Welcome to Duncote

Duncote is a small village located in the county of Northamptonshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles south-west of the town of Towcester and 10 miles north-west of the city of Milton Keynes. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. Peter's Church. Duncote is a peaceful and quiet village, making it an ideal place to live for those who enjoy a rural lifestyle.

The village of Duncote has a small population of around 100 people. Despite its small size, the village has a strong sense of community, with regular events and activities taking place throughout the year. The village hall is a hub of activity, hosting everything from yoga classes to bingo nights. The local pub, The Plough Inn, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, serving up delicious food and drink in a cosy and welcoming atmosphere.

Duncote is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities. The nearby Towcester Racecourse is a popular destination for horse racing enthusiasts, while the Silverstone Circuit, home of the British Grand Prix, is just a short drive away. The village is also close to a number of walking and cycling routes, including the Grand Union Canal and the Northamptonshire Round. With its picturesque setting and strong sense of community, Duncote is a wonderful place to call home.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 20.3°C

Feels Like: 20.3°C

Wind: 13.2 MPH

Wind Dir: ESE

Local Schools

School	Details
Greens Norton Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Marsh	Calvert Road Greens Norton Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 8DD 1327350648 School Website
Tiffield Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Eliza Hollis	High Street South Tiffield Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 8AB 01327350325 School Website
Sponne School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Dr Iain Massey	Brackley Road Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 6DJ 01327350284 School Website
Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Andrea Curtis	Balmoral Close Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 6JA 01327351466 School Website
Towcester Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sally Beaton	Islington Road Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 6AU 01327350332 School Website
Pattishall Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Emma Mclean	School Road Pattishall Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 8NE 01327830301 School Website
The Gateway School Community Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Conor Renihan	St John's Road Tiffield Northampton Northamptonshire NN12 8AA 01604878977 School Website
Marie Weller Primary School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Andrea Curtis	Redcar Road Towcester NN12 6LZ 1327552400 School Website
Gayton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs E Hollis	Bugbrooke Road Gayton Northampton Northamptonshire NN7 3EU 01604858749 School Website
Blakesley Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Laurie Hill	Blakesley Ce Primary School The Green Blakesley Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 8RD 1327860257 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Northampton Black Lion Hill, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1SP 7.52 Miles

Long Buckby Station Road, Long Buckby, Northamptonshire, NN6 7QA 10.55 Miles

Wolverton Stratford Road, Wolverton, Buckinghamshire, MK12 5LJ 10.72 Miles

Milton Keynes Central 302 Eldergate, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9 1LA 13.06 Miles

Kings Sutton Station Approach, Kings Sutton, Oxfordshire, OX17 3RR 14.35 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Limo Hire Daventry 0845 069 2345 High Street, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8BA 0.81 Miles
Driven Chauffeured Services 01908 274363 34 Irvine Drive, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 7AX 1.39 Miles
M I B Cars And Couriers 01327 855666 74 Watling St East, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6AF 1.94 Miles
Mk Corporate Cars 01327 354300 15 Laurel Place, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6DA 2.07 Miles
M B Cars 01327 352483 2 Marlow Rd, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6AS 2.12 Miles
Towcester Taxis 01327 351385 12 Hicks Court, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6TJ 2.24 Miles
Limo Hire Northampton 0116 238 9899 20 Eastfield, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 3DH 3.67 Miles
Chauffeurs R Us 07790 529586 30 Careys Road, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 7NX 3.91 Miles
Titford James Cars Ltd 07860 308800 39C High Street, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8US 4.37 Miles
Roade Cars 01604 864666 22 Croft Way, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 2PG 5.02 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Duncote No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cox Garden No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greens Norton Sub Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Mill Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Caldecote No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tesco Indoor Box In Store No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Graham Hill Towcester No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Astcote No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:15
Beaconsfield Terrace No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tiffield Village No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greenview Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Brackley Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Towcester Sub Post Office Watling Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Buckingham Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Docklewell Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Greens Norton & Weedon Medical Practice 01327 340212	Greens Norton Medical Ctr Towcester Road Greens Norton,Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 8BL
Towcester Medical Centre 01327 359953	Towcester Medical Centre Link Way Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 6HH
The Brook Health Centre 01327 323900	Swinneyford Road Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 6HD
Blisworth Surgery 01607 878000	32 Stoke Road Blisworth Northampton Northamptonshire NN7 3BT
Silson Surgery 01327 857240	Whitlebury Road Silverstone Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 8UN

