Welcome to Widmerpool

Widmerpool is a small village located in the county of Nottinghamshire, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles southeast of Nottingham and 5 miles northeast of Loughborough. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the 12th-century St. Peter's Church and the Grade II listed Widmerpool Hall.

The village of Widmerpool has a rich history dating back to the medieval period. The name "Widmerpool" is believed to have originated from the Old English words "wid" meaning "wide" and "mere" meaning "pool". The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and was once a thriving agricultural community. Today, the village is a peaceful and picturesque place to live, with a close-knit community and a range of local amenities.

Despite its small size, Widmerpool has a lot to offer visitors and residents alike. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling, and horse riding. There are also a number of local pubs and restaurants serving delicious food and drink, as well as a range of shops and services. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a lively community, Widmerpool has something to offer everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
Willoughby Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Beatrice Smith	Church Lane Willoughby-On-The-Wolds Loughborough Nottinghamshire LE12 6SS 01509880620 School Website
Willow Brook Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Louise Ballard	Willow Brook Keyworth Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG12 5BB 01159149889 School Website
The South Wolds Academy And Sixth Form Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Halina Angus	Church Drive Keyworth Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG12 5FF 01159373506 School Website
Keyworth Primary And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Peter Cresswell	Nottingham Road Keyworth Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG12 5FB 1159748005 School Website
Crossdale Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr P Cresswell	Crossdale Drive Keyworth Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG12 5HP 1159748088 School Website
Kinoulton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Paramore	Main Street Kinoulton Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG12 3EL 0 194981203 School Website
Bunny C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Victoria White	Church Street Bunny Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG11 6QW 01159212727 School Website
Plumtree School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Philip Simpson	Church Hill Plumtree Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG12 5ND 1159375859 School Website
Wymeswold Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jan Scallon	Brook Street Wymeswold Loughborough Leicestershire LE12 6TU 01509880561 School Website
Old Dalby Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rosemary Browne	Longcliff Hill Old Dalby Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 3JY 01664822455 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Radcliffe (Nottinghamshire) Shelford Road, Radcliffe-On-Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG12 2GS 7.22 Miles

Loughborough Station Boulevard, Off Nottingham Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1EX 7.37 Miles

Barrow-Upon-Soar Grove Lane, Barrow-Upon-Soar, Leicestershire, LE12 8US 7.57 Miles

Nottingham Carrington Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 3AQ 7.83 Miles

Netherfield Chaworth Road, Colwick, Nottinghamshire, NG4 2JB 7.92 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Key Kars 0115 937 6999 Highthorne Lodge/Melton Rd/Stanton-On-The-Wolds/Stanton-On-T, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 5PJ 1.83 Miles
Airport Taxi Travel 07841 665117 10 Fairway, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 5DW 1.94 Miles
Key Kars 0115 937 6999 62 Manor Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 5GL 2.28 Miles
Cannon Executive Driver Services 0115 984 4955 144 Loughborough Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG11 6QS 3.20 Miles
Grosvenor Cars 0115 984 5555 20 Main Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG11 6QU 3.33 Miles
Jk Carz 0115 989 0002 12 Ash Lea Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 3PR 4.29 Miles
Cotgrave Cars 0115 989 0202 10 Prioridge, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 3TB 4.35 Miles
Djm Taxis Ltd 0115 989 3040 Hollygate Lane Industrial Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 3JW 4.74 Miles
Ace Cars 0115 880 0025 23 Hallfields, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 4AA 4.89 Miles
Nottingham Executive Chauffeurs 0115 846 2584 6 Fairview Court, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7TP 5.57 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Widmerpool/Keyworth Rd Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Kinoulton X Roads Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Widmerpool La/Willow Brook Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Browns La/A606 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Willoughby On The Wolds Po Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wysall/Main St Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Westhorpe Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Harwoods Corner/Willow Brook Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Fairway/Alder Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Melton Rd/Hill Farm Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Bridegate Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Keyworth Po/Main St Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:16:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wolds Dr /Church Dr Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Nicker Hill/High View Ave Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bunny La/Brookview Dr Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Village Health Group Keyworth Surgery	Bunny Lane Keyworth Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG12 5JU
Principia Copd 0115 8837000	C/O Copd Team Keyworth Pcc, Bunny Lane Keyworth Nottinghamshire NG12 5JU
Rushcliffe Community Gynaecology Clinic 0115 9373527	Keyworth Medical Practice Bunny Lane, Keyworth Nottingham NG12 5JU
Lowe Jr 0115 9892398	The Health Centre Candleby Lane Cotgrave Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG12 3JG
Cotgrave Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	The Cotgrave Hub Rivermead Cotgrave Nottingham NG12 3UQ

