Welcome to Car Colston

Car Colston is a small village located in the Rushcliffe district of Nottinghamshire, England. The village is situated approximately 10 miles east of Nottingham city centre and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

The village of Car Colston has a rich history dating back to the 11th century. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and was known as "Colvestune". The village was later renamed "Car Colston" in the 13th century after the Car family who were prominent landowners in the area. Today, the village is home to a number of historic buildings including St. Mary's Church which dates back to the 12th century.

Despite its small size, Car Colston 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 is also well-connected to the surrounding areas with regular bus services to Nottingham and nearby towns. Car Colston is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists who come to explore the beautiful countryside and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Overall, Car Colston is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 13.1°C

Feels Like: 10.5°C

Wind: 19.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
East Bridgford St Peters Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Tomlinson	Kneeton Road East Bridgeford Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG13 8PG 0 194920226 School Website
Carnarvon Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Board	Nursery Road Bingham Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG13 8EH 01949838246 School Website
Bingham Primary School Free Schools Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gayle Ellis	50 Burrows Drive Bingham Nottinghamshire NG13 7AT 1949714014 School Website
Robert Miles Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr James Evelyn	Market Place Bingham Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG13 8AP 1949875011 School Website
Robert Miles Infant School Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sonja Adams	School Lane Bingham Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG13 8FE 1949837422 School Website
Toot Hill School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Chris Eardley	The Banks Bingham Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG13 8BL 01949875550 School Website
Archbishop Cranmer Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Melanie Stevens	Abbey Lane Aslockton Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG13 9AW 01949850627 School Website
Gunthorpe Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Bills	Davids Lane Gunthorpe Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG14 7EW 1159663481 School Website
Flintham Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Janette Dunderdale	Inholms Road Flintham Newark Nottinghamshire NG23 5LF 1636525371 School Website
Orston Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nikki Crosby	Church Street Orston Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG13 9NS 01949850618 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bingham Station Street, Bingham, Nottinghamshire, NG13 8TF 1.78 Miles

Aslockton Main Street, Aslockton, Nottinghamshire, NG13 9AA 2.29 Miles

Lowdham Station Road, Lowdham, Nottinghamshire, NG14 7DU 3.49 Miles

Thurgarton Station Road, Thurgarton, Nottinghamshire, NG14 7JY 3.51 Miles

Bleasby Station Road, Bleasby, Nottinghamshire, NG14 7GD 4.42 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bingham Cabs 01949 831400 41 Queen's Court, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG13 8FY 2.07 Miles
Roma Cars 01949 875377 78 Carnarvon Place, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG13 8FQ 2.16 Miles
T-2-R-S Limo Hire 07838 349940 14 Coltsfoot Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG13 8TH 2.67 Miles
Pro Cars 0115 872 0229 Granby Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG13 9FJ 2.99 Miles
Fozcabs Taxis In Newark 01636 700700 5 Carrgate Lane, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG23 5NU 4.26 Miles
Silverline Executive Chauffeurs 07980 522105 7 Orchard Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG14 5EF 4.40 Miles
Cabs4one 0115 933 4443 2 Cropwell Gardens, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 2JF 4.76 Miles
Airport Express 0115 940 4060 Private Rd 4, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG4 2JT 5.63 Miles
Exclusive Cars (Nottingham) Ltd 0115 987 7277 6 Pintail Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG4 2SG 5.72 Miles
Limo Hire Nottingham - Exclusive Cars 0115 987 7277 Victoria Business Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG4 2SG 5.72 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Car Colston/Tenman La No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Screveton/Hawksworth Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cross La/Buttla No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Scarrington/Main St No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
College St/Browns La No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kneeton Rd/East Bridgford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Bridgford Poc/Main St No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bbox Bingham Ind Est/Moor Bridge Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Cogley La/Butt Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bingham Station/Station St No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Trenchard Cl/Old Raf Newton Site No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Long Acre East End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Plc Bingham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Willow Rd/Elm Ave No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West End/Bingham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
East Bridgford Med Centre 01949 20216	East Bridgford Med Centre 2 Butt Lane, E. Bridgford Nottingham NG13 8NY
Belvoir Health Group 0115 8969991	Bingham Medical Centre 3 Newgate Street Bingham Nottinghamshire NG13 8FD
Mchale Np 1159664120	Franklin Road Lowdham Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG14 7BG
Apple Tree Medical Practice	4 Wheatsheaf Court Burton Joyce Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG14 5EA
The Ivy Medical Group 0115 9312500	Lambley Lane Surgery 6 Lambley Lane Burton Joyce Nottinghamshire NG14 5BG

Local Stores

Bingham
35 Market Place
Bingham
Nottinghamshire
NG13 8AN
01949 838314
shop.4645@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.90 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - East Bridgeford
Old A46 Way
East Bridgeford
NG13 8LA
01949 21132
Store Website
0.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Buttercross Veterinary Centre
Unit 5 Fosse Way East Bridgeford Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG13 8LA info@buttercrossvets.co.uk Website 0.82 miles

