Welcome to Ashby Magna

Ashby Magna is a small village located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England. The village is situated on the A5199 road, which connects the city of Leicester to the town of Lutterworth. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in the village is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture.

The village of Ashby Magna has a rich history that dates back to the Roman era. The village was once an important trading center and was home to a number of Roman settlements. Today, visitors can explore the remains of these settlements and learn about the village's fascinating history. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Ashby Magna Manor House, which dates back to the 16th century. The manor house is now a private residence, but visitors can still admire its impressive architecture from the outside.

In addition to its rich history and beautiful architecture, Ashby Magna is also known for its vibrant community. The village is home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a pub, and a village hall. The village hall hosts a number of community events throughout the year, including a popular annual fete. Visitors to Ashby Magna can also enjoy a number of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and fishing in the nearby River Swift. Overall, Ashby Magna is a charming village that offers visitors a unique glimpse into the history and culture of Leicestershire.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 9.4°C

Feels Like: 5.9°C

Wind: 17.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Dunton Bassett Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Howard	The Mount Dunton Bassett Lutterworth Leicestershire LE17 5JL 1455209557 School Website
Gilmorton Chandler Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Adam Watson	Church Lane Gilmorton Lutterworth Leicestershire LE17 5LU 01455552343 School Website
Hallbrook Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tracy Withers	Hallbrook Road Broughton Astley Leicestershire LE9 6WX 1455285693 School Website
Old Mill Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Smith-Stewart	Station Road Broughton Astley Leicester Leicestershire LE9 6PT 1455284191 School Website
Thomas Estley Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Mandi Collins	Station Road Broughton Astley Leicester Leicestershire LE9 6PT 01455283263 School Website
Brooke House Day School Other Independent School Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mrs Joy Parker	Croft Road Cosby Leicester Leicestershire LE9 1SE 447595894552
Orchard Church Of England Primary School Broughton Astley Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Amy Lang	Blenheim Crescent Broughton Astley Leicester Leicestershire LE9 6QX 01455283247 School Website
Lodge Farm Education Other Independent Special School Ages:11-17 Head Teacher Ms Joy Brown	Lodge Farm Sutton In The Elms Leicester Road Broughton Astley LE9 6RB 1455283665 School Website
Countesthorpe Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Gareth Williams	Winchester Road Countesthorpe LE8 5PR 1162771555 School Website
Cosby Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tracy Withers	Portland Street Cosby Leicester Leicestershire LE9 1TE 01162863103 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Narborough Station Road, Narborough, Leicestershire, LE19 2HR 4.35 Miles

South Wigston Kenilworth Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4XU 5.37 Miles

Hinckley Station Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1UE 8.50 Miles

Leicester London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB 8.59 Miles

Rugby Railway Terrace, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3LA 9.72 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
5 Star Gold Travel 01455 284252 5 Bodycote Close, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 6WT 2.24 Miles
Smart Moves Taxis 01455 202698 10 Saint Peter's Close, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 5ET 2.25 Miles
Airport Taxis 0116 286 5383 1 The Nook, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 1RQ 2.67 Miles
Willoughby Cars 0116 278 4948 33 Willoughby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 5UA 2.77 Miles
Lutterworth Taxis 01455 557575 Tollgate Cottage, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 4RU 3.38 Miles
Taxi Line Whetstone 0116 275 1777 Old Pump House, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 6LG 3.51 Miles
Georges Taxis Ltd 01455 559000 Unit 1, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 4HD 3.55 Miles
1St Choice Airport Cars 0116 286 4168 22 Coulson Cl, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 6PT 3.67 Miles
Flightlink Airport Cars 0116 277 7777 Cambridge Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 6LF 3.81 Miles
Easyairporttaxis Com 07947 223703 Www Easyairporttaxis Com, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 6LF 3.81 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ashby Magna Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Forest View Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Dunton Bassett Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Main Street Willoughby Waterleys Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashby Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gilmorton Post Office Main St Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Peatling Parva Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Station Road Broughton Astley Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Main Street Gilmorton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Devitt Way/Byre Crescent Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Leire Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Station Road Broughton Astley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Peatling Magna Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashby Parva Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Bruntingthorpe Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Orchard Med Practice 01455 282599	The Orchard Med Practice Orchard Road Broughton Astley Leicestershire LE9 6RG
Countesthorpe Health Centre 0116 2776336	Countesthorpe Health Ctr. Central Street Countesthorpe Leicestershire LE8 5QJ
Feilding Palmer Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Gilmorton Road Lutterworth LE17 4DZ
The Wycliffe Medical Practice 01455 553531	Lutterworth Health Centre Gilmorton Road Lutterworth Leicestershire LE17 4EB
The Masharani Practice 01455 552346	Lutterworth Health Centre Gilmorton Road Lutterworth Leicestershire LE17 4EB

