Welcome to Cowbit

Cowbit is a small village located in the South Holland district of Lincolnshire, England. The village is situated on the A16 road, which connects Peterborough to Grimsby. Cowbit is a rural village with a population of around 1,000 people. The village has a primary school, a village hall, a post office, and a pub. The village is surrounded by farmland, and agriculture is the main industry in the area.

The history of Cowbit can be traced back to the Domesday Book, which was compiled in 1086. The book records that the village was owned by the Bishop of Lincoln and had a population of around 30 people. In the 19th century, Cowbit became a centre for the production of bricks, and several brickworks were established in the area. The village also had a railway station, which opened in 1862 and closed in 1961. Today, the village is a quiet and peaceful place, with a strong sense of community.

Cowbit is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are many opportunities for outdoor activities in the area. The village is close to the River Welland, which is a popular spot for fishing and boating. The nearby town of Spalding has a weekly market, which is one of the largest in the region. The market sells a wide range of goods, including fresh produce, clothing, and household items. Overall, Cowbit is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 6.4°C

Feels Like: 2.2°C

Wind: 16.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
The Cowbit St Marys Endowed C Of E Primary Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Elizabeth Leonard	Barrier Bank Cowbit Spalding Lincolnshire PE12 6AL 01406380369 School Website
Weston Hills C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sonya Ely	Learning Lane Weston Hills Spalding Lincolnshire PE12 6DL 01406380309 School Website
Spalding Parish Church Of England Day School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Diane Mulley	Clay Lake Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 2QG 1775722333 School Website
Moulton Chapel Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Lisa Sexton	Eaugate Road Moulton Chapel Eaugate Road Spalding Lincolnshire PE12 0XJ 01406380440 School Website
Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding Free Schools Alternative Provision Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Ashcroft-Day	Matmore Gate Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 2PN 1775662900 School Website
Spalding High School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Michele Anderson	Stonegate Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 2PJ 01775722110 School Website
Ayscoughfee Hall School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Theresa Wright	Welland Hall London Road Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 2TE 1775724733 School Website
The Spalding St John The Baptist Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Clare Robinson	Hawthorn Bank Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 1JQ 01775722644 School Website
Spalding Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Steven Wilkinson	Priory Road Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 2XH 01775765800 School Website
Spalding Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Conley	Neville Avenue Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 2EJ 1775722484 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Spalding Winsover Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1EA 3.02 Miles

Peterborough Station Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1QL 12.81 Miles

Whittlesea Station Road, Whittlesea, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1UF 13.48 Miles

Swineshead Browns Drove, Off A17, Near Swineshead, Lincolnshire, PE20 3PU 15.74 Miles

March Station Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8SJ 15.92 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Pauls Private Hire 01775 762233 5 Sheepmarket, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1BH 2.99 Miles
Green Assist Self Drive Hire 24/7 01775 764933 The Car And Van Hire Solutions Centre, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1JA 2.99 Miles
Smart Cabs 01775 767676 24-25 Westlode Street, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2AF 3.05 Miles
Silverlights Prestige Cars 01406 330677 Martins Farm Cottages, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 0JU 3.35 Miles
Spalding Taxis 01775 722115 Dromedary Lodge/Camel Gate, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 6ES 3.76 Miles
Airport Cars 01406 330485 Postland Station House/Postland, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 0JT 3.90 Miles
A2b Cars 01406 364135 16 Abbotts Gardens, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 6SZ 5.13 Miles
J P Taxi 01406 370531 16 Abbotts Gardens, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 6SZ 5.13 Miles
Freeway Travel 01406 540539 Summerhaze/Cranesgate North, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 6SR 5.20 Miles
The Blackwater Carriage Co 01775 760928 Blackwater /Old Fen La, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 3SL 5.53 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cowbit Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Orchard Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Backgate Cowbit Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moulton Chapel Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Fen Dyke Road Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Brotherhousebar Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Fen End Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spalding Common Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Moulton Chapel Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Banks Drive Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Goodfellows School (Spalding Common) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holyrood Walk Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little London Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Fengate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Snake Hall Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Beechfield Medical Centre 01775 724088	Beechfield Gardens Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 1UN
Munro Medical Centre 01775 715999	Munro Medical Centre West Elloe Avenue Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 2BY
The Spalding Gp Surgery 01775 652164	Johnson Community Hosp Spalding Road, Pinchbeck Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 3DT
Johnson Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Spalding Road Pinchbeck Spalding PE11 3DT
Johnson Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Spalding Road Pinchbeck Spalding PE11 3DT

Local Stores

Wygate Park
1 Clover Way
Wygate Park
Spalding
Lincolnshire
PE11 3GD
01775 714231
Store Website
3.75 miles

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SPAR Spalding
SPAR
210 Winsover Road
Spalding
PE11 1HQ
01775 718434
Store Website
3.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Riverside Veterinary Practice
Cradge Bank Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 3AB 01775 723066 mail@riverside-vets.co.uk 2.34 miles

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Best Friends Vet Group Spalding
49 St Thomas'S Road Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 2XT 01775 713394 Spalding@bestfriendsgroup.com Website 2.89 miles
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Alder Veterinary Practices Spalding
58 Bourne Road Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 1JW 01775 766646 info.aldervetsbourne@gmail.com Website 3.10 miles
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Spalding Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Units D &Amp; E Winfrey Avenue Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 1DA Spalding@vets4pets.com 3.13 miles

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J Krumina Veterinary
9 Cresswell Close Pinchbeck Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 3TY 07415 002167 jkveterinarypractice@gmail.com Website 4.26 miles

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Pinchbeck Veterinary Clinic
82 Church Street Pinchbeck Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 3YA 0800 1522 148 Website 5.16 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Bourne Woods
A151 11.61 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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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 12.30 miles Kirton Marsh, Part Of The Wash Nature Reserve.

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Boardwalks And Thorpe Meadows
13 Thorpe Meadows Peterborough Lancashire PE3 6GA 13.30 miles Follow Signs To The City Centre. Off A Main Roundabout, Towards The Boathouse Pub And The Rowing Lake

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Back River Stanground Peterborough
Lovely Long Walk Along The River Bank. 65 Whittlesey Rd Peterborough Lancashire PE2 8RN 13.94 miles

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

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Ferry Meadows Country Park
Woodlands Ham Ln Peterborough Lancashire PE2 5UU 14.81 miles Located Close To The Orton Longueville Caravan Club And Nene Valley Railway

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Weather Forecast

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