Welcome to Brinkley

Brinkley is a small village located in the county of Nottinghamshire, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles east of Nottingham and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Brinkley is a popular destination for those who enjoy walking and cycling, with many scenic routes to explore.

The village of Brinkley has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and has been inhabited ever since. Brinkley was once a thriving agricultural community, with many farms and smallholdings in the area. Today, the village is home to a number of small businesses and is a popular commuter town for those working in Nottingham and the surrounding areas.

Despite its small size, Brinkley has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local events and activities. The village hall hosts regular events, including a monthly farmers' market and a range of classes and workshops. The local pub, The Plough Inn, is a popular meeting place for residents and visitors alike, serving a range of locally sourced food and drink. Brinkley is a charming and welcoming village, offering a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Holy Trinity Cofe Infant School Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Marie Thompson	Westgate Southwell Nottinghamshire NG25 0LD 1636812067 School Website
The Minster School Academy Converter Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mr B Chaloner	Nottingham Road Southwell Nottinghamshire NG25 0LG 1636814000 School Website
Lowe's Wong Infant School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Aly Speed	Queen Street Southwell Nottinghamshire NG25 0AA 1636812207 School Website
Lowes Wong Anglican Methodist Junior School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Mike Follen	Queen Street Southwell Nottinghamshire NG25 0AA 01636813432 School Website
Halam Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Aly Speed	The Turnpike Halam Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 8AE 1636813062 School Website
Bleasby Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Russyn Cast	Station Road Bleasby Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG14 7GD 1636830203 School Website
Kirklington Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Tracy Burn-Smith	School Lane Kirklington Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 8NG 01636812360 School Website
Wings School Notts Other Independent Special School Ages:9-17 Head Teacher Mr Jacob Shelton	Main Street Kirklington Newark Nottinghamshire Middlesex NG22 8NB 1636817430 School Website
Farnsfield St Michael's Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Carpenter	Branston Avenue Farnsfield Nottinghamshire NG22 8JZ 1623882494 School Website
Lowdham C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ben Waldram	Main Street Lowdham Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG14 7BE 01159663358 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bleasby Station Road, Bleasby, Nottinghamshire, NG14 7GD 2.31 Miles

Fiskerton Station Road, Fiskerton, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0TR 2.63 Miles

Thurgarton Station Road, Thurgarton, Nottinghamshire, NG14 7JY 3.02 Miles

Rolleston Station Road, Rolleston, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0SG 4.16 Miles

Lowdham Station Road, Lowdham, Nottinghamshire, NG14 7DU 4.32 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Broadsword Executive Cars 01636 812313 The Old Barn, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG22 8NN 3.13 Miles
Gold Cars 0115 965 6444 6 Hill Crest Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG14 6QJ 4.85 Miles
Quantum Travel Specialists Ltd 0115 965 6500 Unit 16/Calverton Business Park/Hoyle Rd, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG14 6QL 4.90 Miles
Calendar Private Hire 01623 871696 14 Highfields Drive, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG22 8SN 5.00 Miles
24 7 Taxis 0115 965 2255 76 Main Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG14 6FN 5.12 Miles
Village Cars 0115 965 6090 4 Forest Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG14 6NJ 5.40 Miles
Fozcabs Taxis In Newark 01636 700700 5 Carrgate Lane, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG23 5NU 5.47 Miles
Silverline Executive Chauffeurs 07980 522105 7 Orchard Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG14 5EF 5.99 Miles
Babs Cabs 07702 165645 90 Hawton Road, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4QF 6.28 Miles
Andy,S Taxis 01636 605506 158 Grange Road, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4PP 6.30 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Brackenhurst Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westhorpe No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Halloughton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westgate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Beaumont Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Southwell Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Woodland Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Halam No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Easthorpe No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burgage Gardens No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ropewalk No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chimes Meadow No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Normanton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Maythorne No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thurgarton/Priory Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Southwell Medical Centre 01636 813561	Southwell Medical Centre The Ropewalk Southwell Nottinghamshire NG25 0AL
Farnsfield Surgery	Station Lane Farnsfield Newark NG22 8LA
Mchale Np 1159664120	Franklin Road Lowdham Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG14 7BG
The Calverton Practice 0115 9657800	The Calverton Practice 2A St Wilfrid's Square Calverton Nottingham NG14 6FP
Bilsthorpe Surgery 01623 870230	Bilsthorpe Surgery 35 Mickledale Lane Newark Nottingham NG22 8QB

