Welcome to Bicker Gauntlet

Bicker Gauntlet is a small village located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. The village is known for its annual Bicker Steam Threshing and Classic Car Show, which takes place in August. The show attracts thousands of visitors from all over the country who come to see the vintage steam engines and classic cars on display. The event also features live music, food stalls, and a beer tent, making it a fun day out for the whole family.

One of the main attractions in Bicker Gauntlet is the Bicker Windmill, which dates back to the 18th century. The windmill is open to the public and visitors can climb to the top for stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village also has a number of historic buildings, including the 14th-century St. Swithin's Church, which features a beautiful stained glass window and a rare medieval font.

Bicker Gauntlet is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The village is located on the National Cycle Network and there are several scenic routes that pass through the area. The nearby River Witham is also a popular spot for fishing and boating. Overall, Bicker Gauntlet is a charming village with plenty to offer visitors, from its historic buildings and beautiful countryside to its annual steam threshing and classic car show.

Local Schools

School	Details
Cowley Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Conley	School Lane Donington Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 4TF 1775820254
The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sophie Foston	Towndam Lane Donington Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 4TR 01775820467 School Website
Bicker Preparatory School And Early Years Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anne Daynes	School Lane Bicker Boston Lincolnshire PE20 3DW 1775821786 School Website
Quadring Cowley And Browns Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jeanette Jameson	Church End Donington Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 4SQ 01775820302 School Website
Swineshead St Marys Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Claire Collett	Abbey Road Swineshead Boston Lincolnshire PE20 3EN 01205820356 School Website
Helpringham School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Rebecca Leighton	Highgate Helpringham Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 0RD 01529421676 School Website
Gosberton House Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Katharine Saywell	11 Westhorpe Road Gosberton Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 4EW 1775840250 School Website
Brown's Church Of England Primary School, Horbling Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sally Howley	Sandygate Lane Horbling Browns C Of E (Aided) School Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 0PL 1529240367 School Website
Gosberton Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Tom Baxter	High Street Gosberton Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 4NW 1775840414 School Website
Billingborough Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tom Thorpe	Victoria Street Billingborough Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 0NX 01529240437 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Swineshead Browns Drove, Off A17, Near Swineshead, Lincolnshire, PE20 3PU 3.63 Miles

Heckington Station Road, Heckington, Lincolnshire, NG34 9UJ 4.60 Miles

Hubberts Bridge Hubberts Bridge Road, Hubberts Bridge, Lincolnshire, PE20 3SG 6.09 Miles

Boston Station Approach, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 8RN 8.95 Miles

Rauceby Willoughby Road, Greylees, Lincolnshire, NG34 8PP 9.00 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Hale Taxis 01529 668001 5 Leas Road, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 9LT 2.94 Miles
Lincolnshire Chauffeur Services 01205 821319 12 Abbey Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20 3EN 3.20 Miles
Lincolnshire Services 01205 460646 Southfield House, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20 2NZ 4.84 Miles
Heckington Taxis 01529 461541 43 Foster Street, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 9RU 5.29 Miles
Kirton End Travel 01205 724245 285 Willington Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20 1NP 6.20 Miles
Woodside Taxis 01529 304444 6 Station Road, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 0AB 6.53 Miles
Pete's Taxis 01205 310955 85 West End Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20 1RG 6.73 Miles
Kirton Cabs 01205 725800 10 Jackson Drive, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20 1QP 7.24 Miles
The Blackwater Carriage Co 01775 760928 Blackwater /Old Fen La, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 3SL 7.43 Miles
Taxis Call Boston 01205 345001 25 Saint Leodegar's Close, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 7DU 7.94 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Donington Northorpe No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road (Barnes Road) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Donington Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bicker Gauntlet No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Cowleys School (High Street) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Drury Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bicker Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Toll Bar - Quadring (Church End( No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Quadring Bank (North Drove) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bullens Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Swineshead Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Beck Bridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tarry Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Butler Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Swineshead Surgery 01205 820204	Fairfax House Packhorse Lane,Swineshead Boston Lincolnshire PE20 3JE
Gosberton Medical Centre 01775 840204	Gosberton Medical Centre Lowgate, Gosberton Nr.Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 4NL
The New Springwells Practice 01529 240234	The Surgery Springwells Billingborough Lincolnshire NG34 0QQ
Millview Medical Centre 01529 460213	Millview Medical Centre 1 Sleaford Rd,Heckington Nr Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 9QP
Sutterton Surgery 01205 460254	The Surgery Spalding Road Sutterton Lincolnshire PE20 2ET

