Welcome to Wigsley

Wigsley is a small village located in the county of Nottinghamshire, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles north of the city of Newark-on-Trent and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

One of the main attractions in Wigsley is the St. Michael and All Angels Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and features a beautiful stained glass window and a unique octagonal tower. The church is still in use today and holds regular services for the local community.

Wigsley is also home to a number of small businesses, including a farm shop and a pub. The farm shop sells locally sourced produce, including fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, and dairy products. The pub, called The Plough Inn, is a traditional English pub that serves a range of beers, wines, and spirits, as well as classic pub food. The pub is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike and has a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

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
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
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
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
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
The St Michaels Church Of England Primary School Thorpe On The Hill Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Naomi Weaver	School Lane Thorpe-On-The-Hill Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9BN 01522681923 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
The Saint Hughs Catholic Primary School Lincoln Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Gregory Hughes	Woodfield Avenue Doddington Park Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 0SH 01522501137 School Website
Leslie Manser Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Adrian Jones	Kingsdown Road Doddington Park Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 0FB 01522688328 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Swinderby Station Road, Swinderby, Lincolnshire, LN6 9HY 3.68 Miles

Saxilby Station Road, Saxilby, Lincolnshire, LN1 2NS 3.87 Miles

Hykeham Station Road, North Hykeham, Lincolnshire, LN6 9AT 5.02 Miles

Collingham Station Road, Collingham, Nottinghamshire, NG23 7RB 5.53 Miles

Lincoln St Marys Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 7EW 7.19 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A-Line Airport Services 01522 808656 14 Lapwing Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 5XS 4.03 Miles
Popham's Private Hire 01522 809785 43 Church Rd, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 2HH 4.22 Miles
Lincoln Luxury Cars 01522 770290 15 Steep Hill, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 2LT 4.56 Miles
Romney Executive Travel 01522 790500 Whisby Lodge, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 3QL 4.90 Miles
Ian's Cars 0845 689 9400 Hillcroft House/Whisby Rd, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 3QT 4.96 Miles
Hykabs 01522 688988 Unit F/Hillcroft Business Pk/North Hykeham, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 3QT 4.96 Miles
Eta Travel Solutions 01522 821849 3 Scawby Crescent, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 0DG 5.47 Miles
Airport Lincs 01522 697237 29 Uffington Av, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 0AG 5.66 Miles
H Y Cabs 01522 688988 Unit 3 Plot 6 Cross Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 9QY 5.98 Miles
Target Taxis 01777 248948 Holsamhay/Low St, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 0LN 6.06 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Wigsley Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eagle Cross Roads Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harby Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Eagle Lane Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spalford Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thorney Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
North Scarle Po Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Eagle Moor Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eagle Po High Street Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
South Clifton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Doddington Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eagle Hall Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Clifton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Scarle Rectory Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whisby Cross Roads Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hmp Morton Hall - Bcsc	Swinderby Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9PT
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
Skellingthorpe 01522 681140	32 Lincoln Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 5UU
Birchwood Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Jasmin Road Lincoln LN6 0QQ

Local Stores

Skellingthorpe
2 Jerusalem Road
Skellingthorpe
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN6 5UL
01522 682695
Store Website
4.04 miles

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SPAR - Birchwood
76 Woodfield Avenue
Birchwood
Lincoln
LN6 0LP
01522 683592
Store Website
4.6 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 4.22 miles
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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 4.29 miles
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Lincvet
The Veterinary Clinic Birchwood Centre Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 0QQ 01522 694275 info@lincvet.co.uk Website 4.47 miles
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Our surgery at Friars Lane is open from 09:00 to 17:00
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Park View Vets - Witham St Hughs
10 Muntjac Way Witham St Hughs Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9WF 5.25 miles

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Collingham Vets
47 Station Road Collingham Newark Nottinghamshire NG23 7RA 01636 892442 collinghamvets@yahoo.com Website 5.52 miles
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Sleaford Vets Branch - Open 1-5pm
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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 5.80 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 5.30 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 6.50 miles West Common Is Located To The West Of The City Of Lincoln, Just Off The A46.

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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 13.75 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 14.67 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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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 14.93 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 14.97 miles

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