Welcome to West Drayton

West Drayton is a small village located in the county of Nottinghamshire, England. The village 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 historical landmarks and buildings in the area. The village is home to a number of small businesses, including shops, pubs, and restaurants, which provide a range of services to the local community.

One of the most notable landmarks in West Drayton is the St. Peter'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. The church is also home to a number of historical artifacts, including a 14th-century font and a 15th-century brass eagle lectern.

West Drayton is also home to a number of beautiful parks and green spaces, including the West Drayton Woodlands and the River Trent. These areas provide a range of recreational activities for locals and visitors, including walking, cycling, and fishing. The village is also home to a number of sports clubs, including football, cricket, and tennis clubs, which provide opportunities for people of all ages to get involved in sports and stay active.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 15°C

Feels Like: 13°C

Wind: 19.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School Details
Gamston St Peter's Cofe Primary School
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Mr Chris Edwards
Gamston
Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22 0PE
1777838631
School Website
Elkesley Primary And Nursery School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Chris Marsh
Headland Avenue
Elkesley
Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22 8AQ
01777838615
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
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
Tuxford Primary Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Ms Gareth Letton
Newark Road
Tuxford
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG22 0NA
01777870482
School Website
Tuxford Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr David Vernon
Marnham Road
Tuxford
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG22 0JH
01777870001
School Website
Thrumpton Primary Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Gareth Letton
Thrumpton Close
Retford
DN22 7AQ
1777702092
School Website
Bracken Lane Primary Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Gareth Letton
Bracken Lane
Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22 7EU
1777705017
School Website
Ordsall Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Richard Chapman
Ordsall Road
Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22 7SL
01777702852
School Website
St Giles School
Community Special School
Ages:3-19
Head Teacher
Mrs Matthew Rooney
Babworth Road
Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22 7NJ
01777703683
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Retford
Station Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7DE
3.65 Miles
Worksop
Carlton Road, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 7AG
8.28 Miles
Shireoaks
Shireoaks Common, Shireoaks, South Yorkshire, S81 8LW
10.36 Miles
Gainsborough Lea Road
Lea Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1AH
10.86 Miles
Whitwell
Station Road, Whitwell, Derbyshire, S80 4NY
10.97 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Tuxi Car
01777 872121
57 Newcastle Street, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG22 0LN
2.96 Miles
Misterton Cars
01427 892800
The Holdings, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 0RQ
2.96 Miles
Cannon Cabs
07770 688806
Welbeck Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7RP
3.06 Miles
Luke's Private Hire
01777 700213
58 Grove Coach Rd, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7HB
3.23 Miles
Hinchcliffe Taxis
01777 702049
Retford Railway Station/Station Rd, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7DE
3.60 Miles
Retford Station Taxis
01777 700777
54 Wharton Street, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7EH
3.64 Miles
Ace Taxis
01777 709999
Strawberry Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7EP
3.70 Miles
Dn Cars
01777 700948
49 Dominie Cross Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6NL
3.76 Miles
D J Taxis
01777 701066
43 Grove Street, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6LA
4.01 Miles
Capital Cabs
01777 700888
39 Claters Cl, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6QE
4.20 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
West Drayton Uso
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Rockley Uso
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Markham Moor Uso
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Gamston Uso
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Milton
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Sibthorpe Hill
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Clinton Rise Uso
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Elkesley Village Po
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Bevercotes
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West Markham
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Headland Ave Uso
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Askham (Priestgate)
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East Markham
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Millfield
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High Street
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Tuxford Medical Centre
01777 870203
The Surgery
Faraday Avenue
Tuxford, Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG22 0HT
Riverside Health Centre
01777 713330
Riverside Health Centre
Riverside Walk
Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22 6FB
Kingfisher Family Practice
01777 702381
Kingfisher Fam. Practice
Retford Primary Care Ctr
Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22 7XF
Crown House Surgery
01777 703672
Retford Primary Care Ctr
Retford Hospital,North Rd
Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22 7XF
Retford Hospital Outpatients Department - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Retford Hospital
North Road
Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22 7XF
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Local Stores

Tuxford
7 Newcastle St
Tuxford
Newmark
Nottinghamshire
NG22 0LN
01777 870202
Store Website
2.87 miles
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SPAR - Ollerton Road
Ordsall Post Office
114 Ollerton Road
Retford
DN22 7TJ
01777 703576
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Portland House Veterinary Group
Portland House Veterinary Centre
53 Churchgate
Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22 6PA
01777 703663
portlandhousevets@hotmail.co.uk
Website
4.16 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

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Portland House Veterinary Group
Rufford Veterinary Centre
Rufford Avenue
New Ollerton
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG22 9PN
01623 860138
portlandhousevets@hotmail.co.uk
Website
5.13 miles
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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
5.45 miles
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Worksop Vets4pets Ltd
47-49 Carlton Road
Worksop
Nottinghamshire
S80 1PD
01909 478 666
worksop@vets4pets.com
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8.20 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Wildbore Veterinary Limited
Wildbore Vetstop
Turner Road
Worksop
Nottinghamshire
S81 7AE
01909 472 059
info@thevetstop.co.uk
Website
8.40 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

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

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Local Dog Walks

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
5.15 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
5.22 miles

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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
6.96 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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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
7.27 miles

Look Out For The Brown Signs And Do Not Confuse With Ruffford Mill Nearby
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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
11.46 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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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
15.08 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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