Welcome to Fordington

Fordington is a small village located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Witham and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore. One of the most notable landmarks in Fordington is the St. Michael and All Angels Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and is well worth a visit.

Fordington is a peaceful and tranquil village, and it is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, and there are many walking and cycling trails to explore. The River Witham is also a popular spot for fishing and boating, and there are several local companies that offer boat hire and fishing trips. For those who enjoy outdoor activities, Fordington is the perfect destination.

Despite its small size, Fordington has a strong sense of community, and there are many local events and festivals throughout the year. The village has a thriving arts and culture scene, and there are several galleries and studios showcasing the work of local artists. There are also several pubs and restaurants in the village, serving delicious local cuisine and ales. Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat or an active holiday, Fordington has something to offer everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
Partney Church Of England Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Kay	Maddison Lane Partney Spilsby Lincolnshire PE23 4PX 01790753319 School Website
St Helenas Church Of England Primary School Willoughby Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Belton	Main Road Willoughby Alford Lincolnshire LN13 9NH 01507462367 School Website
King Edward Vi Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Jones	West End Spilsby Spilsby Lincolnshire PE23 5EW 01790753260 School Website
Queen Elizabeths Grammar Alford A Selective Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Miss Glen Thompson	Station Road Alford Lincolnshire LN13 9HY 01507462403 School Website
Spilsby Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Clarke	Woodlands Avenue Spilsby Lincolnshire PE23 5EP 01790752503 School Website
Woodlands Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Carl Smith	Partney Road Spilsby Lincolnshire PE23 5EJ 1790753902 School Website
The Eresby School Spilsby Academy Special Converter Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Michele Holiday	Eresby Avenue Spilsby Lincolnshire PE23 5HU 01790752441 School Website
Alford Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Mackenzie-Snow	Hanby Lane Alford Lincolnshire LN13 9BJ 01507463414 School Website
John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Simon Curtis	Hanby Lane Alford Lincolnshire LN13 9BL 01507462443 School Website
Halton Holegate C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Andrew Leeman	Station Road Halton Holegate Spilsby Lincolnshire PE23 5PB 01790752575 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Thorpe Culvert Station Road, Thorpe St Peters, Lincolnshire, PE24 4NL 6.95 Miles

Havenhouse Croft Marsh Lane, Near Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE24 4AR 9.08 Miles

Skegness Lumley Square, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 3QL 9.72 Miles

Boston Station Approach, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 8RN 17.82 Miles

Hubberts Bridge Hubberts Bridge Road, Hubberts Bridge, Lincolnshire, PE20 3SG 19.35 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ace Taxis 07923 107376 9 Staveley Road, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 0PN 3.34 Miles
D H Private Hire 01790 755553 21 Spilsby Meadows, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, PE23 5GA 3.43 Miles
Scamans Taxis 01507 462240 47 South St, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 9AN 3.46 Miles
Ians Taxis 01507 466650 18 West Street, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 9DG 3.62 Miles
Poppy Cabs 01754 612286 6 Saint Pauls Close, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE24 5EQ 5.78 Miles
Alpha Cabs 01754 811058 2 Wildshed Lane, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE24 5BW 5.82 Miles
Trevs Taxis 01754 871855 Conifer Ridge/Orby Rd, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE24 4TR 7.58 Miles
Ingoldmells Taxis 01754 871871 Pyewipe/Chapel La, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE24 4TG 7.72 Miles
Andy's Taxis 01754 873333 26 Elliott Way, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE24 5FH 7.97 Miles
Marks Kars 01507 443372 8 Rossington Close, Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, LN12 2GH 8.61 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Skendleby Psalter Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Skendleby Weekday Last Collection:15:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Ulceby Main Road Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ulceby Village Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dalby Village Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Claxby Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Partney Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ulceby Cross Roads Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Langton Weekday Last Collection:10:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Partney Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Well Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Road Weekday Last Collection:11:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Alford Road Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mawthorpe Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashby Weekday Last Collection:13:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Spilsby Surgery 01790 728111	Spilsby Surgery Bull Yard,Simpson Street Spilsby Lincolnshire PE23 5LG
Franklin Hall Spilsby - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Town Hall Halton Road Spilsby Lincolnshire PE23 5LA
Franklin Hall Spilsby - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Town Hall Halton Road Spilsby Lincolnshire PE23 5LA
Merton Lodge Surgery 01507 463262	Merton Lodge Surgery 33 West Street Alford Lincolnshire LN13 9HT
The Surgery 01754 810205	The Surgery Wainfleet Road Burgh-Le-Marsh Skegness Lincolnshire PE24 5ED

