Welcome to Thorney

Thorney is a small village located in Nottinghamshire, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Trent and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore. One of the most notable landmarks in Thorney is the St. Helen's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Thorney is also home to a number of small businesses and shops, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village has a strong sense of community, and there are many events and activities held throughout the year to bring residents together. One of the most popular events is the Thorney Carnival, which takes place every summer and features a parade, live music, and a variety of food and drink stalls.

Despite its small size, Thorney is a vibrant and welcoming village that offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or simply enjoying a pint at the local pub, Thorney has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 8.1°C

Feels Like: 4.6°C

Wind: 15.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Queen Eleanor Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Shelly Wright	Harby Newark Nottinghamshire NG23 7EQ 01522703428 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
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
Saxilby Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Stratton	Highfield Road Saxilby Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 2QJ 01522702669 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
Eagle Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hayley Adams	Scarle Lane Eagle Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9EJ 01522868354 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
Skellingthorpe The Holt Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Leach	Swallow Avenue Skellingthorpe Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 5XJ 01522683236 School Website
Burton Hathow Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Penny Ford	Saxilby Road Odder Burton Lincoln LN1 2BB 1522274616 School Website
St Lawrence Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Marion Watson	Lower Church Road Skellingthorpe Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 5UZ 01522682689 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Saxilby Station Road, Saxilby, Lincolnshire, LN1 2NS 2.44 Miles

Swinderby Station Road, Swinderby, Lincolnshire, LN6 9HY 5.55 Miles

Hykeham Station Road, North Hykeham, Lincolnshire, LN6 9AT 6.02 Miles

Collingham Station Road, Collingham, Nottinghamshire, NG23 7RB 7.35 Miles

Lincoln St Marys Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 7EW 7.39 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Popham's Private Hire 01522 809785 43 Church Rd, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 2HH 2.81 Miles
Lincoln Luxury Cars 01522 770290 15 Steep Hill, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 2LT 3.71 Miles
A-Line Airport Services 01522 808656 14 Lapwing Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 5XS 4.19 Miles
K And K Private Hire 01427 788507 4 Bradway, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 2DU 4.99 Miles
Target Taxis 01777 248948 Holsamhay/Low St, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 0LN 5.20 Miles
Romney Executive Travel 01522 790500 Whisby Lodge, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 3QL 5.75 Miles
Hykabs 01522 688988 Unit F/Hillcroft Business Pk/North Hykeham, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 3QT 5.80 Miles
Ian's Cars 0845 689 9400 Hillcroft House/Whisby Rd, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 3QT 5.80 Miles
Eta Travel Solutions 01522 821849 3 Scawby Crescent, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 0DG 6.03 Miles
Airport Lincs 01522 697237 29 Uffington Av, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 0AG 6.23 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Thorney Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Kettlethorpe Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wigsley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newton On Trent Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Harby Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Laughterton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broadholme Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Clifton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fenton Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gainsborough Road Saxilby Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Torksey Avenue Saxilby Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
39 41 High Street Saxilby Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Parade Saxilby Uso Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Spalford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Clifton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
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
Torksey 01427 718469	Hume Arms Caravan Site Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 2EE
Skellingthorpe 01522 681140	32 Lincoln Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 5UU
Birchwood Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Jasmin Road Lincoln LN6 0QQ

Local Stores

Saxilby
107 High Street
Saxilby
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN1 2HG
01522 702230
Store Website
2.63 miles

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SPAR - Birchwood
76 Woodfield Avenue
Birchwood
Lincoln
LN6 0LP
01522 683592
Store Website
5.0 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 2.80 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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appointments till 11.30 only
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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 4.37 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Lincvet
The Veterinary Clinic Birchwood Centre Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 0QQ 01522 694275 info@lincvet.co.uk Website 5.02 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Our surgery at Friars Lane is open from 09:00 to 17:00
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Rase Veterinary Centre
131 West Parade Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 1QS 01522 701164 rasevets@btconnect.com Website 6.71 miles
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Vets Now (Lincoln)
Hykeham Green Lincoln Road North Hykeham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 8NH 01522 690701 lincolnclinic@vets-now.com Website 6.89 miles
Amenities Referrals only
Animals Treated
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Park View Veterinary Hospital
Hykeham Green Lincoln Road North Hykeham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 8NH 01522 683300 enquiries@parkviewvethospital.co.uk Website 6.89 miles
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Animals Treated
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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 5.82 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

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 6.40 miles West Common Is Located To The West Of The City Of Lincoln, Just Off The A46.

Location what3words worth.dunes.spoil

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 14.22 miles Look Out For The Brown Signs And Do Not Confuse With Ruffford Mill Nearby

Location what3words reception.trusts.liability

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 14.55 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 what3words graver.tilting.emulated

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 14.60 miles

Location what3words unscathed.lilac.blanket

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 14.93 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.

Location what3words foggy.correct.publisher

Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.9°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Cloudy
Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
Feels Like	-6.8°C	-5.8°C	-5.6°C	-5.8°C	-4.8°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	3°C	-1°C

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