Welcome to Thorpe by Water

Thorpe by Water is a small village located in the county of Rutland, England. The village is situated on the eastern shore of Rutland Water, which is the largest man-made lake in the United Kingdom. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the natural beauty of the area. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. Michael and All Angels Church.

One of the main attractions of Thorpe by Water is Rutland Water, which is a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts. The lake is home to a variety of water sports, including sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, and fishing. The lake is also home to a variety of wildlife, including ospreys, which can be seen nesting on the lake's shores. The lake is surrounded by beautiful countryside, which is perfect for walking, cycling, and horse riding.

Thorpe by Water is also home to several historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. Michael and All Angels Church. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and medieval architecture. The village is also home to several other historic buildings, including Thorpe Hall, which is a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 17th century. The hall is now a private residence but can be seen from the road.

Local Schools

School	Details
Gretton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julia Dickinson	Kirby Road Gretton Corby Northamptonshire NN17 3DB 01536770366 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
Leighfield Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Eaton	Newtown Road Uppingham Oakham Rutland LE15 9TS 01572823489 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
Bringhurst Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Radha Badhan	Great Easton Road Bringhurst Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 8RH 01536605146 School Website
Corby Business Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Simon Underwood	Academy Way Gretton Road Corby Northamptonshire NN17 5EB 01536303120 School Website
Priors Hall - A Learning Community Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tess Mcquade	Gretton Road Priors Hall Priors Hall Park Corby Northamptonshire NN17 5EB 1536216090 School Website
Studfall Infant Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Kim Kirchin	Rowlett Road Corby Northamptonshire NN17 2BP 1536264540 School Website
Pen Green Centre For Children And Their Families La Nursery School Ages:3-4 Head Teacher Angela Prodger	Pen Green Lane Corby Northamptonshire NN17 1BJ 01536400068 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Corby Station Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1UJ 4.89 Miles

Oakham Station Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6QT 8.04 Miles

Stamford Station Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2WB 10.68 Miles

Market Harborough St Marys Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7DT 11.16 Miles

Kettering Station Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7HJ 11.63 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
The Taxi Office 01572 823890 30B High Street East, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 9QA 2.40 Miles
Corby Cab Co Ltd 01536 260033 18 Bardsley Rd, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 4AR 3.53 Miles
Sky Cabs 01536 406040 21A Bardsley Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 4AR 3.53 Miles
Chloe Cabs 01536 202061 13 Clifton Sq, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 2DB 4.32 Miles
Star Cars 01536 408040 A/192 Studfall Av, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1LJ 4.53 Miles
Deadwood Stage Private Hire 01536 266655 11 Larratt Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 3HL 4.67 Miles
Corby Jet Carz Com 01536 262626 31, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1TJ 4.70 Miles
Fast Cars Corby Ltd 01536 202550 39 High Street, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1UU 4.78 Miles
Corby Jet Carz 01536 262626 10 Keld Cl, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 8NE 6.16 Miles
Airport Transport 01536 460127 10 Keld Close, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 8NE 6.16 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Thorpe By Water No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Main Street Lyddington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Lane Seaton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Colley Rise Lyddington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
High Street Gretton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The White Swan Harringworth No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Place No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shotley End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bisbrooke No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Ash Close Uppingham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stoke Dry No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
London Road Uppingham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Caldecott Post Box. Le16 8Te No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
A47 / Glaston Road Glaston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Glaston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Gretton Surgery	Kirby Road Gretton Corby Northamptonshire NN17 3BD
Uppingham School	19 High Street West Uppingham Oakham Rutland LE15 9QE
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
Uppingham Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	North Gate Uppingham Oakham LE15 9EG

Local Stores

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

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SPAR - Adams & Sons Oakham
The Garage
Glaston Road
Oakham
LE15 9DL
01527 747215
Store Website
3.1 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 2.69 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 4.12 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 4.44 miles
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Northlands Veterinary Group
Unit 3 86 George Street Corby Northamptonshire NN17 1QE 01536 485 543 corby@northlands-vets.co.uk Website 4.92 miles
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Corby Veterinary Surgery
2A Harrogate Court Corby Northamptonshire NN18 0PD 01536 648800 corby@oundlevets.co.uk Website 5.56 miles

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Northlands Oakley Vale
15 Charter Court Oakley Vale Corby Northamptonshire NN18 8QT 01536 745212 oakleyvale@northlands-vets.co.uk Website 6.03 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 3.17 miles Sign Posted Off The Main A43 And Follow The Country Roads. Easy To Find. Free Car Parking.

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Fineshade Wood
16 Top Lodge Fineshade Corby Lancashire NN17 3BB 5.51 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 5.55 miles

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East Carlton Park
Our Favourite Place To Walk! Has Everything You Need! Brilliant Children's Play Area, Pure Wool Shop, Woodland Shop, Cafe (Can Buy Dog And Duck Treats!) Toilets, Picnic Areas, Dog Water Bowls Etc. Plenty Of Bins For Both Dog And General Waste. Fantastic Views, Lovely Lake That My Dog Loves To Paddle In. Plenty Of Friendly Dogs And Owners Ample Parking. Bbq Area. I Could Go On - Please Check This Place Out! E Carlton Park Lancashire 5.57 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 6.92 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 7.62 miles

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