Welcome to Wigsthorpe

Wigsthorpe is a small village located in the county of Northamptonshire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Nene and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 11th century when it was mentioned in the Domesday Book. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

One of the main attractions of Wigsthorpe is the St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful architecture and stained glass windows. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. The village also has a pub called The Hare and Hounds, which is a popular spot for locals to gather and enjoy a pint.

Wigsthorpe is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The village is located near the Nene Way, a long-distance footpath that follows the River Nene from Northampton to Peterborough. The area is also known for its wildlife, with many species of birds and animals living in the surrounding countryside. Overall, Wigsthorpe is a charming village with a rich history and beautiful surroundings, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 3.1°C

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Wind: 8.3 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
Prince William School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Liz Dormor	Herne Road Oundle Northamptonshire PE8 4BS 01832272881
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
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
Thrapston Primary School Foundation School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Pauline Turner	Market Road Thrapston Kettering Northamptonshire NN14 4JU 01832732512 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
Progress Schools - Thrapston Other Independent School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Mccann	Cedar Drive Thrapston Northampton NN14 4LZ 1832777089 School Website
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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Corby Station Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1UJ 10.05 Miles

Kettering Station Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7HJ 11.50 Miles

Wellingborough Midland Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1NA 13.06 Miles

Peterborough Station Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1QL 13.39 Miles

Huntingdon Station Approach, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3BP 13.67 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Halls Private Hire 01780 470700 West Street, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 4BS 3.06 Miles
Clawson's Taxis 01832 733790 104 Oundle Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 4PF 3.58 Miles
Hearn Cars 01832 733618 37 Saint James' Crescent, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 4NT 3.71 Miles
Charter Cars 01832 734333 Elm Court, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 4LG 4.06 Miles
Cambells Cars 07521 697646 19 Culme Close, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 4QQ 4.08 Miles
Campbells Cars 01832 272722 19 Culme Close, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 4QQ 4.08 Miles
Halcyon Executive Cars 01832 710372 Arlan House, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 0QP 4.29 Miles
Brookhill Private Hire 01933 460086 West Street, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 6HY 6.42 Miles
Heritage Travel 07789 551996 44 Midland Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 6JF 6.49 Miles
Raunds Taxi 01933 624000 Brook Street, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 6LL 6.95 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Wigsthorpe Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Lilford Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Barnwell All Saints Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Achurch Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barnwell Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Nn14 Thorpe Waterville Thorpe Waterville Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pilton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn14 Clopton Clopton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Wadenhoe Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Armston Village Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn14 High Street Titchmarsh Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Nn14 Titchmarsh Polopit Titchmarsh Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn14 Thorpe Road Aldwincle Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn14 Aldwincle Kettering Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stoke Doyle Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00

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
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

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Raunds
SPAR
High Street
Raunds
NN9 6HS
01933 460088
Store Website
6.8 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 2.93 miles
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Lake View Veterinary Centre
Top Close Thrapston Kettering Northamptonshire NN14 4PP 01832 732621 reception@lakeviewvetcentre.co.uk Website 3.19 miles
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Oundle Veterinary Surgery
92 South Road Oundle Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE8 4BP 01832 273 521 admin@oundlevets.co.uk Website 3.22 miles

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Thrapston Veterinary Surgery
6 Midland Road Thrapston Kettering Northamptonshire NN14 4JR 01832 732 632 thrapston@oundlevets.co.uk Website 4.12 miles
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Northlands Veterinary Group
6 Hill Street Raunds Wellingborough Northamptonshire NN9 6NN 01536 485543 raunds@northlands-vets.co.uk Website 6.82 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 7.82 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 2.87 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 6.22 miles

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Raunds Mill Lane
Many Different Routes Available 270 A45 Ringstead Wellingborough NN9 6EQ 6.86 miles

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Twywell Hill And Dales
A510 Kettering Lancashire NN14 4AW 7.40 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 7.99 miles

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Yarwell Mill And Nene Valley
Yarwell Mill Country Park Mill Road 9.21 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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Weather Forecast

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