Welcome to Crowland

Crowland is a small town located in the South Holland district of Lincolnshire, England. The town is situated on the River Welland and is known for its rich history and beautiful architecture. Crowland Abbey, which was founded in the 8th century, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the town. The abbey was destroyed during the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the 16th century, but parts of it still remain and are open to the public.

Apart from the abbey, Crowland is also home to a number of other historic buildings and landmarks. The Trinity Bridge, which was built in the 14th century, is a popular spot for tourists and locals alike. The bridge is made of stone and has three arches, hence the name Trinity Bridge. Another notable landmark in the town is the Buttercross, which was built in the 18th century and served as a market cross.

Crowland is also known for its beautiful countryside and outdoor activities. The town is surrounded by fields and farmland, making it a great place for hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The River Welland is also a popular spot for fishing and boating. Overall, Crowland is a charming town with a rich history and plenty of things to see and do.

Local Schools

School	Details
South View Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss J M Tomlins	Postland Road Crowland Peterborough Lincolnshire PE6 0JA 01733210361 School Website
Newborough C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Rebecca Marrs	School Road Newborough Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE6 7RG 01733810253 School Website
Deeping St Nicholas Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Underwood (Interim Executive Head Teacher )	Main Road Deeping St Nicholas Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 3DG 01775630280 School Website
Shepeau Stow Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Buddle	Dowsdale Bank Shepeau Stow Spalding Lincolnshire PE12 0TX 01406330395 School Website
Park House Other Independent Special School Ages:6-19 Head Teacher Dr Tom Crossland	Wisbech Road Thorney Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE6 0SA 1733271187 School Website
The Duke Of Bedford Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Pinguenet	Wisbech Road Thorney Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE6 0ST 01733270243 School Website
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
Eye C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jason Webster	Eyebury Road Eye Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE6 7TD 01733222314 School Website
Deeping St James Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Richard Westley	Hereward Way Deeping St James Peterborough Lincolnshire PE6 8PZ 01778342314 School Website
Manor Drive Primary Academy Free Schools Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Craig Petrie	Porter Avenue Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE4 7EP 1733598001 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Spalding Winsover Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1EA 7.72 Miles

Peterborough Station Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1QL 7.79 Miles

Whittlesea Station Road, Whittlesea, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1UF 8.87 Miles

Stamford Station Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2WB 13.21 Miles

March Station Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8SJ 13.57 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Airport Cars 01406 330485 Postland Station House/Postland, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 0JT 3.51 Miles
Silverlights Prestige Cars 01406 330677 Martins Farm Cottages, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 0JU 3.89 Miles
Rose Taxis 01778 345345 Frognall, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 8RR 4.74 Miles
Budget Taxis 01778 345231 115 Spalding Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 8SD 5.05 Miles
Ace Cabs 01778 348888 77 Manor Way, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 8PX 5.31 Miles
The Car Spa 0845 222 2309 13 Sapperton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 5BS 5.51 Miles
Arrow Travel 01733 511001 2 Crabtree, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 7EG 5.57 Miles
Barry's Private Hire 01733 576920 2 Crabtree Paston, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 7EG 5.57 Miles
Espace Travel 01778 348088 1 The Brambles, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 8SQ 5.62 Miles
Ilchauffeurs 0800 077 8771 Ambleside Gardens, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 7ZY 5.63 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Crowland Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:05 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Albion Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broadway No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Chase No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Peterborough Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Postland Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nene Terrace No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Brotherhousebar No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Dowsdale Bank No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Newborough Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Postland Station No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cornfield Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Deeping St James Station No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Milking Nook Crossroads No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Abbeyview Surgery 01733 210254	Crowland Health Centre Thorney Rd, Crowland Peterborough Lincolnshire PE6 0AL
Newborough Primary Care Centre	Village Hall Guntons Road Newborough Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE6 7QW
Octagon Medical Practice 01733 270219	The Medical Centre Wisbech Road, Thorney Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE6 0SD
Eye Surgery 01733 222282	Laurel Farm Health Centre High Street Eye Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE6 7UX
Paston Health Centre 01733 572584	Paston Health Centre Chadburn, Paston Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE4 7DH

Local Stores

Crowland
8-12 West Street
Crowland
Peterborough
Lincolnshire
PE6 0ED
01733 210020
Store Website
0.02 miles

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SPAR Crowland
SPAR
7 North Street
Crowland
Peterborough
PE6 0EG
01733 210244
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Peterborough Welland Road
150 Welland Road Dogsthorpe Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 3SX 01733 310584/552932 Peterborough.wr@medivet.co.uk Website 5.88 miles
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Animates Veterinary Clinic Ltd
4 Stamford Road Market Deeping Peterborough Lincolnshire PE6 8AB 01778 380 111 deeping@animates.org.uk Website 6.39 miles
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Peterborough Vets4pets Ltd
231-233 St Pauls Road Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 3RL 01733 890 777 cees.bennett@vets4pets.com Website 6.41 miles
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Werrington Vets
Unit 2 Brookfield Trade Park Lincoln Road Werrington Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE4 6LA 01733977200 info@werringtonvets.co.uk Website 6.54 miles
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Byre Veterinary Surgery
32 Payrus Road Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE4 5BH 01733 325007 admin@byrevets.co.uk Website 6.55 miles
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Riverside Veterinary Practice
Cradge Bank Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 3AB 01775 723066 mail@riverside-vets.co.uk 6.81 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Boardwalks And Thorpe Meadows
13 Thorpe Meadows Peterborough Lancashire PE3 6GA 8.31 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 8.90 miles

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Ferry Meadows Country Park
Woodlands Ham Ln Peterborough Lancashire PE2 5UU 9.90 miles Located Close To The Orton Longueville Caravan Club And Nene Valley Railway

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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 10.43 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 10.76 miles Easily Located Online And In The Centre Of The Village.

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Bourne Woods
A151 11.84 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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