Welcome to Goverton

Goverton is a small village located in the county of Nottinghamshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles east of Nottingham city centre and is surrounded by the villages of Lambley, Woodborough, and Burton Joyce. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic buildings.

One of the most notable landmarks in Goverton is the St. Catherine's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and features a Norman doorway, a 14th-century font, and a 15th-century tower. The church is still in use today and holds regular services for the local community. Another historic building in the village is the Goverton Hall, which was built in the 17th century and is now a private residence.

Despite its small size, Goverton has a strong sense of community and hosts several events throughout the year. The village hall is a popular venue for social gatherings and is used for everything from yoga classes to bingo nights. The annual Goverton Village Fete is also a highlight of the calendar, featuring traditional games, live music, and a variety of stalls selling local produce. Overall, Goverton is a charming village with a rich history and a close-knit community.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
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
Woods Foundation C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Duncan White	Lingwood Lane Woodborough Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG14 6DX 01159652136 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
St Wilfrids C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark North	Main Street Calverton Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG14 6FG 01159652775 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Thurgarton Station Road, Thurgarton, Nottinghamshire, NG14 7JY 1.85 Miles

Bleasby Station Road, Bleasby, Nottinghamshire, NG14 7GD 2.09 Miles

Lowdham Station Road, Lowdham, Nottinghamshire, NG14 7DU 2.45 Miles

Rolleston Station Road, Rolleston, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0SG 3.12 Miles

Fiskerton Station Road, Fiskerton, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0TR 3.61 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Gold Cars 0115 965 6444 6 Hill Crest Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG14 6QJ 3.80 Miles
Quantum Travel Specialists Ltd 0115 965 6500 Unit 16/Calverton Business Park/Hoyle Rd, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG14 6QL 3.86 Miles
24 7 Taxis 0115 965 2255 76 Main Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG14 6FN 3.89 Miles
Silverline Executive Chauffeurs 07980 522105 7 Orchard Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG14 5EF 4.08 Miles
Village Cars 0115 965 6090 4 Forest Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG14 6NJ 4.30 Miles
Broadsword Executive Cars 01636 812313 The Old Barn, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG22 8NN 4.87 Miles
Fozcabs Taxis In Newark 01636 700700 5 Carrgate Lane, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG23 5NU 5.44 Miles
Nottingham Executive Transporters 0115 955 0711 The Holly Cottages, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG4 2QN 5.92 Miles
Overland Cars 0115 961 6161 183 Burton Rd, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG4 2QF 6.08 Miles
Arnold Exec Cars 07711 798147 27A Brookfield Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 7ER 6.20 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Thurgarton/Priory Rd Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Halloughton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gonalston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main St Epperstone Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brackenhurst Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Epperstone Rd Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
The Leys/Epperstone Rd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Rd/Manor Cls Bleasby Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lowdham Poc No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Oxton Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lambley Rd/Red La/ Lowdham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Magna Cls/Southwell Rd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hoveringham Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Westhorpe Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Station Rd/Opp Blenheim Ave Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Mchale Np 1159664120	Franklin Road Lowdham Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG14 7BG
Southwell Medical Centre 01636 813561	Southwell Medical Centre The Ropewalk Southwell Nottinghamshire NG25 0AL
The Calverton Practice 0115 9657800	The Calverton Practice 2A St Wilfrid's Square Calverton Nottingham NG14 6FP
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

Lowdham
38 Main Street
Lowdham
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG14 7AG
01159 663045
Store Website
2.24 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Jb Veterinary Services
142 Main Street Woodborough Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG14 6DD 07968 152 334 2.95 miles


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Minster Veterinary Centre
Orchard Lodge Newark Road Southwell Nottinghamshire NG25 0ES 01636 812133 pmc@minstervetcentre.co.uk Website 3.18 miles
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Animals Treated
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OOH cover provided by our own vets
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OOH cover provided by our own vets

Minster Veterinary Centre
22 St Wilfrids Square Calverton Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG14 6FP 0115 965 6341 info@minstervetcentre.co.uk Website 3.79 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 4.22 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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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 5.04 miles

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Oak House Veterinary Centre Ltd
333 Mapperley Plains Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG3 5RG 0115 966 7920 oakhousewebsite@outlook.com Website 5.74 miles
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Local Dog Walks

The Hook
2 Holme Ln Holme Pierrepont Nottingham NG12 2LD 7.43 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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Cotgrave Country Park
Very Dog Friendly, Plenty Of Regular Dog Waste Bins, And A Dog Pond That Is Regularly Tested For Safety. Nottingham Lancashire 8.78 miles

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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 8.82 miles

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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 8.88 miles Sign Posted And Easy To Find

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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 9.42 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 11.08 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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