycke has a strong sense of community and there are a number of events and activities that take place throughout the year. The village has a small primary school, a village hall, and a pub, which serves as a hub for the local community. The village also has a number of footpaths and bridleways, which are popular with walkers and horse riders. Overall, Blatherwycke is a charming village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lynda Bowyer	Park Street Kings Cliffe Peterborough Northamptonshire PE8 6XN 01780470259 School Website
Glapthorn Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lou Coulthard	Glapthorn Oundle Peterborough Northamptonshire PE8 5BQ 1832273452 School Website
Priors Hall - A Learning Community Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tess Mcquade	Gretton Road Priors Hall Priors Hall Park Corby Northamptonshire NN17 5EB 1536216090 School Website
Corby Business Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Simon Underwood	Academy Way Gretton Road Corby Northamptonshire NN17 5EB 01536303120 School Website
Gretton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julia Dickinson	Kirby Road Gretton Corby Northamptonshire NN17 3DB 01536770366 School Website
Weldon Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kirstin Howarth	Chapel Road Weldon Corby Northamptonshire NN17 3HP 01536265288 School Website
St Mary And St John C Of E Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Wilce	Church Street North Luffenham Oakham Rutland LE15 8JR 01780720184 School Website
Ketton Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Glenn Fraser	High Street Ketton Stamford Rutland PE9 3TE 01780720301 School Website
Oundle Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Griffin	Cotterstock Road Oundle Peterborough Northamptonshire PE8 5HA 1832272392 School Website
Nassington Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ed Carlyle	Church Street Nassington Peterborough Northamptonshire PE8 6QG 01780782743 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Corby Station Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1UJ 6.55 Miles

Stamford Station Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2WB 7.82 Miles

Oakham Station Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6QT 10.90 Miles

Kettering Station Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7HJ 12.82 Miles

Peterborough Station Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1QL 13.51 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Halls Cars 01780 470700 25 Orchard Lane, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 5EE 3.98 Miles
Cabtastic 01780 470700 Orchard Lane, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 5EE 3.98 Miles
Deadwood Stage Private Hire 01536 266655 11 Larratt Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 3HL 4.84 Miles
Campbells Cars 01832 272722 19 Culme Close, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 4QQ 5.40 Miles
Cambells Cars 07521 697646 19 Culme Close, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 4QQ 5.40 Miles
Fast Cars Corby Ltd 01536 202550 39 High Street, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1UU 6.33 Miles
Corby Cab Co Ltd 01536 260033 18 Bardsley Rd, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 4AR 6.36 Miles
Sky Cabs 01536 406040 21A Bardsley Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 4AR 6.36 Miles
Halls Private Hire 01780 470700 West Street, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 4BS 6.63 Miles
Chloe Cabs 01536 202061 13 Clifton Sq, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 2DB 6.72 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Blatherwycke No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:10:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Queens Head Bulwick No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Horse Lane Laxton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fineshades Cres No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wood Lane-Mazewood Gate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kingscliffe Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Deene No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Deenethorpe No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wakerley Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Park Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East End Barrowden Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Tixover No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tippings Lane Barrowden No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Apethorpe Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
High Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Kingscliffe	Kingscliffe Surgery 35 West Street Wansford Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE8 6XB
Barrowden Surgery	8 Kings Lane Barrowden Rutland LE15 8EF
Gretton Surgery	Kirby Road Gretton Corby Northamptonshire NN17 3BD
Weldon Branch Surgery 01536 266086	11A High Street Weldon Corby Northamptonshire NN17 3JJ
The Sanatorium	Oundle School Pavillion Drive Oundle Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE8 4JJ

Local Stores

Oundle
St. Osyths Road
Oundle
Peterborough
Northamptonshire
PE8 4BG
01832 275444
Store Website
6.44 miles

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SPAR - Adams & Sons Oakham
The Garage
Glaston Road
Oakham
LE15 9DL
01527 747215
Store Website
4.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Rutland Veterinary Centre
Holland Court Priors Hall Park Hampstead Road Corby Northamptonshire NN17 5GT 01536 903777 priorshall@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 4.21 miles

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Corby Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2, The Peel Centre Pheonix Park Way Corby Northamptonshire NN17 5DT 01536 206531 corby@vets4pets.com Website 6.13 miles
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Yarwell Veterinary Surgery
25 Mill Road Yarwell Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE8 6PS 01780 783910 admin@youngsvets.co.uk Website 6.34 miles
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Oundle Veterinary Surgery
92 South Road Oundle Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE8 4BP 01832 273 521 admin@oundlevets.co.uk Website 6.38 miles

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Rutland Veterinary Centre Ltd
12A Ayston Road Uppingham Rutland LE15 9RL 01572 822399 office@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 7.11 miles
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Northlands Veterinary Group
Unit 3 86 George Street Corby Northamptonshire NN17 1QE 01536 485 543 corby@northlands-vets.co.uk Website 7.12 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Fineshade Wood
16 Top Lodge Fineshade Corby Lancashire NN17 3BB 1.68 miles

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Fineshade
My Dogs Love This Walk Through The Woods, They Can Be Let Off Their Leads An Wonder At Their Own Leisure. Walks Are Up To 6 Miles. Good For Family Day Out And A Bike Ride. Area For Picnics. Cafe Onsite, Quiet Expensive, But Very Good For That Nice Cold Drink At The End Of The Walk. Fineshade Wood Fineshade 1.71 miles

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Kirby Hall
Kirby Hall Is An English Heritage Site That Is Dog Friendly. You Can Pay £8 And Go Into The Grounds And Ruins. Ideal For Small Or Older Dogs Who Just Want A Little Walk Or Wander. There Is A Footpath Right Outside The Entrance For A Longer Walk. 2 Kirby Ln Deene Gretton Corby NN17 3EN 3.41 miles Sign Posted Off The Main A43 And Follow The Country Roads. Easy To Find. Free Car Parking.

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Yarwell Mill And Nene Valley
Yarwell Mill Country Park Mill Road 6.41 miles I Used The Car Park At Yarwell Mill Country Park. But Look Up The Nene Valley Website Or Instagram For A Map Of The Area. You Can Join The Walk At Wansford, Yarwell, Nassington Or Other Villages

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Barnwell Country Park
A Pleasant Short Walk Around 37 Acres Of Riverbank And Lakes. This Park Is Very Dog Friendly With Hard Paths, Bins And Dog Friendly Cafe. Dogs Can Get Down To The Water Via Steps. Lots Of Wildlife. Wooded Areas. Walk Around 3 Flat Trails Of Path And There Are A Few Walks Across Grass. Walk To Oundle Mill As Well Or For A Longer Walk, Why Not Walk Into Beautiful Oundle Town As Well. Just A Short Walk Away. Parking On Site Is £3.20 For 4 Hours. You Can Park In The Town And Walk Up. Toilets On Site, Children's Play Area, Cafe, Bbq Area. Well Maintained. Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road Oundle Lancashire 6.56 miles Sign Posted, Easy To Find, Just Outside The Town Centre.

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Burghley House
Unnamed Road Peterborough Stamford PE9 3JY 8.08 miles Well Sign Posted As You Approach Stamford

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