Local Stores

Southwell
The Ropewalk
Southwell
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG25 0AL
01636 815541
Store Website
1.07 miles

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SPAR - Lowdham
Southwell Road
Lowdham
NG14 7DS
0115 8283570
Store Website
3.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Minster Veterinary Centre
Orchard Lodge Newark Road Southwell Nottinghamshire NG25 0ES 01636 812133 pmc@minstervetcentre.co.uk Website 1.39 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Our Newark surgery is open 8am to 5pm OOH cover provided by our own vets
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Jb Veterinary Services
142 Main Street Woodborough Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG14 6DD 07968 152 334 4.60 miles


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Minster Veterinary Centre
22 St Wilfrids Square Calverton Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG14 6FP 0115 965 6341 info@minstervetcentre.co.uk Website 5.02 miles

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Our Southwell surgery is open 8am to 12noon. OOH provide by our own vets
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OOH provide by our own vets

Minster Veterinary Centre Ltd
6 Chestnut Grove Burton Joyce Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG14 5DP 0115 9312986 info@minstervetcentre.co.uk Website 6.13 miles
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Consultation by appointment. Our own vets provide 24 hour OOH cover.
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Consultation by appointment. Our own vets provide 24 hour OOH cover.
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Consultation by appointment. Our own vets provide 24 hour OOH cover.
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Consultation by appointment. Our own vets provide 24 hour OOH cover.
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Consultation by appointment. Our own vets provide 24 hour OOH cover.
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Our Southwell branch is open 8am to 12noon. We provide our own OOH cover.
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Consultation by appointment. Our own vets provide 24 hour OOH cover.

Buttercross Veterinary Centre
Unit 5 Fosse Way East Bridgeford Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG13 8LA info@buttercrossvets.co.uk Website 6.58 miles

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St David'S Poultry Team Ltd
Signature House Great North Road Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 1BL 01392 872932 info@stdavids-poutryteam.co.uk Website 6.70 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Rufford Abbey
Large Parkland With Hard Paths And Gentle Lakeside Walks. But Also Woodland Trails And Water. Plenty Of Routes To Suit All Dogs. Parking £3 50. Cafe, Toilets, Ruins, Sculpture Garden. Well Worth A Trip. Nice Meadows For A Picnic. On And Off Lead Areas. May Lodge Dr Newark Lancashire NG22 9DE 7.93 miles Look Out For The Brown Signs And Do Not Confuse With Ruffford Mill Nearby

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Newstead Abbey
Ideal Day Out With Room For A Walk, With Views Of Lord Bryons Home And Picnic Space! Beautiful Surroundings With Landscaped Lawns, Streams, Japanese Garden And Pathes Explore. We Walked Around The Grounds But There Is Also A Large Lake And Surrounding Estate. Plenty Of Other Dogs To Play With. Newstead Abbey Lancashire 9.31 miles Sign Posted And Easy To Find

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The Hook
2 Holme Ln Holme Pierrepont Nottingham NG12 2LD 9.34 miles Can Be Accessed From Several Entrances Off Holme Road - With A Car Park At Either End And Ample Street Parking

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Linby Trail
Long Walk From Linby Towards Newstead Abbey. Ending In Annesley Nature Reserve, Plenty Of Woods And Conjoining Paths To Explore. 19 Hazel Way Linby Nottingham NG15 8GS 9.66 miles

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Sherwood Forest
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Through Sherwood Forest, In Nottinghamshire. This Walk Is Marked As The 'Wildwood Trail' And Will Allow You To Experience The Different Habitats, Landscapes And Wildlife In Sherwood Forest. Sherwood Forest Itself Is Famous For Its Historic Association With The Legend Of Robin Hood. NG21 9QB 9.68 miles Heading From The South Via The M1, Take Junction 29 And Then The A617 / A6191 For Mansfield, Turning Onto The A614 Old Rufford Road, Following Signs To Sherwood Forest. From The North Via The M1, Take Junction 30 And Follow Signs For Worksop Via The A619, Then The A57 To Upper Morton, Where You’Ll Find Signs Directing You Onto Blythe Road, And Then Through Edwinstowe And To Sherwood Forest.

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Cotgrave Country Park
Very Dog Friendly, Plenty Of Regular Dog Waste Bins, And A Dog Pond That Is Regularly Tested For Safety. Nottingham Lancashire 10.67 miles

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