Welcome to Dodford

Dodford is a small village located in the county of Northamptonshire, England. The village is situated on the A45 road, which connects the towns of Northampton and Coventry. Dodford is a picturesque village with a population of around 300 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists.

The village of Dodford has a rich history dating back to the 11th century. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and was owned by the Bishop of Lincoln. The village has a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church, which is a Grade I listed building. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Dodford is a close-knit community with a number of local amenities. The village has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub called The Plough. The Plough is a traditional English pub that serves a range of food and drinks. The pub is popular with locals and visitors alike and is a great place to relax and unwind after a long day exploring the village and surrounding countryside. Overall, Dodford is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 2.4°C

Feels Like: -0.3°C

Wind: 5.8 MPH

Wind Dir: NNE

Local Schools

School	Details
Weedon Bec Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jo Hatt	West Street Weedon Northampton Northamptonshire NN7 4QU 01327340547 School Website
Flore Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Dugdale	The Avenue Flore Northampton Northamptonshire NN7 4LZ 01327340415 School Website
Newnham Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Solomon Johnson	School Hill Newnham Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 3HG 01327705053 School Website
Dslv E Act Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Co-Headteachers: Joanne Cadd - Primary Sarah Hadlow - Secondary	Southbrook Estate Hawke Road Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 4LJ 01327313400 School Website
Abbey C Of E Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Deborah Godfrey	Vicar Lane Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 4GD 01327702433 School Website
St James Infant School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Gail Gynn	90 St James Street Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 4AG 1327702783 School Website
Daventry Hill School Free Schools Special Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Mr Gareth Ivett	Ashby Road Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 0QE 1327703135 School Website
The Bliss Charity School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Laura White	The Green Nether Heyford Northampton Northamptonshire NN7 3LE 01327340758 School Website
Falconer's Hill Infant School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Edkins	Ashby Road Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 0QF 1327702878 School Website
Falconers Hill Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Angela Rock	Ashby Road Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 0QF 01327703132 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Long Buckby Station Road, Long Buckby, Northamptonshire, NN6 7QA 4.00 Miles

Northampton Black Lion Hill, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1SP 8.28 Miles

Rugby Railway Terrace, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3LA 11.49 Miles

Banbury Station Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5AB 15.79 Miles

Kings Sutton Station Approach, Kings Sutton, Oxfordshire, OX17 3RR 16.86 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
My Taxi 01327 700278 26 Jellicoe Close, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4JU 2.23 Miles
Executive Cars 01327 704848 Broad March, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4HE 2.38 Miles
A2b Taxis 01327 844800 Dynamor House, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 2NH 2.41 Miles
Flag Cars 01327 311101 33 Lincoln Way, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4SX 2.71 Miles
G M C Taxis Daventry Ltd 01327 703706 45 Sheaf St, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4AA 2.93 Miles
Tonys Taxi 01327 311311 21 Elder Dr, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 0XE 3.26 Miles
Enterprise Taxi Co Ltd 01327 878288 103 The Stour, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4PT 3.35 Miles
Richtaxi 07938 502131 93 Tweed Cl, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4PP 3.48 Miles
The Caddy Car Co 01327 361423 Everdon Rd, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8HA 3.52 Miles
A Taxis 01327 300666 25 Tadcaster Cl, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 0GB 3.59 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Nn7 Dodford Northampton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn7 Edgehill Dodford Northampton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn7 Fusilier Way Weedon Northampton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn7 Harmans Way Weedon Northampton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn7 Weedon Northampton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn7 Queen Street Weedon Northampton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn7 Weedon Northampton Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Nn7 Hillside Flore Northampton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn7 Brockhall Northampton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn7 Spring Lane Flore Northampton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn7 Flore Post Office Northampton Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Nn7 Stowe Hill Northampton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Everdon Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn7 The Orchard Flore Northampton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Daventry Road / The Broadway Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Weedon Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Weedon Surgery 57 New Croft Weedon Northampton NN7 4RX
Weedon Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	57 New Croft Weedon Northampton NN7 4RX
Flore Surgery	Bricketts Lane Flore Northampton Northamptonshire NN7 4LU
Danetre Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Danetre Hospital London Road Daventry NN11 4DY
Danetre Medical Practice 01327 703333	Danetre Medical Practice London Road Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 4DY

Local Stores

Long Buckby
High Street
Long Buckby
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN6 7RE
01327 842531
Store Website
4.45 miles

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SPAR - M1 Northbound (J15A)
Northampton MSA
M1 Northbound
Northampton
NN4 9QY
01604 831 888
Store Website
6.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Weedon Vets
1 The Bungalows Watling Street Weedon Northamptonshire NN7 4QQ 01327 344999 reception@weedonvets.co.uk Website 1.06 miles

