Welcome to Girton

Girton is a small village located in the county of Nottinghamshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles north of the town of Newark-on-Trent and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

One of the main attractions in Girton is the St. Cecilia's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate architecture. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Girton is also home to a number of small businesses, including a post office, a village hall, and a pub. The pub, called The Fox and Hounds, is a traditional English pub that serves a range of food and drinks. It is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike and is known for its friendly atmosphere. Overall, Girton is a charming village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 5.1°C

Feels Like: 3°C

Wind: 5.6 MPH

Wind Dir: NE

Local Schools

School	Details
North Scarle Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katie Durant-Good	School Lane North Scarle Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9EY 01522778724 School Website
Sutton On Trent Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Jenny Hutchinson	Church Street Sutton-On-Trent Newark Nottinghamshire NG23 6PD 01636821286 School Website
John Blow Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ben Carver	Snowdon Road Collingham Newark Nottinghamshire NG23 7PT 01636892485 School Website
St Matthews C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kathryn King	Mill Lane Normanton-On-Trent Newark Nottinghamshire NG23 6RW 01636821217 School Website
North Clifton Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Emma Hyde	Church Lane North Clifton Newark Nottinghamshire NG23 7AP 01522778609 School Website
Eagle Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hayley Adams	Scarle Lane Eagle Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9EJ 01522868354 School Website
Swinderby All Saints Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Zoe Longstaff	High Street Swinderby Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9LU 01522868287 School Website
Kisimul School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-19 Head Teacher Mr Terry Lawson	The Old Vicarage, 61 High Street Swinderby Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9LU 1522868279 School Website
Norwell C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kathryn King	School Lane Norwell Newark Nottinghamshire NG23 6JP 01636636244 School Website
Queen Eleanor Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Shelly Wright	Harby Newark Nottinghamshire NG23 7EQ 01522703428 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Collingham Station Road, Collingham, Nottinghamshire, NG23 7RB 3.00 Miles

Swinderby Station Road, Swinderby, Lincolnshire, LN6 9HY 3.28 Miles

Hykeham Station Road, North Hykeham, Lincolnshire, LN6 9AT 6.94 Miles

Saxilby Station Road, Saxilby, Lincolnshire, LN1 2NS 7.05 Miles

Newark Castle Great North Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1FW 7.40 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Z Cars 01636 700551 Downside Cottage, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG23 6HP 5.22 Miles
Tuxi Car 01777 872121 57 Newcastle Street, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG22 0LN 6.28 Miles
Target Taxis 01777 248948 Holsamhay/Low St, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 0LN 6.34 Miles
Pevler And Brown Luxury Travel 01522 788552 16 Torgate Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 9HF 6.81 Miles
A-Line Airport Services 01522 808656 14 Lapwing Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 5XS 6.92 Miles
Romney Executive Travel 01522 790500 Whisby Lodge, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 3QL 7.05 Miles
Ian's Cars 0845 689 9400 Hillcroft House/Whisby Rd, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 3QT 7.11 Miles
Hykabs 01522 688988 Unit F/Hillcroft Business Pk/North Hykeham, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 3QT 7.11 Miles
Newark Taxi Service 01636 526159 41 Clarkes Lane, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2EF 7.20 Miles
Newark Self Drive Hire 01636 686686 Unit 9/Newark Business Park/3 Brunel Dr, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2EG 7.25 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Girton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Scarle Rectory Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Besthorpe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Scarle Po Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Main Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Scarle Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Carlton On Trent Vicarage Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spalford Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crow Park Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grassthorpe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eagle Cross Roads Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carlton On Trent Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Low Marnham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Collingham North End Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hounsfield Surgery 01636 821023	The Surgery Hounsfield Way Sutton-On-Trent Nottinghamshire NG23 6PX
Collingham Medical Centre 01636 892156	Collingham Medical Centre High St, Collingham Newark Nottinghamshire NG23 7LB
Collingham Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	High Street Collingham Newark NG23 7LB
Hmp Morton Hall - Bcsc	Swinderby Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9PT
Tuxford Medical Centre 01777 870203	The Surgery Faraday Avenue Tuxford, Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 0HT

Local Stores

Sutton On Trent
61 High Street
Sutton On Trent
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG23 6QA
01636 821935
Store Website
1.83 miles

