Welcome to Ashton

Ashton is a small village located in the county of Northamptonshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles south of the town of Oundle and 10 miles west of the city of Peterborough. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. Michael's Church and the Ashton Hall, a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 17th century.

The village of Ashton has a population of around 200 people and is a close-knit community. There is a village hall that hosts a range of events throughout the year, including a popular annual fete. The village also has a pub, The Chequered Skipper, which serves traditional pub food and real ale. The surrounding countryside is popular with walkers and cyclists, with a number of footpaths and bridleways to explore.

Ashton is well-connected to the surrounding area, with good road links to nearby towns and cities. The A605 runs through the village, providing easy access to Peterborough and the A1(M) motorway. The village is also served by a regular bus service, with routes to Oundle and Peterborough. Overall, Ashton is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

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Temp: 7°C

Feels Like: 2.9°C

Wind: 16.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Laxton Junior School Other Independent School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sam Robertson	East Road Oundle Peterborough PE8 4BX 1832277275 School Website
Prince William School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Liz Dormor	Herne Road Oundle Northamptonshire PE8 4BS 01832272881
Oundle School Other Independent School Ages:10-19 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Kerr-Dineen	The Great Hall New Street Oundle Northamptonshire PE8 4GH 1832277122 School Website
Polebrook Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lou Coulthard	Main Street Polebrook Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE8 5LN 1832272319 School Website
Oundle Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Griffin	Cotterstock Road Oundle Peterborough Northamptonshire PE8 5HA 1832272392 School Website
Warmington School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ed Carlyle	School Lane Warmington Peterborough Northamptonshire PE8 6TA 01832280420 School Website
Glapthorn Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lou Coulthard	Glapthorn Oundle Peterborough Northamptonshire PE8 5BQ 1832273452 School Website
The Elton C Of E Primary School Of The Foundation Of Frances And Jane Proby Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Arnold	School Lane Elton Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE8 6RS 01832280314 School Website
Nassington Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ed Carlyle	Church Street Nassington Peterborough Northamptonshire PE8 6QG 01780782743 School Website
Great Gidding C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Suki Hinton	Main Street Great Gidding Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 5NX 01832293466 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Corby Station Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1UJ 10.09 Miles

Peterborough Station Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1QL 10.49 Miles

Stamford Station Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2WB 11.66 Miles

Kettering Station Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7HJ 13.45 Miles

Whittlesea Station Road, Whittlesea, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1UF 14.52 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Halls Private Hire 01780 470700 West Street, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 4BS 0.85 Miles
Campbells Cars 01832 272722 19 Culme Close, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 4QQ 1.67 Miles
Cambells Cars 07521 697646 19 Culme Close, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 4QQ 1.67 Miles
Halls Cars 01780 470700 25 Orchard Lane, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 5EE 4.06 Miles
Cabtastic 01780 470700 Orchard Lane, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 5EE 4.06 Miles
Clawson's Taxis 01832 733790 104 Oundle Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 4PF 6.75 Miles
Hearn Cars 01832 733618 37 Saint James' Crescent, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 4NT 6.88 Miles
Green Leaf Cars 01733 785785 9 Commerce Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 6LR 7.16 Miles
Rwr Private Hire 01733 230047 66 Brudenell, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 5SY 7.26 Miles
Charter Cars 01832 734333 Elm Court, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 4LG 7.29 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ashton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oundle (Old Do) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashton Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Osyths Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Riverside Maltings Oundle Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oundle Post Office Box Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Latham Road Oundle Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Polebrook Green Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Glapthorne Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cotterstock Road Oundle Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Benefield Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rockingham Hills Oundle Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Armston Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Oundle 01832 273408	The Surgery Glapthorn Rd, Oundle Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE8 4JA
The Sanatorium	Oundle School Pavillion Drive Oundle Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE8 4JJ
Kingscliffe	Kingscliffe Surgery 35 West Street Wansford Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE8 6XB
Wansford And Kingscliffe Practice - Novavax Covid19 Trial	Old Hill Farm Yarwell Road Wansford Peterborough PE8 6PL
Wansford 01780 782342	Wansford Surgery Old Hill Farm, Yarwell Rd Wansford PE8 6PL

