Welcome to Drayton

Drayton is a small village located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles south-west of the town of Boston and is home to a population of around 300 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. Drayton is also known for its historic church, St. Peter and St. Paul, which dates back to the 12th century.

The village of Drayton has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and has been inhabited ever since. In the 19th century, Drayton was a thriving agricultural community, with many of its residents working on the surrounding farms. Today, the village is a peaceful and picturesque place to live, with a strong sense of community and a range of local amenities, including a village hall and a pub.

Despite its small size, Drayton has a lot to offer visitors and residents alike. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding. The nearby town of Boston offers a range of shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions, while the city of Lincoln is just a short drive away. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a base from which to explore the wider area, Drayton is a great place to call home.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 15.3°C

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Wind: 7.4 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Bridge House Independent School Other Independent School Ages:5-18 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Hiom	Grantham Road Boston Lincolnshire PE21 7NL 1205369111 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
Kirton Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicky Donley	Station Road Kirton Boston Lincolnshire PE20 1HY 01205722236 School Website
Wyberton Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Joe Hawkins	Saundergate Lane Wyberton Boston Lincolnshire PE21 7BZ 1205364797 School Website
Thomas Middlecott Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Kimberley Willmot	Edinburgh Drive Kirton Boston Lincolnshire PE20 1JS 01205722336 School Website
Boston West Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ceri Braybrook	Sussex Avenue Boston Lincolnshire PE21 7QG 01205366013 School Website
St George's Preparatory School & Little Dragons Preschool Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gemma Hodgson	126 London Road Boston Lincolnshire PE21 7HB 1205317600 School Website
Staniland Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Rachel Bailey	Peck Avenue Boston Lincolnshire PE21 8DF 01205365527 School Website
Carlton Road Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Clare Coyle	Carlton Road Boston Lincolnshire PE21 8QX 01205364674 School Website
St Thomas Cofe Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Joanne Sharples	Wyberton Low Road Boston Lincolnshire PE21 7RZ 1205362860 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hubberts Bridge Hubberts Bridge Road, Hubberts Bridge, Lincolnshire, PE20 3SG 1.79 Miles

Boston Station Approach, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 8RN 3.37 Miles

Swineshead Browns Drove, Off A17, Near Swineshead, Lincolnshire, PE20 3PU 3.84 Miles

Heckington Station Road, Heckington, Lincolnshire, NG34 9UJ 8.22 Miles

Spalding Winsover Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1EA 11.67 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Kirton End Travel 01205 724245 285 Willington Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20 1NP 1.09 Miles
Pete's Taxis 01205 310955 85 West End Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20 1RG 1.59 Miles
Lincolnshire Chauffeur Services 01205 821319 12 Abbey Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20 3EN 2.47 Miles
Kirton Cabs 01205 725800 10 Jackson Drive, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20 1QP 2.48 Miles
Dad's Taxis 01205 316555 103 Parthian Avenue, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 7DL 2.51 Miles
Taxis Call Boston 01205 345001 25 Saint Leodegar's Close, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 7DU 2.52 Miles
Michael's Taxis 01205 360661 46 Bradford Rd, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 8BJ 2.85 Miles
Star Taxis 01205 355055 30 Broadfield Lane, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 8DR 3.10 Miles
A B C Taxis 01205 362495 Unit 30 Broadfield Lane Industrial Estate, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 8DR 3.10 Miles
Boston Limoscene 01205 352222 The Vineries, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 7AP 3.13 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Holmes Road Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Kirton End Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Kirton Holme Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Fenhouses Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:45
West End Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Hubberts Bridge Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Wortleys Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tesco Store Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Boston Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Willington Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chain Bridge Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tytton Lane West Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lighton Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
151 Kirton Po Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Kirton Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Kirton Medical Centre 01205 722437	Kirton Medical Centre Boston Road,Kirton Boston PE20 1DS
Swineshead Surgery 01205 820204	Fairfax House Packhorse Lane,Swineshead Boston Lincolnshire PE20 3JE
The Sidings Medical Practice 01205 362173	Sleaford Road Boston Lincolnshire PE21 8EG
The Sidings Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Sleaford Road Medical Centre Boston West Business Park Sleaford Road Boston Lincolnshire PE21 8EG
The Sidings Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Sleaford Road Medical Centre Boston West Business Park Sleaford Road Boston Lincolnshire PE21 8EG