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SPAR - Bassingham
21 High Street
Bassingham
LN5 9JZ
01522 788820
Store Website
6.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Collingham Vets
47 Station Road Collingham Newark Nottinghamshire NG23 7RA 01636 892442 collinghamvets@yahoo.com Website 2.91 miles
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Sleaford Vets Branch - Open 1-5pm
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Park View Vets - Witham St Hughs
10 Muntjac Way Witham St Hughs Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9WF 4.89 miles

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Lincvet
The Veterinary Clinic Birchwood Centre Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 0QQ 01522 694275 info@lincvet.co.uk Website 6.99 miles
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Our surgery at Friars Lane is open from 09:00 to 17:00
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Minster Veterinary Centre
Maltkiln Lane Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 1HN 01636 612906 info@minstervetcentre.co.uk Website 7.16 miles
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We provide our own OOH cover
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We provide our own OOH cover
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We provide our own OOH cover
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We provide our own OOH cover

The Veterinary Surgery
Branch Of The Veterinary Hospital 32 Lincoln Road Shellingthorpe Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 5UU 01522 800333 vethosp@tiscali.co.uk Website 7.20 miles
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Animals Treated
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Newark Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 5 Northgate Retail Park Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 1GA newark@vets4pets.com Website 7.28 miles
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Animals Treated
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Bank Holiday hours may be different
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Local Dog Walks

Hartsholme Park
Hartsholme Country Park Is Situated In The Southwest Of Lincoln, Adjacent To Swanholme Lakes Local Nature Reserve, Approximately Three Miles From The City Centre. The Site Comprises Victorian Landscaped Gardens, A Large Reservoir, Woodlands And Grasslands. Many Features, Both Natural And Built, Survive From The Original Landscaping Of The 1860S. Hartsholme Country Park Skellingthorpe Road Lincoln Lancashire LN6 0EY 7.76 miles The Main Entrance To Hartsholme Country Park Is On The B1378 (Skellingthorpe Road). It Is Signposted From The A46 (Lincoln Bypass) And From The B1003 (Tritton Road).A Regular Bus Service (Numbers Six And Nine) Runs From The City Centre. The Nearest Bus Stop Is Two Hundred Metres From The Main Entrance.

Location what3words roadshow.suckle.outfitter

West Common
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk On Lincoln's West Common. Lincoln's West Common Is A 100 Hectare, Green Space With Excellent Views Of Lincoln Cathedral. It Is An Ideal Dog Walking Spot In Lincoln, With The Common Being Made Up Of Marsh And Grassland. Once You Have Finished At West Common, Why Not Head Into Lincoln With Your Dog To Enjoy One Of The Many Dog-Friendly Establishments In The City. Lancashire LN1 1WD 9.38 miles West Common Is Located To The West Of The City Of Lincoln, Just Off The A46.

Location what3words worth.dunes.spoil

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 11.21 miles Look Out For The Brown Signs And Do Not Confuse With Ruffford Mill Nearby

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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 12.38 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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Clumber Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk At Clumber Park, In Nottinghamshire. This Walk Takes You Through Woodland And By The Lakeside, Introducing You To Historic Aspects Of The Park. S80 3AZ 13.59 miles Located 4.5 Miles South East Of Worksop, 6.5 Miles South-West Of Retford, 1 Mile From A1/A57, 11 Miles From M1 Exit 30.

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Clumber Park
Nice Long Walk Or A Short Riverside Walk. It Is National Trust. Dogs Can Go Off Lead But Not So On The Heathland As There Are Cattle And Sheep But Those Parts Are Well Fenced Off To Stop Ant Dogs Wandering In Accidentally. Can Go Through With Dogs On Leads. They Have Central Bark Which Is A Dog Friendly Cafe Where Dogs Can Be Either Outside Or Inside After A Good Leg Stretch. Plenty Of Parking Unnamed Road Worksop Lancashire S80 3AZ 13.61 miles

Location what3words unscathed.lilac.blanket

Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	2.9°C	1.3°C	-0.2°C	-0.8°C	0.2°C	6°C	12.3°C	15.7°C	17°C	16.2°C	11.7°C	9.1°C

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	8.6°C	7.3°C	6.1°C	5°C	5°C	10.1°C	16.3°C	20.5°C	22.4°C	21.3°C	17.9°C	13.8°C
Feels Like	7.1°C	5.4°C	4°C	2.8°C	2.9°C	9.1°C	16°C	20.5°C	23.4°C	21.3°C	17.3°C	12.2°C

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	12.6°C	11.2°C	9.9°C	8.7°C	10°C	13°C	16.8°C	19.8°C	20.5°C	19.1°C	15.4°C	13.6°C
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