Welcome to Alkborough

Alkborough is a small village located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Trent and is known for its beautiful countryside and stunning views. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historical landmarks and buildings to explore.

One of the most notable landmarks in Alkborough is the church of St. John the Baptist. This beautiful church dates back to the 12th century and is a fine example of Norman architecture. The church is located on a hill overlooking the village and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can explore the church and its grounds, which include a graveyard and a small museum.

Another popular attraction in Alkborough is the Humber Bridge. This iconic bridge spans the River Humber and connects the counties of Lincolnshire and Yorkshire. It is one of the longest suspension bridges in the world and is a popular spot for tourists and locals alike. Visitors can walk or cycle across the bridge and enjoy the stunning views of the river and the surrounding countryside. There are also several cafes and restaurants located near the bridge, making it a great place to stop for a bite to eat.

Local Schools

School	Details
Alkborough Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Julie Ashton	Whitton Road Alkborough Scunthorpe Lincolnshire DN15 9JG 01724720301 School Website
Burton Upon Stather Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emily Eyre	Flixborough Road Burton-Upon-Stather Scunthorpe Lincolnshire DN15 9HB 01724720394 School Website
Winteringham Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lesley Allwood	School Road Winteringham Scunthorpe Lincolnshire DN15 9NL 01724732324 School Website
Winterton Community Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Kevin Rowlands	Newport Drive Winterton Scunthorpe Lincolnshire DN15 9QD 01724732777 School Website
Winterton Church Of England Infants School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Logan	West Street Winterton Scunthorpe Lincolnshire DN15 9QF 01724732386 School Website
Winterton Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cathy Logan	West Street Winterton Scunthorpe Lincolnshire DN15 9QG 01724732223 School Website
Flourish With Us Other Independent Special School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Faye Baker	King Street Winterton Scunthorpe DN15 9TP 441724487575 School Website
Aalps College Miscellaneous Ages:16-30 Head Teacher Ms Pat Clendining	Winterton Road Roxby Scunthorpe DN15 0BJ 1724733777
Luddington And Garthorpe Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Janine Bassindale	High Street Luddington Scunthorpe Lincolnshire DN17 4QP 01724798228 School Website
Reedness Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Herbert	Reedness Goole DN14 8HG 01405704264 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Broomfleet Broomfleet Car Lane, Broomfleet, East Riding Of Yorkshire, HU15 1RQ 3.91 Miles

Brough Station Road, Brough, East Riding Of Yorkshire, HU15 1DZ 4.69 Miles

Gilberdyke Station Road, Gilberdyke, East Riding Of Yorkshire, HU15 2SU 5.48 Miles

Saltmarshe Station Road, Laxton, East Riding Of Yorkshire, DN14 7TW 6.36 Miles

Scunthorpe Station Road, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN15 6PY 6.72 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Oncourse Cars Ltd 01724 721239 9 Somerset Drive, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN15 9HN 2.48 Miles
Chids Taxi 07523 453333 19 Cemetery Rd, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN15 9UG 3.71 Miles
Ferriby Taxis 01482 634775 Railway Station, Brough, East Riding Of Yorkshire, HU15 1DZ 4.63 Miles
Brough Taxis 01482 666195 Elloughton, Brough, East Riding Of Yorkshire, HU15 1DZ 4.63 Miles
Brough And District Airport Service 01482 666969 Station Road, Brough, East Riding Of Yorkshire, HU15 1DZ 4.63 Miles
Kerrycabs 01724 282280 36 High Street, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN15 0BE 4.91 Miles
C And S Taxis 07766 646362 Station House, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN17 4PE 5.10 Miles
Brough Taxis 01482 666195 8 Stubbs Cl, Brough, East Riding Of Yorkshire, HU15 1GN 5.24 Miles
Taxi Back 01724 859600 Concept House, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN15 8NJ 5.28 Miles
Ace Cabs 01724 840040 Gloucester Ct, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN15 8GQ 5.68 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Alkborough Post Office Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Thealby Lane Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Welland Road Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Darby Road Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Burton On Stather Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wiltshire Ave Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Garthorpe Po Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Health Centre	Newport Drive Burton-On Stather Scunthorpe South Humberside DN15 9EW
Winterton Medical Practice 01724 732202	The Surgery Manlake Avenue, Winterton Scunthorpe South Humberside DN15 9TA
Brough Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	4 Centurion Way South Cave Brough HU15 1AY
Brough Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	4 Centurion Way South Cave Brough HU15 1AY
Gilberdyke Health Centre 01430 440225	The Health Centre Thornton Dam Lane Gilberdyke, Brough HU15 2UL

