Welcome to Glapthorn

Glapthorn is a small village located in the county of Northamptonshire, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles north-west of the town of Oundle and 10 miles south-west of the city of Peterborough. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century St Leonard's Church and the Grade II listed Glapthorn Manor.

The village has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local amenities, including a village hall, a pub, and a primary school. The village hall is a popular venue for community events and is used for a range of activities, including fitness classes, dance classes, and social events. The pub, The Griffin Inn, is a traditional English pub that serves a range of food and drink and is a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike.

Glapthorn is also home to a number of walking and cycling routes, which take visitors through the beautiful countryside surrounding the village. The village is located close to the Nene Way, a long-distance footpath that follows the River Nene from its source in Northamptonshire to its mouth in The Wash. The area is also popular with birdwatchers, with a number of bird hides located in the surrounding countryside. Overall, Glapthorn is a charming village that offers visitors a taste of rural England and a chance to explore the beautiful countryside of Northamptonshire.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 10.1°C

Feels Like: 7.6°C

Wind: 11.6 MPH

Wind Dir: NNE

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
Oundle School Other Independent School Ages:10-19 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Kerr-Dineen	The Great Hall New Street Oundle Northamptonshire PE8 4GH 1832277122 School Website
Laxton Junior School Other Independent School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sam Robertson	East Road Oundle Peterborough PE8 4BX 1832277275 School Website
Prince William School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Liz Dormor	Herne Road Oundle Northamptonshire PE8 4BS 01832272881
Warmington School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ed Carlyle	School Lane Warmington Peterborough Northamptonshire PE8 6TA 01832280420 School Website
Polebrook Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lou Coulthard	Main Street Polebrook Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE8 5LN 1832272319 School Website
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
Nassington Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ed Carlyle	Church Street Nassington Peterborough Northamptonshire PE8 6QG 01780782743 School Website
The Elton C Of E Primary School Of The Foundation Of Frances And Jane Proby Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Arnold	School Lane Elton Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE8 6RS 01832280314 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Corby Station Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1UJ 7.97 Miles

Stamford Station Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2WB 10.21 Miles

Peterborough Station Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1QL 11.61 Miles

Kettering Station Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7HJ 12.36 Miles

Oakham Station Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6QT 15.30 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Campbells Cars 01832 272722 19 Culme Close, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 4QQ 1.01 Miles
Cambells Cars 07521 697646 19 Culme Close, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 4QQ 1.01 Miles
Halls Private Hire 01780 470700 West Street, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 4BS 2.24 Miles
Cabtastic 01780 470700 Orchard Lane, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 5EE 2.67 Miles
Halls Cars 01780 470700 25 Orchard Lane, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 5EE 2.67 Miles
Deadwood Stage Private Hire 01536 266655 11 Larratt Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 3HL 6.11 Miles
Clawson's Taxis 01832 733790 104 Oundle Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 4PF 7.29 Miles
Hearn Cars 01832 733618 37 Saint James' Crescent, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 4NT 7.43 Miles
Fast Cars Corby Ltd 01536 202550 39 High Street, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1UU 7.77 Miles
Charter Cars 01832 734333 Elm Court, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 4LG 7.86 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Upper Clapthorne Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Glapthorne Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:45
Southwick Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Rockingham Hills Oundle Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cotterstock Road Oundle Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cotterstock Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Latham Road Oundle Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Glapthorne Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Benefield Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Riverside Maltings Oundle Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oundle Post Office Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
St Osyths Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Benefield Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Sanatorium	Oundle School Pavillion Drive Oundle Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE8 4JJ
Oundle 01832 273408	The Surgery Glapthorn Rd, Oundle Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE8 4JA
Kingscliffe	Kingscliffe Surgery 35 West Street Wansford Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE8 6XB
Brigstock Branch Surgery 01536 373283	2-4 Park Walk Brigstock Kettering Northamptonshire NN14 3HH
Weldon Branch Surgery 01536 266086	11A High Street Weldon Corby Northamptonshire NN17 3JJ

Local Stores

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

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Oundle Veterinary Surgery
92 South Road Oundle Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE8 4BP 01832 273 521 admin@oundlevets.co.uk Website 1.99 miles

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New Lodge Veterinary Centre
Red Lodge Road Polebrook Oundle Northamptonshire PE8 5LL 01832 270201 mail@newlodgevets.co.uk Website 3.13 miles
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Yarwell Veterinary Surgery
25 Mill Road Yarwell Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE8 6PS 01780 783910 admin@youngsvets.co.uk Website 5.50 miles
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Rutland Veterinary Centre
Holland Court Priors Hall Park Hampstead Road Corby Northamptonshire NN17 5GT 01536 903777 priorshall@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 5.93 miles

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Lake View Veterinary Centre
Top Close Thrapston Kettering Northamptonshire NN14 4PP 01832 732621 reception@lakeviewvetcentre.co.uk Website 7.08 miles
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Thrapston Veterinary Surgery
6 Midland Road Thrapston Kettering Northamptonshire NN14 4JR 01832 732 632 thrapston@oundlevets.co.uk Website 7.70 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 2.21 miles Sign Posted, Easy To Find, Just Outside The Town Centre.

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Yarwell Mill And Nene Valley
Yarwell Mill Country Park Mill Road 5.39 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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Fineshade Wood
16 Top Lodge Fineshade Corby Lancashire NN17 3BB 5.49 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 5.50 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 6.04 miles Sign Posted Off The Main A43 And Follow The Country Roads. Easy To Find. Free Car Parking.

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Ferry Meadows Country Park
Woodlands Ham Ln Peterborough Lancashire PE2 5UU 9.12 miles Located Close To The Orton Longueville Caravan Club And Nene Valley Railway

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	11.1°C	10°C	8.8°C	8.4°C	11.6°C	13.8°C	16°C	16.9°C	18.1°C	17.4°C	15.8°C	13.7°C
Feels Like	9.8°C	8.8°C	7.3°C	6.9°C	10.2°C	12.5°C	15.6°C	16.8°C	18.1°C	17.4°C	15.9°C	13.7°C

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Temp	12.1°C	11°C	10.2°C	9.7°C	11.9°C	14.6°C	17°C	18.6°C	19°C	18.8°C	16.5°C	12.6°C
Feels Like	12.1°C	10.9°C	9.9°C	9.2°C	11.4°C	14.3°C	16.9°C	18.5°C	19°C	18.8°C	16.4°C	12.5°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	12.4°C	11.6°C	11.2°C	11.1°C	14.7°C	18.1°C	20.4°C	21°C	20.9°C	20.6°C	19.1°C	15.9°C
Feels Like	12.1°C	11.3°C	10.9°C	10.9°C	14.5°C	18.1°C	20.4°C	21°C	20.9°C	20.6°C	19.1°C	15.7°C

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