Welcome to Elton

Elton is a small village located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles west of the city of Peterborough and has a population of around 1,000 people. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Elton is the All Saints Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and features stunning stained glass windows, intricate carvings, and a beautiful bell tower. Another historic building in the village is Elton Hall, a stately home that has been in the Proby family for over 300 years. The hall is open to the public during the summer months and features a collection of fine art, furniture, and porcelain.

Elton is also home to a number of local businesses, including a village shop, post office, and pub. The village has a strong sense of community, with regular events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include a summer fete, a Christmas market, and a popular scarecrow festival. Overall, Elton is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Schools

School	Details
The Elton C Of E Primary School Of The Foundation Of Frances And Jane Proby Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Arnold	School Lane Elton Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE8 6RS 01832280314 School Website
Warmington School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ed Carlyle	School Lane Warmington Peterborough Northamptonshire PE8 6TA 01832280420 School Website
Nassington Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ed Carlyle	Church Street Nassington Peterborough Northamptonshire PE8 6QG 01780782743 School Website
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 Bushfield Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Dennis Kirwan	Ortongate Orton Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE2 5RQ 01733233014 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
Ormiston Meadows Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Moore	Matley Orton Brimbles Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE2 5YQ 01733231008 School Website
Polebrook Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lou Coulthard	Main Street Polebrook Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE8 5LN 1832272319 School Website
Oundle Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Griffin	Cotterstock Road Oundle Peterborough Northamptonshire PE8 5HA 1832272392 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Peterborough Station Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1QL 6.86 Miles

Stamford Station Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2WB 8.95 Miles

Whittlesea Station Road, Whittlesea, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1UF 11.64 Miles

Corby Station Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1UJ 12.58 Miles

Huntingdon Station Approach, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3BP 16.42 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cabtastic 01780 470700 Orchard Lane, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 5EE 3.38 Miles
Halls Cars 01780 470700 25 Orchard Lane, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 5EE 3.38 Miles
Green Leaf Cars 01733 785785 9 Commerce Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 6LR 3.49 Miles
Rwr Private Hire 01733 230047 66 Brudenell, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 5SY 4.02 Miles
Campbells Cars 01832 272722 19 Culme Close, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 4QQ 4.64 Miles
Cambells Cars 07521 697646 19 Culme Close, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 4QQ 4.64 Miles
Halls Private Hire 01780 470700 West Street, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 4BS 4.73 Miles
Platinum Transfers 01733 248340 263 West Lake Av, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 8LN 5.17 Miles
Nick Messenger - The Airport Expert 07872 184804 65 Weatherthorn, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 5ND 5.44 Miles
Hampton Private Hire 01733 209600 5 Bushy Ct, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 8GD 5.49 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Elton Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Red Lion Corner Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Warmington Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Fotheinghay Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Nassington Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Church Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elton Road Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:15
Waternewton Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Chesterton Collection Today available until:09:00 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
Yarwell Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tansor Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Haddon Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Stibbington Manor Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
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:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Wansford And Kingscliffe Practice - Novavax Covid19 Trial	Old Hill Farm Yarwell Road Wansford Peterborough PE8 6PL
Wansford 01780 782342	Wansford Surgery Old Hill Farm, Yarwell Rd Wansford PE8 6PL
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
Oundle 01832 273408	The Surgery Glapthorn Rd, Oundle Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE8 4JA

Local Stores

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

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Yarwell Veterinary Surgery
25 Mill Road Yarwell Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE8 6PS 01780 783910 admin@youngsvets.co.uk Website 2.62 miles
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Clear Ridge Veterinary Surgery
56 Napier Place Orton Wiston Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE2 6XN 01733 230000 3.84 miles

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Orton Vets
Orton Goldhay Unit 11-12 Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE2 5TD office@ortonvets.co.uk Website 4.05 miles

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New Lodge Veterinary Centre
Red Lodge Road Polebrook Oundle Northamptonshire PE8 5LL 01832 270201 mail@newlodgevets.co.uk Website 4.48 miles
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Oundle Veterinary Surgery
92 South Road Oundle Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE8 4BP 01832 273 521 admin@oundlevets.co.uk Website 4.75 miles

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Hampton Veterinary Centre
48 Hargate Way Hampton Hargate Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE7 8DS 01733 893990 info@hamptonvets.co.uk Website 5.26 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Yarwell Mill And Nene Valley
Yarwell Mill Country Park Mill Road 2.37 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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Ferry Meadows Country Park
Woodlands Ham Ln Peterborough Lancashire PE2 5UU 4.38 miles Located Close To The Orton Longueville Caravan Club And Nene Valley Railway

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Barnwell Country Park
A Pleasant Short Walk Around 37 Acres Of Riverbank And Lakes. This Park Is Very Dog Friendly With Hard Paths, Bins And Dog Friendly Cafe. Dogs Can Get Down To The Water Via Steps. Lots Of Wildlife. Wooded Areas. Walk Around 3 Flat Trails Of Path And There Are A Few Walks Across Grass. Walk To Oundle Mill As Well Or For A Longer Walk, Why Not Walk Into Beautiful Oundle Town As Well. Just A Short Walk Away. Parking On Site Is £3.20 For 4 Hours. You Can Park In The Town And Walk Up. Toilets On Site, Children's Play Area, Cafe, Bbq Area. Well Maintained. Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road Oundle Lancashire 5.16 miles Sign Posted, Easy To Find, Just Outside The Town Centre.

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Boardwalks And Thorpe Meadows
13 Thorpe Meadows Peterborough Lancashire PE3 6GA 6.15 miles Follow Signs To The City Centre. Off A Main Roundabout, Towards The Boathouse Pub And The Rowing Lake

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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 6.75 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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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 6.79 miles Easily Located Online And In The Centre Of The Village.

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