Welcome to Headon

Headon is a small village located in the county of Nottinghamshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles east of Retford and 15 miles west of Lincoln. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The village also has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub.

One of the main attractions in Headon is the annual Headon Feast, which takes place in July. The feast is a traditional event that has been held in the village for over 200 years and includes a range of activities such as a funfair, live music, and a parade. The feast is a great opportunity for locals and visitors to come together and celebrate the village's heritage and community spirit.

Headon is also located close to a number of other attractions in Nottinghamshire, including the historic market town of Retford and the beautiful Clumber Park. Retford is home to a range of shops, restaurants, and cafes, as well as a number of historic buildings such as the 18th-century Town Hall and the 16th-century St. Swithun's Church. Clumber Park, which is located just a few miles from Headon, is a stunning country park that covers over 3,800 acres and includes a lake, woodland, and gardens. The park is a popular destination for walkers, cyclists, and nature lovers.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School	Details
East Markham Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Laura Duggin	Askham Road East Markham Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 0RG 01777870439 School Website
Gamston St Peter's Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Chris Edwards	Gamston Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 0PE 1777838631 School Website
Rampton Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Roberts	Retford Road Rampton Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 0JB 01777248251 School Website
Bracken Lane Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Gareth Letton	Bracken Lane Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 7EU 1777705017 School Website
Thrumpton Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Gareth Letton	Thrumpton Close Retford DN22 7AQ 1777702092 School Website
Orchard School Other Independent School Ages:2-16 Head Teacher Mrs S Fox	South Leverton Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 0DJ 1427880395
Tuxford Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr David Vernon	Marnham Road Tuxford Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 0JH 01777870001 School Website
Ordsall Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Richard Chapman	Ordsall Road Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 7SL 01777702852 School Website
St Swithun's Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Charly	Grove Street Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 6LD 1777702043 School Website
Dunham On Trent C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kathryn King	Laneham Road Dunham-On-Trent Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 0UL 01777228383 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Retford Station Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7DE 3.70 Miles

Gainsborough Lea Road Lea Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1AH 8.28 Miles

Saxilby Station Road, Saxilby, Lincolnshire, LN1 2NS 8.79 Miles

Gainsborough Central Station Approach, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1XR 9.19 Miles

Worksop Carlton Road, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 7AG 10.31 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Misterton Cars 01427 892800 The Holdings, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 0RQ 0.46 Miles
Target Taxis 01777 248948 Holsamhay/Low St, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 0LN 2.10 Miles
Luke's Private Hire 01777 700213 58 Grove Coach Rd, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7HB 2.72 Miles
Ace Taxis 01777 709999 Strawberry Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7EP 3.24 Miles
Retford Station Taxis 01777 700777 54 Wharton Street, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7EH 3.24 Miles
Cannon Cabs 07770 688806 Welbeck Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7RP 3.43 Miles
Dn Cars 01777 700948 49 Dominie Cross Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6NL 3.51 Miles
Capital Cabs 01777 700888 39 Claters Cl, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6QE 3.57 Miles
D J Taxis 01777 701066 43 Grove Street, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6LA 3.68 Miles
Hinchcliffe Taxis 01777 702049 Retford Railway Station/Station Rd, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7DE 3.68 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Headon Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upton Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Askham (Priestgate) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grove Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodbeck Po Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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East Drayton Po Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stockham Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Markham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Eaton Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rockley Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Plantation Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gamston Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Allison Avenue Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Tuxford Medical Centre 01777 870203	The Surgery Faraday Avenue Tuxford, Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 0HT
Riverside Health Centre 01777 713330	Riverside Health Centre Riverside Walk Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 6FB
North Leverton Surgery 01427 880223	The Surgery Sturton Road North Leverton Retford, Nottinghamshire DN22 0AB
Kingfisher Family Practice 01777 702381	Kingfisher Fam. Practice Retford Primary Care Ctr Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 7XF
Crown House Surgery 01777 703672	Retford Primary Care Ctr Retford Hospital,North Rd Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 7XF

Local Stores

Ordsall
2 Welbeck Road
Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22 7RW
01777 703485
Store Website
3.38 miles

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SPAR - Ollerton Road
Ordsall Post Office
114 Ollerton Road
Retford
DN22 7TJ
01777 703576
Store Website
3.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Portland House Veterinary Group
Portland House Veterinary Centre 53 Churchgate Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 6PA 01777 703663 portlandhousevets@hotmail.co.uk Website 3.84 miles
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Portland House Veterinary Group
Rufford Veterinary Centre Rufford Avenue New Ollerton Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 9PN 01623 860138 portlandhousevets@hotmail.co.uk Website 7.80 miles
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Dixon And Young Veterinary Surgery
The Old Police Houses 1&Amp;2 Forest Road New Ollerton Nottinghamshire NG22 9QZ 01623 259555 partners@ollertonvets.cu.uk Website 8.16 miles

