Welcome to Papley

Papley is a small village located in the county of Northamptonshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles north of the town of Oundle and 10 miles 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. Mary's Church. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

One of the main attractions in Papley is St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and features a number of interesting architectural features, including a Norman doorway and a 14th-century font. The church is still in use today and holds regular services throughout the year. Visitors to the village can also enjoy a walk around the churchyard, which is home to a number of historic graves and monuments.

Papley is also home to a number of other historic buildings, including Papley Grange, a 17th-century manor house that is now a private residence. The village also has a number of traditional thatched cottages, which add to the charm and character of the area. Visitors to Papley can enjoy a leisurely stroll around the village, taking in the beautiful scenery and historic buildings, or explore the surrounding countryside on foot or by bike.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Folksworth C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Michelle Norbury	Apreece Road Folksworth Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE7 3TY 01733240562 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
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
Great Gidding C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Suki Hinton	Main Street Great Gidding Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 5NX 01832293466 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
Stilton Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clara King	Church Street Stilton Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE7 3RF 1733240480 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Peterborough Station Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1QL 8.29 Miles

Whittlesea Station Road, Whittlesea, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1UF 11.82 Miles

Stamford Station Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2WB 12.13 Miles

Corby Station Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1UJ 12.89 Miles

Huntingdon Station Approach, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3BP 13.44 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Halls Private Hire 01780 470700 West Street, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 4BS 3.63 Miles
Campbells Cars 01832 272722 19 Culme Close, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 4QQ 4.39 Miles
Cambells Cars 07521 697646 19 Culme Close, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 4QQ 4.39 Miles
Rwr Private Hire 01733 230047 66 Brudenell, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 5SY 4.95 Miles
Prime Limousine Services 01733 240187 25 Church Street, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 3LH 5.19 Miles
Green Leaf Cars 01733 785785 9 Commerce Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 6LR 5.21 Miles
Halls Cars 01780 470700 25 Orchard Lane, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 5EE 5.44 Miles
Cabtastic 01780 470700 Orchard Lane, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 5EE 5.44 Miles
A And M Chauffeur Services 01733 243022 Unit 10 Broadway Business Park, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 3LT 5.60 Miles
Platinum Transfers 01733 248340 263 West Lake Av, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 8LN 5.61 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Lutton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Washingley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:45
Warmington Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Polebrook Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Red Lion Corner No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hemington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Ashton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Caldcote No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Folksworth No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Morborne No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Armston Village No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tansor No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Luddington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Haddon No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Elton Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Oundle 01832 273408	The Surgery Glapthorn Rd, Oundle Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE8 4JA
The Sanatorium	Oundle School Pavillion Drive Oundle Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE8 4JJ
Wellside Surgery 01487 830340	Wellside Surgery 45 High Street, Sawtry Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 5SU
Willow Tree Surgery 01733 371451	Orton Medical Practice Bushfield Health Centre Orton Goldhay Peterborough, Cambs. PE2 5RQ
Yaxley Group Practice 01733 240478	Yaxley Grp Prac, Hlth Ctr Landsdowne Road, Yaxley Peterborough PE7 3JL

Local Stores

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

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SPAR - Little Hampton
23-25 London Road
Yaxley
Peterborough
PE7 3NQ
01733 343172
Store Website
5.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

New Lodge Veterinary Centre
Red Lodge Road Polebrook Oundle Northamptonshire PE8 5LL 01832 270201 mail@newlodgevets.co.uk Website 2.76 miles
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Oundle Veterinary Surgery
92 South Road Oundle Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE8 4BP 01832 273 521 admin@oundlevets.co.uk Website 3.82 miles

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Orton Vets
Orton Goldhay Unit 11-12 Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE2 5TD office@ortonvets.co.uk Website 5.22 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cromwell Veterinary Group
Cromwell Veterinary Group 56 Green End Road Sawtry Cambs PE28 5UY 01487 800199 enquiries@cromwellvets.co.uk Website 5.44 miles
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Clear Ridge Veterinary Surgery
56 Napier Place Orton Wiston Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE2 6XN 01733 230000 5.62 miles

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Yarwell Veterinary Surgery
25 Mill Road Yarwell Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE8 6PS 01780 783910 admin@youngsvets.co.uk Website 5.83 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 4.06 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 5.58 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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Ferry Meadows Country Park
Woodlands Ham Ln Peterborough Lancashire PE2 5UU 6.02 miles Located Close To The Orton Longueville Caravan Club And Nene Valley Railway

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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 6.41 miles

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Crown Lakes
An Open Area With Multiple Routes. A Map At One Enterance But It More Of A Wonder And See Where You End Up. All Off Lead And A Lovely Lake For Dogs To Have A Swim. Children Often Also Swim Here In Summer As The Water Is Very Clear. 65 Broadway Farcet Peterborough Lancashire PE7 3AY 6.87 miles This Walk Is In Farcet And The Turn Is Signposted. It Is At The End Of A Street Near A Football Pitch And Outdoor Fitness Equipment.

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Boardwalks And Thorpe Meadows
13 Thorpe Meadows Peterborough Lancashire PE3 6GA 7.67 miles Follow Signs To The City Centre. Off A Main Roundabout, Towards The Boathouse Pub And The Rowing Lake

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