Welcome to Girsby

Girsby is a small village located in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. The village is situated approximately 5 miles north-west of the town of Alford and 10 miles south-west of the town of Louth. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the Grade II listed St. Thomas' Church.

The village of Girsby has a rich history dating back to the medieval period. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and was originally known as "Girzebi". Over the centuries, the village has been home to a number of notable figures, including the poet and writer Alfred Lord Tennyson, who lived in nearby Somersby. Today, Girsby is a quiet and peaceful village, with a close-knit community and a strong sense of local pride.

Despite its small size, Girsby has a number of amenities and facilities for residents and visitors alike. The village has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub, The Blacksmiths Arms, which serves traditional pub food and real ale. The surrounding countryside is also popular with walkers and cyclists, with a number of scenic routes and trails to explore. Overall, Girsby is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Tealby School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Zoe Humberstone	Front Street Market Rasen Lincolnshire LN8 3XU 01673838330 School Website
Legsby Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ben Murray Lucy Dabb	Legsby Market Rasen Lincolnshire LN8 3QW 01673843268 School Website
The Donington On Bain School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Anyan	Main Road Donington-On-Bain Louth Lincolnshire LN11 9TJ 01507343240 School Website
Binbrook C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Anna Hall	Orford Road Binbrook Market Rasen Lincolnshire LN8 6DU 01472398340 School Website
De Aston School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Simon Porter	Willingham Road Market Rasen Lincolnshire LN8 3RF 01673843415 School Website
The Market Rasen Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Smith	Mill Road Market Rasen Lincolnshire LN8 3BL 01673842395 School Website
Wragby Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Osgodby	Silver Street Wragby Market Rasen Lincolnshire LN8 5PJ 01673858477 School Website
The Middle Rasen Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Moreton	North Street Middle Rasen Market Rasen Lincolnshire LN8 3TS 01673843250 School Website
Scamblesby Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ceri Tacey	Old Main Road Louth Lincolnshire LN11 9XG 01507343629 School Website
The Utterby Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Tom Hawkins	Utterby Louth Lincolnshire LN11 0TN 01472840280 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Market Rasen Chapel Street, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3AQ 5.26 Miles

Grimsby Town Station Approach, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN31 1LY 14.49 Miles

Great Coates Woad Land, Great Coates, Lincolnshire, DN37 9NH 14.80 Miles

Healing Station Road, Healing, Lincolnshire, DN37 7RY 14.94 Miles

Stallingborough Station Road, Stallingborough, Lincolnshire, DN41 8AS 15.15 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Blanchard Taxis 01673 843114 Applebys Coach Yard/Jameson Bridge St, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3EW 5.20 Miles
Handy Cabs 01673 844070 11 Market Pl, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3HJ 5.39 Miles
Dels Taxis 01673 849300 8 King Street, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3BB 5.46 Miles
Caistor Taxis 01472 371679 Wold View, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN7 6BA 8.11 Miles
Aj's Cars 01507 603838 Tattershall Park, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 0YZ 8.43 Miles
Barker's Taxis 01507 605112 22A Upgate, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 9ET 8.49 Miles
Masons Taxis 01507 603672 Tattershall Way, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 0WA 8.53 Miles
Ajz Taxis 0800 567 7654 Fairfield Industrial Estate, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 0LQ 8.55 Miles
Elite Taxis 01507 610737 39 Upgate, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 9HD 8.55 Miles
One2one Taxis 01507 608608 5 Queen Street, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 9AU 8.61 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Ludfor East End Uso Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Girsby Grange Uso Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hainton Po Uso Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Willingham Uso Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burgh On Bain Uso Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Willingham Po Uso Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Biscathorpe Uso Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gayton Le Wold Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tealby Po Uso Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little London Uso Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cow Lane Uso Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beniworth Uso Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Binbrook Surgery 01472 398202	Binbrook Surgery Back Lane Binbrook,Market Rasen Lincolnshire LN8 6ED
Market Rasen Surgery 01673 843556	The Surgery Mill Road Market Rasen Lincolnshire LN8 3BP
The Wragby Surgery 01673 858206	The Wragby Surgery Old Grammar School Way Wragby Lincolnshire LN8 5DA
Louth Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	High Holme Road Louth LN11 0EU
Louth Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	High Holme Road Louth LN11 0EU

Local Stores

Market Rasen
John Street
Market Rasen
Lincolnshire
LN8 3HH
01673 843309
Store Website
5.38 miles

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SPAR - JOHN DARKE - LOUTH
A16 Garage
Grimsby Road
Louth
LN11 0EA
01507 603451
Store Website
8.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Lucavet
27 Market Place Market Rasen Lincolnshire LN8 3HL 01673 259063 contact@lucavet.co.uk Website 5.35 miles

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Rase Veterinary Centre
Gallamore Lane Industrial Estate Market Rasen Lincolnshire LN8 3HA 01673 842448 rasevets@btconnect.com Website 5.61 miles
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Rase Equine Hospital
Otby Moor Farm Moor Lane Walesby Market Rasen Lincolnshire LN8 3TQ 01673842448 info@rasevets.com Website 5.97 miles

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Lincs Veterinary Solutions Ltd
Louth Road Wragby Market Rasen LN8 5PH lincsvetsolutions@btconnect.com 6.45 miles
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Rase Veterinary Centre
17 Newmarket Louth Lincolnshire LN11 9HH 01507 607718 rasevets@btconnect.com Website 8.63 miles
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James Street Veterinary Centre
James Street Louth Lincolnshire LN11 0JW 01507 602828 jamesstreetvets@btconnect.com Website 8.74 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Ludford
Ludford Is Located In The Lincolnshire Wolds. This Circular Walk Begins In The Village And Joins The Viking Way Long Distance Footpath. Once Out Of The Village You Will Pass Alongside An Old, Disused, Airfield And Pass By The Deserted Medieval Village Of East Wykeham. LN8 6AJ 1.20 miles Ludford Is Located On The A631 Road, Reached From The A46 To The West Of Lincoln.

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Tealby To Walesby
Part Of Viking Way , Dogs Do Need To Be Lead As Go Through Livestock Fields , No Stiles. Tealby 3.12 miles Park In Tealby Village Hall , Walk Up To Rasen Rd ,Past The Church , Turn Left Onto Rasen Rd Walk Bout 100Yrds And On Your Right On Other Side Of Rd You Will See The Footpath Sign .

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Willingham Woods
Willingham Woods Is Part Of A Large Complex Of Pinewoods That Are Located East Of Market Rasen. Willingham Rd Lancashire 3.38 miles

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Willingham Woods
Willingham Woods Is Part Of A Large Complex Of Pinewoods Located East Of Market Rasen. LN8 3RQ 3.94 miles Located On The A631 Just East Of Market Rasen.

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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 7.73 miles

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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 7.74 miles Hubbard's Hills Is Located Off The A16 Road, Reached From The A46 To The West Of Lincoln.

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