Welcome to Barrowden

Barrowden is a small village located in the county of Rutland, England. It is situated on the eastern side of the county, close to the border with Northamptonshire. The village has a population of around 400 people and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic buildings. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and fields, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists.

One of the most notable buildings in Barrowden is the Church of St. Peter. This beautiful church dates back to the 13th century and is a Grade I listed building. It features a stunning tower and spire, as well as a number of interesting architectural features. The church is still in use today and is a popular venue for weddings and other events.

Barrowden is also home to a number of small businesses, including a village shop, a pub, and a post office. These businesses provide essential services to the local community and help to create a sense of community spirit in the village. Overall, Barrowden is a charming and peaceful village that offers a great quality of life for its residents.

Local Weather

Moderate rain

Temp: 9.2°C

Feels Like: 4.7°C

Wind: 27.3 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
St Mary And St John C Of E Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Wilce	Church Street North Luffenham Oakham Rutland LE15 8JR 01780720184 School Website
Ketton Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Glenn Fraser	High Street Ketton Stamford Rutland PE9 3TE 01780720301 School Website
Edith Weston Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Penny Rawlings	Weston Road Edith Weston Oakham Rutland LE15 8HQ 01780720025 School Website
Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lynda Bowyer	Park Street Kings Cliffe Peterborough Northamptonshire PE8 6XN 01780470259 School Website
Gretton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julia Dickinson	Kirby Road Gretton Corby Northamptonshire NN17 3DB 01536770366 School Website
Wilds Lodge School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-19 Head Teacher Mr Toby Oakley	Stamford Road Empingham Oakham LE15 8QQ 1780767254 School Website
Uppingham Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Benjamin Solly	London Road Uppingham Oakham Rutland LE15 9TJ 01572823631 School Website
Uppingham School Other Independent School Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Dr Richard Maloney	Uppingham Rutland LE15 9QE 1572822216 School Website
Uppingham Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julia Exton	Belgrave Road Uppingham Oakham Rutland LE15 9RT 1572823245 School Website
Leighfield Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Eaton	Newtown Road Uppingham Oakham Rutland LE15 9TS 01572823489 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Stamford Station Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2WB 6.67 Miles

Oakham Station Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6QT 7.80 Miles

Corby Station Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1UJ 7.80 Miles

Kettering Station Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7HJ 14.59 Miles

Peterborough Station Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1QL 14.97 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
The Taxi Office 01572 823890 30B High Street East, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 9QA 4.88 Miles
Premier And Burley Cabs 01780 751118 14 Bramble Grove, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 4BL 6.08 Miles
Halls Cars 01780 470700 25 Orchard Lane, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 5EE 6.51 Miles
Cabtastic 01780 470700 Orchard Lane, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 5EE 6.51 Miles
Russell Executive Taxi's 01780 755880 1/Weston Mews/Foundry Rd, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2PP 6.52 Miles
Deadwood Stage Private Hire 01536 266655 11 Larratt Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 3HL 6.62 Miles
Clapham Taxis 01780 764161 Stamford Bus Station/Sheep Market, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2SL 6.66 Miles
Silver Cabs Of Stamford 01780 482800 7A Silver La, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2BT 6.74 Miles
A1 Taxis Of Stamford 01780 752748 33 Cambridge Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1BU 6.81 Miles
1St Choice Taxis Of Stamford 01780 752748 33 Cambridge Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1BU 6.81 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Tippings Lane Barrowden No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East End Barrowden No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
West End Barrowden No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wakerley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Sth Luffenham Bridge Sth Luffenham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pinfold Lane South Luffenham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Crossroads Morcott No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
School Lane Morcott No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
High Street Morcott No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fineshades Cres No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tixover No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Settings South Luffenham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Kings Rd North Luffenham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Fosters Bridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:11:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Tixover Grange No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Barrowden Surgery	8 Kings Lane Barrowden Rutland LE15 8EF
Kingscliffe	Kingscliffe Surgery 35 West Street Wansford Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE8 6XB
Gretton Surgery	Kirby Road Gretton Corby Northamptonshire NN17 3BD
Uppingham Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	North Gate Uppingham Oakham LE15 9EG
Uppingham Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	North Gate Uppingham Oakham LE15 9EG

Local Stores

Uppingham
22 North Street East
Uppingham
Rutland
Rutland
LE15 9QL
01572 821903
Store Website
4.90 miles

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SPAR - Adams & Sons Oakham
The Garage
Glaston Road
Oakham
LE15 9DL
01527 747215
Store Website
1.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Rutland Veterinary Centre Ltd
12A Ayston Road Uppingham Rutland LE15 9RL 01572 822399 office@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 4.97 miles
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Rutland Veterinary Centre
Holland Court Priors Hall Park Hampstead Road Corby Northamptonshire NN17 5GT 01536 903777 priorshall@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 5.90 miles