Local Stores

Donington
Church Street
Donington
Spalding
Lincolnshire
PE11 4UA
Store Website
1.47 miles

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SPAR - Boston
Virgo Merchants
East Heckington (A17)
Boston
PE20 3QF
07736 600 644
Store Website
4.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Heckington Vet Clinic
Unit 10 Hazelwoods Yard Boston Road Heckington Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 9JD 01205 345345 4.76 miles


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Sutterton Veterinary Hospital
Sutterton Veterinary Hospital Station Road Sutterton Boston Lincolnshire PE20 2LF 01205345345 sutterton@southlincsvets.co.uk Website 6.36 miles

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Allen Briggs And Turner
36 Boston Road Kirton Boston Lincolnshire PE20 1DS 01205 722696 mroyce@elwoodandbriggs.me.uk Website 6.99 miles
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Pinchbeck Veterinary Clinic
82 Church Street Pinchbeck Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 3YA 0800 1522 148 Website 7.80 miles

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J Krumina Veterinary
9 Cresswell Close Pinchbeck Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 3TY 07415 002167 jkveterinarypractice@gmail.com Website 8.81 miles

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Medivet Boston
Fydell Street Boston Lincolnshire PE21 8LE 01205 366872 boston@medivet.co.uk Website 9.04 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Lollycocks Field And River Walk
Lollycocks Field East Gate Sleaford NG34 7EA 9.18 miles On The Outskirts Of Town. Not Really Advertised Well. Look For What Looks Like A Bridge And Grassy Meadow. There Is A Path Leading Down And You Will See An Info Board.

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Kirton Marsh
A Walk Along The Sea Defense Bank. Kirton Marsh Is An Area Of Salt Marsh And Mud Flats, And Is A Part Of The Wash Nature Reserve And Offers Several Square Miles Of Open Marsh Land And Mud Flats Where People Can Go Out Onto At Their Own Risk, As It Is A Natural Tidal Salt Marsh. Marsh Rd Kirton 9.81 miles Kirton Marsh, Part Of The Wash Nature Reserve.

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Ruskington Leasingham Lane
Dirt Path Lined With Trees And Bushes, Perfect For Dogs And Off Lead Exercise. Relatively Straight Path, And Has A Bridge Over Water, Which My Dog Loves To Dip Into For A Drink 12 Leasingham Ln Ruskington Sleaford NG34 9AQ 10.89 miles Walk Along Leasingham Lane, Until You Reach The Intersection With A Dirt Path On Your Right And A Road On The Left. Take The Road, Which Has A White House Along It, And Continue Walking Until You Reach The Grass And Trees. Walk Through The Obvious Path In The Trees, Until The End Of The Path Opens Into A Clearing. There There Is A Bridge And Another Path After That. Chose If You Want To Go Further Or Go Back. From Leasingham Lane To The Bridge, The Walk Is 2.5 Miles

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Tattershall Castle Heritage Trail
Tattershall Castle Sleaford Road Tattershall 12.37 miles The Castle Is Signposted And Has A Carpark. We Parked In The Village Square And Walked To The Footpath. The Footpath Is Right Near Castle Entrance. But We'Ve Also Used The Castle Carpark As Well.

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Bourne Woods
A151 13.21 miles Main Road From Stamford, Turn Left Towards Grimsthorpe. Once On This Road, Its Only A Few Turns Away So Go Slow. There Is A Green Sign And A Right Turn. If You Go Into Bourne Town, You'Ve Gone Wrong.

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The Pinewoods And Woodhall Spa
8 Station Rd Lancashire 15.81 miles On The Map It Doesn'T Look Wooded But It Is, Right Behind The Main Shopping Road. Plenty To Sign Posts In The Town.

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