Welcome to Headon

Headon is a small village located in the county of Nottinghamshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles east of Retford and 15 miles west of Lincoln. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The village also has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub.

One of the main attractions in Headon is the annual Headon Feast, which takes place in July. The feast is a traditional event that has been held in the village for over 200 years and includes a range of activities such as a funfair, live music, and a parade. The feast is a great opportunity for locals and visitors to come together and celebrate the village's heritage and community spirit.

Headon is also located close to a number of other attractions in Nottinghamshire, including the historic market town of Retford and the beautiful Clumber Park. Retford is home to a range of shops, restaurants, and cafes, as well as a number of historic buildings such as the 18th-century Town Hall and the 16th-century St. Swithun's Church. Clumber Park, which is located just a few miles from Headon, is a stunning country park that covers over 3,800 acres and includes a lake, woodland, and gardens. The park is a popular destination for walkers, cyclists, and nature lovers.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
East Markham Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Laura Duggin
Askham Road
East Markham
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG22 0RG
01777870439
School Website
Gamston St Peter's Cofe Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Chris Edwards
Gamston
Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22 0PE
1777838631
School Website
Rampton Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Helen Roberts
Retford Road
Rampton
Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22 0JB
01777248251
School Website
Bracken Lane Primary Academy
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Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Gareth Letton
Bracken Lane
Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22 7EU
1777705017
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Thrumpton Primary Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Gareth Letton
Thrumpton Close
Retford
DN22 7AQ
1777702092
School Website
Orchard School
Other Independent School
Ages:2-16
Head Teacher
Mrs S Fox
South Leverton
Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22 0DJ
1427880395
Tuxford Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr David Vernon
Marnham Road
Tuxford
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG22 0JH
01777870001
School Website
Ordsall Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Richard Chapman
Ordsall Road
Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22 7SL
01777702852
School Website
St Swithun's Church Of England Primary Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Paul Charly
Grove Street
Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22 6LD
1777702043
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
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Retford
Station Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7DE
3.70 Miles
Gainsborough Lea Road
Lea Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1AH
8.28 Miles
Saxilby
Station Road, Saxilby, Lincolnshire, LN1 2NS
8.79 Miles
Gainsborough Central
Station Approach, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1XR
9.19 Miles
Worksop
Carlton Road, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 7AG
10.31 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Misterton Cars
01427 892800
The Holdings, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 0RQ
0.46 Miles
Target Taxis
01777 248948
Holsamhay/Low St, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 0LN
2.10 Miles
Luke's Private Hire
01777 700213
58 Grove Coach Rd, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7HB
2.72 Miles
Ace Taxis
01777 709999
Strawberry Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7EP
3.24 Miles
Retford Station Taxis
01777 700777
54 Wharton Street, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7EH
3.24 Miles
Cannon Cabs
07770 688806
Welbeck Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7RP
3.43 Miles
Dn Cars
01777 700948
49 Dominie Cross Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6NL
3.51 Miles
Capital Cabs
01777 700888
39 Claters Cl, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6QE
3.57 Miles
D J Taxis
01777 701066
43 Grove Street, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6LA
3.68 Miles
Hinchcliffe Taxis
01777 702049
Retford Railway Station/Station Rd, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7DE
3.68 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

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East Markham
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High Street
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Plantation Avenue
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Tuxford Medical Centre
01777 870203
The Surgery
Faraday Avenue
Tuxford, Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG22 0HT
Riverside Health Centre
01777 713330
Riverside Health Centre
Riverside Walk
Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22 6FB
North Leverton Surgery
01427 880223
The Surgery
Sturton Road
North Leverton
Retford, Nottinghamshire
DN22 0AB
Kingfisher Family Practice
01777 702381
Kingfisher Fam. Practice
Retford Primary Care Ctr
Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22 7XF
Crown House Surgery
01777 703672
Retford Primary Care Ctr
Retford Hospital,North Rd
Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22 7XF
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Local Stores

Ordsall
2 Welbeck Road
Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22 7RW
01777 703485
Store Website
3.38 miles
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Ordsall Post Office
114 Ollerton Road
Retford
DN22 7TJ
01777 703576
Store Website
3.4 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Portland House Veterinary Group
Portland House Veterinary Centre
53 Churchgate
Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22 6PA
01777 703663
portlandhousevets@hotmail.co.uk
Website
3.84 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
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Dixon And Young Veterinary Surgery
The Old Police Houses
1&Amp;2 Forest Road
New Ollerton
Nottinghamshire
NG22 9QZ
01623 259555
partners@ollertonvets.cu.uk
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Vicarage Veterinary Centre
52 Church Road
Saxilby
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN1 2HJ
01522 703311
vets@sackx.com
Website
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Raoul Dowding Vets
Cleveland House
16 Spital Terrace
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 2HE
01427 612188
enquiries@dowdingvets.com
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Rase Veterinary Centre
Shop 2
Heapham Road
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 1SH
Website
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Local Dog Walks

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
7.72 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
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Worksop
Lancashire
S80 3AZ
7.81 miles

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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
9.77 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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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
9.90 miles

Look Out For The Brown Signs And Do Not Confuse With Ruffford Mill Nearby
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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
13.07 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.
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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
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West Common Is Located To The West Of The City Of Lincoln, Just Off The A46.
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