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

Light rain

Temp: 11.1°C

Feels Like: 7.5°C

Wind: 24.2 MPH

Wind Dir: S

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
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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
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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
Ian's Cars
0845 689 9400
Hillcroft House/Whisby Rd, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 3QT
5.80 Miles
Hykabs
01522 688988
Unit F/Hillcroft Business Pk/North Hykeham, 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
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Thorney
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Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Kettlethorpe Uso
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Wigsley
No More Collections Today
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newton On Trent Post Office
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:16:45
Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Harby
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Laughterton
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broadholme Uso
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Clifton
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Fenton Uso
No More Collections Today
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Gainsborough Road Saxilby Uso
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Torksey Avenue Saxilby Uso
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39 41 High Street Saxilby
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South Parade Saxilby Uso
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:10:30
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Spalford
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Clifton
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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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
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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
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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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
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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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
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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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
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

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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
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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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
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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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
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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
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
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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
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
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Weather Forecast

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