Local Stores

Watling Street
92 Watling Street
Towcester
Northamptonshire
NN12 6BT
01327 350942
Store Website
1.74 miles

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SPAR - M1 Northbound (J15A)
Northampton MSA
M1 Northbound
Northampton
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01604 831 888
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Beech House Veterinary Surgery
The Bell Plantation Watling Street Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 6GX 01327 354477 admin@beechhousevets.co.uk Website 1.02 miles
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Towcester Veterinary Centre
Burcote Road Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 6JW 01327 350239 admin@towcester-vets.co.uk Website 2.32 miles

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Pauterspury Vets
Plum Park Farm Pauterspury Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 6LQ 01327 366307 admin@towcestervets.co.uk Website 4.64 miles

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Towcester Equine Vets
Plum Park Farm Watling Street Paulerspury Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 6LQ 01327 811007 reception@towcesterequine.co.uk Website 4.64 miles

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Weedon Vets
1 The Bungalows Watling Street Weedon Northamptonshire NN7 4QQ 01327 344999 reception@weedonvets.co.uk Website 6.37 miles

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Rhodes Vets Towcester Road
66 Towcester Road Northampton Northamptonshire NN4 8LQ 01604 762607 reception@rhodes-vets.co.uk Website 6.92 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 5.29 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 7.39 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 8.38 miles It'S Literally Opposit Harlestone Heath Garden Centre, Which Postcode Is The Same As The Walk (Nn5 6Uj)

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Daventry Country Park
Daventry Country Park Daventry Lancashire NN11 2JB 10.03 miles

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Bancroft Park
This Is A Nice 1 Hour Walk, Plenty Of Friendly Dogs And Owners Allow Socializing. There Is A Roman Villa To Look Around, The Gravel Path Leads Around A Stream And Meadow Area. At The Bradwell End You Can Walk Up To The Concrete Cows, Although If Your Dog(S) Aren't Used To Being Off Leash Then Put Them On The Lead At That Point Due To A Busy Dual Carriageway (Monks Way). If You Continued Under Monks Way, You Can Follow The Redway To Bradwell Abbey, A Norman Abbey With A Chapel Still Standing. Back Toward Bancroft There Is A Small Wooded Area Following The Railway Back Into The Park. Squirrels, Rabbits, Jays, Woodpeckers And Other Birds Can Be Seen/Heard. Bancroft Park 2 Constantine Way Lancashire 11.37 miles Bancrofft Park

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Castle Ashby Gardens
We Had A Nice Day With Our Dog At Castle Ashby Gardens. Walk Through The Well Maintained Estate. There's Plenty To See. There Is A Short Woodland Walk That Has Been Marked Out, Round The Pond. Go Through The Arboretum And Into The Different Gardens. Dogs Can Even Go In The Glass Palmery. We Saw Several Other Dogs There. Lots Of Magical Pathways And Hiding Places. A Nice Half Day Out. Take A Picnic. Free Parking, Toilets, Cafe, Playground And Easy To Find. There's Even A Small Menagerie Although Dogs Not Allowed In There. Tickets £9.60. Check Their Website For More Details. Castle Ashby Gardens Castle Ashby Lancashire 12.60 miles Well Sign Posted

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	16.3°C	14.4°C	13.4°C	13°C	17°C	21.2°C	24°C	24.8°C	24.5°C	23.7°C	22°C	17.5°C
Feels Like	16.4°C	14.8°C	13.7°C	13.1°C	17.1°C	21.2°C	25.1°C	25.7°C	25.6°C	25.2°C	22.8°C	17.2°C

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