Welcome to Foscote

Foscote is a small village located in the county of Northamptonshire, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles south of Towcester and 10 miles north of Milton Keynes. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in Foscote is the St. Leonard's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate stonework.

Foscote is a quiet and peaceful village, with a strong sense of community. The village has a small primary school, a village hall, and a pub called The Fox and Hounds. The pub is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, and serves a range of traditional pub food and drinks. Foscote is also home to a number of small businesses, including a farm shop and a garden centre.

Despite its small size, Foscote has a rich history and is steeped in tradition. The village has a number of annual events and celebrations, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. These events are a great opportunity for locals to come together and celebrate their community. Foscote is a charming and picturesque village, and is a great place to visit for anyone looking to experience the beauty and tranquillity of rural England.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
St Loys Church Of England Primary Academy Weedon Lois Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Kathryn Crawford	Milthorpe Road Weedon Lois Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 8PP 01327860539 School Website
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
Silverstone Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr James Bloomfield	Towcester Road Silverstone Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 8UB 1327855100 School Website
On Track Education Silverstone Other Independent Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Mandy Hayward-Flint	Pitts Farm Towcester Road Silverstone Northamptonshire NN12 8UB 1327366926 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
Sponne School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Dr Iain Massey	Brackley Road Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 6DJ 01327350284 School Website
Syresham St James C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katherine Clough	High Street Syresham Brackley Northamptonshire NN13 5HL 01280850269 School Website
Helmdon Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Zdyrko	Station Road Helmdon Brackley Northamptonshire NN13 5QT 01295768126 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Northampton Black Lion Hill, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1SP 10.78 Miles

Kings Sutton Station Approach, Kings Sutton, Oxfordshire, OX17 3RR 11.02 Miles

Banbury Station Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5AB 11.50 Miles

Long Buckby Station Road, Long Buckby, Northamptonshire, NN6 7QA 12.17 Miles

Wolverton Stratford Road, Wolverton, Buckinghamshire, MK12 5LJ 12.21 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Limo Hire Daventry 0845 069 2345 High Street, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8BA 2.58 Miles
Titford James Cars Ltd 07860 308800 39C High Street, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8US 3.12 Miles
Towcester Taxis 01327 351385 12 Hicks Court, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6TJ 3.84 Miles
M I B Cars And Couriers 01327 855666 74 Watling St East, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6AF 3.88 Miles
M B Cars 01327 352483 2 Marlow Rd, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6AS 3.92 Miles
Mk Corporate Cars 01327 354300 15 Laurel Place, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6DA 3.93 Miles
Driven Chauffeured Services 01908 274363 34 Irvine Drive, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 7AX 4.11 Miles
Chauffeurs R Us 07790 529586 30 Careys Road, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 7NX 4.85 Miles
The Caddy Car Co 01327 361423 Everdon Rd, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8HA 5.16 Miles
Life Of Reilly Travel 01280 847442 1 Simons Way, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 5LZ 6.44 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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Milthorpe No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Greens Norton Sub Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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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
Silson Surgery 01327 857240	Whitlebury Road Silverstone Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 8UN
The Brook Health Centre 01327 323900	Swinneyford Road Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 6HD
Towcester Medical Centre 01327 359953	Towcester Medical Centre Link Way Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 6HH
Paulerspury Branch Surgery	6A Lumber Lane Paulerspury Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 7ND

Local Stores

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

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SPAR - Byfield Fiveways
1A High St
Byfield
Daventry
NN11 6XQ
01327 260 082
Store Website
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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 3.65 miles
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Towcester Veterinary Centre
Burcote Road Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 6JW 01327 350239 admin@towcester-vets.co.uk Website 3.87 miles

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Pauterspury Vets
Plum Park Farm Pauterspury Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 6LQ 01327 366307 admin@towcestervets.co.uk Website 6.04 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 6.04 miles

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Woodford Halse Veterinary Surgery
16 Station Road Woodford Halse Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 6RB 01327 262016 vet@westbarvets.co.uk Website 6.56 miles
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Croft Veterinary Centre
122 Banbury Road Brackley Northamptonshire NN13 6BH 01280 703451 info@croftvetcentre.co.uk Website 7.26 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 3.23 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 10.27 miles

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Daventry Country Park
Daventry Country Park Daventry Lancashire NN11 2JB 10.67 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 11.26 miles It'S Literally Opposit Harlestone Heath Garden Centre, Which Postcode Is The Same As The Walk (Nn5 6Uj)

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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 12.73 miles Bancrofft Park

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Stoke Wood
Lovely Woods Where Dogs Are Allowed Off Lead. Free Parking And Set Walks Are Shown By Arrowed Posts Throughout The Forest. Stoke Woods Car Park Stoke Lyne Lancashire 12.97 miles Leave The M40 At Junction 10 And Follow The Signposts For The A43. At The Roundabout, Take The Third Exit Onto The B1400 From Where The Wood Is Signposted With A Brown Sign. For The Main Entrance Into Stoke Wood, Follow The Road For 1.5Km And Turn Right Into The Small Lane. After Approximately 140M The Entrance Will Be On The Left Hand Side, Next To The Car Park (Not Owned By The Trust) Which Holds Around 30 Cars.

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