Welcome to Aylestone Park

Aylestone Park is a beautiful green space located in the heart of Leicestershire. The park is spread over 72 acres and is home to a variety of flora and fauna. The park is a popular destination for nature lovers, joggers, and families looking for a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city. The park has several walking trails, picnic areas, and a children's play area, making it an ideal spot for a day out with family and friends.

The park is also home to several sports facilities, including a cricket pitch, football fields, and a bowling green. The park hosts several sports events throughout the year, including cricket and football matches. The park is also a popular destination for birdwatchers, with several species of birds, including woodpeckers, kingfishers, and herons, making their home in the park. The park is also home to several species of butterflies and moths, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts.

Aylestone Park is steeped in history and has several historical landmarks, including the Aylestone Hall, which dates back to the 17th century. The hall is a Grade II listed building and is a popular destination for history buffs. The park also has several war memorials, including the Aylestone War Memorial, which commemorates the soldiers who lost their lives in World War I and II. The park is a testament to the rich history and culture of Leicestershire and is a must-visit destination for anyone visiting the area.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 8.1°C

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Wind: 16.1 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Marriott Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ruth Neill	Broughton Road Leicester Leicestershire LE2 6NE 01162832433 School Website
Knighton Fields Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jenny Slinger	Knighton Fields Road West Leicester Leicestershire LE2 6LG 01162330666 School Website
Granby Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Dale Cross	Granby Road Leicester Leicestershire LE2 8LP 01162298160 School Website
Millgate School Academy Special Converter Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Miss Sara Marsh	18A Scott Street Leicester Leicestershire LE2 6DW 1162704922 School Website
Sir Jonathan North Girls' College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Rose Angus	Knighton Lane East Leicester Leicestershire LE2 6FU 1162708116 School Website
Lancaster Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Anna Fisher	Knighton Lane East Leicester Leicestershire LE2 6FU 1162703176
Montrose School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Andy Owens And Miss Suzanne Jackson	Wigston Lane Aylestone Leicester Leicestershire LE2 8TN 01162832328 School Website
Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A Church Of England School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-16 Head Teacher Mr Aiden Bannon	Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road Leicester Leicestershire LE2 6UA 1162780232 School Website
Holy Cross Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Mcvea	Stonesby Avenue Leicester Leicestershire LE2 6TY 1162833135
Avenue Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Louise Underwood	Avenue Road Extension Leicester Leicestershire LE2 3EJ 01162708326 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
South Wigston Kenilworth Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4XU 1.48 Miles

Leicester London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB 1.88 Miles

Narborough Station Road, Narborough, Leicestershire, LE19 2HR 3.63 Miles

Syston Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2HA 6.68 Miles

Sileby King Street, Sileby, Leicestershire, LE12 7RN 8.75 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Saffron Private Hire 0116 223 0404 219 Saffron La, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6UD 0.35 Miles
Dispose A Car 0800 118 2927 503 Saffron Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6UL 0.37 Miles
Saffron Taxis 0116 244 0066 219 Saffron La, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 7NE 0.41 Miles
Queens Cabs 0116 270 1700 23 Oakland Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6AN 0.71 Miles
Kams Travel And Mini Buses 0116 283 9292 15 Swanscombe Rd, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 7QG 0.73 Miles
Aylestone Taxis 0116 233 8888 753A Aylestone Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 8TG 0.74 Miles
Archway Cars 0116 283 3372 12 Middleton Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 8LU 0.86 Miles
G S W Cars 0116 288 3947 6 Brailsford Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 1BG 1.17 Miles
Victoria Cabs 0116 270 6655 103 Queens Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 1TT 1.19 Miles
Centre Line Taxis 0116 233 3311 234 Narborough Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 2AN 1.35 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Saffron Lane/Robin Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Duncan Road/Aylestone Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Saffron Lane Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Saffron Lane (Aylestone Park Po) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Leicester City South Pcn Enhanced Access 0116 2440888	Saffron Health Practice 509 Saffron Lane Leicester LE2 6UL
Saffron Group Practice 0116 2440888	Saffron Group Practice 509 Saffron Lane Leicester Leicestershire LE2 6UL
Aylestone Health Centre 0116 2837825	15 Hall Lane Leicester Leicestershire LE2 8SF
The Surgery @ Aylestone 0116 3670012	672 Aylestone Road Fosse Road South Leicester LE2 8PR
Saffron Health	612 Saffron Lane Leicester Leicestershire LE2 6TD