Local Stores

Keyworth - Bunny Lane
The Square
Bunny Lane
Keyworth
Nottinghamshire
NG12 5JT
01159 374745
Store Website
2.09 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Wilford
Clifton Lane
Wilford
NG11 7ES
0115 982 0303
Store Website
6.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Pinfold Vets
13 Main Street Keyworth Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG12 5AA 2.00 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Davison Veterinary Care
73 Wolds Drive Keyworth Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG12 5FT 0115 937 5029 admin@davisonvets.co.uk Website 2.17 miles
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Animals Treated
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Medicine Vet Referrals
Valley Road Main Road Upper Broughton Nr Melton Mowbray Nottinghamshire LE14 3BG 0115 647 0660 equine@medicine.vet Website 3.34 miles
Amenities Referrals only
Animals Treated
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Buttercross Veterinary Centre
7 Candleby Lane Cotgrave Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG12 3JG 0115 989 3711 info@buttercrossvets.co.uk Website 4.52 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Pinfold Vets Preventive Clinic
Unit 4 Station Road East Leake Loughborough Leicestershire LE12 6LQ 01509 606979 enquiries@pinfoldvets.co.uk Website 5.28 miles

Animals Treated
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Pinfold Vets
Lennox House Station Road East Leake Leicestershire LE12 6LQ 01509 606979 enquiries@pinfoldvets.co.uk Website 5.28 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sun	09:00	11:00

Local Dog Walks

Ruddington (Rushcliffe) Country Park
Wonderful Walk For The Dogs, Beautiful Park. 51 Asher Ln Ruddington Nottingham Lancashire NG11 6HS 4.64 miles

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Cotgrave Country Park
Very Dog Friendly, Plenty Of Regular Dog Waste Bins, And A Dog Pond That Is Regularly Tested For Safety. Nottingham Lancashire 5.13 miles

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The Hook
2 Holme Ln Holme Pierrepont Nottingham NG12 2LD 6.86 miles Can Be Accessed From Several Entrances Off Holme Road - With A Car Park At Either End And Ample Street Parking

Location what3words clots.rests.remote

Melton Country Park
A Lovely Reservoir Walk On The North Of The Small Market Town Melton Mowbray. There Are 3 Varying Routes, And A Large Open Space For Dogs Off The Lead To Run Around. A Nice Range Of Paths And A Small Play Area For Children And A Small Cafe With Kind Staff. Melton Country Park Wymondham Way Lancashire 8.96 miles

Location what3words frost.tolls.scarcely

Wollaton Hall
This Is A Beautiful Stately Home In The City Of Nottingham. There Is A Large Park, Some Areas Wooded And Large Open Grass Lawns. You Can Let Your Dogs Off The Lead Except In The Fenced Areas Where The Park's Deer Herd Is Grazed - This Will Be Clearly Marked. There Is A Lake To Walk Around And The Dogs Can Swim, Just Avoid Areas With Water Fowl. A Kids Play Area, Cafe And Shop Top This Off. With No Entrance Fee And Cheap Parking, It's Great For A Day Out With A Picnic Or An Hour Or Too. 2 Wollaton Hall Nottingham Lancashire NG8 2AE 9.29 miles

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Bramcote Park
Huge Park With Adjoining Woods Plenty Of Space To Walk And Let Your Dog Run Around 51 Ilkeston Rd Bramcote Nottingham NG9 3JP 10.30 miles Ilkeston Road , Nottingham

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