Welcome to Thetford

Thetford is a small town located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Little Ouse and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The town has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore. Thetford is also home to a number of shops, restaurants, and pubs, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

One of the most notable landmarks in Thetford is the ruins of Thetford Priory. The priory was founded in the 12th century and was home to a community of Cluniac monks. Today, visitors can explore the ruins and learn about the history of the priory. Another popular attraction in Thetford is the Dad's Army Museum. The museum is dedicated to the popular British sitcom, Dad's Army, which was set in the fictional town of Walmington-on-Sea. The museum features a collection of memorabilia from the show, as well as exhibits on the history of the Home Guard during World War II.

Thetford is also known for its beautiful parks and gardens. The town is home to the Thetford Forest Park, which covers over 18,000 hectares of woodland and is a popular destination for hiking, cycling, and wildlife watching. The town also has a number of smaller parks and gardens, including Castle Park and the Priory Gardens, which are perfect for a relaxing stroll or picnic. Overall, Thetford is a charming town with a rich history and plenty of attractions to explore.

Local Schools

School	Details
Thurlby Community Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katherine Finch	Crown Lane Thurlby Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 0EZ 1778423311 School Website
Kirkstone House School Other Independent School Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Mr Stuart William Judge	1-6 Main Street Baston Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE6 9PA 1778560350 School Website
Baston Ce Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amy Forster	103A Main Street Baston Peterborough Lincolnshire PE6 9PB 01778560430 School Website
Witham Hall School Other Independent School Ages:4-13 Head Teacher Mr William Austen	Witham-On-The-Hill Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 0JJ 1778590222 School Website
Langtoft Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Becky Wood	Manor Close Langtoft Peterborough Lincolnshire PE6 9NB 01778343419 School Website
Bourne Elsea Park Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Rachael Skidmore	Sandown Drive Elsea Park Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 0WP 01778426968 School Website
Bourne Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Alastair Anderson	South Road Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9JE 01778422288 School Website
Willoughby Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Vicki Billyard	South Road Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9JD 1778425203 School Website
Bourne Westfield Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Atkinson	Westbourne Park Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9QS 01778424152 School Website
Bourne Abbey Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Peter Bellamy	Abbey Road Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9EP 01778422163 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Stamford Station Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2WB 5.99 Miles

Spalding Winsover Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1EA 11.16 Miles

Peterborough Station Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1QL 11.83 Miles

Oakham Station Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6QT 14.42 Miles

Whittlesea Station Road, Whittlesea, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1UF 16.48 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Baston Private Hire 07753 298900 113 Main Street, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 9PB 2.10 Miles
M G Cars 01733 511001 22 Barleyfield, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 9RF 2.62 Miles
Rays Taxis 01778 561235 55 Eastgate, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9JY 3.39 Miles
B K Taxis 01778 422244 23 Edinburgh Crescent, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9DU 3.83 Miles
Bourne Taxi Ltd 07986 987402 1 Hawthorn Rd, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9SN 3.86 Miles
Deeping Executive Travel 07860 160540 7 Petworth Close, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 8ST 4.03 Miles
Th Private Hire 07702 835217 65 Fraser Close, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 8QL 4.74 Miles
Th Private Hire 07702 835217 4 Curlew Walk, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 8RY 4.76 Miles
Espace Travel 01778 348088 1 The Brambles, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 8SQ 4.83 Miles
Local Taxis Stamford 01780 411210 107 Creeton Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 4PX 4.99 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hereward Medical Centre 01778 393399	Hereward Medical Centre Exeter Street Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9XR
Gpsi-Kp Vijayan 01778 423101	Bourne Health Clinic St Gilberts Road Bourne Lincs PE10 9XA
Bourne Galletly Practice Team 01778 562200	Bourne Galletly Prac Team 40 North Road Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9BT
The Deepings Practice 01778 579000	The Deepings Practice Godsey Lne,Market Deeping Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE6 8DD
Lakeside Healthcare Stamford 01780 437017	Lakeside Hthcare Stamford Ryhall Road Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 1YA

Local Stores

Bourne - Elsea Park
Sedgefield Court
Elsea Park
Bourne
Lincolnshire
PE10 0YD
01778 394959
shop.5076@coop.co.uk
Store Website
2.66 miles

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SPAR - Stamford
Uffington Road
Stamford
PE9 3AA
01780 762 008
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Animates Veterinary Clinic Ltd
2 The Green Thurlby Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 0EB 01778 420 462 info@animates.org.uk Website 1.48 miles
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Burghley Veterinary Centre
3 Marville Court Crowson Way Deeping St. James Peterborough Northamptonshire PE6 9RH 01778 344592 marc.moggridge@burghleyvets.co.uk 2.70 miles

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Alder Veterinary Practices Bourne
15 Exeter Street Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9NW 01778 422863 exetervetcentre@aol.com Website 3.51 miles
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Animates Veterinary Clinic Ltd
4 Stamford Road Market Deeping Peterborough Lincolnshire PE6 8AB 01778 380 111 deeping@animates.org.uk Website 4.47 miles
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Priory Veterinary Practice Stamford Ltd
Uffington Road Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2BF 01780 322333 prioryvetnurses@gmail.com Website 5.15 miles

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Burghley Veterinary Centre Ltd
St. Leonards Street Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2HU 01780 762 109 burghleyvet@gmail.com Website 5.72 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Bourne Woods
A151 3.27 miles Main Road From Stamford, Turn Left Towards Grimsthorpe. Once On This Road, Its Only A Few Turns Away So Go Slow. There Is A Green Sign And A Right Turn. If You Go Into Bourne Town, You'Ve Gone Wrong.

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Burghley House
Unnamed Road Peterborough Stamford PE9 3JY 5.82 miles Well Sign Posted As You Approach Stamford

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Barnack Hills And Holes
Barnack Hills And Holes Is Fun To Explore. It's A 50 Acre Site That Was A Medieval Quarry. Small But Lots Of Trails And Routes To Weave Around. Also Some Public Footpaths Close To The Site For An Extended Walk. It's Not That Steep But It's Not Wheelchair Friendly. An Average Fitness Level Would Be Needed Perhaps. Paths Are Thin Chalky Tracks Only, And You Can't Walk Side By Side. But Don't Let That Put You Off. Dogs Can Be Off Leads And Love Bombing Up And Down The Teletubby Like Landscape. There Is A Section For Sheep But Its Well Sign Posted. The Site Is A Sssi, With Flowers, Trees And Nature. It's A Popular Local Walk. Easy To Find, Small Free Car Park And On Road Parking Nearby. Barnack Hills And Holes National Nature Reserve Barnack 6.38 miles Easily Located Online And In The Centre Of The Village.

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Yew Tree Avenue
Yew Tree Avenue And Wood Clipsham 6.72 miles Signed Posted, Set Back Off The Road Just Outside Clipsham

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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 9.82 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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Exton Estate
The Exton Estates 10.31 miles Use The Rutland Council Website. Its Best To Park Around The Main Exton Village Green, Outside The Fox And Hounds Pub. Dog Friendly. Take The Lane To The Left Away From The Pub. Follow The Road Left Again At The Top, Curve Round Past Pudding Bag Lane. Up The Road To The Exton Farm.

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