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Medivet Daventry
6 Station Close Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 4FJ 01327 702819 daventry@medivet.co.uk Website 2.63 miles
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Daventry Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 6 Abbey Retail Park South Way Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 4GL Daventry@vets4pets.com Website 2.74 miles

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Daventry Veterinary Clinic
Stephenson Close Drayton Fields Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 8RF 01327 877767 3.93 miles

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Staverton Veterinary Surgery
Daventry Road Staverton Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 6JH 01327 704919 4.65 miles

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Lt Equine Veterinary Services
4 Vicarage Lane East Haddon Northampton Northamptonshire NN6 8DA 07825 432531 enquiries@ltequinevet.co.uk Website 5.62 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Daventry Country Park
Daventry Country Park Daventry Lancashire NN11 2JB 2.98 miles

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Harlestone Firs
There Are So Many Different Trails To Choose From. Some Are Pathed Others Are Off Path And Through The Woods. It Does Say To Keep Dogs On The Lead, But No One Actually Does. However, There Is A Likely Chance There Will Be Horses And Cyclists On The Route So You Probably Will Have To Put Dogs On The Lead In Those Situations. Heathgate Cottages Harlestone Rd Northampton Lancashire NN5 6UJ 6.33 miles It'S Literally Opposit Harlestone Heath Garden Centre, Which Postcode Is The Same As The Walk (Nn5 6Uj)

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Old Train Line Walk Brixworth
I Highly Recommend This Walk! Spratton Rd Northampton Lancashire NN6 9DT 9.82 miles It Is Located Between Spratton And Brixworth. As There Aren’T Really And Other Locations On That Road, It Isn’T Hard To Miss And The Car Park Is Straight Off The Road. The Post Code I Believe Is, Nn6 9Dt

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Draycote Water Country Park
Draycote Water Is A 650 Acre Reservoir Set High In The Rolling Warwickshire Countryside That Has A Tarmac Road Perfect For Walking, Running Or Cycling. There Is Also A Children’S Play Area, A Restaurant, Ice Cream Kiosk, Sailing Club And Fishery. There Is A Flat Five Mile Tarmac Pavement Around The Reservoir Which Is Ideal For A Leisurely Stroll. The 24 Acre Country Park Provides Plenty Of Space To Play Games And Enjoy The Outdoors. The Hensborough Hill Top Provides Spectacular Views And Is A Great Place For A Picnic. Your Furry Friend Can’T Be Walked Around The Reservoir We’Re Afraid, But The 24 Acre Country Park Allows For A Short Dog Walk. Draycote Water Kites Hardwick Rugby Warwickshire Lancashire CV23 8AB 10.69 miles Car Parking Is Charged At £4 All Day Or £3 For 2 Hours. You Can Buy An Annual Parking Pass For £37, Or A Multisite Parking Permit For £60. Please Call 0330 6780 701 For Further Information. Draycote Water Has A Smooth Surfaced Path That'S Suitable For Pushchair And Wheelchair Access.

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Hazelborough Wood
Hazelborough Wood Is An Ancient Oak Woodland With A Network Of Grassy Rides For Walking. It Showcases Beautiful Bluebells In Spring Time And Wildlife Spotting All Year Round. Brackley Hatch Brackley Lancashire NN13 5TU 11.45 miles If Approaching From The South, Exit The A43 At The Junction Signposted For Silverstone, And Turn Left Immediately Into The Car Park For The Woods. If Approaching From The North, Exit The A43 At The Junction Signposted For Silverstone, Take The Third Exit On The Roundabout Then Take The Next Left And Follow Signs For Hazelborough Woods.

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Salcey Forest
There Are Various Walks Available From Walks On Pathed Areas To Going Off The Main Track Into The Woods Requiring Your Wellies! Maps Of The Different Walks Are Available At The Cafe. Parking Is Paid At The Main Car Park By The Cafe And Children's Play Area Or You Can Park For Free At The Horse Box Parking If There Is Room. The Children's Play Area Is Very Good For Little Ones And There Is Also A Tree Top Walk. The Dogs Can Go Off Lead All The Way Round. Salcey Forest Hartwell Northampton Lancashire NN7 2HX 12.55 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	15.1°C	13.5°C	12.1°C	10.7°C	11.3°C	13°C	15.3°C	16.6°C	16.3°C	14.7°C	10.5°C	7.1°C
Feels Like	13.9°C	11.3°C	9.4°C	7.9°C	8.7°C	11.2°C	14.7°C	16.5°C	15.9°C	13.6°C	7.8°C	3.4°C

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