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Clear Ridge Veterinary Surgery
43 Empingham Road Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2RJ 01780 764333 6.43 miles

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Stamford Veterinary Centre
32 Main Street Great Casterton Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 4AA 01780 763 180 stamfordvets@gmail.com Website 6.55 miles
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Burghley Veterinary Centre Ltd
St. Leonards Street Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2HU 01780 762 109 burghleyvet@gmail.com Website 6.94 miles

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Corby Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2, The Peel Centre Pheonix Park Way Corby Northamptonshire NN17 5DT 01536 206531 corby@vets4pets.com Website 7.33 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Fineshade Wood
16 Top Lodge Fineshade Corby Lancashire NN17 3BB 2.30 miles

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Fineshade
My Dogs Love This Walk Through The Woods, They Can Be Let Off Their Leads An Wonder At Their Own Leisure. Walks Are Up To 6 Miles. Good For Family Day Out And A Bike Ride. Area For Picnics. Cafe Onsite, Quiet Expensive, But Very Good For That Nice Cold Drink At The End Of The Walk. Fineshade Wood Fineshade 2.32 miles

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Kirby Hall
Kirby Hall Is An English Heritage Site That Is Dog Friendly. You Can Pay £8 And Go Into The Grounds And Ruins. Ideal For Small Or Older Dogs Who Just Want A Little Walk Or Wander. There Is A Footpath Right Outside The Entrance For A Longer Walk. 2 Kirby Ln Deene Gretton Corby NN17 3EN 4.73 miles Sign Posted Off The Main A43 And Follow The Country Roads. Easy To Find. Free Car Parking.

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Hambleton Peninsula Rutland Water
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk On Hambleton Peninsula, Rutland Water. Rutland Water Is Famous For The Number And Variety Of Birds That Spend The Winter Here. The Route Follows The Shore Of The Lake And Through Armley Wood. LE15 8TL 5.57 miles From The A6003 Roundabout East Of Oakham, Follow The A606. In Half A Mile, Turn Right To Reach Upper Hambleton.

Rutland Water Reservoir
A Huge Reservoir In The County Of Rutland, With Multiple Entrances. The Most Common Being At Whitwell, Sykes Lane, Edith Weston, Hambleton Peninsula Or Barnsdale. Walk Along Proper Paths, Flat And Hills. They Have Special A Dog Park And Wooded Walk Which Is Off Lead, Otherwise On Leads. Beware Of Bikes In Summer And In The Busy Parts. But This Place Is So Big You Can Get Away To Quiet Parts. Lovely Views, Water, Oats And Nature To See. Your Dog Will Enjoy The Smells And Spaces. Rangers On Site. Well Managed And Clean. The Lodge Stamford Road Barnsdale North Shore Rutland Water Oakham LE15 8AB 6.05 miles

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Exton Estate
The Exton Estates 7.21 miles Use The Rutland Council Website. Its Best To Park Around The Main Exton Village Green, Outside The Fox And Hounds Pub. Dog Friendly. Take The Lane To The Left Away From The Pub. Follow The Road Left Again At The Top, Curve Round Past Pudding Bag Lane. Up The Road To The Exton Farm.

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Weather Forecast

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

	Mist	Freezing fog	Mist	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-0.1°C	-1°C	-1.9°C	-1.1°C	0°C	2.4°C	6.7°C	9.4°C	9.6°C	7.6°C	5.9°C	5.7°C
Feels Like	-2.7°C	-3.4°C	-3.7°C	-3.5°C	-1.2°C	1°C	5.2°C	8°C	8.2°C	5.7°C	3.6°C	3.1°C

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	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	5.9°C	5.8°C	5.8°C	5.9°C	7.6°C	10.4°C	13.7°C	14.8°C	14.5°C	13.7°C	12.9°C	13.7°C
Feels Like	3.1°C	2.9°C	2.7°C	2.5°C	4.4°C	8.1°C	12.9°C	14.6°C	14.2°C	12.7°C	11.5°C	12.3°C

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Temp	10.8°C	9.2°C	8.1°C	7.2°C	6.6°C	6.2°C	5.9°C	6.6°C	6.5°C	5°C	2.1°C	6°C
Feels Like	8.7°C	6.8°C	5.5°C	4.4°C	3.3°C	2.5°C	2°C	3°C	3.2°C	2.1°C	-1.1°C	3.2°C

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