Greylees
| Greylees | |
|---|---|
 Greylees park and Rauceby Hospital | |
  Greylees Location within Lincolnshire | |
| Population | 1,988 [1] |
| OS grid reference | TF040438 |
| • London | 120 mi (190 km) S |
| Civil parish | |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Sleaford |
| Postcode district | NG34 |
| Dialling code | 01529 |
| Police | Lincolnshire |
| Fire | Lincolnshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Greylees is a residential area and suburb of Sleaford[1][2] in the North Kesteven district of the ceremonial county of Lincolnshire, England. It was built in 2004[3] around the site of the former Rauceby Hospital and is situated off a road named "Willoughby Road which is the only way into and out of the suburb. The most notable landmark around the area is the former hospital. The area is situated 3 miles (4.8 km) southwest of Sleaford and 12 miles (19 km) northeast of Grantham.
Amenities
The suburb has no dedicated high street or amenities, the nearest retail and employment centre being both Sleaford and Grantham. The area does have a petrol station on the Grantham - Sleaford road and also a tea room, "The New Chapel" and the nearest public houses are both "The Horseshoes" in Silk Willougby and "The Bustard Inn & Restaurant" in [{South Rauceby]]. The nearest parish churchs and schools are in South Rauceby, Sleaford and Silk Willoughby.[4][5] There are also a few recreation areas around the area.
Transport
The suburb is directly southeast of Rauceby railway station on the Poacher Line between Skegness and Grantham with links to Sleaford, Boston and Wainfleet All Saints. The stations at Grantham and Sleaford also allow additional travel to other destinations such as London, Peterborough, Lincoln, Doncaster, Stevenage and Leeds among other destinations.[6] The area also has a bus service into Sleaford, IT3 which stops near the golf club.[7]
References
- ^ Cornwell, Simon. "Introducing De Vessey Village" (PDF). http://www.simoncornwell.com/. simoncornwell.com. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ "Orchard House at Greylees feb 2012". Derelict Places - Urban Exploring Forum. 26 February 2012. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
- ^ Nanrah, Gurjeet (28 May 2021). "Drone images show derelict hospital due to be partly redeveloped". Lincolnshire Live. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
- ^ "The New Chapel. Tea Room & Venue | Restaurant in Sleaford". aorta. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
- ^ Hubbert, Andy (31st Oct 2023). "Take a look inside amazing renovated chapel of former Rauceby Hospital - now a tearoom". Lincolnshire World. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Rauceby Station | National Rail". www.nationalrail.co.uk. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
- ^ "IT3 - Sleaford Into Town - SLEAFORD - SLEAFORD". bustimes.org. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
External links
Media related to Greylees at Wikimedia Commons
