Welcome to Dowsdale

Dowsdale is a small village located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated near the town of Grimsby and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Dowsdale is a close-knit community, and the residents are friendly and welcoming to visitors.

One of the main attractions of Dowsdale is its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and picturesque woodlands. The area is perfect for hiking, cycling, and other outdoor activities. There are also several nature reserves nearby, where visitors can observe a variety of wildlife, including birds, deer, and foxes. The village is also home to several historic buildings, including a 14th-century church and a 17th-century manor house.

Despite its small size, Dowsdale has a rich history. The village was first mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and has been inhabited ever since. Over the years, it has been home to farmers, craftsmen, and other tradespeople. Today, Dowsdale is a thriving community that is proud of its heritage. The village hosts several events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market, which attract visitors from all over the region. Overall, Dowsdale is a charming and peaceful village that is well worth a visit.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 7°C

Feels Like: 3°C

Wind: 16.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

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
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
Calman Colaiste (Kisimul Group) Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Mr Michael Hayden	Wisbech Road Thorney Peterborough PE6 0TD 1733271326 School Website
The Gedney Hill Church Of England Vc Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Buddle	North Road Gedney Hill Spalding Lincolnshire PE12 0NL 01406330258 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
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
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
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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Whittlesea Station Road, Whittlesea, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1UF 8.00 Miles

Peterborough Station Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1QL 8.53 Miles

Spalding Winsover Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1EA 8.54 Miles

March Station Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8SJ 11.36 Miles

Stamford Station Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2WB 15.43 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Airport Cars 01406 330485 Postland Station House/Postland, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 0JT 2.21 Miles
Silverlights Prestige Cars 01406 330677 Martins Farm Cottages, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 0JU 2.87 Miles
Arrow Travel 01733 511001 2 Crabtree, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 7EG 6.57 Miles
Barry's Private Hire 01733 576920 2 Crabtree Paston, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 7EG 6.57 Miles
Ilchauffeurs 0800 077 8771 Ambleside Gardens, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 7ZY 7.02 Miles
Rose Taxis 01778 345345 Frognall, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 8RR 7.08 Miles
Airports Direct 07967 392689 12 Rowan Avenue, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 4NR 7.09 Miles
The Car Spa 0845 222 2309 13 Sapperton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 5BS 7.20 Miles
Phipps Private Hire 01733 206966 4 Childers Street, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1PZ 7.32 Miles
Betta Cars 01733 777888 363 Dogsthorpe Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 3RE 7.35 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Nene Terrace Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Dowsdale Bank Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Postland Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Chase Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Peterborough Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Postland Station Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Albion Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crowland Post Office Collection Today available until:15:05 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:05 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Broadway Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shepeau Stow Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whaplode Drove Village (Broadgate) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wisbech Road-Parkside Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thorney Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Sandpit Road Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whaplode Drove Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Abbeyview Surgery 01733 210254	Crowland Health Centre Thorney Rd, Crowland Peterborough Lincolnshire PE6 0AL
Octagon Medical Practice 01733 270219	The Medical Centre Wisbech Road, Thorney Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE6 0SD
Newborough Primary Care Centre	Village Hall Guntons Road Newborough Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE6 7QW
Eye Surgery 01733 222282	Laurel Farm Health Centre High Street Eye Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE6 7UX
Parnwell Surgery	Saltersgate Parnwell Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 4YL

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Crowland
SPAR
7 North Street
Crowland
Peterborough
PE6 0EG
01733 210244
Store Website
2.4 miles

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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 6.78 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 7.37 miles
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Riverside Veterinary Practice
Cradge Bank Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 3AB 01775 723066 mail@riverside-vets.co.uk 7.74 miles

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Medivet Peterborough Whittlesey
1 Briggate East Whittlesey Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE7 1DG 01733 685 514 Website 7.75 miles

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Broadway Best Friends Veterinary Practice
158 Broadway Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 4DG 01733 562 904 broadway@bestfriendsgroup.com Website 7.86 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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Werrington Vets
Unit 2 Brookfield Trade Park Lincoln Road Werrington Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE4 6LA 01733977200 info@werringtonvets.co.uk Website 7.95 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Back River Stanground Peterborough
Lovely Long Walk Along The River Bank. 65 Whittlesey Rd Peterborough Lancashire PE2 8RN 9.11 miles

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Boardwalks And Thorpe Meadows
13 Thorpe Meadows Peterborough Lancashire PE3 6GA 9.17 miles Follow Signs To The City Centre. Off A Main Roundabout, Towards The Boathouse Pub And The Rowing Lake

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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 10.69 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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Ferry Meadows Country Park
Woodlands Ham Ln Peterborough Lancashire PE2 5UU 10.90 miles Located Close To The Orton Longueville Caravan Club And Nene Valley Railway

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

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Bourne Woods
A151 14.15 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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Weather Forecast

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