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Vicarage Veterinary Centre
52 Church Road Saxilby Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 2HJ 01522 703311 vets@sackx.com Website 9.01 miles
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Raoul Dowding Vets
Cleveland House 16 Spital Terrace Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 2HE 01427 612188 enquiries@dowdingvets.com 9.18 miles

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Rase Veterinary Centre
Shop 2 Heapham Road Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 1SH Website 9.32 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Clumber Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk At Clumber Park, In Nottinghamshire. This Walk Takes You Through Woodland And By The Lakeside, Introducing You To Historic Aspects Of The Park. S80 3AZ 7.72 miles Located 4.5 Miles South East Of Worksop, 6.5 Miles South-West Of Retford, 1 Mile From A1/A57, 11 Miles From M1 Exit 30.

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Clumber Park
Nice Long Walk Or A Short Riverside Walk. It Is National Trust. Dogs Can Go Off Lead But Not So On The Heathland As There Are Cattle And Sheep But Those Parts Are Well Fenced Off To Stop Ant Dogs Wandering In Accidentally. Can Go Through With Dogs On Leads. They Have Central Bark Which Is A Dog Friendly Cafe Where Dogs Can Be Either Outside Or Inside After A Good Leg Stretch. Plenty Of Parking Unnamed Road Worksop Lancashire S80 3AZ 7.81 miles

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Sherwood Forest
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Through Sherwood Forest, In Nottinghamshire. This Walk Is Marked As The 'Wildwood Trail' And Will Allow You To Experience The Different Habitats, Landscapes And Wildlife In Sherwood Forest. Sherwood Forest Itself Is Famous For Its Historic Association With The Legend Of Robin Hood. NG21 9QB 9.77 miles Heading From The South Via The M1, Take Junction 29 And Then The A617 / A6191 For Mansfield, Turning Onto The A614 Old Rufford Road, Following Signs To Sherwood Forest. From The North Via The M1, Take Junction 30 And Follow Signs For Worksop Via The A619, Then The A57 To Upper Morton, Where You’Ll Find Signs Directing You Onto Blythe Road, And Then Through Edwinstowe And To Sherwood Forest.

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Rufford Abbey
Large Parkland With Hard Paths And Gentle Lakeside Walks. But Also Woodland Trails And Water. Plenty Of Routes To Suit All Dogs. Parking £3 50. Cafe, Toilets, Ruins, Sculpture Garden. Well Worth A Trip. Nice Meadows For A Picnic. On And Off Lead Areas. May Lodge Dr Newark Lancashire NG22 9DE 9.90 miles Look Out For The Brown Signs And Do Not Confuse With Ruffford Mill Nearby

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Hartsholme Park
Hartsholme Country Park Is Situated In The Southwest Of Lincoln, Adjacent To Swanholme Lakes Local Nature Reserve, Approximately Three Miles From The City Centre. The Site Comprises Victorian Landscaped Gardens, A Large Reservoir, Woodlands And Grasslands. Many Features, Both Natural And Built, Survive From The Original Landscaping Of The 1860S. Hartsholme Country Park Skellingthorpe Road Lincoln Lancashire LN6 0EY 13.07 miles The Main Entrance To Hartsholme Country Park Is On The B1378 (Skellingthorpe Road). It Is Signposted From The A46 (Lincoln Bypass) And From The B1003 (Tritton Road).A Regular Bus Service (Numbers Six And Nine) Runs From The City Centre. The Nearest Bus Stop Is Two Hundred Metres From The Main Entrance.

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West Common
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk On Lincoln's West Common. Lincoln's West Common Is A 100 Hectare, Green Space With Excellent Views Of Lincoln Cathedral. It Is An Ideal Dog Walking Spot In Lincoln, With The Common Being Made Up Of Marsh And Grassland. Once You Have Finished At West Common, Why Not Head Into Lincoln With Your Dog To Enjoy One Of The Many Dog-Friendly Establishments In The City. Lancashire LN1 1WD 13.50 miles West Common Is Located To The West Of The City Of Lincoln, Just Off The A46.

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Weather Forecast

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