Welcome to Pickworth

Pickworth is a small village located in the county of Rutland, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles east of Oakham and has a population of around 100 people. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community. The village has a church, a pub, and a village hall which is used for various events throughout the year.

The village of Pickworth has a rich history dating back to the Roman times. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and was known for its agricultural activities. In the 19th century, the village became a center for the wool trade and had several mills that produced high-quality wool. Today, the village is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the beautiful countryside and explore the historic buildings.

One of the most notable buildings in Pickworth is the St. Andrew's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church has a beautiful Norman doorway and a 14th-century tower. The interior of the church is decorated with beautiful stained glass windows and has a 15th-century font. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors who come to admire its beauty and learn about its history.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 11°C

Feels Like: 7.8°C

Wind: 19.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
The Shires Other Independent Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Charlotte Van Niekerk	Shires Lane Stretton Rutland LE15 7GT 1780411944
Casterton College Rutland Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Carl Smith	Ryhall Road Great Casterton Stamford Rutland PE9 4AT 01780762168 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
Bythams Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Laura Martin	Creeton Road Little Bytham Grantham Lincolnshire NG33 4PX 01780410275 School Website
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
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
Wilds Lodge School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-19 Head Teacher Mr Toby Oakley	Stamford Road Empingham Oakham LE15 8QQ 1780767254 School Website
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
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
Malcolm Sargent Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Tristan Revell	Empingham Road Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2SR 01780756056 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Stamford Station Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2WB 4.99 Miles

Oakham Station Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6QT 8.61 Miles

Grantham Station Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6BT 14.09 Miles

Melton Mowbray Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AF 15.00 Miles

Peterborough Station Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1QL 15.42 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Local Taxis Stamford 01780 411210 107 Creeton Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 4PX 3.46 Miles
Premier And Burley Cabs 01780 751118 14 Bramble Grove, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 4BL 3.81 Miles
A1 Taxis Of Stamford 01780 752748 33 Cambridge Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1BU 4.15 Miles
1St Choice Taxis Of Stamford 01780 752748 33 Cambridge Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1BU 4.15 Miles
Andys Taxis 01780 766177 31 Selwyn Rd, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1JW 4.20 Miles
Ace Cabs 01780 767676 1A Brownlow Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1HF 4.31 Miles
1Acabstamford 01780 755667 24 Glen Cr, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1SW 4.38 Miles
Star Taxis 01780 767576 24 Glen Crescent, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1SW 4.38 Miles
Starline Taxis 01780 767576 24 Glen Crescent, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1SW 4.38 Miles
Airport Taxi Stamford 01780 767576 24 Glen Crescent, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1SW 4.38 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Pickworth Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Clipsham Quarry Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holywell Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Clipsham Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Aunby Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Regal Gardens Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Careby Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Tickencote Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stretton Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Little Bytham Station Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cross Roads Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Castle Bytham Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gt Casterton Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Bytham Ex.Tso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Glenside Country Practice 01780 410205	Glenside Country Practice 12B High St,Castle Bytham Grantham Lincolnshire NG33 4RZ
Empingham Medical Centre 01780 460202	Main Street Empingham Oakham LE15 8PR
Kendrew Medical Centre	Kendrew Medical Centre Cottesmore Oakham Rutland LE15 7BL
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

Local Stores

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

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Dr Claude Drouin Mrcvs
7 Holiwell Road Castle Bytham Grantham Lincolnshire NG33 4SL 07914 953256 claude.drouin@tiscali.co.uk 2.45 miles

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Stamford Veterinary Centre
32 Main Street Great Casterton Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 4AA 01780 763 180 stamfordvets@gmail.com Website 2.95 miles
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Clear Ridge Veterinary Surgery
43 Empingham Road Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2RJ 01780 764333 4.52 miles

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Burghley Veterinary Centre Ltd
St. Leonards Street Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2HU 01780 762 109 burghleyvet@gmail.com Website 4.91 miles

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Priory Veterinary Practice Stamford Ltd
Uffington Road Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2BF 01780 322333 prioryvetnurses@gmail.com Website 5.05 miles

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Tower Equine Veterinary Surgeons
Tower Farm Grimsthorpe Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 0NF 01778 591082 office@towerequine.co.uk Website 6.65 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Yew Tree Avenue
Yew Tree Avenue And Wood Clipsham 1.98 miles Signed Posted, Set Back Off The Road Just Outside Clipsham

Location what3words jolt.plugs.planting

Exton Estate
The Exton Estates 4.47 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.

Location what3words young.sofas.sofas

Burghley House
Unnamed Road Peterborough Stamford PE9 3JY 6.03 miles Well Sign Posted As You Approach Stamford

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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 6.21 miles

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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 6.37 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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Bourne Woods
A151 6.63 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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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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