Welcome to Laxton

Laxton is a small village located in the county of Northamptonshire, England. It is situated in the heart of the county and is known for its rich history and beautiful countryside. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the All Saints Church, which dates back to the 13th century. Laxton is also famous for its unique open-field system of farming, which has been in place since the medieval times.

The village of Laxton is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The village is located on the edge of the Vale of Belvoir, which is known for its rolling hills and stunning views. There are a number of walking trails in the area, including the Laxton Heritage Trail, which takes visitors on a journey through the village's rich history.

Laxton is also home to a number of local businesses, including a village shop, a pub, and a post office. The village is known for its strong sense of community, with many residents actively involved in local events and activities. Laxton is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and natural beauty of Northamptonshire.

Local Schools

School	Details
Gretton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julia Dickinson	Kirby Road Gretton Corby Northamptonshire NN17 3DB 01536770366 School Website
Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lynda Bowyer	Park Street Kings Cliffe Peterborough Northamptonshire PE8 6XN 01780470259 School Website
Corby Business Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Simon Underwood	Academy Way Gretton Road Corby Northamptonshire NN17 5EB 01536303120 School Website
Priors Hall - A Learning Community Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tess Mcquade	Gretton Road Priors Hall Priors Hall Park Corby Northamptonshire NN17 5EB 1536216090 School Website
Weldon Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kirstin Howarth	Chapel Road Weldon Corby Northamptonshire NN17 3HP 01536265288 School Website
St Mary And St John C Of E Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Wilce	Church Street North Luffenham Oakham Rutland LE15 8JR 01780720184 School Website
Pen Green Centre For Children And Their Families La Nursery School Ages:3-4 Head Teacher Angela Prodger	Pen Green Lane Corby Northamptonshire NN17 1BJ 01536400068 School Website
Rockingham Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tracey Hudson	Rockingham Road Corby Northamptonshire NN17 1AJ 01536203806 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
Uppingham Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Benjamin Solly	London Road Uppingham Oakham Rutland LE15 9TJ 01572823631 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Corby Station Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1UJ 5.84 Miles

Stamford Station Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2WB 8.28 Miles

Oakham Station Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6QT 9.86 Miles

Kettering Station Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7HJ 12.44 Miles

Market Harborough St Marys Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7DT 14.30 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Deadwood Stage Private Hire 01536 266655 11 Larratt Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 3HL 4.37 Miles
Halls Cars 01780 470700 25 Orchard Lane, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 5EE 5.34 Miles
Cabtastic 01780 470700 Orchard Lane, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 5EE 5.34 Miles
Corby Cab Co Ltd 01536 260033 18 Bardsley Rd, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 4AR 5.38 Miles
Sky Cabs 01536 406040 21A Bardsley Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 4AR 5.38 Miles
The Taxi Office 01572 823890 30B High Street East, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 9QA 5.57 Miles
Fast Cars Corby Ltd 01536 202550 39 High Street, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1UU 5.63 Miles
Chloe Cabs 01536 202061 13 Clifton Sq, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 2DB 5.85 Miles
Star Cars 01536 408040 A/192 Studfall Av, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1LJ 6.11 Miles
Corby Jet Carz Com 01536 262626 31, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1TJ 6.15 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Horse Lane Laxton Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blatherwycke Collection Today available until:09:15 Weekday Last Collection:10:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Queens Head Bulwick Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fineshades Cres Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shotley End Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wakerley Collection Today available until:08:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Deene Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The White Swan Harringworth Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East End Barrowden Collection Today available until:08:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Tippings Lane Barrowden Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West End Barrowden Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Deenethorpe Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crossroads Morcott Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wood Lane-Mazewood Gate Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Lane Seaton Collection Today available until:09:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:45

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Barrowden Surgery	8 Kings Lane Barrowden Rutland LE15 8EF
Kingscliffe	Kingscliffe Surgery 35 West Street Wansford Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE8 6XB
Gretton Surgery	Kirby Road Gretton Corby Northamptonshire NN17 3BD
Weldon Branch Surgery 01536 266086	11A High Street Weldon Corby Northamptonshire NN17 3JJ
Uppingham School	19 High Street West Uppingham Oakham Rutland LE15 9QE

Local Stores

Uppingham
22 North Street East
Uppingham
Rutland
Rutland
LE15 9QL
01572 821903
Store Website
5.63 miles

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SPAR - Adams & Sons Oakham
The Garage
Glaston Road
Oakham
LE15 9DL
01527 747215
Store Website
3.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Rutland Veterinary Centre
Holland Court Priors Hall Park Hampstead Road Corby Northamptonshire NN17 5GT 01536 903777 priorshall@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 3.67 miles

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Corby Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2, The Peel Centre Pheonix Park Way Corby Northamptonshire NN17 5DT 01536 206531 corby@vets4pets.com Website 5.39 miles
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Rutland Veterinary Centre Ltd
12A Ayston Road Uppingham Rutland LE15 9RL 01572 822399 office@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 5.78 miles
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Northlands Veterinary Group
Unit 3 86 George Street Corby Northamptonshire NN17 1QE 01536 485 543 corby@northlands-vets.co.uk Website 6.32 miles
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Corby Veterinary Surgery
2A Harrogate Court Corby Northamptonshire NN18 0PD 01536 648800 corby@oundlevets.co.uk Website 7.20 miles

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Northlands Oakley Vale
15 Charter Court Oakley Vale Corby Northamptonshire NN18 8QT 01536 745212 oakleyvale@northlands-vets.co.uk Website 7.23 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Fineshade Wood
16 Top Lodge Fineshade Corby Lancashire NN17 3BB 2.21 miles

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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 2.25 miles

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Kirby Hall
Kirby Hall Is An English Heritage Site That Is Dog Friendly. You Can Pay £8 And Go Into The Grounds And Ruins. Ideal For Small Or Older Dogs Who Just Want A Little Walk Or Wander. There Is A Footpath Right Outside The Entrance For A Longer Walk. 2 Kirby Ln Deene Gretton Corby NN17 3EN 2.61 miles Sign Posted Off The Main A43 And Follow The Country Roads. Easy To Find. Free Car Parking.

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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 7.65 miles Sign Posted, Easy To Find, Just Outside The Town Centre.

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Yarwell Mill And Nene Valley
Yarwell Mill Country Park Mill Road 7.70 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

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Hambleton Peninsula Rutland Water
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk On Hambleton Peninsula, Rutland Water. Rutland Water Is Famous For The Number And Variety Of Birds That Spend The Winter Here. The Route Follows The Shore Of The Lake And Through Armley Wood. LE15 8TL 7.86 miles From The A6003 Roundabout East Of Oakham, Follow The A606. In Half A Mile, Turn Right To Reach Upper Hambleton.

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