Welcome to Tunnel Pits

Tunnel Pits is a small village located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. The village is known for its rich history and beautiful landscapes. The village is surrounded by lush green fields and rolling hills, making it a perfect destination for nature lovers. The village is also home to several historic buildings, including the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

The village of Tunnel Pits is a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing getaway. The village is known for its tranquil atmosphere and friendly locals. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll through the village, taking in the beautiful scenery and historic buildings. The village also has several quaint cafes and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy a delicious meal or a cup of tea.

Tunnel Pits is also a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The village is surrounded by several nature reserves and parks, where visitors can enjoy hiking, cycling, and bird watching. The village is also located near the coast, making it a great destination for beach lovers. Visitors can enjoy a day at the beach, soaking up the sun and swimming in the sea. Overall, Tunnel Pits is a charming village that offers something for everyone.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 2.1°C

Feels Like: -1.4°C

Wind: 7.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Bythams Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Laura Martin	Creeton Road Little Bytham Grantham Lincolnshire NG33 4PX 01780410275 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
The Shires Other Independent Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Charlotte Van Niekerk	Shires Lane Stretton Rutland LE15 7GT 1780411944
Corby Glen Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Natalie Willcock	Station Road Corby Glen Grantham Lincolnshire NG33 4NW 01476550260 School Website
The Edenham Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr M Pasqualino	School Lane Edenham Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 0LP 1778591207 School Website
South Witham Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Atter	Water Lane South Witham Grantham Lincolnshire NG33 5PH 1572767233
Ryhall C Of E Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Katy Walker	Church Street Ryhall Stamford Rutland PE9 4HR 01780762447 School Website
Casterton College Rutland Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Carl Smith	Ryhall Road Great Casterton Stamford Rutland PE9 4AT 01780762168 School Website
Great Casterton Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sally Gooding	Pickworth Road Great Casterton Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 4AU 1780762417 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Stamford Station Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2WB 7.16 Miles

Oakham Station Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6QT 10.39 Miles

Grantham Station Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6BT 11.96 Miles

Melton Mowbray Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AF 15.37 Miles

Spalding Winsover Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1EA 15.50 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Local Taxis Stamford 01780 411210 107 Creeton Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 4PX 0.98 Miles
Bourne Taxi Ltd 07986 987402 1 Hawthorn Rd, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9SN 5.93 Miles
Premier And Burley Cabs 01780 751118 14 Bramble Grove, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 4BL 6.29 Miles
Prestige Cars Of Rutland 01572 811189 23 Westland Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7DS 6.31 Miles
Andys Taxis 01780 766177 31 Selwyn Rd, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1JW 6.35 Miles
A1 Taxis Of Stamford 01780 752748 33 Cambridge Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1BU 6.37 Miles
1St Choice Taxis Of Stamford 01780 752748 33 Cambridge Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1BU 6.37 Miles
1Acabstamford 01780 755667 24 Glen Cr, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1SW 6.37 Miles
Star Taxis 01780 767576 24 Glen Crescent, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1SW 6.37 Miles
Starline Taxis 01780 767576 24 Glen Crescent, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1SW 6.37 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Regal Gardens No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Bytham Ex.Tso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Castle Bytham Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Castle Bytham Village No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Bytham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Bytham Station No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holywell No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Creeton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Careby No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Clipsham Quarry No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Clipsham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Aunby No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Pickworth Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Swinstead Ex.Tso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Swayfield No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Glenside Country Practice 01780 410205	Glenside Country Practice 12B High St,Castle Bytham Grantham Lincolnshire NG33 4RZ
Market Cross Surgery 01476 550056	Market Cross Surgery Bourne Road Corby Glen Lincolnshire NG33 4BB
The Surgery 01476 550251	St Johns Close Corby Glenn Grantham Lincolnshire NG33 4LY
Church Street 01476 860243	South Witham Grantham Lincolnshire NG33 5PJ
Kendrew Medical Centre	Kendrew Medical Centre Cottesmore Oakham Rutland LE15 7BL