Local Stores

Oundle
St. Osyths Road
Oundle
Peterborough
Northamptonshire
PE8 4BG
01832 275444
Store Website
0.81 miles

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SPAR - Little Hampton
23-25 London Road
Yaxley
Peterborough
PE7 3NQ
01733 343172
Store Website
7.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

New Lodge Veterinary Centre
Red Lodge Road Polebrook Oundle Northamptonshire PE8 5LL 01832 270201 mail@newlodgevets.co.uk Website 0.69 miles
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Oundle Veterinary Surgery
92 South Road Oundle Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE8 4BP 01832 273 521 admin@oundlevets.co.uk Website 1.01 miles

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Yarwell Veterinary Surgery
25 Mill Road Yarwell Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE8 6PS 01780 783910 admin@youngsvets.co.uk Website 5.90 miles
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Lake View Veterinary Centre
Top Close Thrapston Kettering Northamptonshire NN14 4PP 01832 732621 reception@lakeviewvetcentre.co.uk Website 6.42 miles
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Thrapston Veterinary Surgery
6 Midland Road Thrapston Kettering Northamptonshire NN14 4JR 01832 732 632 thrapston@oundlevets.co.uk Website 7.25 miles
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Orton Vets
Orton Goldhay Unit 11-12 Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE2 5TD office@ortonvets.co.uk Website 7.44 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Barnwell Country Park
A Pleasant Short Walk Around 37 Acres Of Riverbank And Lakes. This Park Is Very Dog Friendly With Hard Paths, Bins And Dog Friendly Cafe. Dogs Can Get Down To The Water Via Steps. Lots Of Wildlife. Wooded Areas. Walk Around 3 Flat Trails Of Path And There Are A Few Walks Across Grass. Walk To Oundle Mill As Well Or For A Longer Walk, Why Not Walk Into Beautiful Oundle Town As Well. Just A Short Walk Away. Parking On Site Is £3.20 For 4 Hours. You Can Park In The Town And Walk Up. Toilets On Site, Children's Play Area, Cafe, Bbq Area. Well Maintained. Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road Oundle Lancashire 1.30 miles Sign Posted, Easy To Find, Just Outside The Town Centre.

Location what3words archives.twisty.instilled

Yarwell Mill And Nene Valley
Yarwell Mill Country Park Mill Road 5.71 miles I Used The Car Park At Yarwell Mill Country Park. But Look Up The Nene Valley Website Or Instagram For A Map Of The Area. You Can Join The Walk At Wansford, Yarwell, Nassington Or Other Villages

Location what3words vampire.chaos.mulls

Fineshade
My Dogs Love This Walk Through The Woods, They Can Be Let Off Their Leads An Wonder At Their Own Leisure. Walks Are Up To 6 Miles. Good For Family Day Out And A Bike Ride. Area For Picnics. Cafe Onsite, Quiet Expensive, But Very Good For That Nice Cold Drink At The End Of The Walk. Fineshade Wood Fineshade 7.82 miles

Location what3words flirts.strumming.hazy

Fineshade Wood
16 Top Lodge Fineshade Corby Lancashire NN17 3BB 7.83 miles

Location what3words blanks.wiggles.overt

Ferry Meadows Country Park
Woodlands Ham Ln Peterborough Lancashire PE2 5UU 8.05 miles Located Close To The Orton Longueville Caravan Club And Nene Valley Railway

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Archers Wood
Woodland Walk. Can Be Muddy In The Winter. Park On Verge Along Road. Easy Access From The A1 St Judiths Ln Sawtry 8.44 miles

Location what3words awestruck.foam.repay

Weather Forecast

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