Local Stores

Cosby - Main Street
Main Street
Cosby
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE9 1UU
01162 001790
Store Website
2.77 miles

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SPAR Broughton Astley
SPAR Broughton Astley
Unit 5 Devitt Way
Broughton Astley
LE9 6NQ
01455 286370
Store Website
2.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Broughton Vet Group Ltd
12 Swannington Road Broughton Astley Leicester Leicestershire LE9 6TU 01455 282512 enquiries@broughtonvets.co.uk Website 2.15 miles
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Farm Veterinary Solutions
Elm Park Industrial Estate Bitteswell Lutterworth Leicestershire LE17 4LR 3.28 miles

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Mr Vet Ltd (Veterinary-Parasitology)
Unit M5b Elms Farm Industrial Estate Ullesthorpe Road. Bitteswell Lutterworth Leicestershire LE17 4LR 01455 324542 Info@veterinary-parasitology.co.uk Website 3.28 miles

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Broughton Veterinary Group
Elizabethan House Leicester Road Lutterworth Leicestershire LE17 4NJ 01455 552117 enquiries@broughtonvets.co.uk Website 3.45 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A The Park Veterinary Group
82-84 High Street Whetstone Leicester Leicestershire LE8 6LQ 0116 284 9944 whetstone@parkvetgroup.com Website 4.12 miles
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Bell, Brown &Amp; Bentley
1 Central Avenue Wigston Leicester Leicestershire LE18 2AB 0116 288 6638 wigston@bbbvet.org.uk Website 5.72 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Bouskell Park
A Good Mix Of Park Area, Woodlands And Bridal Way. There Is Also A Cornfield Which Is Lovely To Walk Throughout The Year. Free Parking, Plenty Of Disabled Parking Spaces. Well Maintained Park Area With Plenty Of Rubbish Bins. All Very Friendly Dogs And Owners Use This Area. 79 Sycamore St Blaby Leicester LE8 4FL 4.35 miles

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Fosse Meadows Country Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Fosse Meadows Country Park. This Area Holds Young, Predominately Broadleaf, Woodland With Something For Everyone. Plenty Of Wide Paths, Bird Hides, Open Grassy Places, Benches, And Ponds. LE10 3AB 4.78 miles From The A5, Take The B4114 Toward Sharnford. Once Through Sharnford, Still On The B4114, Take A Right Onto Frolesworth Road (A Brown Road Sign Will Direct You To Fosse Meadows). Then Take A Right Onto Roman Road And You Have A Choice Of Two Car Parks On Your Right, The Second Is Larger Than The First.

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Fosse Meadows Country Park
Country Park In South Leicestershire. Ideal For Dog Walking, Families And Bird Watching. Sharnford Hinckley Lancashire LE10 3AB 4.83 miles

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Aylestone Meadows
A Huge Walking Area Next To The River Soar With Parking Aplenty. Woodlands And Grassy Areas, Very Well Kept With Steps And Raised Walkways. Running Streams Mean Your Pooch Can Swim Without Fear Of Blue Algae. There Are Bins Dotted About So You Never Have To Walk Far With A Poo Bag. Playgrounds And Picnic Areas Available. British Telecomon Aylestone 473 Aylestone Rd Leicester Lancashire LE2 8TB 6.92 miles Off Aylestone Road

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Burbage Common
Burbage Common Has Open Areas And Lovely Wooded Areas Two. There Is A Cafe In The Centre Of The Area Which Is An Old Farm House And Another One Which Is Open Less Frequently At The Main Car Park. There Are Two Main Wooded Areas With Nice Paths But The Open Areas Do Often Get Muddy In Wet Weather. There Are Various Streams Around For Water. Burbage Common Rd Hinckley Leicester LE9 8DA 7.72 miles

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Foxton Locks Canal Walk
Foxton Locks Gumley Road Foxton 8.10 miles Well Sign Posted To The Car Parks

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
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