Local Stores

Winterton
Market Place
Winterton
Scunthorpe
Lincolnshire
DN15 9PT
01724 732204
Store Website
3.44 miles

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SPAR Scalby Lane
27 Scalby Lane
Gilberdyke
HU15 2UZ
07540738606
Store Website
5.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Winterton / Winterswan Veterinary Centre
7 High Street Winterton Scunthorpe Lincolnshire DN15 9PU 01724 735003 winteron@medivet.co.uk Website 3.35 miles

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Medivet Brough / We Care Veterinary Centre
60 Welton Road Brough East Yorkshire HU15 1BH 01482 669 282 brough@medivet.co.uk Website 5.10 miles
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Medivet Scunthorpe
Calcot House Winterton Road Scunthorpe Lincolnshire DN15 6AH 01724 860045 scunthorpe@medivet.co.uk Website 6.22 miles
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Rase Veterinary Centre
Berkeley House Doncaster Road Scunthorpe North Lincolnsh DN15 7DQ 01724 786232 scunthorpe@rasevets.com Website 6.54 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Wicstun Veterinary Group
50 Market Place South Cave Brough Hull East Yorkshire HU15 2AT 01430 423492 Website 6.57 miles
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Old Registry Vets
92 Oswald Road Scunthorpe Lincolnshire DN15 7PA info@oldregistryvets.com Website 6.68 miles

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Local Dog Walks

South Cave Countryside
Lovely Walk Up Hills But There Can Be Sheep About So Sometimes Need To Keep Dog On A Lead. Around A Mile Or Two Long So A Lovely, Shortish Walk. 3A Market Pl South Cave Brough HU15 2BS 6.46 miles Not A Well Known Walk, Only Locals Are Really Familiar With It. Depending On Which Way You Drive Into South Cave, You’Ll Either Come Across It On Your Right Or Drive Through South Cave, Continue Up The Hill And It’S On The Left. Parking Is On A Hill (Gravel Parking-Not On Road). You Park There And Follow The Path At The Side. As You Walk Down, You Should See A Little Gate On Your Left, Walk Down To It And Follow You’Re On Route. At The End Of The Field, You Can Go Either Way

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Eastrington Ponds Nature Reserve
Walk Around Ponds With A Meadow, Wooded Area And Disused Railway Line. Takes About 30-40 Mins To Stroll Around With The Dog, And Meadow Area Is Enclosed, So Is Good For Letting Dog Off Lead. Mostly Flat But Not Wheelchair Friendly. 6 Howden Rd Eastrington Goole DN14 7PN 7.83 miles

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Ashby Vile Nature Reserve
Lake With Paths Surrounding It, Located On The Edge Of Scunthorpe. 20 Garganey Walk Scunthorpe Lancashire DN16 3WR 8.70 miles

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Nut Wood Raywell
Woodland Walk, You Can Take The Walk Longer Down Tracks Out The Woodland. Lots Of Birds, Squirrels. Always Friendly Dog Walkers And Other Dogs But Never Crowded. Beautiful, Peaceful Walk. Riplingham Rd Hull Lancashire HU10 7TT 8.78 miles Roadside Parking Opposite Raywell House (You Will Usually See Cars Parked Up).

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Humber Bridge Nature Reserve
Well Maintained Walk Through Woods And Open Land. Good Paths. Dogs Allowed Off Leads. Bins, Picnic Benches And A Small Lake. 1.5 Mile Walk If You Walk Along The Perimeter. Avoid Saturdays 9-10Am When Large Number Of Runners Meet For A Park Run. Good Parking (Free) In The Humber Bridge Car Park. Access To The Humber Estuary Foreshore &Amp; Country Park In Restaurant And Pub Where You Can Eat Inside Or Overlooking The Estuary. Humber Bridge Hessle HU13 0ER 9.17 miles Under The Humber Bridge. Nearest Town Hessle

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Waters Edge Barton Upon Humber
Lots To See And Do Around Here. Lovely Paths To Explore With With The Dogs And And A Nice Cafe For Refreshments After! Water'S Edge Maltkiln Rd Barton-Upon-Humber Lancashire DN18 5BD 9.26 miles The Park And Centre Is Free Admission And There Is Ample Free Car Parking As You Enter The Country Park On The Left Hand Side.

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