Welcome to Mattersey Thorpe

Mattersey Thorpe is a small village located in the county of Nottinghamshire, England. The village is situated approximately 5 miles east of the town of Retford and is home to a population of around 200 people. The village is known for its picturesque countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Mattersey Thorpe is the St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and features a beautiful Norman doorway, a 14th-century font, and a 15th-century tower. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Mattersey Thorpe is also home to a number of small businesses, including a village shop, a pub, and a post office. The village has a strong sense of community, with regular events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include a summer fete, a Christmas market, and a village quiz night. Overall, Mattersey Thorpe is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life.

Local Schools

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All Saints Anglican Methodist Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Richmond	Top Street Elston Newark Nottinghamshire NG23 5NP 01636525324 School Website
St Peter's Crosskeys Cofe Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Duffell	Sandhill Road Farndon Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 4TE 1636680360 School Website
The Sir Donald Bailey Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Joanne Knapp	Bailey Road Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 4EP 01636680142 School Website
Holy Trinity Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Julia Summers	Boundary Road Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 4AU 01636689177 School Website
The King's Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Clarke	Holden Crescent Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 4HU 1636680284 School Website
Flintham Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Janette Dunderdale	Inholms Road Flintham Newark Nottinghamshire NG23 5LF 1636525371 School Website
Christ Church C Of E Infant And Nursery School Voluntary Aided School Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Richardson	Victoria Street Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 4UT 01636680051 School Website
Magnus Church Of England Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Anna Martin	Earp Avenue Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 4AB 01636680066 School Website
John Hunt Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Judi O'leary	London Road New Balderton Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 3BN 1636682007 School Website
Highfields School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Lyons	London Road Newark-On-Trent Nottinghamshire NG24 3AL 1636704103 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Fiskerton Station Road, Fiskerton, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0TR 2.92 Miles

Newark Castle Great North Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1FW 3.56 Miles

Newark North Gate Appletongate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1LS 3.68 Miles

Bleasby Station Road, Bleasby, Nottinghamshire, NG14 7GD 3.70 Miles

Thurgarton Station Road, Thurgarton, Nottinghamshire, NG14 7JY 4.45 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Fozcabs Taxis In Newark 01636 700700 5 Carrgate Lane, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG23 5NU 1.16 Miles
Andy,S Taxis 01636 605506 158 Grange Road, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4PP 1.95 Miles
Babs Cabs 07702 165645 90 Hawton Road, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4QF 2.15 Miles
Ac Taxis 07850 750000 8 Mercia Rd, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4NA 2.20 Miles
B And S Cars 07956 309433 12 Chatsworth Rd, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4EY 2.51 Miles
Newark Taxi Services 07972 095819 United Kingdom, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4HA 2.51 Miles
Balderton Taxis 01636 681679 9 Coleman Avenue, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3DR 2.70 Miles
Dicks Taxi Services 01636 677883 2 The Crescent, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4DU 2.73 Miles
Steve's Taxi's 01636 680555 209 Bowbridge Rd, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4DG 2.73 Miles
Linx Taxis 01636 640998 24 Parliament Street, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4UR 2.82 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Thorpe No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Stoke No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Low Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Hawton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Farndon Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Fosse Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marsh Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Syerston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hawton Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Syerston Hall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cotham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Farndon Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Valley Prospect No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Churchill Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dermatology Clinic 01636 681681	Newark Hospital Boundary Road Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 4DE
Balderton Surgery 01636 705826	Balderton Pcc Lowfield Lane, Balderton Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 3HJ
Lombard Medical Centre 01636 702363	Lombard Medical Centre 2 Portland Street Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 4XG
Newark Locality Extended Access 01636 702363	Lombard Medical Centre 2 Portland Street Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 4XG
Fountain Medical Centre 01636 704378	The Fountain Medical Ctr. Sherwood Avenue Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 1QH