Animals Treated
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Minster Veterinary Centre - Bingham
37 Moorbridge Road Bingham Nottinghamshire NG13 8GG 01949 833 506 bingham@minstervetcentre.co.uk Website 1.67 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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OOH cover provided 24/7
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OOH cover provided 24/7
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OOH cover provided 24/7
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OOH cover provided 24/7
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OOH cover provided 24/7
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Newark surgery open 8am to 5pm plus 24/7 OOH cover
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OOH cover provided 24/7

Buttercross Veterinary Centre Ltd
Long Acre Bingham Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG13 8AF 01949 837571 info@buttercrossvets.co.uk Website 1.97 miles
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Minster Veterinary Centre Ltd
6 Chestnut Grove Burton Joyce Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG14 5DP 0115 9312986 info@minstervetcentre.co.uk Website 4.35 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.
Fri	08:00	18:00
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.

All Creatures Vet Centre Ltd
11 Bingham Road Radcliffe On Trent Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG12 2FY 0115 837 4700 chantel@vetswhocare.co.uk Website 4.71 miles

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Home Farm Equine Ltd
22 Fern Road Cropwell Bishop Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG12 3BU 0115 9899411 matthew.barlow@zen.co.uk Website 4.86 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Cotgrave Country Park
Very Dog Friendly, Plenty Of Regular Dog Waste Bins, And A Dog Pond That Is Regularly Tested For Safety. Nottingham Lancashire 5.91 miles

Location what3words goggles.differ.aquatics

The Hook
2 Holme Ln Holme Pierrepont Nottingham NG12 2LD 5.98 miles Can Be Accessed From Several Entrances Off Holme Road - With A Car Park At Either End And Ample Street Parking

Location what3words clots.rests.remote

Belvoir Castle
If You Like Mixing A Walk With History, Try Belvoir Castle. A Gorgeous Castle With Grounds. Dogs Are Not Allowed In The Castle But They Are Allowed In The Grounds And Landscaped Gardens. The Immediate Gardens All Have Themes And Are Very Pretty. There Are Both Long And Short Walks Here. See The Website To Download Them. Some Are Several Hours. It Is Pricey, £12. But Take A Picnic And Stay A While. There Is A Lovely Pub And Shopping Area Over The Road As Well. Belvoir Castle Belvoir 8.47 miles Parking On Site In A Proper Car Park. There Is A Step Path Up To The House. The Website Says 15Mins But If You Are Able Bodied Then I'D Say Less Than 5Mins. The Castle Is Well Sign Posted.

Location what3words demanding.lucky.glow

Ruddington (Rushcliffe) Country Park
Wonderful Walk For The Dogs, Beautiful Park. 51 Asher Ln Ruddington Nottingham Lancashire NG11 6HS 11.29 miles

Location what3words takes.give.stars

Wollaton Hall
This Is A Beautiful Stately Home In The City Of Nottingham. There Is A Large Park, Some Areas Wooded And Large Open Grass Lawns. You Can Let Your Dogs Off The Lead Except In The Fenced Areas Where The Park's Deer Herd Is Grazed - This Will Be Clearly Marked. There Is A Lake To Walk Around And The Dogs Can Swim, Just Avoid Areas With Water Fowl. A Kids Play Area, Cafe And Shop Top This Off. With No Entrance Fee And Cheap Parking, It's Great For A Day Out With A Picnic Or An Hour Or Too. 2 Wollaton Hall Nottingham Lancashire NG8 2AE 11.77 miles

Location what3words owls.seats.manliness

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 12.32 miles

Location what3words reddish.encrusted.fevered

Weather Forecast

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Temp	-0.1°C	-1°C	-1.9°C	-1.6°C	0°C	2.4°C	6.7°C	9.4°C	9.6°C	7.6°C	5.9°C	5.7°C
Feels Like	-2.7°C	-3.4°C	-3.7°C	-3.5°C	-1.2°C	1°C	5.2°C	8°C	8.2°C	5.7°C	3.6°C	3.1°C

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Temp	5.9°C	5.8°C	5.8°C	5.9°C	7.6°C	10.4°C	13.7°C	14.8°C	14.5°C	13.7°C	12.9°C	13.7°C
Feels Like	3.1°C	2.9°C	2.7°C	2.5°C	4.4°C	8.1°C	12.9°C	14.6°C	14.2°C	12.7°C	11.5°C	12.3°C

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Temp	10.8°C	9.2°C	8.1°C	7.2°C	6.6°C	6.2°C	5.9°C	6.6°C	6.5°C	5°C	2.1°C	6°C
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