Local Stores

Kirton
18 Station Road
Kirton
Boston
Lincolnshire
PE20 1EE
01205 724263
Store Website
2.44 miles

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SPAR - Kirton
47 London Road
Kirton
Boston
PE20 1JG
01205 327 352
Store Website
2.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Allen Briggs And Turner
36 Boston Road Kirton Boston Lincolnshire PE20 1DS 01205 722696 mroyce@elwoodandbriggs.me.uk Website 2.27 miles
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Medivet Boston
Fydell Street Boston Lincolnshire PE21 8LE 01205 366872 boston@medivet.co.uk Website 3.49 miles
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Sutterton Veterinary Hospital
Sutterton Veterinary Hospital Station Road Sutterton Boston Lincolnshire PE20 2LF 01205345345 sutterton@southlincsvets.co.uk Website 4.31 miles

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Freiston Veterinary Centre
Unit 1, Enterprise Park Priory Road Freiston Boston Lincolnshire PE22 0JZ 01205345345 emma@southlincsvets.co.uk Website 6.20 miles
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Breeder Vet Clinic
Leadenhall Farm Holbeach Marsh Spalding Lincolnshire PE12 8HB 01406 701127 rdraghici@icould.com 7.17 miles


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Heckington Vet Clinic
Unit 10 Hazelwoods Yard Boston Road Heckington Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 9JD 01205 345345 8.17 miles


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Local Dog Walks

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 5.64 miles Kirton Marsh, Part Of The Wash Nature Reserve.

Location what3words paradise.logbook.banks

Tattershall Castle Heritage Trail
Tattershall Castle Sleaford Road Tattershall 11.03 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.

Location what3words binder.cringes.nudge

Lollycocks Field And River Walk
Lollycocks Field East Gate Sleaford NG34 7EA 13.13 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.

Location what3words travel.ambitions.months

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 13.84 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

Location what3words yell.pushover.glassware

The Pinewoods And Woodhall Spa
8 Station Rd Lancashire 14.68 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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The Lighthouse
A Walk Along The Wash, U Can Walk Along The Edge Of The Wash All The Way To Kings Lynn! Carpark With Table And Bins, Open "Dusk Till Dawn". Come Out Of Carpark Turn Left, Go Through Gate On Lhs Of Lighthouse, Walk Down And Around And Up Onto The Raised Bank, This Takes You Around The Lighthouse, The Bank Goes All The Way To Kings Lynn. We'll Walked Path, Can Get Very Windy As Very Exposed E Bank Spalding Lancashire PE12 9QJ 16.51 miles Here Is A Precise What3words To Entrance To Car Park ///Rates.Radically.Supplier Https://W3w.Co/Rates.Radically.Supplier

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	14.9°C	14.1°C	8.7°C	7.5°C	11.8°C	17.2°C	21°C	22.9°C	23.6°C	22.1°C	21.1°C	14.6°C
Feels Like	15°C	13.9°C	8.3°C	7.5°C	11.7°C	17.2°C	21°C	23.8°C	24.3°C	22.6°C	17.3°C	14.4°C

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	12.8°C	11.6°C	10.8°C	10.2°C	14.1°C	19.3°C	22.5°C	24.2°C	23.9°C	21.8°C	19.1°C	17°C
Feels Like	12.4°C	11°C	10°C	9.2°C	13.6°C	19.2°C	23.5°C	24.8°C	24.8°C	21.8°C	19.1°C	17°C

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Temp	15.1°C	13.7°C	12.8°C	12.2°C	15.4°C	19.1°C	22.2°C	21.2°C	19.8°C	19.4°C	17.5°C	16.1°C
Feels Like	14.8°C	13.3°C	12.3°C	11.7°C	15.1°C	19.1°C	23°C	21.2°C	19.8°C	19.4°C	17.5°C	16°C

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