Welcome to Ompton

Ompton is a small village located in the district of Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire. 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 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 of Ompton is surrounded by stunning countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The village is located close to the River Trent, which offers a range of water-based activities, including fishing and boating. The village is also home to a number of local businesses, including a village shop and post office, a pub, and a farm shop. The village is well-connected to the surrounding area, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities.

Ompton is a charming village that offers a peaceful and tranquil way of life. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings. The village is well-connected to the surrounding area, making it a popular destination for visitors looking to explore the local area. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an active holiday, Ompton has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 7.2°C

Feels Like: 6.7°C

Wind: 2.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

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
Wellow House School
Other Independent School
Ages:3-13
Head Teacher
Mr Stephen Thompson
Newark Road
Wellow
Notts
NG22 0EA
1623861054
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
The Dukeries Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Ged Rae
Whinney Lane
New Ollerton
Newark
NG22 9TD
01623860545
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
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
Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Miss Samantha Leek
Crompton Road
Bilsthorpe
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG22 8PS
01623870772
School Website
St. Mary's Church Of England Primary School, Edwinstowe
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Miss Maria Parkin
Paddock Close
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG21 9LP
1623822518
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Fiskerton
Station Road, Fiskerton, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0TR
8.57 Miles
Mansfield Woodhouse
Debdale Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire, NG19 8DA
9.00 Miles
Collingham
Station Road, Collingham, Nottinghamshire, NG23 7RB
9.44 Miles
Retford
Station Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7DE
9.49 Miles
Newark Castle
Great North Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1FW
9.50 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Acorn Travel
01623 861685
Acorn House, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG22 0EA
1.27 Miles
Aaa Cabs
01623 835656
26 Sycamore Road, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9PS
2.11 Miles
Flintys Cabs
01623 862895
27 Oak Avenue, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9PT
2.11 Miles
Becky's Cabs
01623 869660
12 Oak Avenue, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9PT
2.11 Miles
K And R Cars
07787 386990
7 Yew Tree Road, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9UW
2.46 Miles
Greenline Taxi
01623 862888
70 Dove Croft, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9RG
2.52 Miles
Aaron Cars
01623 862888
76 Dove Croft, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9RQ
2.57 Miles
Abbey Taxis
01623 980002
30 Abbey Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG21 9LQ
3.74 Miles
Calendar Private Hire
01623 871696
14 Highfields Drive, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG22 8SN
4.20 Miles
Tuxi Car
01777 872121
57 Newcastle Street, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG22 0LN
4.44 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ompton
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Kneesall
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Maypole Rd Wellow
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The Green
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Gibson Court
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Wellow Road
No More Collections Today
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tesco
Collection Today available until:16:00
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Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
New Ollerton Post Office
Collection Today available until:16:15
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Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Eakring
No More Collections Today
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Laxton Post Office
Collection Today available until:16:30
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Kirton Village
No More Collections Today
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Forest Road
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Yew Tree Road
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Whinney Lane
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Walesby Lane
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Middleton Lodge Practice
01623 703266
Middleton Lodge Surgery
Church Circle
New Ollerton, Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG22 9SZ
Bilsthorpe Surgery
01623 870230
Bilsthorpe Surgery
35 Mickledale Lane
Newark
Nottingham
NG22 8QB
Major Oak Medical Practice
01623 822303
Major Oak Med Practice
22 High Street,Edwinstowe
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG21 9QS
Tuxford Medical Centre
01777 870203
The Surgery
Faraday Avenue
Tuxford, Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG22 0HT
Farnsfield Surgery
Station Lane
Farnsfield
Newark
NG22 8LA
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Local Stores

Welton
1 Ryland Road
Welton
Lincoln
Nottinghamshire
LN2 3LU
01673 860221
Store Website
3.37 miles
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SPAR - Harvest - Rainworth
Kirklington Road
Rainworth
NG21 0JX
01162 489 600
Store Website
6.9 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
2.25 miles
Amenities
Client car park

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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
2.48 miles
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Camelids

Cats

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Minster Veterinary Centre
Orchard Lodge
Newark Road
Southwell
Nottinghamshire
NG25 0ES
01636 812133
pmc@minstervetcentre.co.uk
Website
7.04 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Mcphersons Veterinary Practice
166 Southwell Road East
Rainworth
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG21 0EH
01623 798050
vets@mcphersonvets.plus.com
7.64 miles
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Cats

Dogs

Equines

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Cedars Veterinary Centre
20 High Street
Warsop
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG20 0AG
01623 846671
cedarsvets@gmail.com
Website
7.78 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

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Mansfield Vets4pets Ltd
36 Clipstone Road West
Forest Town
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG19 0BU
01623 643888
mansfield@vets4pets.com
Website
7.92 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

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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
2.70 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
4.03 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
7.22 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
7.27 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.
Location
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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
11.66 miles

Sign Posted And Easy To Find
Location
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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
12.61 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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