Welcome to Preston Capes

Preston Capes is a small village located in the county of Northamptonshire, England. The village is situated on a hilltop, providing stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village is home to a small population of around 200 people, and it is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age.

One of the most notable features of Preston Capes is its beautiful church, St. Peter and St. Paul. The church dates back to the 13th century and is a Grade II listed building. The church is known for its stunning stained glass windows and impressive architecture. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Preston Capes is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it an ideal location for outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling. The village is also close to a number of other attractions, including the historic town of Daventry and the Silverstone Circuit, home of the British Grand Prix. Overall, Preston Capes is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 16.2°C

Feels Like: 16.2°C

Wind: 13.9 MPH

Wind Dir: NE

Local Schools

School	Details
Woodford Halse Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Alison Crockford	High Street Woodford Halse Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 3RQ 01327265900 School Website
Badby School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ben Edge	School Lane Badby Northamptonshire NN11 3AJ 01327871363 School Website
Newnham Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Solomon Johnson	School Hill Newnham Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 3HG 01327705053 School Website
Byfield School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr David Hibbert	Bell Lane Byfield Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 6US 1327260349 School Website
Blakesley Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Laurie Hill	Blakesley Ce Primary School The Green Blakesley Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 8RD 1327860257 School Website
Weedon Bec Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jo Hatt	West Street Weedon Northampton Northamptonshire NN7 4QU 01327340547 School Website
The Grange School Daventry Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Vicki M M Masters	Staverton Road Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 4HW 01327705785 School Website
Staverton Church Of England Voluntary Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ruth Nelmes	Glebe Lane Staverton Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 6JF 01327703154 School Website
St James Infant School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Gail Gynn	90 St James Street Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 4AG 1327702783 School Website
Dslv E Act Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Co-Headteachers: Joanne Cadd - Primary Sarah Hadlow - Secondary	Southbrook Estate Hawke Road Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 4LJ 01327313400 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Long Buckby Station Road, Long Buckby, Northamptonshire, NN6 7QA 8.14 Miles

Northampton Black Lion Hill, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1SP 11.28 Miles

Banbury Station Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5AB 11.44 Miles

Kings Sutton Station Approach, Kings Sutton, Oxfordshire, OX17 3RR 12.57 Miles

Rugby Railway Terrace, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3LA 13.69 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
The Caddy Car Co 01327 361423 Everdon Rd, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8HA 1.67 Miles
Knightley Cars 01327 261269 Foxhall Cottage/1 Banbury Rd, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 3YY 2.66 Miles
Flag Cars 01327 311101 33 Lincoln Way, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4SX 4.14 Miles
Executive Cars 01327 704848 Broad March, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4HE 4.27 Miles
Enterprise Taxi Co Ltd 01327 878288 103 The Stour, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4PT 4.34 Miles
Richtaxi 07938 502131 93 Tweed Cl, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4PP 4.43 Miles
My Taxi 01327 700278 26 Jellicoe Close, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4JU 4.66 Miles
G M C Taxis Daventry Ltd 01327 703706 45 Sheaf St, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4AA 4.71 Miles
County Cabs 01327 877080 16 Sidley Way, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 8PH 5.16 Miles
Star Cab Taxi Service Daventry 07854 362944 152 Morningstar Road, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 9AA 5.25 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Church Way Preston Capes No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Preston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fawsley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodford Hill Woodford Halse No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Everdon No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Everdon No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Adstone No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Farthingstone No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road Woodford Halse Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Townsend Maidford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Badby Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Street Charwelton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Canons Ashby No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manor Road Woodford Halse No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hinton Green Woodford Halse No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Woodford Halse	Memorial Hall Station Road Woodford Halse Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 3RB
Byfield Medical Centre 01327 265841	Byfield Medical Centre Church Street Byfield, Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 6XN
Weedon Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Weedon Surgery 57 New Croft Weedon Northampton NN7 4RX
Weedon Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	57 New Croft Weedon Northampton NN7 4RX
Danetre Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Danetre Hospital London Road Daventry NN11 4DY

Local Stores

Woodford Halse
Phipps Road
Woodford Halse
Daventry
Northamptonshire
NN11 3TW
01327 262558
Store Website
2.64 miles

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SPAR - Byfield Fiveways
1A High St
Byfield
Daventry
NN11 6XQ
01327 260 082
Store Website
3.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Woodford Halse Veterinary Surgery
16 Station Road Woodford Halse Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 6RB 01327 262016 vet@westbarvets.co.uk Website 2.50 miles
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Staverton Veterinary Surgery
Daventry Road Staverton Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 6JH 01327 704919 4.51 miles

