Welcome to Harlaxton

Harlaxton is a small village located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles north-west of Grantham and is home to the famous Harlaxton Manor. The manor is a stunning example of Jacobean architecture and is considered to be one of the finest buildings of its kind in the country. The manor was built in the 1830s by Gregory Gregory, a wealthy businessman, and has since been used as a school and a conference center.

The village of Harlaxton is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The nearby Grantham Canal is a popular spot for fishing and boating, and there are several nature reserves in the area that are home to a variety of wildlife. The village itself has a small selection of shops and pubs, and there is a regular bus service to Grantham and other nearby towns.

Overall, Harlaxton is a charming village that is steeped in history and surrounded by beautiful countryside. Whether you are interested in architecture, nature, or simply want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, Harlaxton is definitely worth a visit. With its stunning manor house, picturesque surroundings, and friendly locals, it is the perfect place to relax and unwind.

Local Weather

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Temp: 8.2°C

Feels Like: 4.4°C

Wind: 17.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
The Harlaxton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sheriden Edwards	Swinehill Harlaxton Grantham Lincolnshire NG32 1HT 01476561077 School Website
Denton C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sheriden Edwards	Church Street Denton Grantham Lincolnshire NG32 1LG 01476870649 School Website
Walton Girls High School And Sixth Form Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Saxelby	Harlaxton Road Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 7JR 01476563251 School Website
West Grantham Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Natalie Smyth	Trent Road Grantham NG31 7XQ 1476563963 School Website
West Grantham Church Of England Secondary Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Clare Barber	The Avenue Grantham NG31 7PX 1476405200 School Website
Ambergate Sports College Academy Special Converter Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mr Leigh Bentley	Dysart Road Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 7LP 01476564957 School Website
Grantham Preparatory International School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kathryn Korcz	Gorse Lane Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 7UF 1476593293 School Website
The Isaac Newton Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr David Milner	Dysart Road Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 7DG 01476568616 School Website
Huntingtower Community Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Emma Harkins	Huntingtower Road Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 7AU 01476564291 School Website
The Phoenix Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Andy Rush	Great North Road Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 7US 01476574112 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Grantham Station Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6BT 2.38 Miles

Bottesford Station Road, Bottesford, Leicestershire, NG13 0GT 6.06 Miles

Ancaster Station Approach, Ancaster, Lincolnshire, NG32 3RA 9.62 Miles

Aslockton Main Street, Aslockton, Nottinghamshire, NG13 9AA 9.96 Miles

Melton Mowbray Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AF 11.84 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Amber Cabs 01476 566966 1 Hill View Close, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7PH 1.98 Miles
Premier Cabs Grantham 01476 822822 26 Hudson Way, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7BX 2.18 Miles
Grantham Cars 07500 491491 Beckets Close, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7GE 2.36 Miles
Links Taxis 01476 820920 145 Barrowby Rd, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 8AJ 2.39 Miles
Street Cars 01476 590008 22 Westgate, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6LU 2.47 Miles
Discount Cabs 01476 591059 74A Westgate, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6LA 2.47 Miles
Grantham Taxis 01476 594594 25 Westgate, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6LX 2.47 Miles
Price First Taxis Grantham - Taxi Service Grantham 01476 820880 76 Brewery Hill, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6DW 2.52 Miles
Budget Taxis 07908 601091 27 Bridge End Rd, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6JN 2.53 Miles
Can Cabs 01476 575557 26 Market Place, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6LR 2.60 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Harlaxton Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Harlaxton Drift Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Ellesmere Business Park Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
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Dysart Road Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Swine Hill 01476 563881	Harlaxton Grantham Lincolnshire NG32 1HT
Swingbridge Surgery 01476 571166	Swingbridge Surgery Swingbridge Road Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 7XT
The Table Tennis Club Grantham Meres - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Trent Road Grantham NG31 7XQ
The Table Tennis Club Grantham Meres - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Trent Road Grantham NG31 7XQ
St. Johns Medical Centre 01476 348484	St.John's Medical Centre 62 London Road Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 6HR

Local Stores

Grantham
Arlington Gardens
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 7GQ
01476 849391
Store Website
2.06 miles