Local Stores

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

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Colsterworth
Euro Garages
A1 Southbound
Grantham
NG33 5JN
01476 860353
Store Website
5.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Dr Claude Drouin Mrcvs
7 Holiwell Road Castle Bytham Grantham Lincolnshire NG33 4SL 07914 953256 claude.drouin@tiscali.co.uk 0.47 miles

Animals Treated
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Tower Equine Veterinary Surgeons
Tower Farm Grimsthorpe Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 0NF 01778 591082 office@towerequine.co.uk Website 4.00 miles
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Animals Treated
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Stamford Veterinary Centre
32 Main Street Great Casterton Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 4AA 01780 763 180 stamfordvets@gmail.com Website 5.49 miles
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Alder Veterinary Practices Bourne
15 Exeter Street Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9NW 01778 422863 exetervetcentre@aol.com Website 5.93 miles
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Animates Veterinary Clinic Ltd
2 The Green Thurlby Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 0EB 01778 420 462 info@animates.org.uk Website 5.96 miles
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Clear Ridge Veterinary Surgery
43 Empingham Road Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2RJ 01780 764333 6.80 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Yew Tree Avenue
Yew Tree Avenue And Wood Clipsham 1.61 miles Signed Posted, Set Back Off The Road Just Outside Clipsham

Location what3words jolt.plugs.planting

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 4.52 miles Satnav Postcode That You Can Get Offline Takes You Past The Carpark, Follow Brown Signs When You Get Off The Main Road.

Location what3words slumped.barrel.threaten

Bourne Woods
A151 4.87 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.

Location what3words capers.fabric.releases

Exton Estate
The Exton Estates 6.40 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.

Location what3words young.sofas.sofas

Burghley House
Unnamed Road Peterborough Stamford PE9 3JY 7.96 miles Well Sign Posted As You Approach Stamford

Location what3words skidding.giants.grumble

Rutland Water Reservoir
A Huge Reservoir In The County Of Rutland, With Multiple Entrances. The Most Common Being At Whitwell, Sykes Lane, Edith Weston, Hambleton Peninsula Or Barnsdale. Walk Along Proper Paths, Flat And Hills. They Have Special A Dog Park And Wooded Walk Which Is Off Lead, Otherwise On Leads. Beware Of Bikes In Summer And In The Busy Parts. But This Place Is So Big You Can Get Away To Quiet Parts. Lovely Views, Water, Oats And Nature To See. Your Dog Will Enjoy The Smells And Spaces. Rangers On Site. Well Managed And Clean. The Lodge Stamford Road Barnsdale North Shore Rutland Water Oakham LE15 8AB 8.34 miles

Location what3words village.thighs.readjust

Weather Forecast

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Temp	-0.4°C	-0.6°C	-0.7°C	-1°C	-2.1°C	-2.8°C	-4.2°C	-5.4°C	-6.1°C	-6.6°C	-7.8°C	-9.8°C
Feels Like	-4.1°C	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-3.7°C	-5.9°C	-7.5°C	-9.7°C	-11.5°C	-12.1°C	-13°C	-14.8°C	-17.4°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-10°C	-10.7°C	-11.4°C	-12.1°C	-12.3°C	-11.4°C	-9.5°C	-7.7°C	-7°C	-7.3°C	-8.7°C	-9.4°C
Feels Like	-17.8°C	-18.5°C	-19.2°C	-19.8°C	-20°C	-18.5°C	-15.3°C	-11.8°C	-10.2°C	-10.6°C	-12.8°C	-15.5°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	-10.1°C	-9.7°C	-8.8°C	-7.6°C	-6.3°C	-3.7°C	0.1°C	2.5°C	3°C	2°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.8°C	-15.7°C	-15.2°C	-14.5°C	-13.2°C	-10.2°C	-5.7°C	-2.5°C	-1.4°C	-1.9°C	-3.5°C	-9.8°C

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