Welcome to Westwood

Westwood is a small village located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles west of the city of Peterborough and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is known for its peaceful and friendly atmosphere. Westwood has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age.

One of the most notable features of Westwood is its beautiful church, St. Mary's. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade II listed building. It is known for its stunning stained glass windows and impressive architecture. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Westwood is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a 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 village quiz night. Overall, Westwood is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 7.1°C

Feels Like: 3.3°C

Wind: 15.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Thorpe Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Emma Anderson (Acting Headteacher)	Atherstone Avenue Netherton Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE3 9UG 1733264340
West Town Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hannah Quinn	Williamson Avenue West Town Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE3 6BA 01733852400 School Website
Richard Barnes Academy Academy Alternative Provision Sponsor Led Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Everton	Williamson Avenue Richard Barnes Academy Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE3 6BA 1733978224 School Website
Highlees Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Lane	Ashton Road Westwood Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE3 7ER 01733264294 School Website
Jack Hunt School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Jon Hebblethwaite	Bradwell Road Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE3 9PY 1733263526 School Website
The Peterborough School Other Independent School Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Mr Adrian Meadows	Thorpe Road Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE3 6AP 01733343357 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
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Thomas Claxton	Tollgate Bretton Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE3 9XD 1733262449 School Website
Gladstone Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Martin	Gladstone Street Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 2BZ 1733343908 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Peterborough Station Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1QL 0.88 Miles

Whittlesea Station Road, Whittlesea, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1UF 6.50 Miles

Stamford Station Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2WB 10.11 Miles

Spalding Winsover Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1EA 14.99 Miles

March Station Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8SJ 15.22 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Vanwall Cars 01733 332913 Westwood Farm, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 9UW 0.37 Miles
Limesquare Vehicle Hire Peterborough 01733 261666 Unit 2 Limesquare Business Park, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 7PR 0.39 Miles
Hussains Executive 01733 333222 139 Atherstone Av, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 9UN 0.51 Miles
Super Cab 01733 315555 91 Midland Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 6DW 0.59 Miles
Hussain Executive 07971 189242 103 Midland Rd, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 6DW 0.59 Miles
Super Cab 01733 555344 75 Percival St, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 6AT 0.62 Miles
Station Taxi's 01733 555911 457 Gladstone Street, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 2DE 0.74 Miles
Privilege Prestige Rent A Car 0800 030 4329 The Aziz Business Foundation Centre, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 2HB 0.76 Miles
Time Carz 01733 568999 Maskew Avenue, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 2AS 0.83 Miles
City Cabs 01733 341111 1251A Bourges Boulevard, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 2AU 0.83 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Atherstone Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Netherton Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:03 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Grange Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cranford Drive Roundabout No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Muswell Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hartwell Way-Hartwell Court No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Town Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:03 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Peterborough City Hospital No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:45
Thorpe Road-Audley Gate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westwood Park Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bradwell Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Percival Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thorpe Meadows No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westwood Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Gladstone Street Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:03 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Grange Medical Centre 01733 310110	The Grange Medical Centre 144-146 Mayors Walk West Town, Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE3 6HA
Peterborough Gp Hub 01733 666670	City Care Centre Thorpe Road Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE3 6DB
Thorpe Road 01733 302189	Thorpe Road Surgery 64 Thorpe Road Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE3 6AP
Westwood Clinic 01733 265535	Westwood Clinic Wicken Way, Westwood Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE3 7JW
Bretton Medical Practice 01733 264506	Bretton Medical Practice Rightwell, East Bretton Peterborough PE3 8DT

Local Stores

Mayors Walk
97-101 Mayors Walk
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE3 6EY
01733 763320
Store Website
0.40 miles

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SPAR Hampton
SPAR
10 - 14 Hampton Court
Westwood
Peterborough
PE3 7JA
01733 333578
Store Website
0.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Peterborough Bretton
Hedley House Rightwell East Bretton Peterborough Northamptonshire PE3 8DJ 01733 333 444 peterborough.bretton@medivet.co.uk Website 0.84 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 0.91 miles

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Pengelly &Amp; Mizen Veterinary Surgeons
89-93 Park Road Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 2TR 01733 554953 info@pengellyandmizen.co.uk Website 1.14 miles
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Vets Now Peterborough
89-93 Park Road Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 2TR 01733 512192 peterboroughclinic@vets-now.com Website 1.14 miles

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Companion Care (Peterborough) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Bourges Boulevard Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 1NG 01733 865 924 peterborough@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.18 miles
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Broadway Best Friends Veterinary Practice
158 Broadway Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 4DG 01733 562 904 broadway@bestfriendsgroup.com Website 1.27 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Boardwalks And Thorpe Meadows
13 Thorpe Meadows Peterborough Lancashire PE3 6GA 0.71 miles Follow Signs To The City Centre. Off A Main Roundabout, Towards The Boathouse Pub And The Rowing Lake

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Ferry Meadows Country Park
Woodlands Ham Ln Peterborough Lancashire PE2 5UU 2.18 miles Located Close To The Orton Longueville Caravan Club And Nene Valley Railway

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Back River Stanground Peterborough
Lovely Long Walk Along The River Bank. 65 Whittlesey Rd Peterborough Lancashire PE2 8RN 2.96 miles

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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 3.75 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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Yarwell Mill And Nene Valley
Yarwell Mill Country Park Mill Road 6.43 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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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 6.91 miles Easily Located Online And In The Centre Of The Village.

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Weather Forecast

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