Welcome to Sotby

Sotby is a small village located in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. The village is situated approximately 5 miles east of the market town of Horncastle and 10 miles north-west of the coastal town of Skegness. Sotby is a rural village with a population of around 100 people. The village is surrounded by farmland and is known for its picturesque countryside views.

The village of Sotby has a rich history dating back to the 11th century. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and was recorded as having a church and a mill. The church, St. Peter's, is still standing today and is a Grade II listed building. The church dates back to the 13th century and has undergone several renovations over the years. The village also has a number of other historic buildings, including a 17th-century farmhouse and a 19th-century windmill.

Sotby is a peaceful and quiet village, perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village has a strong sense of community, with regular events and activities taking place throughout the year. The village hall is a hub of activity, hosting everything from coffee mornings to yoga classes. Sotby is also home to a number of walking and cycling routes, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Overall, Sotby is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 9.2°C

Feels Like: 5.5°C

Wind: 19.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Wragby Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Osgodby	Silver Street Wragby Market Rasen Lincolnshire LN8 5PJ 01673858477 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
Build A Future Independent School Other Independent School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Lee Wright	Main Street West Ashby Lincolnshire Horncastle Lincolnshire LN9 5PT 1507524015 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
Queen Elizabeths Grammar School Horncastle Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Simon Furness	West Street Horncastle Lincolnshire LN9 5AD 01507522465 School Website
Bucknall Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Garth Hicks	Main Street Bucknall Woodhall Spa Lincolnshire LN10 5DT 01526388233 School Website
Horncastle Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Cox	Bowl Alley Lane Horncastle Lincolnshire LN9 5EH 1507522662 School Website
The Horncastle St Lawrence School Academy Special Converter Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mrs Leanda Mason	Bowl Alley Lane Horncastle Lincolnshire LN9 5EJ 01507522563
The Banovallum School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Grant Edgar	Boston Road Horncastle Lincolnshire LN9 6DA 01507522232 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Market Rasen Chapel Street, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3AQ 8.72 Miles

Metheringham Station Road, Metheringham, Lincolnshire, LN4 3HX 13.39 Miles

Lincoln St Marys Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 7EW 15.12 Miles

Hykeham Station Road, North Hykeham, Lincolnshire, LN6 9AT 18.24 Miles

Ruskington Station Road, Ruskington, Lincolnshire, NG34 9ED 19.16 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Rush Private Hire 01526 388274 Pringle House/Main St, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, LN10 5EX 6.46 Miles
P J Taxis 01507 527198 4 Louth Road, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 5ED 6.54 Miles
1Stlinc Private Hire 07852 178685 7 Platts Lane, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, LN10 5DY 6.54 Miles
Taylor's Private Hire 01526 351331 Lindum Colonia/Main Rd, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, LN10 5HP 8.29 Miles
Blanchard Taxis 01673 843114 Applebys Coach Yard/Jameson Bridge St, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3EW 8.73 Miles
Handy Cabs 01673 844070 11 Market Pl, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3HJ 8.86 Miles
Dels Taxis 01673 849300 8 King Street, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3BB 8.95 Miles
Elite Taxis 01507 610737 39 Upgate, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 9HD 9.16 Miles
Barker's Taxis 01507 605112 22A Upgate, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 9ET 9.18 Miles
One2one Taxis 01507 608608 5 Queen Street, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 9AU 9.28 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sotby Uso Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Ranby Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Great Sturton Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Stainton Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ranby East Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beniworth Top Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beniworth Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hatton Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Minting Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Barkwith Po Uso Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
South Willingham Po Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Railway Station Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Barkwith Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Goulceby Village Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Baumber Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Wragby Surgery 01673 858206	The Wragby Surgery Old Grammar School Way Wragby Lincolnshire LN8 5DA
Horncastle Extended Access Hub 01507 617730	Horncastle Medical Group Spilsby Road Horncastle Lincolnshire LN9 6AL
Horncastle Medical Group 01507 522477	The Old Vicarage Spilsby Road Horncastle Lincolnshire LN9 6AL
Bardney Surgery 01526 398494	Horncastle Road Bardney Lincoln Lincolnshire LN3 5SU
Bardney Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Horncastle Road Bardney Lincoln LN3 5SU

Local Stores

Wragby
Lincoln Road
Wragby
Market Rasen
Lincolnshire
LN8 5ND
01673 858221
Store Website
4.64 miles

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SPAR - Laurels Services Station
Laurels Service Station
Spilsby Road
Horncastle
LN9 6NE
01507 522533
Store Website
7.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Lincs Veterinary Solutions Ltd
Louth Road Wragby Market Rasen LN8 5PH lincsvetsolutions@btconnect.com 4.31 miles
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Vet On The Corner
Dog Kennel Lane St Lawrence Street Horncastle Lincolnshire LN9 5DN 01507 523519 enquiries@vetonthecorner.com Website 6.61 miles
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Lucavet
27 Market Place Market Rasen Lincolnshire LN8 3HL 01673 259063 contact@lucavet.co.uk Website 8.86 miles

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Rase Veterinary Centre
Gallamore Lane Industrial Estate Market Rasen Lincolnshire LN8 3HA 01673 842448 rasevets@btconnect.com Website 9.17 miles
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Rase Veterinary Centre
17 Newmarket Louth Lincolnshire LN11 9HH 01507 607718 rasevets@btconnect.com Website 9.22 miles
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James Street Veterinary Centre
James Street Louth Lincolnshire LN11 0JW 01507 602828 jamesstreetvets@btconnect.com Website 9.49 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 6.29 miles Ludford Is Located On The A631 Road, Reached From The A46 To The West Of Lincoln.

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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 7.25 miles

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Willingham Woods
Willingham Woods Is Part Of A Large Complex Of Pinewoods Located East Of Market Rasen. LN8 3RQ 7.94 miles Located On The A631 Just East Of Market Rasen.

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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 8.00 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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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 8.09 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 8.32 miles

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Weather Forecast

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