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SPAR Grantham
SPAR
Unit 1 Bridge End Garage
Bridge End Road
Grantham
NG31 6JQ
01476 562958
Store Website
2.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bray House Veterinary Practice
74 Dysart Road Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 7DJ 01476 566 960 brayhouse@hotmail.co.uk Website 2.18 miles
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Belvoir Veterinary Centre
Barrowby Road Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 8SR 01476 848443 info@belvoirvets.co.uk Website 2.48 miles

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Grantham Vets4pets Ltd
95-97 London Road Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 6HS 01476 571773 grantham@vets4pets.com Website 2.54 miles
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Avenue Veterinary Centre
35 Avenue Road Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 6TJ 01476 563371/564490 info@avcvets.co.uk Website 2.70 miles
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Kirksvets
Old Barracks Sandon Road Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 9AS 01476 574304 Website 3.00 miles
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The Small Pet Vet
Dormouse Cottage 2 Patchett'S Close Bottesford Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG13 0GD 0115 7788122 adele@wherethesmallthingsmatter.co.uk Website 5.89 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Wyndham And Queen Elizabeth Parks
2 Slate Mill Pl Grantham Lancashire NG31 8FJ 3.10 miles We Parked At Wymondham Park Off Belton Lane And Walked.

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Belvoir Castle
If You Like Mixing A Walk With History, Try Belvoir Castle. A Gorgeous Castle With Grounds. Dogs Are Not Allowed In The Castle But They Are Allowed In The Grounds And Landscaped Gardens. The Immediate Gardens All Have Themes And Are Very Pretty. There Are Both Long And Short Walks Here. See The Website To Download Them. Some Are Several Hours. It Is Pricey, £12. But Take A Picnic And Stay A While. There Is A Lovely Pub And Shopping Area Over The Road As Well. Belvoir Castle Belvoir 4.06 miles Parking On Site In A Proper Car Park. There Is A Step Path Up To The House. The Website Says 15Mins But If You Are Able Bodied Then I'D Say Less Than 5Mins. The Castle Is Well Sign Posted.

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Belton House
Belton House Is A National Trust Estate With Loads Of Parkland To Explore. Its Just Outside Of Grantham And Easy To Find. It's Not Free To Walk, It's S About £9. But It's S Big Enough To Spend Hours Here If Your Dog Likes Long Walks, Or Why Not Walk And Picnic! You Can Do A Basic Walk On The Tarmac Drive In Front Of The House, And Then Loop Around By The River. Or Pass By The Front Of The House And Out Towards The Hill. Walk All The Way Up To Belmont Tower For Great Views. Humphrey Enjoyed His Walk Here As There Are Trees, Open Grassland, A Pond, River And Other Doggie Friends To Play With. The Back Drop Of The House Is Lovely. Dogs Must Be On Leads. There Are Deer On Site. High Road Belton Grantham Belton Grantham Lancashire NG32 2LW 4.98 miles Head Towards Grantham, Sign Posted From The Town Centre. There Maybe Other Entrances, Other Than The Main Gate Where You Can Enter.

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Twyford Woods
Perfect For Dogs Who Want To Run Around, It’S An Abandoned Ww2 Raf Base So Has The Old Runways, Open Space And Forests (Forestry Commission). Parking Is Free, Safe For Our Dogs To Run Around Freely. No Bins So Have To Keep Hold Of Your Poo Bags. Shaded Areas If It’S A Hot Day And You Want To Keep Cover. Twyford Wood Colsterworth 7.15 miles Satnav Postcode That You Can Get Offline Takes You Past The Carpark, Follow Brown Signs When You Get Off The Main Road.

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Melton Country Park
A Lovely Reservoir Walk On The North Of The Small Market Town Melton Mowbray. There Are 3 Varying Routes, And A Large Open Space For Dogs Off The Lead To Run Around. A Nice Range Of Paths And A Small Play Area For Children And A Small Cafe With Kind Staff. Melton Country Park Wymondham Way Lancashire 10.80 miles

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Yew Tree Avenue
Yew Tree Avenue And Wood Clipsham 11.48 miles Signed Posted, Set Back Off The Road Just Outside Clipsham

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Weather Forecast

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