Welcome to Barleythorpe

Barleythorpe is a small village located in the county of Rutland, England. It is situated just a few miles from the town of Oakham and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Barleythorpe Hall, which dates back to the 17th century. The hall is now used as a hotel and conference centre, and is a popular venue for weddings and other events.

Despite its small size, Barleythorpe has a strong sense of community, with a number of local groups and organisations catering to the needs of residents. The village has a primary school, a church, and a pub, as well as a number of shops and businesses. There are also several parks and green spaces in the area, providing plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities.

Barleythorpe is well-connected to the surrounding area, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities. The village is just a short drive from the A1, making it easy to travel to places like Peterborough and Leicester. There are also regular bus services to Oakham and other nearby towns, as well as a train station in Oakham with direct services to London and Birmingham. Overall, Barleythorpe is a charming and welcoming village with plenty to offer both residents and visitors.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 7°C

Feels Like: 3.8°C

Wind: 11.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Catmose College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Stuart Williams	Huntsmans Drive Oakham Rutland LE15 6RP 01572770066 School Website
Harington School Free Schools - 16-19 Ages:16-19 Head Teacher Mrs Stuart Williams	Huntsmans Drive Catmose Campus Oakham Rutland LE15 6RP 01572772579
Brooke Priory School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Duncan Flint	Station Approach Oakham Rutland LE15 6QW 1572724778 School Website
Catmose Primary Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Stuart Williams	Sandringham Close Oakham Rutland LE15 6SH 01572772583 School Website
Oakham C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Cox	Burley Road Oakham Rutland LE15 6GY 01572722404 School Website
The Parks School Community Special School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Cox	Burley Road Oakham Rutland LE15 6GY 01572722404
Oakham School Other Independent School Ages:9-18 Head Teacher Mr Henry Price	Chapel Close Oakham Rutland LE15 6DT 1572758500 School Website
Langham C Of E Controlled Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Diane Rowland	1 Burley Road Langham Oakham Rutland LE15 7HY 01572722676 School Website
Brooke Hill Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Moss	Brooke Road Oakham Rutland LE15 6HQ 01572724214 School Website
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Chambers	Willow Crescent Oakham Rutland LE15 6EH 01572722400 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Oakham Station Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6QT 0.68 Miles

Melton Mowbray Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AF 8.32 Miles

Stamford Station Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2WB 11.31 Miles

Corby Station Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1UJ 13.29 Miles

Syston Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2HA 14.09 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Berridge Taxis 01572 756088 Long Row, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6LN 0.70 Miles
Kevins Taxis 01572 720136 7 Heron Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6BN 0.95 Miles
Beast Of Rutland Taxi 01572 720000 12 Nightingale Way, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6ES 0.96 Miles
Fox Cab 01572 720200 3 The Vale, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6JQ 1.18 Miles
Classic Rolls And Bentley Hire 0845 226 2826 28 Stamford Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6JA 1.24 Miles
Rutland Cabs 01572 757891 21 Burley Cr, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7LG 1.37 Miles
Prestige Cars Of Rutland 01572 811189 23 Westland Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7DS 4.46 Miles
The Taxi Office 01572 823890 30B High Street East, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 9QA 6.34 Miles
Prodrive Chauffeur 07950 381115 20 Burrough End, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 2EW 7.13 Miles
Gabey's Taxi Service 0116 259 7711 Leicester Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9DB 7.26 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Barleythorpe No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hornbeam Crescent No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pillings Road Oakham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Cold Overton Rd. / Snowdon Ave. No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Cold Overton Rd. / Westfield Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cold Oveton Rd. / Long Row Oakham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lonsdale Way Oakham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Station Road Oakham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Braunston Rd. / West Rd Oakham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Schofield Road Oakham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
High St. / British Legion Oakham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Harrington Way Oakham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Springfield Way Oakham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Ashwell Road/Queens Road Oakham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Place No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Oakham Mi 01572 722621	Rutland Memorial Hospital Cold Overton Road Oakham LE15 6NT
Oakham Medical Practice 01572 722621	Cold Overton Road Oakham Rutland Leicestershire LE15 6NT
Oakham School Sanatorium	25 Station Road Oakham Rutland LE15 6QT
Somerby Surgery 01664 454204	Oakham Road Somerby Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 2QF
Market Overton & Somerby Surgeries 01572 490399	Mkt Overton&Somerby Srys Thistleton Road Market Overton Rutland LE15 7PP

