Welcome to Rampton

Rampton is a small village located in the district of Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire, England. The village is situated approximately 7 miles north of Retford and 12 miles east of Worksop. Rampton is a quiet and peaceful village with a population of around 500 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists.

Rampton 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. Rampton was also home to a number of mills, including a windmill and a watermill, which were used for grinding corn and producing flour. Today, the village is home to a number of historic buildings, including St. James' Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

Despite its small size, Rampton has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local amenities. The village has a primary school, a village hall, a post office, and a pub. Rampton also has a number of sports clubs, including a cricket club and a football club. The village is well-connected to the surrounding areas, with regular bus services to Retford and Worksop. Overall, Rampton is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Schools

School	Details
Rampton Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Roberts	Retford Road Rampton Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 0JB 01777248251 School Website
Orchard School Other Independent School Ages:2-16 Head Teacher Mrs S Fox	South Leverton Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 0DJ 1427880395
Leverton Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Rebecca Chadwick	Main Street North Leverton Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 0AD 01427880470 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
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
The Marton Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Green	Stow Park Road Marton Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 5AG 1427718224 School Website
Sturton C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Elliott	Church Street Sturton-Le-Steeple Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 9HQ 01427880342 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
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
North Wheatley Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Heather Thomson	Sturton Road South Wheatley Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 9DH 01427880409 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Saxilby Station Road, Saxilby, Lincolnshire, LN1 2NS 5.90 Miles

Retford Station Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7DE 6.22 Miles

Gainsborough Lea Road Lea Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1AH 6.22 Miles

Gainsborough Central Station Approach, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1XR 7.12 Miles

Swinderby Station Road, Swinderby, Lincolnshire, LN6 9HY 10.02 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Target Taxis 01777 248948 Holsamhay/Low St, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 0LN 2.45 Miles
Misterton Cars 01427 892800 The Holdings, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 0RQ 3.37 Miles
Luke's Private Hire 01777 700213 58 Grove Coach Rd, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7HB 5.24 Miles
Aj's Private Hire 01777 705009 57 Smeath Lane, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 9JS 5.53 Miles
Ace Taxis 01777 709999 Strawberry Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7EP 5.58 Miles
Retford Station Taxis 01777 700777 54 Wharton Street, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7EH 5.63 Miles
Capital Cabs 01777 700888 39 Claters Cl, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6QE 5.66 Miles
K And K Private Hire 01427 788507 4 Bradway, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 2DU 5.82 Miles
Vals Cars 01777 709098 116 Bigsby Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6SF 5.84 Miles
Dn Cars 01777 700948 49 Dominie Cross Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6NL 5.90 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Rampton Po Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Torksey 01427 718469	Hume Arms Caravan Site Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 2EE
North Leverton Surgery 01427 880223	The Surgery Sturton Road North Leverton Retford, Nottinghamshire DN22 0AB
Marton 01427 788277	12 The Old Courtyard Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 5XX
The Glebe Practice 01522 305298	The Glebe Practice 85 Sykes Lane Saxilby Lincoln LN1 2NU
Trent Valley Surgery 01522 263444	Trent Valley Surgery 85 Sykes Lane, Saxilby Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 2NU

Local Stores

Sturton by Stow
1 Marton Road
Sturton by Stow
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN1 2AQ
Store Website
5.70 miles

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SPAR - King Clarborough
Kings Arms Yard
Main Street
Clarborough
Retford
DN22 9LN
01777 860155
Store Website
5.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Vicarage Veterinary Centre
52 Church Road Saxilby Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 2HJ 01522 703311 vets@sackx.com Website 6.06 miles
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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 6.07 miles
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Raoul Dowding Vets
Cleveland House 16 Spital Terrace Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 2HE 01427 612188 enquiries@dowdingvets.com 7.23 miles

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Rase Veterinary Centre
Shop 2 Heapham Road Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 1SH Website 7.24 miles

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Gordon K A Lochrie
17 North Street Morton Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 3AS 01427 612662 Website 8.22 miles

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The Veterinary Surgery
Branch Of The Veterinary Hospital 32 Lincoln Road Shellingthorpe Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 5UU 01522 800333 vethosp@tiscali.co.uk Website 9.07 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 10.68 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 10.73 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 10.99 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 11.08 miles

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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 12.81 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 12.90 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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