Local Stores

Aylestone Road
729 Aylestone Road
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE2 8TG
01162 831882
Store Website
0.73 miles

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SPAR - Saffron Lane
413 Saffron Lane
Leicester
LE2 6UF
01162 833 547
Store Website

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A The Park Veterinary Group
519 Saffron Lane Leicester Leicestershire LE2 6UL 0116 283 1314 saffron@parkvetgroup.com Website 0.34 miles
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Bell, Brown &Amp; Bentley
192 London Road Leicester Leicestershire LE2 1ND 0116 254 3255 richard.bell@bbbvet.org.uk Website 1.65 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 1.90 miles
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Companion Care (Leicester Fosse Park) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Fosse Park Grove Farm Triangle Enderby Leicestershire LE19 1WT 0116 263 9930 leicesterfossepark@vets4pets.com Website 1.96 miles
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Broughton Vets
29 Glenfield Road East Leicester Leicestershire LE3 5QW 0116 2517677 Leicester@broughtonvets.co.uk 2.06 miles
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Vets4u
Oadby Industrial Estate Leicester Leicestershire LE2 5NE 0116 272 9955 john@vets4u.uk Website 2.10 miles


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24 Hrs Online Veterinary Pharmacy at www.vets4u.uk
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24 Hrs Online Veterinary Pharmacy at www.vets4u.uk
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24 Hrs Online Veterinary Pharmacy at www.vets4u.uk
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24 Hrs Online Veterinary Pharmacy at www.vets4u.uk
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Local Dog Walks

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 0.42 miles Off Aylestone Road

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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 2.43 miles

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Shady Lane Arboretum
Also Known As Evington Arboretum, The Arboretum Is An Attractive Open Public Space On The Southern Boundary Of The City Of Leicester. Recreational, Botanical, Wildlife And Historical Features Make This A Popular Space. There Are Over 500 Species Of Trees And A Fenced Nature Area Has Been Planted With Native Trees And Shrubs And A Sown Wildflower Grassland. The Southern Section Of The Site Below The Brook Is Predominantly Grassland, And Is Managed As Meadow Or Rough Mown Grass To Encourage A Species And Wild Flower Diversity. It Is Surrounded By A Breedon Gravel Footpath And Criss-Crossed By A Well-Developed System Of Grass Paths. Shady Ln Leicester Lancashire LE2 2FB 2.74 miles

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Watermead Country Park
A Network Of Lakes And Canals Set In Beautiful Park And Woodlands In The North Of Leicestershire. A563 Lancashire 4.49 miles We Are Located North-East Of Leicester, Immediately Adjacent To The A46, Between The Villages Of Syston And Wanlip. The Country Park’S Main Entrance Can Be Accessed From Wanlip Road, Syston, Near To The Hope And Anchor Pub (Le7 1Pd).

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Bradgate Park
Bradgate Park Is A Public Park In Leicestershire, East Midlands, Covering 850 Acres. Lancashire LE6 0HB 6.42 miles Bradgate Park Lies 6 Miles North-West Of Leicester And 7 Miles South Of Loughborough.

Bradgate Park
Childhood Home Of Lady Jane Grey. With Beautiful Parkland, River &Amp; Ruined House. All Surrounded By Several Acres Of Deer Park &Amp; Woods. Wonderful Place For A Dog To Walk Off Lead But It Is Used Widely By Horse Riders And There Are Several Herds Of Deer Roaming Free So If Your Dogs A Hunter Then Might Be Best To Keep Him On A Lead. In The Deer Park There Are View Points, Monuments And A Folly. 521 Bradgate Rd Newtown Linford Leicester LE6 0HE 6.42 miles Newtown Linford

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Weather Forecast

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