Welcome to Elton

Elton is a small village located in the county of Nottinghamshire, England. It is situated approximately 7 miles north of the city of Nottingham and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Michael's Church.

One of the most notable features of Elton is its picturesque setting. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The nearby River Trent also provides opportunities for fishing and boating. Elton is also home to several nature reserves, including the Elton Nature Reserve, which is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, butterflies, and wildflowers.

Despite its small size, Elton has a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local amenities, including a post office, a village hall, and a pub. There are also several community groups and clubs, including a gardening club and a history society. The village hosts several events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market, which bring residents together and help to foster a sense of community spirit.

Local Schools

School	Details
Orston Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nikki Crosby	Church Street Orston Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG13 9NS 01949850618 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
Belvoir High School And Melton Vale Post 16 Centre Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Levon Newton	Barkestone Lane Bottesford Nottingham Leicestershire NG13 0AX 01949844920 School Website
Bottesford Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Barker	Silverwood Road Bottesford Nottingham Leicestershire NG13 0BS 01949842224 School Website
The Place Independent School Other Independent School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Miss Charlotte Hardy	Hill Farm Belvoir Road Bottesford NG13 0EA 1949844440 School Website
Redmile Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Hopkins	Belvoir Road Redmile Nottingham Leicestershire NG13 0GL 01949842429 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
Langar C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Emily Brown	Barnstone Road Langar Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG13 9HH 01949860056 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
Toot Hill School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Chris Eardley	The Banks Bingham Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG13 8BL 01949875550 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Aslockton Main Street, Aslockton, Nottinghamshire, NG13 9AA 1.77 Miles

Bottesford Station Road, Bottesford, Leicestershire, NG13 0GT 2.74 Miles

Bingham Station Street, Bingham, Nottinghamshire, NG13 8TF 3.97 Miles

Thurgarton Station Road, Thurgarton, Nottinghamshire, NG14 7JY 7.11 Miles

Radcliffe (Nottinghamshire) Shelford Road, Radcliffe-On-Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG12 2GS 7.14 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Pro Cars 0115 872 0229 Granby Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG13 9FJ 2.32 Miles
Bingham Cabs 01949 831400 41 Queen's Court, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG13 8FY 4.38 Miles
Roma Cars 01949 875377 78 Carnarvon Place, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG13 8FQ 4.44 Miles
T-2-R-S Limo Hire 07838 349940 14 Coltsfoot Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG13 8TH 4.84 Miles
Fozcabs Taxis In Newark 01636 700700 5 Carrgate Lane, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG23 5NU 5.64 Miles
Cabs4one 0115 933 4443 2 Cropwell Gardens, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 2JF 7.25 Miles
Djm Taxis Ltd 0115 989 3040 Hollygate Lane Industrial Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 3JW 7.66 Miles
Cotgrave Cars 0115 989 0202 10 Prioridge, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 3TB 7.67 Miles
Jk Carz 0115 989 0002 12 Ash Lea Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 3PR 7.91 Miles
T S Taxis 01636 659571 16 Jericho Road, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3GT 8.07 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Elton/X Rds No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sutton Cum Granby/Sutton La No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Orston/Lombard St/Hill Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Conery La/Old Grantham Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burton La/Church Wlk Whatton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meadow Cl/Main St No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aslockton Poc/Main St No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Granby/Sutton La/Plungar Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bowbridge Gdns/Toll Bar Ave No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whatton Prison/Cranmer Ave No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Thoroton/Village No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bottesford Poc/High St No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Belvoir Rd/Keel Dr No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rectory La/Devon La No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alverton Village No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Welby Practice 01949 842325	The Welby Practice The Woll Surg, Walford Cl Bottesford Nottinghamshire NG13 0AN
Bottesford Baptist Church	Queen Street Bottesford Nottingham NG13 0AH
Belvoir Health Group 0115 8969991	Bingham Medical Centre 3 Newgate Street Bingham Nottinghamshire NG13 8FD
East Bridgford Med Centre 01949 20216	East Bridgford Med Centre 2 Butt Lane, E. Bridgford Nottingham NG13 8NY
Cropwell Bishop Surgery	The Surgery Fern Road Cropwell Bishop Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG12 3BU

Local Stores

Bottesford
13 Queen Street
Bottesford
Nottingham
Leicestershire
NG13 0AH
01949 842264
shop.4672@coop.co.uk
Store Website
2.34 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Avenue Veterinary Centre
1 Queen Street Bottesford Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG13 0AH 01949 843277 info@avcvets.co.uk 2.34 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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The Small Pet Vet
Dormouse Cottage 2 Patchett'S Close Bottesford Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG13 0GD 0115 7788122 adele@wherethesmallthingsmatter.co.uk Website 2.82 miles

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Buttercross Veterinary Centre Ltd
Long Acre Bingham Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG13 8AF 01949 837571 info@buttercrossvets.co.uk Website 4.01 miles
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Minster Veterinary Centre - Bingham
37 Moorbridge Road Bingham Nottinghamshire NG13 8GG 01949 833 506 bingham@minstervetcentre.co.uk Website 4.09 miles
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Buttercross Veterinary Centre
Unit 5 Fosse Way East Bridgeford Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG13 8LA info@buttercrossvets.co.uk Website 4.48 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 5.44 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 4.55 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

Cotgrave Country Park
Very Dog Friendly, Plenty Of Regular Dog Waste Bins, And A Dog Pond That Is Regularly Tested For Safety. Nottingham Lancashire 7.58 miles

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The Hook
2 Holme Ln Holme Pierrepont Nottingham NG12 2LD 8.65 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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Wyndham And Queen Elizabeth Parks
2 Slate Mill Pl Grantham Lancashire NG31 8FJ 9.37 miles We Parked At Wymondham Park Off Belton Lane And Walked.

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Belton House
Belton House Is A National Trust Estate With Loads Of Parkland To Explore. Its Just Outside Of Grantham And Easy To Find. It's Not Free To Walk, It's S About £9. But It's S Big Enough To Spend Hours Here If Your Dog Likes Long Walks, Or Why Not Walk And Picnic! You Can Do A Basic Walk On The Tarmac Drive In Front Of The House, And Then Loop Around By The River. Or Pass By The Front Of The House And Out Towards The Hill. Walk All The Way Up To Belmont Tower For Great Views. Humphrey Enjoyed His Walk Here As There Are Trees, Open Grassland, A Pond, River And Other Doggie Friends To Play With. The Back Drop Of The House Is Lovely. Dogs Must Be On Leads. There Are Deer On Site. High Road Belton Grantham Belton Grantham Lancashire NG32 2LW 10.09 miles Head Towards Grantham, Sign Posted From The Town Centre. There Maybe Other Entrances, Other Than The Main Gate Where You Can Enter.

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Melton Country Park
A Lovely Reservoir Walk On The North Of The Small Market Town Melton Mowbray. There Are 3 Varying Routes, And A Large Open Space For Dogs Off The Lead To Run Around. A Nice Range Of Paths And A Small Play Area For Children And A Small Cafe With Kind Staff. Melton Country Park Wymondham Way Lancashire 11.20 miles

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