Welcome to Markby

Markby 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 coastal resort of Skegness. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 13th century.

The village of Markby has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was recorded as "Merchebi". In the 19th century, the village was a thriving agricultural community, with many of the local 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, Markby is well-connected to the surrounding area, with good road links to nearby towns and cities. The village is located just off the A1104, which provides easy access to Alford, Skegness, and the city of Lincoln. The village is also served by a regular bus service, which connects it to the nearby towns of Louth and Horncastle. Overall, Markby is a charming and welcoming village, with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School	Details
Huttoft Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Damian Davey	Church Lane Huttoft Alford Lincolnshire LN13 9RE 01507490284 School Website
Sutton On Sea Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Rachel Green	Station Road Sutton-On-Sea Mablethorpe Lincolnshire LN12 2HU 01507441319 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
Alford Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Mackenzie-Snow	Hanby Lane Alford Lincolnshire LN13 9BJ 01507463414 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
Springwell Alternative Academy Mablethorpe Free Schools Alternative Provision Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Ashcroft-Day	Seaholme Road Mablethorpe LN12 2DF 1507430580 School Website
Mablethorpe Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Catherine L Teale	High Street Mablethorpe Lincolnshire LN12 1EW 01507472472 School Website
The St Margarets Church Of England School Withern Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr James Siddle	Main Road Withern Alford Lincolnshire LN13 0NB 01507450375 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
Hogsthorpe Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Danielle Storey	Thames Street Hogsthorpe Skegness Lincolnshire PE24 5PT 01754872323 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Skegness Lumley Square, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 3QL 10.84 Miles

Thorpe Culvert Station Road, Thorpe St Peters, Lincolnshire, PE24 4NL 11.33 Miles

Havenhouse Croft Marsh Lane, Near Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE24 4AR 12.02 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Marks Kars 01507 443372 8 Rossington Close, Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, LN12 2GH 2.49 Miles
Ians Taxis 01507 466650 18 West Street, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 9DG 2.71 Miles
Scamans Taxis 01507 462240 47 South St, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 9AN 2.80 Miles
Ace Taxis 07923 107376 9 Staveley Road, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 0PN 3.08 Miles
Street Kars 01507 477256 Rose Cottage/Theddlethorpe Rd, Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, LN12 1PZ 3.67 Miles
C And K Kars 01507 478626 Ocean Court/Seaholme Rd, Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, LN12 2PA 3.71 Miles
Keiths Taxis 01507 477915 98 High Street, Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, LN12 1AS 4.04 Miles
Carls Kars 01507 478229 14 Tennyson Road, Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, LN12 1HE 4.05 Miles
Streetkars 01507 477256 10 Wellington Road, Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, LN12 1HR 4.10 Miles
Andy's Taxis 01754 873333 26 Elliott Way, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE24 5FH 5.82 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Markby Post Office Uso Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ln13 833 Hagnaby Uso Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Asserby Corner Uso Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brickyard Corner Uso Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beesby Uso Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bilsby Post Office Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Saleby Uso Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bilsby Bridge Uso Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Rossa Lane Uso Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Maltby Le Marsh Post Office Uso Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Huttoft Post Office Uso Collection Today available until:09:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Broadway Medical Centre 01507 441245	The Broadway Sutton On Sea Mablethorpe Lincolnshire LN12 2JN
Merton Lodge Surgery 01507 463262	Merton Lodge Surgery 33 West Street Alford Lincolnshire LN13 9HT
Marisco Medical Practice 01507 473483	Marisco Medical Practice Stanley Avenue Mablethorpe Lincolnshire LN12 1DP
Mablethorpe Library - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Stanley Avenue Mablethorpe LN12 1DP
Mablethorpe Gp Extended Access Hub 01507 617730	Marisco Medical Practice Stanley Avenue Mablethorpe Lincolnshire LN12 1DP

Local Stores

Alford
8A Church Street
Alford
Lincolnshire
LN13 9EG
01507 462405
Store Website
2.52 miles

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SPAR - Bilsby
Gill Marsh Forecourts Lts
Alford Road
Bilsby
Near Alford
LN13 9PY
01507 462246
Store Website
1.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Norfolk Farm Ltd
Furzehill Farm Bilsby Alford Lincolnshire LN13 9QS 07977 564882 molly.mckay@btopenworld.com 0.80 miles

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Aldervale Vets Alford
24 Market Place Alford Lincolnshire LN13 9EB 01507 464821 rasevets@btconnect.com 2.62 miles

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Aldervale Vets
Rase Vs Ltd 1 Trusthorpe Road Sutton On Sea Mablethorpe Lincolnshire LN12 2LY Website 3.02 miles

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Fenwold Veterinary Practice Ltd
Fenwold Veterinary Group 110 High Street Mablethorpe Lincolnshire LN12 1BG 01507 478182 fenwoldvets@btconnect.com Website 3.96 miles
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Aldervale Vets
5B The Green Chapel St Leonards Skegness Lincolnshire PE24 5TG rasevets@btconnect.com Website 6.26 miles
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Orby Vets Ltd
Ranby House Marsh Lane Orby Skegness Lincolnshire PE24 5HY 01754 810895 7.28 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 4.43 miles

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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 7.56 miles On A158 Off Gunby Roundabout Between Spilsby And Skegness. Signposted From A158. 13 Miles East Of Horncastle.

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 7.99 miles Best Car Park Postcode Is : Rimac Rd, Louth Ln11 7Ts

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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 8.46 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 11.52 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 11.66 miles

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Weather Forecast

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