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Driving Directions

By Road:

From South: Exit A1 at s/p 'Lincoln A46, Sleaford A17' onto the A46. At roundabout after 9.4 miles take 3rd exit (s/p Lincoln South A1434). Keep on A1434, following 'Lincoln and City Centre' signs for 4.3 miles. Then get into inside lane (s/p City ntre, Worksop A57) and take the second exit from the roundabout onto South Park Avenue. The Athena School is approximately 100 yards down on the left hand side, next to the fire station.

From North: Exit A1(M) at the roundabout after the Fina and Shell garages (s/p Lincoln A57, E. Markham) onto the A57. At junction after 9.9 miles turn right (s/p Lincoln A57), remaining on the A57 which here runs alongside the Foss Dyke. At roundabout after 5.9 miles turn right (Lincoln South, Newark A46, Grantham A1) onto the A46. Straight on at roundabout after 1.8 miles. At next roundabout after 1.6 miles (by BP station) turn left (s/p Lincoln South B1190, Doddington Industrial Estate, Lincoln City FC Stadium) into Doddington Road. Straight on for 2 miles to T-junction. Here, turn left (no signpost) onto Newark Road A1434. Keep on A1434 following Lincoln and City Centre signs. Take the second exit from the roundabout onto South Park Avenue. The Athena School is approximately 100 yards down on the left hand side, next to the fire station.

From Scunthorpe (A15): At roundabout which forms the junction with the A46, take 3rd exit (s/p Lincoln Central and South, Newark A46). Stay on A46 for 5.0 miles, over two roundabouts. At 3rd roundabout turn left (s/p Lincoln South B1190, Doddington Industrial Estate, Lincoln City FC Stadium) into Doddington Road. Straight on for 2 miles to T-junction. Here, turn left (no signpost) onto Newark Road A1434. Keep on A1434 following Lincoln and City Centre signs. Take the second exit from the roundabout onto South Park. The Athena School is approximately 100 yards down on the left hand side, next to the fire station.

From East (A158): At roundabout which forms junction with A15, take 1st exit (s/p Lincoln, Sleaford A15) onto the A15. Follow Sleaford A15 signs for three miles, down steep hill and over bridge. On the bridge, get into the right hand lane to turn right (s/p Sleaford A15, Grantham A607) onto South Park Avenue. The turning for The Athena School is next to the fire station, on the right hand side.

By Rail:

The nearest railway station to The Athena School is Lincoln Central. The school is a 15-20 minute walk from the station.

By Taxi:

Taxis are readily available outside the railway station.

By Bus:

The City bus station is located 100 yards from railway station. On leaving the railway station, cross the road at the pedestrian crossing, turn right and follow the road round to the left. The bus station can then be found on your left opposite the Grand Hotel.

Bus numbers 1, 1D, 7, 7A, 13, 14, 24A, 27, 27A, 601, SB4 all run along the High Street to South Park Roundabout. Ask to get off at 'Campions Garage'. From here walk to the roundabout, turning left and follow the road as far as the ambulance station, turning left at the fire station to find Athena School.

Parking:

There's a small car park at the school but spaces are limited.

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