Welcome to Farthingstone

Farthingstone is a small village located in the county of Northamptonshire, England. The village is situated on the A5 road, which was once an important Roman road connecting London to the northwest of England. Farthingstone is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The village has a population of around 300 people and is known for its historic church, Farthingstone Church, which dates back to the 13th century.

Farthingstone is a peaceful and picturesque village that offers a range of amenities for its residents and visitors. The village has a pub, The Kings Arms, which serves traditional pub food and real ale. There is also a village hall, which hosts a range of events throughout the year, including a popular annual village fete. Farthingstone also has a primary school, Farthingstone Primary School, which has a good reputation and is highly regarded by local parents.

Farthingstone is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a great place to explore on foot or by bike. The village is located close to the Silverstone Circuit, which hosts the British Grand Prix each year, and is also within easy reach of the historic town of Towcester. The village is well-connected by road, with easy access to the M1 motorway and the A43. Overall, Farthingstone is a charming village that offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle for its residents.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 10°C

Feels Like: 6.2°C

Wind: 21.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Weedon Bec Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jo Hatt	West Street Weedon Northampton Northamptonshire NN7 4QU 01327340547 School Website
Blakesley Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Laurie Hill	Blakesley Ce Primary School The Green Blakesley Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 8RD 1327860257 School Website
Newnham Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Solomon Johnson	School Hill Newnham Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 3HG 01327705053 School Website
Flore Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Dugdale	The Avenue Flore Northampton Northamptonshire NN7 4LZ 01327340415 School Website
The Bliss Charity School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Laura White	The Green Nether Heyford Northampton Northamptonshire NN7 3LE 01327340758 School Website
Pattishall Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Emma Mclean	School Road Pattishall Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 8NE 01327830301 School Website
Bugbrooke Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Birch	High Street Bugbrooke Northampton Northamptonshire NN7 3PA 01604830610 School Website
Badby School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ben Edge	School Lane Badby Northamptonshire NN11 3AJ 01327871363 School Website
Campion School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Patricia Hammond	Bugbrooke Northampton Northamptonshire NN7 3QG 01604833900 School Website
Woodford Halse Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Alison Crockford	High Street Woodford Halse Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 3RQ 01327265900 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Long Buckby Station Road, Long Buckby, Northamptonshire, NN6 7QA 7.47 Miles

Northampton Black Lion Hill, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1SP 9.00 Miles

Banbury Station Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5AB 13.11 Miles

Kings Sutton Station Approach, Kings Sutton, Oxfordshire, OX17 3RR 13.78 Miles

Rugby Railway Terrace, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3LA 14.47 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
The Caddy Car Co 01327 361423 Everdon Rd, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8HA 0.73 Miles
Executive Cars 01327 704848 Broad March, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4HE 4.71 Miles
Limo Hire Daventry 0845 069 2345 High Street, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8BA 4.73 Miles
Flag Cars 01327 311101 33 Lincoln Way, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4SX 4.79 Miles
My Taxi 01327 700278 26 Jellicoe Close, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4JU 4.91 Miles
Knightley Cars 01327 261269 Foxhall Cottage/1 Banbury Rd, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 3YY 4.99 Miles
Enterprise Taxi Co Ltd 01327 878288 103 The Stour, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4PT 5.25 Miles
G M C Taxis Daventry Ltd 01327 703706 45 Sheaf St, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4AA 5.30 Miles
Richtaxi 07938 502131 93 Tweed Cl, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4PP 5.38 Miles
Kis Taxis 01604 830409 10 Mill Lane, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 4BD 5.72 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Farthingstone Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Litchborough Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Townsend Maidford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Preston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Everdon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn7 Upper Stowe Northampton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn7 Church Stowe Northampton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Everdon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Way Preston Capes Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Adstone Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grimscote Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn7 Queen Street Weedon Northampton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn7 Weedon Northampton Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Nn7 Stowe Hill Northampton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn7 Fusilier Way Weedon Northampton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Weedon Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Weedon Surgery 57 New Croft Weedon Northampton NN7 4RX
Weedon Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	57 New Croft Weedon Northampton NN7 4RX
Flore Surgery	Bricketts Lane Flore Northampton Northamptonshire NN7 4LU
Bugbrooke Medical Practice 01604 830348	Bugbrooke Med. Practice Levitts Road Bugbrooke Northamptonshire NN7 3QN
Greens Norton & Weedon Medical Practice 01327 340212	Greens Norton Medical Ctr Towcester Road Greens Norton,Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 8BL

Local Stores

Woodford Halse
Phipps Road
Woodford Halse
Daventry
Northamptonshire
NN11 3TW
01327 262558
Store Website
4.88 miles

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SPAR - Byfield Fiveways
1A High St
Byfield
Daventry
NN11 6XQ
01327 260 082
Store Website
6.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Weedon Vets
1 The Bungalows Watling Street Weedon Northamptonshire NN7 4QQ 01327 344999 reception@weedonvets.co.uk Website 3.29 miles

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Woodford Halse Veterinary Surgery
16 Station Road Woodford Halse Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 6RB 01327 262016 vet@westbarvets.co.uk Website 4.72 miles
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Medivet Daventry
6 Station Close Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 4FJ 01327 702819 daventry@medivet.co.uk Website 5.20 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 5.34 miles

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Beech House Veterinary Surgery
The Bell Plantation Watling Street Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 6GX 01327 354477 admin@beechhousevets.co.uk Website 5.64 miles
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Staverton Veterinary Surgery
Daventry Road Staverton Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 6JH 01327 704919 5.97 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Daventry Country Park
Daventry Country Park Daventry Lancashire NN11 2JB 5.82 miles

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Hazelborough Wood
Hazelborough Wood Is An Ancient Oak Woodland With A Network Of Grassy Rides For Walking. It Showcases Beautiful Bluebells In Spring Time And Wildlife Spotting All Year Round. Brackley Hatch Brackley Lancashire NN13 5TU 8.09 miles If Approaching From The South, Exit The A43 At The Junction Signposted For Silverstone, And Turn Left Immediately Into The Car Park For The Woods. If Approaching From The North, Exit The A43 At The Junction Signposted For Silverstone, Take The Third Exit On The Roundabout Then Take The Next Left And Follow Signs For Hazelborough Woods.

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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 8.16 miles It'S Literally Opposit Harlestone Heath Garden Centre, Which Postcode Is The Same As The Walk (Nn5 6Uj)

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Salcey Forest
There Are Various Walks Available From Walks On Pathed Areas To Going Off The Main Track Into The Woods Requiring Your Wellies! Maps Of The Different Walks Are Available At The Cafe. Parking Is Paid At The Main Car Park By The Cafe And Children's Play Area Or You Can Park For Free At The Horse Box Parking If There Is Room. The Children's Play Area Is Very Good For Little Ones And There Is Also A Tree Top Walk. The Dogs Can Go Off Lead All The Way Round. Salcey Forest Hartwell Northampton Lancashire NN7 2HX 11.44 miles

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Old Train Line Walk Brixworth
I Highly Recommend This Walk! Spratton Rd Northampton Lancashire NN6 9DT 12.37 miles It Is Located Between Spratton And Brixworth. As There Aren’T Really And Other Locations On That Road, It Isn’T Hard To Miss And The Car Park Is Straight Off The Road. The Post Code I Believe Is, Nn6 9Dt

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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 12.86 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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Weather Forecast

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