Welcome to Little Irchester

Little Irchester is a small village located in the county of Northamptonshire, England. The village is situated on the River Nene and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historical landmarks and buildings to explore. One of the most notable landmarks in the village is the St. Katharine's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Little Irchester is a close-knit community with a population of around 2,000 people. The village has a range of amenities, including a primary school, a post office, a village hall, and a pub. The village is also home to a number of small businesses, including a bakery, a hair salon, and a convenience store. The community is very active, and there are many events and activities throughout the year, including a summer fete, a Christmas market, and a village show.

The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are many walking and cycling routes to explore. The River Nene is a popular destination for fishing and boating, and there are several parks and nature reserves in the area. The nearby town of Wellingborough offers a range of shopping and entertainment options, and the city of Northampton is just a short drive away. Little Irchester is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community, making it a wonderful place to live or visit.

Local Weather

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Temp: 7°C

Feels Like: 2°C

Wind: 24.4 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
Wrenn School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Marianne Blake	London Road Wellingborough Northamptonshire NN8 2DQ 01933222039 School Website
Wellingborough School Other Independent School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Holman	London Road Wellingborough Northamptonshire NN8 2BX 1933222427 School Website
All Saints Ceva Primary School And Nursery Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Johnson	Castle Street Wellingborough Northamptonshire NN8 1LS 01933225888 School Website
Warwick Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Dale Jukes	Dulley Avenue Wellingborough NN8 2PS 1933446900 School Website
Friars Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Daniel Gay	Friars Close Wellingborough Northamptonshire NN8 2LA 01933304950 School Website
Refocus Other Independent School Ages:14-16 Head Teacher Mrs Paula Tucker	6 Knox Road Wellingborough Northamptonshire NN8 1HW 1933391660 School Website
Croyland Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Lucy Deakin	Croyland Road Wellingborough Northamptonshire NN8 2AX 01933224169 School Website
Croyland Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Miss Lyndsey Barnett	Croyland Road Wellingborough Northamptonshire NN8 2AX 01933279681 School Website
Park Junior School, Wellingborough Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr David Tebbutt	Great Park Street Wellingborough Northamptonshire NN8 4PH 1933224501 School Website
Irchester Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Anderson	School Lane Irchester Wellingborough Northamptonshire NN29 7AZ 1933353848 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wellingborough Midland Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1NA 0.98 Miles

Kettering Station Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7HJ 7.72 Miles

Northampton Black Lion Hill, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1SP 10.30 Miles

Bedford Ashburnham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DS 13.45 Miles

Corby Station Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1UJ 13.97 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Twenty 4 Seven Travel 01933 228108 Leyland Trading Est, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1RT 0.95 Miles
Cars In Motion 07908 754856 88 Abbey Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 2JP 1.07 Miles
Rabbits Taxis 01933 443939 37A Midland Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1HF 1.11 Miles
Roadrunners Taxi 01933 270000 103 Mill Rd, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1PH 1.19 Miles
Nucabs Taxis 01933 226565 Orient Way, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1AF 1.21 Miles
Nucabs 0800 028 1494 Orient Way, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1AF 1.21 Miles
Yellow Cabs 01933 441666 3 Cannon Street, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4DJ 1.28 Miles
K P Taxis 01933 224033 Dexter Chambers/7-8 Park Rd, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4PG 1.28 Miles
Compass Cars 01933 413247 71 Wollaston Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN29 7DA 1.33 Miles
Lee Cabs Ltd 01933 442444 29 Havelock Street, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4QA 1.37 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Little Irchester Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tesco's Store Turnells Mill Ln Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Denington Estate Parcel Box Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Dennington Est Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Senwick Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Millers Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
James Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broadway Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lawrence Leyland Ind Est Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lawrence Leyland Parcel Box Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Castle Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Abbey Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elsden Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Midland Road Wellingborough Do Parcel Box Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Royal Mail Wellingborough Midland Road Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Abbey Medical Practice 01933 233200	Mannock Medical Centre Irthlingborough Road Wellingborough Northamptonshire NN8 1LT
Albany House Medical Centre 01933 234900	Albany House Medical Ctr. 3 Queen Street Wellingborough Northamptonshire NN8 4RW
Wellingborough Extended Access 01933 234900	3 Queen Street Wellingborough Northamptonshire NN8 4RW
Dr Pasquali 01933 413888	Irchester Surgery School Road Irchester Northamptonshire NN29 7AW
Queensway Medical Centre 01933 420777	Queensway Medical Centre 12-14 Olympic Way Wellingborough Northamptonshire NN8 3QE

Local Stores

Irchester
High Street
Irchester
Wellingborough
Northamptonshire
NN29 7AA
01933 312182
Store Website
1.45 miles

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SPAR - Croyland Motors
Croyland Motors
Northampton Road
Rushden
NN10 6GA
01933 413415
Store Website
2.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Swanspool Veterinary Clinic
1 London Road Wellingborough Northamptonshire NN8 2BT 01933 222145 vets@swanspoolvets.com Website 1.00 miles
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The Johnston Veterinary Clinic
73 Northampton Road Wellingborough Northamptonshire NN8 3LS 01933 442188 johnston@cvsvets.com Website 1.54 miles
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Rushden Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2 Crown Way Retail Park Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 6BT 01933 35290 rushden@vets4pets.com Website 2.74 miles
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Rushden Vets
Rushden Vets 163-165A Wellingborough Road Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 9TA 01933 314199 contact@rushdenvets.co.uk Website 3.03 miles
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Northlands Veterinary Group
22 Church Street Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 9YT 01536 485543 rushden@northlands-vets.co.uk Website 3.37 miles

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Higham Ferrers Veterinary Clinic
3 College Street Higham Ferrers Northamptonshire NN10 8DX 01933 770 200 reception@highamvets.com Website 3.86 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Irchester Country Park
Old Ironstone Quarry. Jungle Park Activities For Children. Short And Long Trails Through 83 Hectares Of Woodland. On And Off Lead Walks. 89 Gipsy Ln Irchester Wellingborough NN29 7DJ 0.40 miles

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Wymington Spinney
Pleasant Walk Along Public Footpaths Through Woodland And Across Arable Land Between Wymington, Rushden And Irchester. There Are A Number Of Clearly Visible Loops. Short, Medium Or Longer. Lovely. Ores Across To Farndish And Podington. Dog Friendly Pub In Wymington.Very Popular With Dog Walkers But Please Pick Up After Your Pet And Take Any Litter To The Nearest Bin! Can Be Very Muddy And Slippery So Waterproofs And Wellies Are A Good Idea! 63 Whitefriars Rushden NN10 9PE 2.65 miles

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Sywell Country Park
This Lovely Walk Is Around A Reservoir And Takes About An Hour And A Half To Complete. It Has The Water One Side Of The Path And On The Other Is Fields Which Are Fenced Off. There Are Gateways Throughout Separating The Walk Into Sections, Which Is Good For Dogs That Don't Like To Come Back!! There's A Café At The Entrance, A Kids Play Area (Dogs Not Allowed In There), And Poo Bins Around The Site So That You Don't Have To Carry The Bags All The Way Around. Parking Is £3 At The Moment. Park View Washbrook Ln Ecton Northampton NN6 0QX 4.28 miles

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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 5.33 miles Well Sign Posted

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Raunds Mill Lane
Many Different Routes Available 270 A45 Ringstead Wellingborough NN9 6EQ 6.78 miles

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Twywell Hill And Dales
A510 Kettering Lancashire NN14 4AW 7.14 miles

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Weather Forecast

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