Local Stores

Braunstone Road
83 Braunstone Road
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 6LE
01572 720593
Store Website
0.70 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Rutland Veterinary Centre
Maresfield Road Oakham Rutland LE15 7WN 01572 770011 oakham@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 0.26 miles

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HÖRmann Equine Limited
Wrights Lodge Cottage East Oakham Road Whissendine Oakham Rutland LE15 7HA 07713 477 323 info@hoermannequine.com Website 3.19 miles

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Rutland Veterinary Centre Ltd
12A Ayston Road Uppingham Rutland LE15 9RL 01572 822399 office@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 6.04 miles
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Kings Veterinary Centre
1-3 Kings Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1QF 01664 567481 kirstie@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 8.35 miles

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Farm Veterinary Solutions
1 - 3 Kings Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1QF 01664 567481 farmteam@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 8.35 miles
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Melton Vets
6 North St Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1NL 01664 560364 meltonvets@gmail.com Website 8.59 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 3.31 miles From The A6003 Roundabout East Of Oakham, Follow The A606. In Half A Mile, Turn Right To Reach Upper Hambleton.

Rutland Water Reservoir
A Huge Reservoir In The County Of Rutland, With Multiple Entrances. The Most Common Being At Whitwell, Sykes Lane, Edith Weston, Hambleton Peninsula Or Barnsdale. Walk Along Proper Paths, Flat And Hills. They Have Special A Dog Park And Wooded Walk Which Is Off Lead, Otherwise On Leads. Beware Of Bikes In Summer And In The Busy Parts. But This Place Is So Big You Can Get Away To Quiet Parts. Lovely Views, Water, Oats And Nature To See. Your Dog Will Enjoy The Smells And Spaces. Rangers On Site. Well Managed And Clean. The Lodge Stamford Road Barnsdale North Shore Rutland Water Oakham LE15 8AB 3.36 miles

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Exton Estate
The Exton Estates 4.60 miles Use The Rutland Council Website. Its Best To Park Around The Main Exton Village Green, Outside The Fox And Hounds Pub. Dog Friendly. Take The Lane To The Left Away From The Pub. Follow The Road Left Again At The Top, Curve Round Past Pudding Bag Lane. Up The Road To The Exton Farm.

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Melton Country Park
A Lovely Reservoir Walk On The North Of The Small Market Town Melton Mowbray. There Are 3 Varying Routes, And A Large Open Space For Dogs Off The Lead To Run Around. A Nice Range Of Paths And A Small Play Area For Children And A Small Cafe With Kind Staff. Melton Country Park Wymondham Way Lancashire 9.03 miles

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Yew Tree Avenue
Yew Tree Avenue And Wood Clipsham 9.11 miles Signed Posted, Set Back Off The Road Just Outside Clipsham

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Twyford Woods
Perfect For Dogs Who Want To Run Around, It’S An Abandoned Ww2 Raf Base So Has The Old Runways, Open Space And Forests (Forestry Commission). Parking Is Free, Safe For Our Dogs To Run Around Freely. No Bins So Have To Keep Hold Of Your Poo Bags. Shaded Areas If It’S A Hot Day And You Want To Keep Cover. Twyford Wood Colsterworth 10.57 miles Satnav Postcode That You Can Get Offline Takes You Past The Carpark, Follow Brown Signs When You Get Off The Main Road.

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Weather Forecast

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