Welcome to Exton

Exton Rutland is a small town located in the county of Rutland, England. The town is known for its picturesque countryside, historic buildings, and charming atmosphere. It is a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing getaway. The town has a rich history that dates back to the Roman times, and there are many landmarks and monuments that reflect this history.

One of the most notable landmarks in Exton Rutland is the Exton Park, which is a large estate that covers over 1,000 acres of land. The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and badgers. It is also a popular spot for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and picnicking. The park is open to the public, and visitors can explore the many trails and paths that wind through the beautiful countryside.

Another popular attraction in Exton Rutland is the All Saints Church, which is a historic church that dates back to the 12th century. The church is known for its beautiful architecture and stunning stained glass windows. It is also a popular spot for weddings and other special events. Visitors can take a guided tour of the church and learn about its rich history and significance to the local community. Overall, Exton Rutland is a charming and peaceful town that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and natural beauty of the English countryside.

Local Schools

School	Details
Exton And Greetham Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Megan Davis	Garden Road Exton Oakham Rutland LE15 8AY 1572812380 School Website
St Nicholas Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Alfieri	Mill Lane Cottesmore Oakham Rutland LE15 7DL 01572812337 School Website
Empingham Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs S Gooding	School Lane Empingham Oakham Rutland LE15 8PQ 1780460246 School Website
Cottesmore Millfield Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Megan Lucas	Kendrew Barracks Cottesmore Oakham Rutland LE15 7BA 01572812278 School Website
The Shires Other Independent Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Charlotte Van Niekerk	Shires Lane Stretton Rutland LE15 7GT 1780411944
Wilds Lodge School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-19 Head Teacher Mr Toby Oakley	Stamford Road Empingham Oakham LE15 8QQ 1780767254 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
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Chambers	Willow Crescent Oakham Rutland LE15 6EH 01572722400 School Website
Oakham C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Cox	Burley Road Oakham Rutland LE15 6GY 01572722404 School Website
The Parks School Community Special School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Cox	Burley Road Oakham Rutland LE15 6GY 01572722404

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Oakham Station Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6QT 4.29 Miles

Stamford Station Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2WB 7.04 Miles

Melton Mowbray Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AF 11.69 Miles

Corby Station Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1UJ 14.11 Miles

Grantham Station Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6BT 14.95 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Prestige Cars Of Rutland 01572 811189 23 Westland Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7DS 1.94 Miles
Rutland Cabs 01572 757891 21 Burley Cr, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7LG 3.59 Miles
Kevins Taxis 01572 720136 7 Heron Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6BN 3.84 Miles
Beast Of Rutland Taxi 01572 720000 12 Nightingale Way, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6ES 3.87 Miles
Classic Rolls And Bentley Hire 0845 226 2826 28 Stamford Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6JA 4.01 Miles
Fox Cab 01572 720200 3 The Vale, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6JQ 4.32 Miles
Berridge Taxis 01572 756088 Long Row, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6LN 4.54 Miles
Premier And Burley Cabs 01780 751118 14 Bramble Grove, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 4BL 5.39 Miles
A1 Taxis Of Stamford 01780 752748 33 Cambridge Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1BU 6.36 Miles
1St Choice Taxis Of Stamford 01780 752748 33 Cambridge Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1BU 6.36 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
High Street Exton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stamford Rd Exton Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
The Avenue Exton Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Bull Brigg Lane Whitwell Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Nether Close Cottesmore Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burley Toll Bar Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main St Greetham Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Cottesmore Post Office Main Street Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wenton Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Empingham Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Main Street/Loves Lane Empingham Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Amq Cottesmore Collection Today available until:13:00 Weekday Last Collection:13:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Hambleton Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Burley On The Hill Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Cross Roads Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Empingham Medical Centre 01780 460202	Main Street Empingham Oakham LE15 8PR
Kendrew Medical Centre	Kendrew Medical Centre Cottesmore Oakham Rutland LE15 7BL
Market Overton & Somerby Surgeries 01572 490399	Mkt Overton&Somerby Srys Thistleton Road Market Overton Rutland LE15 7PP
Oakham School Sanatorium	25 Station Road Oakham Rutland LE15 6QT
Oakham Medical Practice 01572 722621	Cold Overton Road Oakham Rutland Leicestershire LE15 6NT

Local Stores

Oakham
Burley Road
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 7AA
01572 724344
Store Website
3.53 miles

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SPAR Platinum retail-Bloody Oaks
Great N Rd
Stamford
Tinwell
01780 755826
Store Website
6.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Rutland Veterinary Centre
Maresfield Road Oakham Rutland LE15 7WN 01572 770011 oakham@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 4.58 miles

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Stamford Veterinary Centre
32 Main Street Great Casterton Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 4AA 01780 763 180 stamfordvets@gmail.com Website 4.80 miles
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Dr Claude Drouin Mrcvs
7 Holiwell Road Castle Bytham Grantham Lincolnshire NG33 4SL 07914 953256 claude.drouin@tiscali.co.uk 5.90 miles

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Clear Ridge Veterinary Surgery
43 Empingham Road Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2RJ 01780 764333 6.44 miles

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HÖRmann Equine Limited
Wrights Lodge Cottage East Oakham Road Whissendine Oakham Rutland LE15 7HA 07713 477 323 info@hoermannequine.com Website 6.48 miles

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Burghley Veterinary Centre Ltd
St. Leonards Street Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2HU 01780 762 109 burghleyvet@gmail.com Website 7.13 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Exton Estate
The Exton Estates 0.24 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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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 2.01 miles

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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 2.69 miles From The A6003 Roundabout East Of Oakham, Follow The A606. In Half A Mile, Turn Right To Reach Upper Hambleton.

Yew Tree Avenue
Yew Tree Avenue And Wood Clipsham 4.79 miles Signed Posted, Set Back Off The Road Just Outside Clipsham

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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 7.72 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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Burghley House
Unnamed Road Peterborough Stamford PE9 3JY 8.32 miles Well Sign Posted As You Approach Stamford

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