Welcome to Grassthorpe

Grassthorpe is a small village located in the county of Nottinghamshire, England. The village is situated approximately 5 miles east of Retford 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 Grassthorpe has a rich history dating back to the 11th century. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and was known for its agricultural activities. The village was also home to a number of mills and a brickworks during the 19th century. Today, the village is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the beautiful countryside and explore the historic buildings and landmarks.

One of the most notable landmarks in Grassthorpe is the St. Helen's Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is known for its beautiful architecture and stained glass windows. The church is also home to a number of historic artifacts, including a 14th-century font and a 17th-century pulpit. The church is a popular destination for visitors who come to admire its beauty and learn about its rich history.

Local Weather

Light drizzle

Temp: 11.3°C

Feels Like: 7.9°C

Wind: 22.6 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
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
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
Tuxford Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr David Vernon	Marnham Road Tuxford Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 0JH 01777870001 School Website
Tuxford Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ms Gareth Letton	Newark Road Tuxford Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 0NA 01777870482 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
Dunham On Trent C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kathryn King	Laneham Road Dunham-On-Trent Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 0UL 01777228383 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
Newton On Trent C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Aimee Riley	High Street Newton-On-Trent Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 2JS 01777228365 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Collingham Station Road, Collingham, Nottinghamshire, NG23 7RB 4.64 Miles

Swinderby Station Road, Swinderby, Lincolnshire, LN6 9HY 5.34 Miles

Saxilby Station Road, Saxilby, Lincolnshire, LN1 2NS 7.52 Miles

Newark Castle Great North Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1FW 8.21 Miles

Newark North Gate Appletongate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1LS 8.33 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Tuxi Car 01777 872121 57 Newcastle Street, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG22 0LN 4.21 Miles
Target Taxis 01777 248948 Holsamhay/Low St, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 0LN 4.74 Miles
Z Cars 01636 700551 Downside Cottage, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG23 6HP 5.79 Miles
Misterton Cars 01427 892800 The Holdings, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 0RQ 6.85 Miles
Popham's Private Hire 01522 809785 43 Church Rd, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 2HH 7.90 Miles
Acorn Travel 01623 861685 Acorn House, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG22 0EA 7.92 Miles
Becky's Cabs 01623 869660 12 Oak Avenue, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9PT 8.09 Miles
Flintys Cabs 01623 862895 27 Oak Avenue, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9PT 8.09 Miles
Aaa Cabs 01623 835656 26 Sycamore Road, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9PS 8.16 Miles
Newark Taxi Service 01636 526159 41 Clarkes Lane, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2EF 8.18 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Grassthorpe No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Normanton On Trent No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crow Park No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Low Marnham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Weston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Skegby No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Marnham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Scarthing Moor No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carlton On Trent Vicarage No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Girton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Clifton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stone Road End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carlton On Trent No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:15

Local GP Practices

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

Local Stores

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

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Collingham Vets
47 Station Road Collingham Newark Nottinghamshire NG23 7RA 01636 892442 collinghamvets@yahoo.com Website 4.52 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 6.96 miles

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Vicarage Veterinary Centre
52 Church Road Saxilby Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 2HJ 01522 703311 vets@sackx.com Website 7.89 miles
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Minster Veterinary Centre
Maltkiln Lane Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 1HN 01636 612906 info@minstervetcentre.co.uk Website 8.05 miles
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Newark Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 5 Northgate Retail Park Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 1GA newark@vets4pets.com Website 8.15 miles
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Portland House Veterinary Group
Rufford Veterinary Centre Rufford Avenue New Ollerton Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 9PN 01623 860138 portlandhousevets@hotmail.co.uk Website 8.29 miles
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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 9.35 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

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 9.55 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 10.57 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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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 10.72 miles West Common Is Located To The West Of The City Of Lincoln, Just Off The A46.

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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 11.53 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 11.55 miles

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Weather Forecast

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