Welcome to Castor

Castor is a small village located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles west of Peterborough and is home to a population of around 500 people. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community. Castor is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy a peaceful and relaxing break.

One of the main attractions in Castor is the Church of St. Kyneburgha, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and is known for its stunning architecture and beautiful stained glass windows. Visitors can also explore the nearby Castor Castle, which was built in the 12th century and is now a private residence. The castle is surrounded by a moat and is a popular spot for photographers and history enthusiasts.

Castor is also home to a number of local businesses, including a village shop, post office, and pub. The village shop is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, offering a range of groceries, fresh produce, and household items. The pub, The Royal Oak, is a traditional English pub that serves a range of local ales and delicious pub food. It is a popular spot for locals to gather and socialize, and visitors are always welcome.

Local Schools

School	Details
Castor C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alice Edwards	Stocks Hill Castor Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE5 7AY 01733380280 School Website
Orton Wistow Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Colin Marks	Wistow Way Orton Wistow Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE2 6GF 1733370646 School Website
Ormiston Meadows Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Moore	Matley Orton Brimbles Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE2 5YQ 01733231008 School Website
Nova Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alma Mcgonigle	South Bretton Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE3 9XJ 1733262696 School Website
Longthorpe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Trethewy	Bradwell Road Longthorpe Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE3 9QW 1733265959 School Website
Ormiston Bushfield Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Dennis Kirwan	Ortongate Orton Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE2 5RQ 01733233014 School Website
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Thomas Claxton	Tollgate Bretton Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE3 9XD 1733262449 School Website
Jack Hunt School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Jon Hebblethwaite	Bradwell Road Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE3 9PY 1733263526 School Website
St Johns Church School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Colette Firth	Riseholme Orton Goldhay Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE2 5SP 01733237543 School Website
Thorpe Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Emma Anderson (Acting Headteacher)	Atherstone Avenue Netherton Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE3 9UG 1733264340

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Peterborough Station Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1QL 4.05 Miles

Stamford Station Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2WB 7.73 Miles

Whittlesea Station Road, Whittlesea, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1UF 9.57 Miles

Corby Station Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1UJ 15.48 Miles

Spalding Winsover Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1EA 16.83 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Green Leaf Cars 01733 785785 9 Commerce Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 6LR 1.89 Miles
Hussains Executive 01733 333222 139 Atherstone Av, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 9UN 2.84 Miles
Park Royal Chauffeur Services 01733 703071 86 Essendyke, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 8JB 3.01 Miles
Vanwall Cars 01733 332913 Westwood Farm, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 9UW 3.02 Miles
Rwr Private Hire 01733 230047 66 Brudenell, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 5SY 3.08 Miles
Nick Messenger - The Airport Expert 07872 184804 65 Weatherthorn, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 5ND 3.50 Miles
Limesquare Vehicle Hire Peterborough 01733 261666 Unit 2 Limesquare Business Park, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 7PR 3.52 Miles
Parker Private Hire 01733 346715 1 Searle Walk, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 9ST 3.64 Miles
Eagle Cars, Peterborough Taxis 01733 333888 38 Ivatt Way, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 7PN 3.66 Miles
J And S Cars Ltd 01733 573660 Dukesmead Industrial Estate, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 6ZN 3.72 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Castor No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Casterhill-Stocks Hill Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Ailsworth Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Waternewton Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Upton Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lovers Lane Corner No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Milton Hall Collection Today available until:12:30 Weekday Last Collection:12:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Five Arches Orton Wistow No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lynchwood Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Napier Place Orton Wistow No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ferry Meadows No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wansford Station Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alwalton Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wistow Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Ailsworth Medical Centre 01733 380686	Ailsworth Medical Centre 32 Main Street, Ailsworth Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE5 7AF
Willow Tree Surgery 01733 371451	Orton Medical Practice Bushfield Health Centre Orton Goldhay Peterborough, Cambs. PE2 5RQ
Bretton Medical Practice 01733 264506	Bretton Medical Practice Rightwell, East Bretton Peterborough PE3 8DT
Wansford 01780 782342	Wansford Surgery Old Hill Farm, Yarwell Rd Wansford PE8 6PL
Wansford And Kingscliffe Practice - Novavax Covid19 Trial	Old Hill Farm Yarwell Road Wansford Peterborough PE8 6PL

Local Stores

Petrol Orton
Paxton Road
Orton
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE2 5YA
01733 391248
Store Website
2.58 miles

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SPAR Herlington
SPAR
27/28 Herlington Centre
Orton Malborne
Peterborough
PE2 5PW
01733 234156
Store Website
3.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Clear Ridge Veterinary Surgery
56 Napier Place Orton Wiston Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE2 6XN 01733 230000 1.78 miles

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Orton Vets
Orton Goldhay Unit 11-12 Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE2 5TD office@ortonvets.co.uk Website 2.76 miles

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Medivet Peterborough Bretton
Hedley House Rightwell East Bretton Peterborough Northamptonshire PE3 8DJ 01733 333 444 peterborough.bretton@medivet.co.uk Website 2.81 miles

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Companion Care (Peterborough Bretton) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2, The Bretton Centre Bretton Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE3 8DN 2.87 miles

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Yarwell Veterinary Surgery
25 Mill Road Yarwell Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE8 6PS 01780 783910 admin@youngsvets.co.uk Website 3.15 miles
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Werrington Vets
Unit 2 Brookfield Trade Park Lincoln Road Werrington Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE4 6LA 01733977200 info@werringtonvets.co.uk Website 3.78 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Ferry Meadows Country Park
Woodlands Ham Ln Peterborough Lancashire PE2 5UU 2.13 miles Located Close To The Orton Longueville Caravan Club And Nene Valley Railway

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Yarwell Mill And Nene Valley
Yarwell Mill Country Park Mill Road 3.08 miles I Used The Car Park At Yarwell Mill Country Park. But Look Up The Nene Valley Website Or Instagram For A Map Of The Area. You Can Join The Walk At Wansford, Yarwell, Nassington Or Other Villages

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Boardwalks And Thorpe Meadows
13 Thorpe Meadows Peterborough Lancashire PE3 6GA 3.38 miles Follow Signs To The City Centre. Off A Main Roundabout, Towards The Boathouse Pub And The Rowing Lake

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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 4.74 miles Easily Located Online And In The Centre Of The Village.

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Crown Lakes
An Open Area With Multiple Routes. A Map At One Enterance But It More Of A Wonder And See Where You End Up. All Off Lead And A Lovely Lake For Dogs To Have A Swim. Children Often Also Swim Here In Summer As The Water Is Very Clear. 65 Broadway Farcet Peterborough Lancashire PE7 3AY 5.49 miles This Walk Is In Farcet And The Turn Is Signposted. It Is At The End Of A Street Near A Football Pitch And Outdoor Fitness Equipment.

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Back River Stanground Peterborough
Lovely Long Walk Along The River Bank. 65 Whittlesey Rd Peterborough Lancashire PE2 8RN 5.60 miles

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