Welcome to Essendine

Essendine is a small village located in the county of Rutland, England. It is situated on the A1 road, which connects London to Edinburgh. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its beautiful countryside and historic buildings. The village is surrounded by fields and farmland, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists.

One of the most notable buildings in Essendine is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is built in the Gothic style and features a beautiful stained glass window. Another historic building in the village is the Essendine Windmill, which was built in the early 19th century. The windmill is now a private residence, but it is still a popular attraction for visitors to the village.

Essendine is also home to a number of local businesses, including a village shop, a pub, and a post office. The village has a strong sense of community, with regular events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include a village fete, a Christmas market, and a summer music festival. Overall, Essendine is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Ryhall C Of E Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Katy Walker	Church Street Ryhall Stamford Rutland PE9 4HR 01780762447 School Website
Witham Hall School Other Independent School Ages:4-13 Head Teacher Mr William Austen	Witham-On-The-Hill Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 0JJ 1778590222 School Website
The Saint Augustines Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tina Cox	Kesteven Road Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 1SR 01780762094 School Website
St Georges Church Of England Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Griffiths	Kesteven Road Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 1SX 01780763654 School Website
Stamford Welland Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Victoria Lloyd	Green Lane Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 1HE 01780761000 School Website
The Bluecoat School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Houlton	Green Lane The Bluecoat School Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 1HE 1780764202 School Website
The Uffington Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Simms	School Lane Uffington Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 4SU 01780756236 School Website
Casterton College Rutland Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Carl Smith	Ryhall Road Great Casterton Stamford Rutland PE9 4AT 01780762168 School Website
Stamford Endowed Schools Other Independent School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Will Phelan	Brazenose House St Pauls Street Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2BE 1780750300 School Website
Great Casterton Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sally Gooding	Pickworth Road Great Casterton Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 4AU 1780762417 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Stamford Station Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2WB 3.78 Miles

Oakham Station Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6QT 11.89 Miles

Peterborough Station Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1QL 12.25 Miles

Spalding Winsover Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1EA 13.80 Miles

Grantham Station Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6BT 16.24 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
1Acabstamford 01780 755667 24 Glen Cr, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1SW 2.87 Miles
Star Taxis 01780 767576 24 Glen Crescent, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1SW 2.87 Miles
Starline Taxis 01780 767576 24 Glen Crescent, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1SW 2.87 Miles
Airport Taxi Stamford 01780 767576 24 Glen Crescent, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1SW 2.87 Miles
Carlton Cabs 01780 755755 Silverdene/Holland Rd, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1SB 3.17 Miles
Andys Taxis 01780 766177 31 Selwyn Rd, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1JW 3.17 Miles
Ace Cabs 01780 767676 1A Brownlow Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1HF 3.18 Miles
1St Choice Taxis Of Stamford 01780 752748 33 Cambridge Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1BU 3.31 Miles
A1 Taxis Of Stamford 01780 752748 33 Cambridge Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1BU 3.31 Miles
Abc Royal Taxis 01780 755550 Priory Industries/Cherryholt La, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2EQ 3.62 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Essendine Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Carlby No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ryhall Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Rutland Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Balk Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Belmsthorpe No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aunby No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Braceborough No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Witham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manthorpe No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Casterton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:07:15
Witham Village No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Careby No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Sheepmarket Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Ryhall Road Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 1YA
Lakeside Healthcare Stamford 01780 437017	Lakeside Hthcare Stamford Ryhall Road Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 1YA
St Mary's Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Wharf Road Stamford PE9 2DH
St Mary's Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Wharf Road Stamford PE9 2DH
St Mary's Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Wharf Road Stamford PE9 2DH

Local Stores

Bourne - Elsea Park
Sedgefield Court
Elsea Park
Bourne
Lincolnshire
PE10 0YD
01778 394959
shop.5076@coop.co.uk
Store Website
4.66 miles

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SPAR - Stamford
Uffington Road
Stamford
PE9 3AA
01780 762 008
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Priory Veterinary Practice Stamford Ltd
Uffington Road Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2BF 01780 322333 prioryvetnurses@gmail.com Website 3.15 miles

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Burghley Veterinary Centre Ltd
St. Leonards Street Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2HU 01780 762 109 burghleyvet@gmail.com Website 3.54 miles

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Stamford Veterinary Centre
32 Main Street Great Casterton Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 4AA 01780 763 180 stamfordvets@gmail.com Website 3.68 miles
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Clear Ridge Veterinary Surgery
43 Empingham Road Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2RJ 01780 764333 3.75 miles

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Animates Veterinary Clinic Ltd
2 The Green Thurlby Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 0EB 01778 420 462 info@animates.org.uk Website 4.00 miles
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Burghley Veterinary Centre
3 Marville Court Crowson Way Deeping St. James Peterborough Northamptonshire PE6 9RH 01778 344592 marc.moggridge@burghleyvets.co.uk 4.29 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Burghley House
Unnamed Road Peterborough Stamford PE9 3JY 4.07 miles Well Sign Posted As You Approach Stamford

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Bourne Woods
A151 4.90 miles Main Road From Stamford, Turn Left Towards Grimsthorpe. Once On This Road, Its Only A Few Turns Away So Go Slow. There Is A Green Sign And A Right Turn. If You Go Into Bourne Town, You'Ve Gone Wrong.

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Yew Tree Avenue
Yew Tree Avenue And Wood Clipsham 5.00 miles Signed Posted, Set Back Off The Road Just Outside Clipsham

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Barnack Hills And Holes
Barnack Hills And Holes Is Fun To Explore. It's A 50 Acre Site That Was A Medieval Quarry. Small But Lots Of Trails And Routes To Weave Around. Also Some Public Footpaths Close To The Site For An Extended Walk. It's Not That Steep But It's Not Wheelchair Friendly. An Average Fitness Level Would Be Needed Perhaps. Paths Are Thin Chalky Tracks Only, And You Can't Walk Side By Side. But Don't Let That Put You Off. Dogs Can Be Off Leads And Love Bombing Up And Down The Teletubby Like Landscape. There Is A Section For Sheep But Its Well Sign Posted. The Site Is A Sssi, With Flowers, Trees And Nature. It's A Popular Local Walk. Easy To Find, Small Free Car Park And On Road Parking Nearby. Barnack Hills And Holes National Nature Reserve Barnack 5.34 miles Easily Located Online And In The Centre Of The Village.

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Exton Estate
The Exton Estates 7.83 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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Twyford Woods
Perfect For Dogs Who Want To Run Around, It’S An Abandoned Ww2 Raf Base So Has The Old Runways, Open Space And Forests (Forestry Commission). Parking Is Free, Safe For Our Dogs To Run Around Freely. No Bins So Have To Keep Hold Of Your Poo Bags. Shaded Areas If It’S A Hot Day And You Want To Keep Cover. Twyford Wood Colsterworth 8.91 miles Satnav Postcode That You Can Get Offline Takes You Past The Carpark, Follow Brown Signs When You Get Off The Main Road.

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