Welcome to Braunston

Braunston is a picturesque village located in the county of Northamptonshire, England. It is situated on the Grand Union Canal, which is one of the longest canals in the country. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community. Braunston has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many interesting landmarks and attractions to explore.

One of the most notable landmarks in Braunston is the All Saints Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a beautiful example of medieval architecture and features stunning stained glass windows, intricate carvings, and a unique octagonal tower. Another popular attraction in the village is the Braunston Marina, which is a hub for boating enthusiasts. The marina offers a range of services, including boat hire, moorings, and boat repairs.

Braunston is also home to a number of charming pubs, cafes, and shops. The village has a strong sense of community, and there are many events and activities throughout the year that bring residents and visitors together. Whether you are interested in history, nature, or simply relaxing in a beautiful setting, Braunston is a wonderful place to visit.

Local Weather

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Temp: 5°C

Feels Like: 2.5°C

Wind: 6.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Braunston Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lianna Willis	Braunston Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 7HF 01788890494 School Website
Barby Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Suman Bedi	Daventry Road Barby Rugby Northamptonshire CV23 8TR 01788890677 School Website
Ashby Fields Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Edkins	Wimborne Place Ashby Fields Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 0YP 1327310068 School Website
Welton Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sol Johnson	Well Lane Welton Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 2JZ 01327703177 School Website
The Parker E Act Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Andrea White	Ashby Road Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 0QF 01327705816 School Website
Falconers Hill Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Angela Rock	Ashby Road Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 0QF 01327703132 School Website
Falconer's Hill Infant School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Edkins	Ashby Road Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 0QF 1327702878 School Website
Monksmoor Park Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katie Towers	Croxden Way Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 2PD 1327493112 School Website
Daventry Hill School Free Schools Special Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Mr Gareth Ivett	Ashby Road Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 0QE 1327703135 School Website
The Grange School Daventry Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Vicki M M Masters	Staverton Road Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 4HW 01327705785 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Long Buckby Station Road, Long Buckby, Northamptonshire, NN6 7QA 5.27 Miles

Rugby Railway Terrace, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3LA 6.32 Miles

Northampton Black Lion Hill, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1SP 13.40 Miles

Leamington Spa Old Warwick Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 3NS 13.79 Miles

Coventry Station Square, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 2GT 14.95 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Link Hire 01327 876868 22 Alvis Way, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 8PG 2.11 Miles
Executive Cars And Courier 01327 310101 18 Baird Cl, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 8RY 2.11 Miles
Danetre Cabs 01327 315333 43 Franklin Way, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 0TF 2.17 Miles
Danetre Cars 07958 774551 43 Franklin Way, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 0TF 2.17 Miles
A Taxis 01327 300666 25 Tadcaster Cl, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 0GB 2.25 Miles
County Cabs 01327 877080 16 Sidley Way, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 8PH 2.33 Miles
Star Cab Taxi Service Daventry 07854 362944 152 Morningstar Road, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 9AA 2.34 Miles
Tonys Taxi 01327 311311 21 Elder Dr, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 0XE 2.53 Miles
Richtaxi 07938 502131 93 Tweed Cl, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4PP 2.99 Miles
G M C Taxis Daventry Ltd 01327 703706 45 Sheaf St, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4AA 3.04 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Braunston Post Office Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Church Road Braunston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Braunston Wharfe No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dark Lane Little Braunston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Welton Road Braunston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bragborough No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Colledge Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Willoughby Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brunel Close Parcel Box Collection Today available until:10:15 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Brunel Close Collection Today available until:10:15 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Farnborough Drive Middlemore Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Nethercote No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Timken Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Prospect Way Parcel Box Collection Today available until:10:15 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Monksfield Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	1 Wimborne Place Daventry NN11 0XZ
Monksfield Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	1 Wimborne Place Daventry NN11 0XZ
Monksfield Surgery 01327 706606	1 Wimborne Place Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 0XZ
Abbey House Medical Practice 01327 877770	Abbey House Surgery Golding Close Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 4FE
Danetre Medical Practice 01327 703333	Danetre Medical Practice London Road Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 4DY

Local Stores

Rugby
Dollman Farm
Houlton
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV23 0AB
Store Website
4.46 miles

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SPAR - Byfield Fiveways
1A High St
Byfield
Daventry
NN11 6XQ
01327 260 082
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Daventry Veterinary Clinic
Stephenson Close Drayton Fields Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 8RF 01327 877767 1.95 miles

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Staverton Veterinary Surgery
Daventry Road Staverton Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 6JH 01327 704919 3.09 miles

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Daventry Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 6 Abbey Retail Park South Way Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 4GL Daventry@vets4pets.com Website 3.09 miles

