Welcome to Wharton

Wharton is a small village located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated near the town of Gainsborough and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Helen's Church, which is a popular attraction for visitors.

One of the main features of Wharton is its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and fields, which provide a stunning backdrop for walks and hikes. There are also a number of nature reserves and parks in the area, which are home to a variety of wildlife. The village is also close to the River Trent, which is a popular spot for fishing and boating.

Despite its small size, Wharton has a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local events and activities throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. There is also a village hall, which is used for a variety of events and functions. The village is home to a number of small businesses, including a post office and a pub, which are popular with locals and visitors alike.

Local Schools

School	Details
Morton Trentside Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Beverley Riddle	Crooked Billet Street Morton Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 3AH 01427613472 School Website
The Queen Elizabeths High School Gainsborough Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Richard Eastham	Morton Terrace Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 2ST 01427612354 School Website
Castle Wood Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Warburton	The Avenue Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 1EH 01427811516 School Website
The Gainsborough Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Cook	North Marsh Road Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 2RR 01427811610 School Website
The Gainsborough Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Rachael Skelton	Sweyn Lane Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 1PB 1427612411 School Website
Aegir A Specialist Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Claire Buxton	Sweyn Lane Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 1PB 01427619360 School Website
Mercers Wood Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kieran Ola	Ropery Road Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 2PD 01427612572 School Website
Handel House Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Raisborough	The Northolme Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 2JB 1427612426 School Website
The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachael Eastham	Acland Street Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 2LN 01427612554 School Website
Castle Futures Other Independent School Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Mr Michael Taylor	12 Acland Street Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 2LG 1427253117 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gainsborough Central Station Approach, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1XR 2.14 Miles

Gainsborough Lea Road Lea Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1AH 2.97 Miles

Kirton Lindsey Station Road, Kirton Lindsey, Lincolnshire, DN21 4BD 8.22 Miles

Retford Station Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7DE 10.66 Miles

Althorpe Station Road, Althorpe, Lincolnshire, DN17 3HL 10.97 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Pauls Taxis 01427 677785 Morton Ter, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2RJ 1.48 Miles
Sunshine Taxis 07967 938386 30 Hawthorn Avenue, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1HA 1.65 Miles
A1 Taxis 01427 611330 20 Oak Tree Av, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1FF 1.72 Miles
Shaun's Taxis Ltd 01427 617834 35 George St, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2PU 1.73 Miles
Diamond Cabs 01427 679020 28A North Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2HS 1.96 Miles
Eddie's Taxi 01427 611145 48 Elsham Walk, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1SU 2.21 Miles
Robs Taxis 01427 810999 21 Dunholme Rd, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1XH 2.27 Miles
Tels Taxi 01427 811022 79 Heapham Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1SP 2.35 Miles
Hollies Taxi 01427 614333 8 Ravendale Rd, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1XA 2.47 Miles
Action Cabs 01427 615686 54 Park Springs Rd, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1PL 2.77 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Walkerith Road Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morton Village Hall Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morton Post Office Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Northmarsh Road Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ropery Road Po Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morton Terrace Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Japan Road Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spital Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Walkerith Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Acland Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Corringham Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Corringham Road Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Church Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Stockwith Post Office Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Gainsea 01427 613158	Cleveland Surgery Vanessa Drive Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 2UQ
Cleveland Surgery 01427 613158	Cleveland Surgery Vanessa Drive Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 2UQ
Urgent Care Home Visiting 01522 308687	Urgent Care Home Visiting Jc Hosp,Ropery Road Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 2TJ
Lchs Primary Care Surgical Scheme 01427 816537	Coast, John Coupland Hsp Ropery Road Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 2TJ
John Coupland Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	John Coupland Hospital Ropery Road Gainsborough DN21 2TJ

Local Stores

Heapham Road
Heapham Road
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 1SH
01427 678231
Store Website
2.07 miles

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SPAR Gainsborough
Corringham Road Industrial Estate
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 1FF
01427 811727
Store Website
1.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Gordon K A Lochrie
17 North Street Morton Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 3AS 01427 612662 Website 1.01 miles

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Raoul Dowding Vets
Cleveland House 16 Spital Terrace Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 2HE 01427 612188 enquiries@dowdingvets.com 1.95 miles

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Rase Veterinary Centre
Shop 2 Heapham Road Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 1SH Website 2.05 miles

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Pinfold House Veterinary Clinic
65 Marsh Lane Misterton Doncaster South Yorkshire DN10 4DL 01427 890415 pinfoldhousevets@gmail.com Website 2.56 miles
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Two Counties Vets
68 Doncaster Road Westwoodside Doncaster South Yorkshire DN9 2EE 01427 753037 twocountiesvets@hotmail.co.uk Website 5.95 miles
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Gordon K A Lochrie
The Surgery 31 High Street Kirton Lindsey Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 4LX 01427 612662 8.23 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Tuetoes Wood
A Lovely Walk With Various Paths And The Benefit Of Onsite Parking. E Ferry Rd Scotter Gainsborough DN21 3QF 5.21 miles What Three Words Location Details Demoted.Exporters.Lined Https://W3w.Co/Demoted.Exporters.Lined

Location what3words shining.polygraph.glides

Twigmoor Woods
Lovely Woodland Dog Walking Area, With A Lake For Them To Swim In. All Off Lead And Free Car Parking. 56 Kirton Rd Brigg DN20 9NF 11.14 miles You Will Easily See The Twigmoor Woods Car Park. Search On Google To Find Photos Of The Car Park If Struggling To Locate.

Location what3words kingdom.released.flattered

Ashby Vile Nature Reserve
Lake With Paths Surrounding It, Located On The Edge Of Scunthorpe. 20 Garganey Walk Scunthorpe Lancashire DN16 3WR 11.32 miles

Location what3words look.thing.mason

Ancholme Valley Way Broughton Bridge
Lovely Walk Along The Riverbank From The Historic Broughton Bridge. Great Place To Watch The Sunset Due The Flat Surroundings. Bridge Rd Broughton Brigg DN20 0BN 14.89 miles

Location what3words freedom.condense.flattered

West Common
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk On Lincoln's West Common. Lincoln's West Common Is A 100 Hectare, Green Space With Excellent Views Of Lincoln Cathedral. It Is An Ideal Dog Walking Spot In Lincoln, With The Common Being Made Up Of Marsh And Grassland. Once You Have Finished At West Common, Why Not Head Into Lincoln With Your Dog To Enjoy One Of The Many Dog-Friendly Establishments In The City. Lancashire LN1 1WD 15.61 miles West Common Is Located To The West Of The City Of Lincoln, Just Off The A46.

Location what3words worth.dunes.spoil

Clumber Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk At Clumber Park, In Nottinghamshire. This Walk Takes You Through Woodland And By The Lakeside, Introducing You To Historic Aspects Of The Park. S80 3AZ 16.32 miles Located 4.5 Miles South East Of Worksop, 6.5 Miles South-West Of Retford, 1 Mile From A1/A57, 11 Miles From M1 Exit 30.

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