Local Stores

Spilsby
Post Office Lane
Spilsby
Lincolnshire
PE23 5LH
01790 754739
Store Website
3.21 miles

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SPAR - Ulceby
Gill Marsh Forecourts Ltd
Ulceby
Alford
LN13 0EY
01507 466839
Store Website
2.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Aldervale Vets
The Forecourt Scremby Road Ashby By Partney Spilsby Lincolnshire PE23 5RG Website 2.63 miles

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Aldervale Vets
8 Cornhill Spilsby Lincolnshire PE23 5JP 01790 755376 rasevets@btconnect.com 3.31 miles
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Fenwold Veterinary Practice Ltd
The Estate Office Boston Road Spilsby Lincolnshire PE23 5HD 01790 752227 fenwoldvets@btconnect.com Website 3.44 miles
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Aldervale Vets Alford
24 Market Place Alford Lincolnshire LN13 9EB 01507 464821 rasevets@btconnect.com 3.69 miles

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Orby Vets Ltd
Ranby House Marsh Lane Orby Skegness Lincolnshire PE24 5HY 01754 810895 4.79 miles

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Norfolk Farm Ltd
Furzehill Farm Bilsby Alford Lincolnshire LN13 9QS 07977 564882 molly.mckay@btopenworld.com 5.46 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Gunby Hall
A Linear Dog Friendly Walk From Gunby Hall To Bratoft Manor, Around The Estate And Parkland. You Will Cross The Former East Lincolnshire Line On The Route. PE23 5SS 3.57 miles On A158 Off Gunby Roundabout Between Spilsby And Skegness. Signposted From A158. 13 Miles East Of Horncastle.

Anderby Creek
Miles Of Beautiful Sandy Beach Plenty Of Space For Dogs And Humans Alike To Have A Good Run And Play. Sand Dunes For Nosey Canine Friends To Investigate Or To Give A Little Shelter. It Also Has The Worlds First "Cloud Bar" A Viewing Place Complete With Seating And Mirrors For Cloud Spotting! Not A Lot More Going Off At Anderby But Worth A Visit. 18 Sandy Ln Anderby Creek Skegness Lancashire PE24 5XX 8.45 miles

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Hubbards Hills
A Beautiful Park Filled With Streams Shallow Enough For Small Dogs And Deep Enough For Larges Dogs To Have A Paddle In. It Has A Great Running Area For Dogs, On And Off The Lead. There Is A Walk Around The Stream And Through The Woods. It's A £1 To Park Between May And October. Hubbard'S Hills Trust Upgate Lancashire 9.75 miles Hubbards Hills Trust The Sessions House Eastgate, Louth Lincolnshire Ln11 9Aj

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Hubbards Hills
Hubbard's Hills Is Located Close To Louth, In The Lincolnshire Wolds. The Hills Form A Picturesque Valley Which The River Ludd Flows Through. LN11 9QU 11.69 miles Hubbard's Hills Is Located Off The A16 Road, Reached From The A46 To The West Of Lincoln.

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Hubbards Hill
Has Restrictions For Dogs Being Off Lead In Certain Areas Between March And September.. Plenty Of Streams For Dogs To Splash Bout In Hubbard'S Hills Crowtree Lane Lancashire 11.99 miles

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Rimac Nature Reserve
Very Secluded Area That Is Mostly Visited By Locals, Has A Free Car Park And Toilet Facilities. This Has A Number Of Walks, From The Nature Reserve Itself, To The Beaches Or Just A Cross Country Walk. Once On The Beach There Is An Old Ww2 Tank That Is Slowly Dissolving And Eroding Into The Sand. There Are Miles And Miles Of Sand When The Tide Is Out And Is A Great Walk For Letting The Dogs Off To Run And Play And Would Highly Recommend. Louth LN11 7TS 13.15 miles Best Car Park Postcode Is : Rimac Rd, Louth Ln11 7Ts

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