Welcome to Edith Weston

Edith Weston is a small village located in the county of Rutland, England. The village is situated on the southern shore of Rutland Water, which is the largest man-made lake in the United Kingdom. Edith Weston is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from all over the world who come to enjoy the beautiful scenery and outdoor activities available in the area.

The village of Edith Weston has a rich history, dating back to the Roman era. The village was named after Edith, the wife of King Harold, who was killed at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The village was once a thriving market town, with a number of shops, pubs, and other businesses. Today, the village is a quiet and peaceful place, with a population of just over 500 people.

Despite its small size, Edith Weston has a lot to offer visitors. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church and the 17th-century Edith Weston House. There are also a number of walking and cycling trails in the area, as well as opportunities for fishing, sailing, and other water sports on Rutland Water. Whether you're looking for a relaxing getaway or an active outdoor adventure, Edith Weston is the perfect destination.

Local Schools

School	Details
Edith Weston Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Penny Rawlings	Weston Road Edith Weston Oakham Rutland LE15 8HQ 01780720025 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
Empingham Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs S Gooding	School Lane Empingham Oakham Rutland LE15 8PQ 1780460246 School Website
Wilds Lodge School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-19 Head Teacher Mr Toby Oakley	Stamford Road Empingham Oakham LE15 8QQ 1780767254 School Website
Ketton Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Glenn Fraser	High Street Ketton Stamford Rutland PE9 3TE 01780720301 School Website
Exton And Greetham Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Megan Davis	Garden Road Exton Oakham Rutland LE15 8AY 1572812380 School Website
The Shires At Oakham Other Independent Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Charlotte Van Niekerk	3 Uppingham Road Oakham Rutland Should Be Blank LE15 6JB 1572720357 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
Oakham School Other Independent School Ages:9-18 Head Teacher Mr Henry Price	Chapel Close Oakham Rutland LE15 6DT 1572758500 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Oakham Station Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6QT 4.84 Miles

Stamford Station Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2WB 6.43 Miles

Corby Station Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1UJ 10.55 Miles

Melton Mowbray Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AF 13.72 Miles

Market Harborough St Marys Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7DT 16.24 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Classic Rolls And Bentley Hire 0845 226 2826 28 Stamford Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6JA 4.29 Miles
Fox Cab 01572 720200 3 The Vale, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6JQ 4.43 Miles
Beast Of Rutland Taxi 01572 720000 12 Nightingale Way, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6ES 4.62 Miles
Kevins Taxis 01572 720136 7 Heron Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6BN 4.69 Miles
Berridge Taxis 01572 756088 Long Row, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6LN 4.90 Miles
Premier And Burley Cabs 01780 751118 14 Bramble Grove, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 4BL 5.09 Miles
The Taxi Office 01572 823890 30B High Street East, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 9QA 5.12 Miles
Rutland Cabs 01572 757891 21 Burley Cr, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7LG 5.14 Miles
Prestige Cars Of Rutland 01572 811189 23 Westland Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7DS 5.40 Miles
A1 Taxis Of Stamford 01780 752748 33 Cambridge Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1BU 6.12 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
King Edwards Way Edith Weston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Severn Crescent Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Weston Rd Edith Weston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Officers Mq Edith Weston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Derwent Ave Amq Edith Weston Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Junction Edith / Normanton Oakham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Georges Bks Edith Weston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lyndon Road/Pinfold Cl. N. Luffenham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lyndon Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Normanton Lodge Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kings Rd North Luffenham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
The Settings South Luffenham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Pilton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Hambleton Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Bull Brigg Lane Whitwell No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Empingham Medical Centre 01780 460202	Main Street Empingham Oakham LE15 8PR
Barrowden Surgery	8 Kings Lane Barrowden Rutland LE15 8EF
Oakham School Sanatorium	25 Station Road Oakham Rutland LE15 6QT
Rutland Health Pcn Enhanced Access 07912 499525	Uppingham Surgery North Gate Uppingham LE15 9EG
The Uppingham Surgery 01572 823531	North Gate Uppingham Rutland Leicestershire LE15 9EG

Local Stores

Oakham
Burley Road
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 7AA
01572 724344
Store Website
4.55 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 Ltd
12A Ayston Road Uppingham Rutland LE15 9RL 01572 822399 office@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 5.00 miles
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Stamford Veterinary Centre
32 Main Street Great Casterton Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 4AA 01780 763 180 stamfordvets@gmail.com Website 5.08 miles
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Rutland Veterinary Centre
Maresfield Road Oakham Rutland LE15 7WN 01572 770011 oakham@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 5.49 miles

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Clear Ridge Veterinary Surgery
43 Empingham Road Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2RJ 01780 764333 5.93 miles

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Burghley Veterinary Centre Ltd
St. Leonards Street Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2HU 01780 762 109 burghleyvet@gmail.com Website 6.64 miles

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Priory Veterinary Practice Stamford Ltd
Uffington Road Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2BF 01780 322333 prioryvetnurses@gmail.com Website 7.30 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 2.28 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 2.62 miles

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Exton Estate
The Exton Estates 3.79 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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Fineshade Wood
16 Top Lodge Fineshade Corby Lancashire NN17 3BB 5.42 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 5.43 miles

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Burghley House
Unnamed Road Peterborough Stamford PE9 3JY 7.57 miles Well Sign Posted As You Approach Stamford

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