Welcome to Lower Thorpe

Lower Thorpe is a small village located in the county of Northamptonshire, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of the town of Raunds and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings and landmarks.

One of the most notable landmarks in Lower Thorpe is the St. John the Baptist Church. The church dates back to the 13th century and is a Grade II listed building. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Lower Thorpe is also home to several small businesses and shops. The village has a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The pub, called The Three Horseshoes, is a popular spot for locals to gather and socialize. The pub serves traditional English food and has a wide selection of beers and ales. Overall, Lower Thorpe is a charming village that offers a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere for its residents and visitors.

Local Weather

Thundery outbreaks in nearby

Temp: 3.3°C

Feels Like: -2.5°C

Wind: 20.6 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Trinity Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Tom Burrows	Main Street Aldwincle Kettering Northamptonshire NN14 3EL 1832720239 School Website
Titchmarsh Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ed Carlyle	School Lane Titchmarsh Kettering Northamptonshire NN14 3DR 01832732874 School Website
Thrapston Primary School Foundation School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Pauline Turner	Market Road Thrapston Kettering Northamptonshire NN14 4JU 01832732512 School Website
Progress Schools - Thrapston Other Independent School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Mccann	Cedar Drive Thrapston Northampton NN14 4LZ 1832777089 School Website
Prince William School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Liz Dormor	Herne Road Oundle Northamptonshire PE8 4BS 01832272881
Laxton Junior School Other Independent School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sam Robertson	East Road Oundle Peterborough PE8 4BX 1832277275 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
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
Woodford Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Lee Donovan	High Street Woodford Kettering Northamptonshire NN14 4HF 1832733221 School Website
Ringstead Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Roberts	Church Street Ringstead Kettering Northamptonshire NN14 4DH 01933622734 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Corby Station Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1UJ 9.30 Miles

Kettering Station Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7HJ 10.16 Miles

Wellingborough Midland Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1NA 11.67 Miles

Huntingdon Station Approach, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3BP 14.35 Miles

Peterborough Station Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1QL 14.77 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Clawson's Taxis 01832 733790 104 Oundle Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 4PF 2.18 Miles
Hearn Cars 01832 733618 37 Saint James' Crescent, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 4NT 2.32 Miles
Charter Cars 01832 734333 Elm Court, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 4LG 2.70 Miles
Halcyon Executive Cars 01832 710372 Arlan House, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 0QP 3.98 Miles
Halls Private Hire 01780 470700 West Street, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 4BS 4.01 Miles
Cambells Cars 07521 697646 19 Culme Close, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 4QQ 4.79 Miles
Campbells Cars 01832 272722 19 Culme Close, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 4QQ 4.79 Miles
Brookhill Private Hire 01933 460086 West Street, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 6HY 5.25 Miles
Heritage Travel 07789 551996 44 Midland Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 6JF 5.36 Miles
Raunds Taxi 01933 624000 Brook Street, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 6LL 5.80 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Nn14 Thorpe Waterville Thorpe Waterville Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Achurch Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn14 Thorpe Road Aldwincle Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn14 High Street Titchmarsh Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Nn14 Aldwincle Kettering Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn14 Titchmarsh Polopit Titchmarsh Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wigsthorpe Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Lilford Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Main Street Wadenhoe Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Pilton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn14 Springfield Avenue Thrapston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn14 Lindisfarne Way Thrapston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn14 Highfield Road Thrapston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn14 Oundle Road Thrapston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn14 Clopton Clopton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Nene Valley Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Green Lane Thrapston Kettering NN14 4QL
Nene Valley Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Green Lane Thrapston Kettering NN14 4QL
Nene Valley Surgery 01832 732456	The Nene Valley Surgery Green Lane Thrapston Northamptonshire NN14 4QL
The Meadows Surgery 01832 734444	Meadow Lane Thrapston Northamptonshire NN14 4GD
The Sanatorium	Oundle School Pavillion Drive Oundle Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE8 4JJ

Local Stores

Thrapston
Oundle Road
Thrapston
Kettering
Northamptonshire
NN14 4PD
01832 732654
Store Website
2.42 miles

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SPAR Raunds
SPAR
High Street
Raunds
NN9 6HS
01933 460088
Store Website
5.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Lake View Veterinary Centre
Top Close Thrapston Kettering Northamptonshire NN14 4PP 01832 732621 reception@lakeviewvetcentre.co.uk Website 1.82 miles
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Thrapston Veterinary Surgery
6 Midland Road Thrapston Kettering Northamptonshire NN14 4JR 01832 732 632 thrapston@oundlevets.co.uk Website 2.72 miles
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Oundle Veterinary Surgery
92 South Road Oundle Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE8 4BP 01832 273 521 admin@oundlevets.co.uk Website 4.10 miles

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New Lodge Veterinary Centre
Red Lodge Road Polebrook Oundle Northamptonshire PE8 5LL 01832 270201 mail@newlodgevets.co.uk Website 4.14 miles
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Northlands Veterinary Group
6 Hill Street Raunds Wellingborough Northamptonshire NN9 6NN 01536 485543 raunds@northlands-vets.co.uk Website 5.67 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 8.48 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 3.69 miles Sign Posted, Easy To Find, Just Outside The Town Centre.

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Kinewell Lake Ringstead
Lovely Circular Walk Around Kinewell Lake Just Outside Ringstead Village. Can Be Very Muddy During Wet Weather. Parking At Kinewell Pocket Park, Half Way Around You Can Stop At Woodford Lock Tea Room. Dogs On Lead Between April And June For Breeding Season. 1977 Ringstead Rd Woodford Kettering NN14 4DU 4.87 miles

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Raunds Mill Lane
Many Different Routes Available 270 A45 Ringstead Wellingborough NN9 6EQ 5.61 miles

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Twywell Hill And Dales
A510 Kettering Lancashire NN14 4AW 5.99 miles

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Archers Wood
Woodland Walk. Can Be Muddy In The Winter. Park On Verge Along Road. Easy Access From The A1 St Judiths Ln Sawtry 9.12 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 9.30 miles Sign Posted Off The Main A43 And Follow The Country Roads. Easy To Find. Free Car Parking.

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Weather Forecast

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

	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-2.5°C	-2.8°C	-2.6°C	-2.5°C	-2.4°C	0.5°C	3°C	5.7°C	5.7°C	3°C	1.8°C	1.3°C
Feels Like	-5.4°C	-6°C	-6.3°C	-6.5°C	-6.9°C	-4.2°C	-1.3°C	1.9°C	2.1°C	-1.1°C	-3°C	-3.9°C

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

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Mist	Fog
Temp	0.9°C	1.3°C	1.8°C	2.3°C	2.8°C	3.3°C	3.8°C	4.6°C	5°C	4.9°C	4.6°C	5.4°C
Feels Like	-4.3°C	-3.8°C	-3.1°C	-2.6°C	-1.9°C	-1.1°C	-0.3°C	1°C	2°C	2.7°C	3.4°C	4.3°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

	Fog	Fog	Fog	Fog	Mist	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	4.5°C	3.8°C	3.4°C	3.1°C	2.8°C	2.9°C	3.2°C	3.4°C	3.4°C	3°C	2.6°C	3.3°C
Feels Like	4°C	2.8°C	1.6°C	0.9°C	0.3°C	0.2°C	0.8°C	1.1°C	0.9°C	0.4°C	0.1°C	1.9°C

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