Local Stores

Churchill Drive
Churchill Drive
Hawtonville Estate
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 4ND
01636 703796
Store Website
2.26 miles

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SPAR Newark
116
Farndon Road
Newark
NG24 4SE
01636 701100
Store Website
2.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Balderton
231 London Road New Balderton Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 3HB 01636 701523 balderton@medivet.co.uk Website 3.14 miles
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St David'S Poultry Team Ltd
Signature House Great North Road Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 1BL 01392 872932 info@stdavids-poutryteam.co.uk Website 3.33 miles

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Companion Veterinary Clinic Ltd
9 Bullpit Road Balderton Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 3PT 01636 707636 paul_dowie@hotmail.com Website 3.35 miles
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Minster Veterinary Centre
Unit 2 Fernwood Park Balderton Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 3RS 01636 812133 info@minstervetcentre.co.uk Website 3.45 miles
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OOH cover provided by our own vets
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Our Newark branch is open 8am-5pm. OOH cover provided by our own vets
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OOH cover provided by our own vets

Newark Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 5 Northgate Retail Park Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 1GA newark@vets4pets.com Website 3.74 miles
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Minster Veterinary Centre
Maltkiln Lane Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 1HN 01636 612906 info@minstervetcentre.co.uk Website 3.88 miles
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We provide our own OOH cover
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We provide our own OOH cover
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We provide our own OOH cover
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Local Dog Walks

Belvoir Castle
If You Like Mixing A Walk With History, Try Belvoir Castle. A Gorgeous Castle With Grounds. Dogs Are Not Allowed In The Castle But They Are Allowed In The Grounds And Landscaped Gardens. The Immediate Gardens All Have Themes And Are Very Pretty. There Are Both Long And Short Walks Here. See The Website To Download Them. Some Are Several Hours. It Is Pricey, £12. But Take A Picnic And Stay A While. There Is A Lovely Pub And Shopping Area Over The Road As Well. Belvoir Castle Belvoir 10.33 miles Parking On Site In A Proper Car Park. There Is A Step Path Up To The House. The Website Says 15Mins But If You Are Able Bodied Then I'D Say Less Than 5Mins. The Castle Is Well Sign Posted.

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The Hook
2 Holme Ln Holme Pierrepont Nottingham NG12 2LD 10.97 miles Can Be Accessed From Several Entrances Off Holme Road - With A Car Park At Either End And Ample Street Parking

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Cotgrave Country Park
Very Dog Friendly, Plenty Of Regular Dog Waste Bins, And A Dog Pond That Is Regularly Tested For Safety. Nottingham Lancashire 11.26 miles

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Belton House
Belton House Is A National Trust Estate With Loads Of Parkland To Explore. Its Just Outside Of Grantham And Easy To Find. It's Not Free To Walk, It's S About £9. But It's S Big Enough To Spend Hours Here If Your Dog Likes Long Walks, Or Why Not Walk And Picnic! You Can Do A Basic Walk On The Tarmac Drive In Front Of The House, And Then Loop Around By The River. Or Pass By The Front Of The House And Out Towards The Hill. Walk All The Way Up To Belmont Tower For Great Views. Humphrey Enjoyed His Walk Here As There Are Trees, Open Grassland, A Pond, River And Other Doggie Friends To Play With. The Back Drop Of The House Is Lovely. Dogs Must Be On Leads. There Are Deer On Site. High Road Belton Grantham Belton Grantham Lancashire NG32 2LW 11.80 miles Head Towards Grantham, Sign Posted From The Town Centre. There Maybe Other Entrances, Other Than The Main Gate Where You Can Enter.

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Wyndham And Queen Elizabeth Parks
2 Slate Mill Pl Grantham Lancashire NG31 8FJ 12.19 miles We Parked At Wymondham Park Off Belton Lane And Walked.

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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 12.23 miles Look Out For The Brown Signs And Do Not Confuse With Ruffford Mill Nearby

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