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Weedon Vets
1 The Bungalows Watling Street Weedon Northamptonshire NN7 4QQ 01327 344999 reception@weedonvets.co.uk Website 4.72 miles

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Medivet Daventry
6 Station Close Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 4FJ 01327 702819 daventry@medivet.co.uk Website 4.78 miles
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Daventry Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 6 Abbey Retail Park South Way Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 4GL Daventry@vets4pets.com Website 4.91 miles

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Daventry Veterinary Clinic
Stephenson Close Drayton Fields Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 8RF 01327 877767 5.60 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Daventry Country Park
Daventry Country Park Daventry Lancashire NN11 2JB 5.48 miles

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Hazelborough Wood
Hazelborough Wood Is An Ancient Oak Woodland With A Network Of Grassy Rides For Walking. It Showcases Beautiful Bluebells In Spring Time And Wildlife Spotting All Year Round. Brackley Hatch Brackley Lancashire NN13 5TU 9.00 miles If Approaching From The South, Exit The A43 At The Junction Signposted For Silverstone, And Turn Left Immediately Into The Car Park For The Woods. If Approaching From The North, Exit The A43 At The Junction Signposted For Silverstone, Take The Third Exit On The Roundabout Then Take The Next Left And Follow Signs For Hazelborough Woods.

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Harlestone Firs
There Are So Many Different Trails To Choose From. Some Are Pathed Others Are Off Path And Through The Woods. It Does Say To Keep Dogs On The Lead, But No One Actually Does. However, There Is A Likely Chance There Will Be Horses And Cyclists On The Route So You Probably Will Have To Put Dogs On The Lead In Those Situations. Heathgate Cottages Harlestone Rd Northampton Lancashire NN5 6UJ 10.13 miles It'S Literally Opposit Harlestone Heath Garden Centre, Which Postcode Is The Same As The Walk (Nn5 6Uj)

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Burton Dassett Hills Country Park
Unspoilt, Rolling Hills – That’S What You Will Discover At Burton Dassett Hills. Whether You Are Walking, Flying A Kite Or Just Sitting In Your Car, The Magnificent Views From These Hills Are Breathtaking. Unnamed Road Southam CV47 2AB 11.19 miles Cv47 2Ab

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Draycote Water Country Park
Draycote Water Is A 650 Acre Reservoir Set High In The Rolling Warwickshire Countryside That Has A Tarmac Road Perfect For Walking, Running Or Cycling. There Is Also A Children’S Play Area, A Restaurant, Ice Cream Kiosk, Sailing Club And Fishery. There Is A Flat Five Mile Tarmac Pavement Around The Reservoir Which Is Ideal For A Leisurely Stroll. The 24 Acre Country Park Provides Plenty Of Space To Play Games And Enjoy The Outdoors. The Hensborough Hill Top Provides Spectacular Views And Is A Great Place For A Picnic. Your Furry Friend Can’T Be Walked Around The Reservoir We’Re Afraid, But The 24 Acre Country Park Allows For A Short Dog Walk. Draycote Water Kites Hardwick Rugby Warwickshire Lancashire CV23 8AB 11.41 miles Car Parking Is Charged At £4 All Day Or £3 For 2 Hours. You Can Buy An Annual Parking Pass For £37, Or A Multisite Parking Permit For £60. Please Call 0330 6780 701 For Further Information. Draycote Water Has A Smooth Surfaced Path That'S Suitable For Pushchair And Wheelchair Access.

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Banbury To Drayton Fields
Stratford Rd Banbury Lancashire OX15 6EF 12.12 miles United Kingdom

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Weather Forecast

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	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	22.7°C	21.8°C	20.7°C	20.1°C	22.2°C	27.4°C	30.6°C	31.7°C	31.4°C	28.8°C	26°C	24.6°C
Feels Like	24.9°C	21.8°C	20.7°C	20.1°C	23.1°C	29.5°C	33.3°C	34.3°C	33.7°C	30.5°C	27.5°C	26.2°C

Friday	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	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	23.8°C	23.6°C	23.1°C	22.4°C	24.5°C	27.3°C	29.8°C	31.3°C	31.4°C	30.3°C	28.3°C	26.8°C
Feels Like	25.6°C	25.4°C	25.1°C	24.7°C	26.8°C	30.1°C	33.7°C	36.2°C	36.5°C	35°C	32.1°C	29.4°C

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	Clear	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	25.2°C	24°C	23.3°C	23°C	22.8°C	23.8°C	26.1°C	29.6°C	30.6°C	28.9°C	27.2°C	26°C
Feels Like	27.7°C	26.5°C	25.7°C	25.3°C	25°C	25.9°C	27.9°C	32.1°C	33.5°C	31.4°C	29.3°C	28.4°C

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