Welcome to Gretton

Gretton is a small village located in the county of Northamptonshire, England. It is situated on the edge of the Welland Valley and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is known for its picturesque cottages, historic church, and friendly community.

One of the main attractions in Gretton is the Church of St. James the Great. This beautiful church dates back to the 13th century and is a Grade I listed building. It features a stunning tower, stained glass windows, and a peaceful churchyard. The church is still in use today and holds regular services, as well as hosting community events and concerts.

Gretton is also home to a number of local businesses, including a village shop, post office, and pub. The village shop is a popular spot for locals to pick up groceries and other essentials, while the pub, The Hatton Arms, is a great place to enjoy a pint and a meal with friends. Overall, Gretton is a charming village with a strong sense of community and plenty of character.

Local Schools

School	Details
Gretton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julia Dickinson	Kirby Road Gretton Corby Northamptonshire NN17 3DB 01536770366 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
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
Pen Green Centre For Children And Their Families La Nursery School Ages:3-4 Head Teacher Angela Prodger	Pen Green Lane Corby Northamptonshire NN17 1BJ 01536400068 School Website
Studfall Infant Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Kim Kirchin	Rowlett Road Corby Northamptonshire NN17 2BP 1536264540 School Website
Rockingham Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tracey Hudson	Rockingham Road Corby Northamptonshire NN17 1AJ 01536203806 School Website
Studfall Junior Academy Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Mcgeachie	Rowlett Road Corby Northamptonshire NN17 2BT 1536202621 School Website
Our Lady Of Walsingham Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Maire Hayes	Occupation Road Corby Northamptonshire NN17 1EE 01536203805 School Website
Lodge Park Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Ruth Roberts	Shetland Way Corby Northamptonshire NN17 2JH 01536203817 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Corby Station Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1UJ 3.56 Miles

Oakham Station Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6QT 9.46 Miles

Kettering Station Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7HJ 10.38 Miles

Market Harborough St Marys Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7DT 10.94 Miles

Stamford Station Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2WB 11.21 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Corby Cab Co Ltd 01536 260033 18 Bardsley Rd, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 4AR 2.40 Miles
Sky Cabs 01536 406040 21A Bardsley Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 4AR 2.40 Miles
Chloe Cabs 01536 202061 13 Clifton Sq, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 2DB 3.11 Miles
Deadwood Stage Private Hire 01536 266655 11 Larratt Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 3HL 3.25 Miles
Star Cars 01536 408040 A/192 Studfall Av, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1LJ 3.35 Miles
Fast Cars Corby Ltd 01536 202550 39 High Street, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1UU 3.42 Miles
Corby Jet Carz Com 01536 262626 31, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1TJ 3.48 Miles
The Taxi Office 01572 823890 30B High Street East, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 9QA 3.77 Miles
Limo Hire Kettering 01536 743773 27 Rose Close, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 8PA 4.92 Miles
Corby Jet Carz 01536 262626 10 Keld Cl, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 8NE 4.94 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
High Street Gretton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Place No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thorpe By Water Collection Today available until:09:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Caldecott Post Box. Le16 8Te No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
The White Swan Harringworth No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Earlstree Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Lyddington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shotley End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Lane Seaton Collection Today available until:09:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Princewood Road Parcel Box Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Princewood Road Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Colley Rise Lyddington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Sallow Road Parcel Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:15
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Rockingham Main St Le16 8Tg No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:07:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Gretton Surgery	Kirby Road Gretton Corby Northamptonshire NN17 3BD
Dr Sumira 01536 401371	Studfall Medical Centre Studfall Court Corby Northamptonshire NN17 1LG
Dr Kumar & Partner Studfall Medical Ctr 01536 401372	Studfall Medical Centre Studfall Court Corby Northamptonshire NN17 1QP
Forest Gate Medical Centre	Forest Gate Road Corby Northamptonshire NN17 1TR
Weldon Branch Surgery 01536 266086	11A High Street Weldon Corby Northamptonshire NN17 3JJ

Local Stores

Welland Vale Road
121 Welland Vale Road
Corby
Northamptonshire
NN17 2AW
01536 267798
Store Website
2.97 miles

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SPAR - Corby
Shell Garage
Cottingham Road
Corby
NN17 2UN
01536 265272
Store Website
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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 2.73 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 3.10 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 3.70 miles
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Rutland Veterinary Centre Ltd
12A Ayston Road Uppingham Rutland LE15 9RL 01572 822399 office@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 4.07 miles
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Corby Veterinary Surgery
2A Harrogate Court Corby Northamptonshire NN18 0PD 01536 648800 corby@oundlevets.co.uk Website 4.44 miles

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Northlands Oakley Vale
15 Charter Court Oakley Vale Corby Northamptonshire NN18 8QT 01536 745212 oakleyvale@northlands-vets.co.uk Website 4.79 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 1.94 miles Sign Posted Off The Main A43 And Follow The Country Roads. Easy To Find. Free Car Parking.

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East Carlton Park
Our Favourite Place To Walk! Has Everything You Need! Brilliant Children's Play Area, Pure Wool Shop, Woodland Shop, Cafe (Can Buy Dog And Duck Treats!) Toilets, Picnic Areas, Dog Water Bowls Etc. Plenty Of Bins For Both Dog And General Waste. Fantastic Views, Lovely Lake That My Dog Loves To Paddle In. Plenty Of Friendly Dogs And Owners Ample Parking. Bbq Area. I Could Go On - Please Check This Place Out! E Carlton Park Lancashire 4.93 miles

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Fineshade Wood
16 Top Lodge Fineshade Corby Lancashire NN17 3BB 5.51 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 5.55 miles

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Hambleton Peninsula Rutland Water
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk On Hambleton Peninsula, Rutland Water. Rutland Water Is Famous For The Number And Variety Of Birds That Spend The Winter Here. The Route Follows The Shore Of The Lake And Through Armley Wood. LE15 8TL 8.26 miles From The A6003 Roundabout East Of Oakham, Follow The A606. In Half A Mile, Turn Right To Reach Upper Hambleton.

Rutland Water Reservoir
A Huge Reservoir In The County Of Rutland, With Multiple Entrances. The Most Common Being At Whitwell, Sykes Lane, Edith Weston, Hambleton Peninsula Or Barnsdale. Walk Along Proper Paths, Flat And Hills. They Have Special A Dog Park And Wooded Walk Which Is Off Lead, Otherwise On Leads. Beware Of Bikes In Summer And In The Busy Parts. But This Place Is So Big You Can Get Away To Quiet Parts. Lovely Views, Water, Oats And Nature To See. Your Dog Will Enjoy The Smells And Spaces. Rangers On Site. Well Managed And Clean. The Lodge Stamford Road Barnsdale North Shore Rutland Water Oakham LE15 8AB 8.95 miles

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