Welcome to Empingham

Empingham is a picturesque village located in the county of Rutland, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Gwash and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Empingham is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the stunning scenery and the many outdoor activities on offer. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Peter's Church.

One of the main attractions in Empingham is Rutland Water, which is a large reservoir that provides water to the surrounding areas. Rutland Water is a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts, with activities such as sailing, windsurfing, and kayaking available. The reservoir is also home to a variety of wildlife, including ospreys, which can be seen nesting in the area during the summer months.

Empingham is a small village, but it has a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local amenities, including a post office, a village hall, and a pub. The village also has a primary school, which is highly regarded by local residents. Empingham is a peaceful and friendly place to live, and its residents are proud of their village and its heritage.

Local Weather

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Temp: 7.2°C

Feels Like: 3.2°C

Wind: 16.6 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
Edith Weston Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Penny Rawlings	Weston Road Edith Weston Oakham Rutland LE15 8HQ 01780720025 School Website
Great Casterton Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sally Gooding	Pickworth Road Great Casterton Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 4AU 1780762417 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
Casterton College Rutland Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Carl Smith	Ryhall Road Great Casterton Stamford Rutland PE9 4AT 01780762168 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
Malcolm Sargent Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Tristan Revell	Empingham Road Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2SR 01780756056 School Website
The Shires Other Independent Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Charlotte Van Niekerk	Shires Lane Stretton Rutland LE15 7GT 1780411944

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Stamford Station Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2WB 4.92 Miles

Oakham Station Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6QT 5.83 Miles

Corby Station Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1UJ 13.04 Miles

Melton Mowbray Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AF 13.90 Miles

Peterborough Station Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1QL 15.82 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Premier And Burley Cabs 01780 751118 14 Bramble Grove, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 4BL 3.30 Miles
Prestige Cars Of Rutland 01572 811189 23 Westland Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7DS 4.17 Miles
A1 Taxis Of Stamford 01780 752748 33 Cambridge Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1BU 4.34 Miles
1St Choice Taxis Of Stamford 01780 752748 33 Cambridge Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1BU 4.34 Miles
Andys Taxis 01780 766177 31 Selwyn Rd, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1JW 4.52 Miles
Russell Executive Taxi's 01780 755880 1/Weston Mews/Foundry Rd, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2PP 4.63 Miles
Ace Cabs 01780 767676 1A Brownlow Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1HF 4.65 Miles
Clapham Taxis 01780 764161 Stamford Bus Station/Sheep Market, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2SL 4.81 Miles
Carlton Cabs 01780 755755 Silverdene/Holland Rd, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1SB 4.84 Miles
Silver Cabs Of Stamford 01780 482800 7A Silver La, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2BT 4.86 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Main Street/Loves Lane Empingham Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Main Street Empingham Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Cross Roads Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Normanton Lodge Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bull Brigg Lane Whitwell Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Stamford Rd Exton Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Junction Edith / Normanton Oakham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Exton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tickencote Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Officers Mq Edith Weston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Severn Crescent Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Weston Rd Edith Weston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
King Edwards Way Edith Weston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Avenue Exton Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
St Georges Bks Edith Weston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Empingham Medical Centre 01780 460202	Main Street Empingham Oakham LE15 8PR
Kendrew Medical Centre	Kendrew Medical Centre Cottesmore Oakham Rutland LE15 7BL
St Mary's Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Wharf Road Stamford PE9 2DH
St Mary's Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Wharf Road Stamford PE9 2DH
St Mary's Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Wharf Road Stamford PE9 2DH

Local Stores

Oakham
Burley Road
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 7AA
01572 724344
Store Website
5.21 miles

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SPAR Platinum retail-Bloody Oaks
Great N Rd
Stamford
Tinwell
01780 755826
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Stamford Veterinary Centre
32 Main Street Great Casterton Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 4AA 01780 763 180 stamfordvets@gmail.com Website 2.91 miles
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Clear Ridge Veterinary Surgery
43 Empingham Road Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2RJ 01780 764333 4.33 miles

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Burghley Veterinary Centre Ltd
St. Leonards Street Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2HU 01780 762 109 burghleyvet@gmail.com Website 5.05 miles

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Priory Veterinary Practice Stamford Ltd
Uffington Road Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2BF 01780 322333 prioryvetnurses@gmail.com Website 5.61 miles

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Dr Claude Drouin Mrcvs
7 Holiwell Road Castle Bytham Grantham Lincolnshire NG33 4SL 07914 953256 claude.drouin@tiscali.co.uk 6.10 miles

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Rutland Veterinary Centre
Maresfield Road Oakham Rutland LE15 7WN 01572 770011 oakham@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 6.29 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Exton Estate
The Exton Estates 2.52 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.

Location what3words young.sofas.sofas

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 3.09 miles

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

Yew Tree Avenue
Yew Tree Avenue And Wood Clipsham 5.19 miles Signed Posted, Set Back Off The Road Just Outside Clipsham

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Burghley House
Unnamed Road Peterborough Stamford PE9 3JY 6.19 miles Well Sign Posted As You Approach Stamford

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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 6.72 miles

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Weather Forecast

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