Welcome to Laxton

Laxton is a small village located in the county of Nottinghamshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles east of Retford and has a population of around 400 people. The village is known for its unique open-field system of farming, which has been in place since the medieval period. This system involves dividing the land into strips and allowing each farmer to cultivate their own strip. The system is still in use today and is a popular tourist attraction.

The village of Laxton has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and was owned by the Bishop of Lincoln. During the medieval period, Laxton was a thriving market town and was known for its wool trade. The village also played a significant role in the English Civil War, with a battle taking place nearby in 1643.

Today, Laxton is a peaceful and picturesque village, with many of its historic buildings still standing. The village has a pub, a village hall, and a primary school. It is also home to the Laxton Visitor Centre, which provides information about the village's history and the open-field system of farming. Laxton is a popular destination for tourists who are interested in history and rural life, and it offers a unique glimpse into England's past.

Local Schools

School	Details
Kneesall C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Marfleet	School Lane Kneesall Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 0AB 01623861069 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
St Josephs Catholic Primary And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Elspeth Wilkins-Campbell	Main Road Boughton Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 9JE 01623860392 School Website
Wellow House School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Thompson	Newark Road Wellow Notts NG22 0EA 1623861054 School Website
Tuxford Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr David Vernon	Marnham Road Tuxford Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 0JH 01777870001 School Website
The Dukeries Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Ged Rae	Whinney Lane New Ollerton Newark NG22 9TD 01623860545 School Website
Walesby C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss J Marshall	New Hill Walesby Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 9PB 01623860575 School Website
The Parkgate Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Reece Davy	Whinney Lane New Ollerton Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 9TH 1623860584 School Website
The Forest View Academy Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ruth Harrison	Walesby Lane New Ollerton Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 9RJ 1623860365 School Website
Maun Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Kerry Norman	Walesby Lane New Ollerton Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 9RJ 01623860773 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Retford Station Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7DE 8.21 Miles

Collingham Station Road, Collingham, Nottinghamshire, NG23 7RB 8.25 Miles

Newark Castle Great North Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1FW 9.41 Miles

Fiskerton Station Road, Fiskerton, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0TR 9.50 Miles

Newark North Gate Appletongate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1LS 9.71 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Tuxi Car 01777 872121 57 Newcastle Street, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG22 0LN 2.35 Miles
Acorn Travel 01623 861685 Acorn House, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG22 0EA 3.03 Miles
Becky's Cabs 01623 869660 12 Oak Avenue, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9PT 3.18 Miles
Flintys Cabs 01623 862895 27 Oak Avenue, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9PT 3.18 Miles
Aaa Cabs 01623 835656 26 Sycamore Road, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9PS 3.24 Miles
K And R Cars 07787 386990 7 Yew Tree Road, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9UW 3.51 Miles
Greenline Taxi 01623 862888 70 Dove Croft, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9RG 3.74 Miles
Aaron Cars 01623 862888 76 Dove Croft, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9RQ 3.80 Miles
Abbey Taxis 01623 980002 30 Abbey Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG21 9LQ 5.54 Miles
Target Taxis 01777 248948 Holsamhay/Low St, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 0LN 6.17 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Laxton Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Egmanton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kirton Village No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kneesall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ompton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moorehouse No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lexington Gardens No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tuxford Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ashvale Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Road Tuxford 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
Station Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gibson Court No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Retford Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ossington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Tuxford Medical Centre 01777 870203	The Surgery Faraday Avenue Tuxford, Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 0HT
Middleton Lodge Practice 01623 703266	Middleton Lodge Surgery Church Circle New Ollerton, Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 9SZ
Hounsfield Surgery 01636 821023	The Surgery Hounsfield Way Sutton-On-Trent Nottinghamshire NG23 6PX
Major Oak Medical Practice 01623 822303	Major Oak Med Practice 22 High Street,Edwinstowe Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG21 9QS
Bilsthorpe Surgery 01623 870230	Bilsthorpe Surgery 35 Mickledale Lane Newark Nottingham NG22 8QB

Local Stores

Tuxford
7 Newcastle St
Tuxford
Newmark
Nottinghamshire
NG22 0LN
01777 870202
Store Website
2.51 miles

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SPAR - Ollerton Road
Ordsall Post Office
114 Ollerton Road
Retford
DN22 7TJ
01777 703576
Store Website
7.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Portland House Veterinary Group
Rufford Veterinary Centre Rufford Avenue New Ollerton Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 9PN 01623 860138 portlandhousevets@hotmail.co.uk Website 3.38 miles
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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 Website 3.78 miles

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Collingham Vets
47 Station Road Collingham Newark Nottinghamshire NG23 7RA 01636 892442 collinghamvets@yahoo.com Website 8.09 miles
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Sleaford Vets Branch - Open 1-5pm
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Minster Veterinary Centre
Orchard Lodge Newark Road Southwell Nottinghamshire NG25 0ES 01636 812133 pmc@minstervetcentre.co.uk Website 8.28 miles
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OOH cover provided by our own vets
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Our Newark surgery is open 8am to 5pm OOH cover provided by our own vets
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Portland House Veterinary Group
Portland House Veterinary Centre 53 Churchgate Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 6PA 01777 703663 portlandhousevets@hotmail.co.uk Website 8.71 miles
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Cedars Veterinary Centre
20 High Street Warsop Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG20 0AG 01623 846671 cedarsvets@gmail.com Website 9.38 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 4.72 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 5.64 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
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 7.43 miles

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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 7.44 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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Whitwell Wood
Amazing Walk For You And Your Furry Babies. 3 Sign Posted Walks, Red, Yellow And Blue Ranging From.75 Miles To 2 Miles. We Walk The Edge Of The Wood Which Is Around 4 Miles That Leads To A Lovely Brook. Quiet, Beautiful Walk With Plenty Of Picnic Table Stops For A Well Earned Cup Of Tea. If You Dont Fancy A Picnic, There Is A Mobile Cafe In The Layby That Does Food And Drinks Mondays -Saturdays. Also 1/2 Mile From The Wood Towards Worksop Is The Half Moon Pub Which Offers Lovely Food And A Pint. Enjoy!! Clinthill Ln Worksop Lancashire S80 3EE 13.40 miles Pass The Turning For Whitwell On The Right And Follow The Road For 1/2 Mile, Park In Layby On The Left And The Entrance To The Wood Is 20Yards Down On The Left

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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 13.86 miles Sign Posted And Easy To Find

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