Welcome to Great Casterton

Great Casterton is a small village located in the county of Rutland, England. The village is situated on the A1 road, which connects London to Edinburgh. Great Casterton is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community. The village has a population of around 500 people and is a popular destination for tourists who want to experience the charm of rural England.

One of the most notable landmarks in Great Casterton is the All Saints Church. The church dates back to the 13th century and is a fine example of medieval architecture. The church has a beautiful stained glass window and a tower that offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The church is still in use today and is a popular venue for weddings and other events.

Another attraction in Great Casterton is the Rutland Water Nature Reserve. The reserve is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, mammals, and fish. Visitors can enjoy walking and cycling trails, birdwatching, and fishing. The reserve also has a visitor center where visitors can learn about the history and ecology of the area. Overall, Great Casterton is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and natural beauty of Rutland.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 6.1°C

Feels Like: 4.7°C

Wind: 4.3 MPH

Wind Dir: E

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Casterton College Rutland Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Carl Smith	Ryhall Road Great Casterton Stamford Rutland PE9 4AT 01780762168 School Website
Malcolm Sargent Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Tristan Revell	Empingham Road Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2SR 01780756056 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
Stamford St Gilberts Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Frances Dicker	Foundry Road Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2PP 01780762400 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
Wilds Lodge School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-19 Head Teacher Mr Toby Oakley	Stamford Road Empingham Oakham LE15 8QQ 1780767254 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Stamford Station Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2WB 2.30 Miles

Oakham Station Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6QT 8.76 Miles

Peterborough Station Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1QL 13.26 Miles

Corby Station Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1UJ 14.32 Miles

Melton Mowbray Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AF 16.50 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Premier And Burley Cabs 01780 751118 14 Bramble Grove, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 4BL 0.81 Miles
1St Choice Taxis Of Stamford 01780 752748 33 Cambridge Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1BU 1.54 Miles
A1 Taxis Of Stamford 01780 752748 33 Cambridge Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1BU 1.54 Miles
Andys Taxis 01780 766177 31 Selwyn Rd, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1JW 1.68 Miles
Ace Cabs 01780 767676 1A Brownlow Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1HF 1.82 Miles
Carlton Cabs 01780 755755 Silverdene/Holland Rd, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1SB 2.01 Miles
Russell Executive Taxi's 01780 755880 1/Weston Mews/Foundry Rd, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2PP 2.04 Miles
Star Taxis 01780 767576 24 Glen Crescent, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1SW 2.12 Miles
1Acabstamford 01780 755667 24 Glen Cr, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1SW 2.12 Miles
Starline Taxis 01780 767576 24 Glen Crescent, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1SW 2.12 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Gt Casterton Village Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Caithness Road-Dundee Close Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Casterton Collection Today available until:07:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:07:15
Chatsworth Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stirling Road Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lonsdale Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

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

Local Stores

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

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Stamford Veterinary Centre
32 Main Street Great Casterton Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 4AA 01780 763 180 stamfordvets@gmail.com Website 0.06 miles
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Clear Ridge Veterinary Surgery
43 Empingham Road Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2RJ 01780 764333 1.72 miles

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Burghley Veterinary Centre Ltd
St. Leonards Street Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2HU 01780 762 109 burghleyvet@gmail.com Website 2.34 miles

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Priory Veterinary Practice Stamford Ltd
Uffington Road Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2BF 01780 322333 prioryvetnurses@gmail.com Website 2.78 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 5.38 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 7.38 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Burghley House
Unnamed Road Peterborough Stamford PE9 3JY 3.55 miles Well Sign Posted As You Approach Stamford

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Yew Tree Avenue
Yew Tree Avenue And Wood Clipsham 4.97 miles Signed Posted, Set Back Off The Road Just Outside Clipsham

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Exton Estate
The Exton Estates 5.08 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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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 5.47 miles Easily Located Online And In The Centre Of The Village.

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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 6.03 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 6.32 miles From The A6003 Roundabout East Of Oakham, Follow The A606. In Half A Mile, Turn Right To Reach Upper Hambleton.

Weather Forecast

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Temp	13.2°C	11.2°C	9.8°C	9.3°C	14.1°C	19.2°C	22.7°C	24.4°C	24.5°C	24.3°C	21°C	18.6°C
Feels Like	13°C	10.9°C	9.4°C	8.7°C	14°C	19.2°C	23.7°C	24.9°C	25°C	25.2°C	21°C	18.6°C

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Mist
Temp	16.8°C	15°C	13.3°C	11.6°C	14.1°C	17.7°C	21.2°C	22.9°C	22.6°C	20.9°C	17.5°C	15.2°C
Feels Like	16.8°C	14.4°C	12°C	10°C	13.3°C	17.5°C	21.1°C	24.4°C	23.7°C	20.9°C	17.5°C	14.9°C

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Temp	15.1°C	15.8°C	16.3°C	16.5°C	17.8°C	19.2°C	20.2°C	21.6°C	22.3°C	22.1°C	21°C	17.7°C
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