Welcome to Grimscote

Grimscote is a small village located in the county of Northamptonshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles north of the town of Towcester and 10 miles south of the city of Northampton. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the Grade II listed St. Leonard's Church.

The village of Grimscote has a rich history dating back to the medieval period. The name Grimscote is believed to have originated from the Old English words 'grim' meaning fierce or severe, and 'scot' meaning a small valley or hollow. The village was once home to a number of farms and agricultural workers, and many of the buildings in the village date back to this time. Today, Grimscote is a quiet and peaceful village, with a close-knit community and a strong sense of local pride.

Despite its small size, Grimscote has a number of amenities and facilities for residents and visitors alike. The village has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub, The White Horse, which serves traditional pub food and real ale. There are also a number of walking and cycling routes in and around the village, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Overall, Grimscote is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 7°C

Feels Like: 4.1°C

Wind: 10.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Greens Norton Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Marsh	Calvert Road Greens Norton Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 8DD 1327350648 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
Bugbrooke Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Birch	High Street Bugbrooke Northampton Northamptonshire NN7 3PA 01604830610 School Website
Campion School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Patricia Hammond	Bugbrooke Northampton Northamptonshire NN7 3QG 01604833900 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
Gayton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs E Hollis	Bugbrooke Road Gayton Northampton Northamptonshire NN7 3EU 01604858749 School Website
Tiffield Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Eliza Hollis	High Street South Tiffield Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 8AB 01327350325 School Website
The Gateway School Community Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Conor Renihan	St John's Road Tiffield Northampton Northamptonshire NN12 8AA 01604878977 School Website
Weedon Bec Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jo Hatt	West Street Weedon Northampton Northamptonshire NN7 4QU 01327340547 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Northampton Black Lion Hill, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1SP 7.28 Miles

Long Buckby Station Road, Long Buckby, Northamptonshire, NN6 7QA 8.43 Miles

Wolverton Stratford Road, Wolverton, Buckinghamshire, MK12 5LJ 12.92 Miles

Banbury Station Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5AB 14.43 Miles

Kings Sutton Station Approach, Kings Sutton, Oxfordshire, OX17 3RR 14.56 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Limo Hire Daventry 0845 069 2345 High Street, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8BA 2.68 Miles
The Caddy Car Co 01327 361423 Everdon Rd, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8HA 3.23 Miles
Driven Chauffeured Services 01908 274363 34 Irvine Drive, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 7AX 3.61 Miles
M I B Cars And Couriers 01327 855666 74 Watling St East, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6AF 4.25 Miles
Mk Corporate Cars 01327 354300 15 Laurel Place, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6DA 4.38 Miles
Kis Taxis 01604 830409 10 Mill Lane, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 4BD 4.39 Miles
M B Cars 01327 352483 2 Marlow Rd, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6AS 4.43 Miles
Towcester Taxis 01327 351385 12 Hicks Court, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6TJ 4.54 Miles
Limo Hire Northampton 0116 238 9899 20 Eastfield, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 3DH 4.73 Miles
Chauffeurs R Us 07790 529586 30 Careys Road, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 7NX 6.21 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Grimscote No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cold Higham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fosters Booth No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pattishall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Litchborough No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Astcote No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:15
Eastcote No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn7 Upper Stowe Northampton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Duncote No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Farthingstone No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn7 Heyford Works Nether Heyford Northampton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn7 Church Stowe Northampton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn7 Heyford Road Bugbrooke Northampton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cox Garden No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greens Norton Sub Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Greens Norton & Weedon Medical Practice 01327 340212	Greens Norton Medical Ctr Towcester Road Greens Norton,Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 8BL
Bugbrooke Medical Practice 01604 830348	Bugbrooke Med. Practice Levitts Road Bugbrooke Northamptonshire NN7 3QN
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

Local Stores

Watling Street
92 Watling Street
Towcester
Northamptonshire
NN12 6BT
01327 350942
Store Website
4.05 miles

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SPAR - M1 Northbound (J15A)
Northampton MSA
M1 Northbound
Northampton
NN4 9QY
01604 831 888
Store Website
4.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Beech House Veterinary Surgery
The Bell Plantation Watling Street Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 6GX 01327 354477 admin@beechhousevets.co.uk Website 3.31 miles
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Weedon Vets
1 The Bungalows Watling Street Weedon Northamptonshire NN7 4QQ 01327 344999 reception@weedonvets.co.uk Website 4.15 miles

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Towcester Veterinary Centre
Burcote Road Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 6JW 01327 350239 admin@towcester-vets.co.uk Website 4.63 miles

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Cat And Rabbit Care Clinic
2 Southfield Road Northampton Northamptonshire NN5 6HN 01604 478888 info@catandrabbit.co.uk Website 6.20 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 6.89 miles
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Rhodes Vets Towcester Road
66 Towcester Road Northampton Northamptonshire NN4 8LQ 01604 762607 reception@rhodes-vets.co.uk Website 6.90 miles

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By appointment only Reception open all day for sales/enquiries.
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Local Dog Walks

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 6.91 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 7.27 miles It'S Literally Opposit Harlestone Heath Garden Centre, Which Postcode Is The Same As The Walk (Nn5 6Uj)

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Daventry Country Park
Daventry Country Park Daventry Lancashire NN11 2JB 7.72 miles

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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 8.94 miles

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Old Train Line Walk Brixworth
I Highly Recommend This Walk! Spratton Rd Northampton Lancashire NN6 9DT 11.78 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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Castle Ashby Gardens
We Had A Nice Day With Our Dog At Castle Ashby Gardens. Walk Through The Well Maintained Estate. There's Plenty To See. There Is A Short Woodland Walk That Has Been Marked Out, Round The Pond. Go Through The Arboretum And Into The Different Gardens. Dogs Can Even Go In The Glass Palmery. We Saw Several Other Dogs There. Lots Of Magical Pathways And Hiding Places. A Nice Half Day Out. Take A Picnic. Free Parking, Toilets, Cafe, Playground And Easy To Find. There's Even A Small Menagerie Although Dogs Not Allowed In There. Tickets £9.60. Check Their Website For More Details. Castle Ashby Gardens Castle Ashby Lancashire 13.39 miles Well Sign Posted

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Weather Forecast

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