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Medivet Daventry
6 Station Close Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 4FJ 01327 702819 daventry@medivet.co.uk Website 3.23 miles
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Onley Equine Vets
Onley Grounds Equestrian Complex Onley Grounds Farm Willoughby Rugby Warwickshire CV23 8AJ 01788 523000 equine@towcester-vets.co.uk Website 3.46 miles

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Medivet Rugby Hillmortonrainsbrook Veterinary Group Ltd
83 High Street Rugby Warwickshire CV21 4HD 01788 542221 rugby.hillmorton@medivet.co.uk Website 4.65 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Daventry Country Park
Daventry Country Park Daventry Lancashire NN11 2JB 2.81 miles

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Draycote Water Country Park
Draycote Water Is A 650 Acre Reservoir Set High In The Rolling Warwickshire Countryside That Has A Tarmac Road Perfect For Walking, Running Or Cycling. There Is Also A Children’S Play Area, A Restaurant, Ice Cream Kiosk, Sailing Club And Fishery. There Is A Flat Five Mile Tarmac Pavement Around The Reservoir Which Is Ideal For A Leisurely Stroll. The 24 Acre Country Park Provides Plenty Of Space To Play Games And Enjoy The Outdoors. The Hensborough Hill Top Provides Spectacular Views And Is A Great Place For A Picnic. Your Furry Friend Can’T Be Walked Around The Reservoir We’Re Afraid, But The 24 Acre Country Park Allows For A Short Dog Walk. Draycote Water Kites Hardwick Rugby Warwickshire Lancashire CV23 8AB 4.94 miles Car Parking Is Charged At £4 All Day Or £3 For 2 Hours. You Can Buy An Annual Parking Pass For £37, Or A Multisite Parking Permit For £60. Please Call 0330 6780 701 For Further Information. Draycote Water Has A Smooth Surfaced Path That'S Suitable For Pushchair And Wheelchair Access.

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Ufton Fields Nature Reserve
This 100 Acre Site, Managed In Partnership With Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, Is A Wildlife Haven With All-Weather Footpaths Providing Access To Varied Habitats In Every Season. The Site Is Noted For Its Abundance Of Butterflies, Dragonflies, Wild Flowers And Birds. Ufton Fields Leamington SPA CV33 10.44 miles

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Harlestone Firs
There Are So Many Different Trails To Choose From. Some Are Pathed Others Are Off Path And Through The Woods. It Does Say To Keep Dogs On The Lead, But No One Actually Does. However, There Is A Likely Chance There Will Be Horses And Cyclists On The Route So You Probably Will Have To Put Dogs On The Lead In Those Situations. Heathgate Cottages Harlestone Rd Northampton Lancashire NN5 6UJ 10.78 miles It'S Literally Opposit Harlestone Heath Garden Centre, Which Postcode Is The Same As The Walk (Nn5 6Uj)

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Ryton Pools Country Park
“The 100 Acres Of Ryton Pools Country Park Are Just Waiting To Be Explored. The Many Different Habitats Are Home To A Wide Range Of Birds And Other Wildlife. The Excellent Surfaced Paths Enable Easy Walking Around The Site, And Provide Access To An Adjoining Ancient Woodland, Ryton Wood (By Agreement With The Warwickshire Wildlife Trust).Come And Have A Picnic In The Peace And Quiet Of The Park, Or Enjoy Refreshments At The Visitor Centre. We Have A Walks And Events Programme Offering Activities Throughout The Year To Suit All Age Groups And Interests. Pick Up A Leaflet From The Visitor Centre.” Ryton Rd 11.14 miles Car Parking: - Up To 15 Minutes: Free, - 15 Minutes To 2 Hours: £3.00, - 2 To 4 Hours: £4.00, - 4+ Hours: £6.00 Per Car Correct Change Needed: £2, £1, 50P, 20P, 10P Coins.

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Coombe Abbey Country Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Through Coombe Abbey Country Park, In Binley, Warwickshire. Coombe Abbey Park Is Set In 500 Acres Of Grounds, With Woodland, Gardens, Trails, Wildlife And Flowers To Keep You Entertained. CV3 2AB 11.89 miles From The M6 Motorway, Exit At Junction 2. Follow Signs To M40 Warwick, Coventry. Join The A46 Dual Carriageway. At The First Roundabout, Take The Second Exit. Turn Right And Follow Signs To Coombe Park. Take The First Exit, Left, At The Next Roundabout. At The Traffic Lights, Turm Left Onto The B4027. The Entrance To The Park Is About One Mile On The Left.

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Weather Forecast

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