Welcome to Shutlanger

Shutlanger is a small village located in the county of Northamptonshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles south-west of Towcester and 10 miles north-west of Milton Keynes. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Andrew's Church and the 17th-century Shutlanger Manor.

The village has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local amenities, including a village hall, a pub, and a primary school. The village hall is a popular venue for community events and is used for a range of activities, including fitness classes, dance classes, and social events. The pub, The Plough, is a traditional English pub that serves a range of food and drink and is a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike.

Shutlanger is also home to a number of walking and cycling routes, which take visitors through the beautiful surrounding countryside. The village is located close to the Grand Union Canal, which provides a picturesque backdrop for walks and bike rides. The canal is also home to a number of wildlife species, including ducks, swans, and herons, making it a popular spot for birdwatchers. Overall, Shutlanger is a charming village that offers visitors a taste of traditional English village life and a chance to explore the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 23.2°C

Feels Like: 25.1°C

Wind: 11.9 MPH

Wind Dir: E

Local Schools

School	Details
Stoke Bruerne Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Eliza Hollis	Bridge Road Stoke Bruerne Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 7SD 01604862872 School Website
The Gateway School Community Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Conor Renihan	St John's Road Tiffield Northampton Northamptonshire NN12 8AA 01604878977 School Website
Tiffield Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Eliza Hollis	High Street South Tiffield Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 8AB 01327350325 School Website
Marie Weller Primary School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Andrea Curtis	Redcar Road Towcester NN12 6LZ 1327552400 School Website
Roade Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Currell	Hartwell Road Roade Northampton Northamptonshire NN7 2NT 01604862309 School Website
Blisworth Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Leah Jenkins	Courteenhall Road Blisworth Northampton Northamptonshire NN7 3DD 01604858414 School Website
Towcester Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sally Beaton	Islington Road Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 6AU 01327350332 School Website
Ashton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jude Busari	Roade Hill Ashton Northampton Northamptonshire NN7 2JH 01604863189 School Website
Sponne School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Dr Iain Massey	Brackley Road Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 6DJ 01327350284 School Website
Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Andrea Curtis	Balmoral Close Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 6JA 01327351466 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Northampton Black Lion Hill, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1SP 6.68 Miles

Wolverton Stratford Road, Wolverton, Buckinghamshire, MK12 5LJ 7.73 Miles

Milton Keynes Central 302 Eldergate, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9 1LA 10.20 Miles

Long Buckby Station Road, Long Buckby, Northamptonshire, NN6 7QA 12.44 Miles

Bletchley Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, MK3 6DZ 13.32 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Driven Chauffeured Services 01908 274363 34 Irvine Drive, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 7AX 2.07 Miles
Roade Cars 01604 864666 22 Croft Way, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 2PG 2.08 Miles
Limo Hire Northampton 0116 238 9899 20 Eastfield, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 3DH 2.19 Miles
Mk Corporate Cars 01327 354300 15 Laurel Place, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6DA 2.27 Miles
M I B Cars And Couriers 01327 855666 74 Watling St East, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6AF 2.27 Miles
M B Cars 01327 352483 2 Marlow Rd, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6AS 2.30 Miles
Towcester Taxis 01327 351385 12 Hicks Court, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6TJ 2.44 Miles
Chauffeurs R Us 07790 529586 30 Careys Road, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 7NX 2.98 Miles
Limo Hire Daventry 0845 069 2345 High Street, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8BA 3.75 Miles
T And H Travel Ltd 01908 511111 14 Castlethorpe Road, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK19 7HQ 4.87 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Blacksmiths Green / Bakers Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stoke Bruerne Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chapel Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hulcote Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Johns School Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn7 Hyde Road Roade Northampton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heathencote Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn7 Station Road Roade Northampton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alderton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn7 Churchcroft Roade Northampton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Graham Hill Towcester Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Nn7 Roade Post Office Northampton Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Marlow Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pury Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Redcar Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Roade Surgery 01604 862218	16 London Road Roade Northampton Northamptonshire NN7 2NN
Blisworth Surgery 01607 878000	32 Stoke Road Blisworth Northampton Northamptonshire NN7 3BT
Towcester Medical Centre 01327 359953	Towcester Medical Centre Link Way Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 6HH
The Brook Health Centre 01327 323900	Swinneyford Road Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 6HD
Paulerspury Branch Surgery	6A Lumber Lane Paulerspury Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 7ND

Local Stores

Watling Street
92 Watling Street
Towcester
Northamptonshire
NN12 6BT
01327 350942
Store Website
2.26 miles

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SPAR - M1 Northbound (J15A)
Northampton MSA
M1 Northbound
Northampton
NN4 9QY
01604 831 888
Store Website
5.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Towcester Veterinary Centre
Burcote Road Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 6JW 01327 350239 admin@towcester-vets.co.uk Website 2.45 miles

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Beech House Veterinary Surgery
The Bell Plantation Watling Street Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 6GX 01327 354477 admin@beechhousevets.co.uk Website 2.55 miles
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Pauterspury Vets
Plum Park Farm Pauterspury Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 6LQ 01327 366307 admin@towcestervets.co.uk Website 2.65 miles

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Towcester Equine Vets
Plum Park Farm Watling Street Paulerspury Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 6LQ 01327 811007 reception@towcesterequine.co.uk Website 2.65 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Wootton Fields Veterinary Surgery
Tudor Court Wootton Hope Drive Wootton Northampton Northamptonshire NN4 6FF 01604 700366 caroline.longdon@spinneylodgevets.com Website 4.96 miles
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The Vet Centre Cherry Lane
8 Watling Street Potterspury Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 7QN info@thevetcentre.ltd.uk Website 5.21 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Salcey Forest
There Are Various Walks Available From Walks On Pathed Areas To Going Off The Main Track Into The Woods Requiring Your Wellies! Maps Of The Different Walks Are Available At The Cafe. Parking Is Paid At The Main Car Park By The Cafe And Children's Play Area Or You Can Park For Free At The Horse Box Parking If There Is Room. The Children's Play Area Is Very Good For Little Ones And There Is Also A Tree Top Walk. The Dogs Can Go Off Lead All The Way Round. Salcey Forest Hartwell Northampton Lancashire NN7 2HX 4.17 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 6.54 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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Bancroft Park
This Is A Nice 1 Hour Walk, Plenty Of Friendly Dogs And Owners Allow Socializing. There Is A Roman Villa To Look Around, The Gravel Path Leads Around A Stream And Meadow Area. At The Bradwell End You Can Walk Up To The Concrete Cows, Although If Your Dog(S) Aren't Used To Being Off Leash Then Put Them On The Lead At That Point Due To A Busy Dual Carriageway (Monks Way). If You Continued Under Monks Way, You Can Follow The Redway To Bradwell Abbey, A Norman Abbey With A Chapel Still Standing. Back Toward Bancroft There Is A Small Wooded Area Following The Railway Back Into The Park. Squirrels, Rabbits, Jays, Woodpeckers And Other Birds Can Be Seen/Heard. Bancroft Park 2 Constantine Way Lancashire 8.43 miles Bancrofft Park

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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 8.69 miles It'S Literally Opposit Harlestone Heath Garden Centre, Which Postcode Is The Same As The Walk (Nn5 6Uj)

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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 9.94 miles Well Sign Posted

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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 11.56 miles

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Weather Forecast

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