Welcome to Birstall

Birstall is a village located in the Charnwood borough of Leicestershire, England. It is situated approximately 4 miles north of Leicester city centre and has a population of around 11,000 people. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, with evidence of a Roman settlement found in the area. Birstall is also known for its connection to the famous English novelist, Charles Dickens, who visited the village in 1852 and stayed at the Bull's Head Inn.

One of the main attractions in Birstall is the St. James' Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and is known for its impressive architecture and stained glass windows. Another popular attraction in the village is the Watermead Country Park, which is located on the outskirts of Birstall. The park covers an area of 140 hectares and is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, butterflies, and dragonflies.

Birstall is also known for its vibrant community and local events. The village hosts an annual carnival, which attracts thousands of visitors from across the region. The carnival features a parade, live music, and a variety of stalls selling food and crafts. Birstall also has a number of local sports teams, including football, cricket, and rugby clubs, which provide opportunities for residents to get involved in community activities.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 7.1°C

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Wind: 15.9 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Riverside Community Primary School Birstall Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Chelsea Williams	Wanlip Lane Birstall Leicester Leicestershire LE4 4JU 01162107373 School Website
Highcliffe Primary School And Community Centre Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jennifer Piper-Gale	Greengate Lane Birstall Leicester Leicestershire LE4 3DL 01162967600 School Website
Alp Leicester Other Independent Special School Ages:6-19 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Brown	Stonehill Avenue Birstall Leicester Leicestershire LE4 4JG 1163262624 School Website
The Cedars Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Laura Sanchez	Wanlip Lane Birstall Leicester Leicestershire LE4 4GH 01162677107 School Website
Herrick Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Umesh Patel	Lockerbie Avenue Rushey Mead Leicester Leicestershire LE4 7NJ 01162665656 School Website
Hallam Fields, Birstall Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ifat Sultana	Long Meadow Way Birstall Leicester Leicestershire LE4 3LL 1162670550
Sandfield Close Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Jane Dhillon	Sandfield Close Leicester Leicestershire LE4 7RE 01162660333 School Website
St Peter's Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Dolby-Molson	Thurcaston Road Leicester Leicestershire LE4 5PG 1162665790 School Website
Soar Valley College Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Robinson	Gleneagles Avenue Leicester Leicestershire LE4 7GY 01162669625 School Website
Mowmacre Hill Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Matthew Peet	Tedworth Green Leicester Leicestershire LE4 2NG 01162356350 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Syston Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2HA 2.24 Miles

Leicester London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB 3.01 Miles

Sileby King Street, Sileby, Leicestershire, LE12 7RN 3.91 Miles

Barrow-Upon-Soar Grove Lane, Barrow-Upon-Soar, Leicestershire, LE12 8US 5.26 Miles

South Wigston Kenilworth Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4XU 6.27 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Birstall Cabs 0116 267 7777 72 Front Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 4DP 0.03 Miles
Premier Taxis 07976 245198 38 Johnson Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 3AS 0.42 Miles
Anstey Cabs 0116 236 6789 34 Copeland Rd, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 3AA 0.42 Miles
Jetline Taxis 0116 269 2222 768 Melton Rd, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 8BD 0.85 Miles
Kareena Minibus Hire Leicester 07895 565099 8 Woodbridge Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 7RF 1.09 Miles
Kareen Travels Of Leicester 07850 009510 Trevino Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 7PJ 1.15 Miles
Franks Taxis 0116 234 0111 8 Marwood Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 2ED 1.29 Miles
Jd Travel Services 0116 210 0176 27 Morpeth Av, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 2NE 1.38 Miles
A2b Leicester Taxis 0116 340 5060 61 Kerrysdale Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 7GN 1.43 Miles
Royal Cars 0116 276 3838 Humberstone Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 9JP 1.50 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Front Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Curzon Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Poplar Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Walker Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Birstall Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dalby Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Dorothy Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Watermead Pcn Enhanced Access 01509 276621	4 Whiles Lane Birstall Leicestershire LE4 4EE
Birstall Medical Centre 0116 2169773	Birstall Medical Centre 4 Whiles Lane Birstall Leicestershire LE4 4EE
Greengate Medical Centre 0116 2677901	Greengate Medical Centre 1 Greengate Lane,Birstall Leicester LE4 3JF
Thurmaston Health Centre 0116 2608844	573A Melton Road Thurmaston Leicester Leicestershire LE4 8EA
Manor Medical Centre	577 Melton Road Thurmaston Leicester Leicestershire LE4 8EA

Local Stores

Wanlip Lane - Birstall
19 Wanlip Lane
Birstall
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE4 4JU
01162 677915
Store Website
0.11 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Fosseway
Fosseway Service Station
500 Melton Road
Leicester
LE4 7SP
0116 261 0410
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Birstall 24 Hour
84 Sibson Road Birstall Leicester Leicestershire LE4 4NA 0116 267 3518 birstall@medivet.co.uk Website 0.31 miles
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Medivet Thurmaston
643 Melton Road Thurmaston Leicester Leicestershire LE4 8EB 01162 609565 thurmaston@medivet.co.uk Website 0.79 miles
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Companion Care (Leicester Beaumont Leys) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Beaumont Leys Shopping Centre Beaumont Leys Leicester Leicestershire LE4 1DE 01162 351034 leicesterbeaumontleys@vets4pets.com Website 2.04 miles
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Medivet Syston
1 St. Peters Street Syston Leicester Leicestershire LE7 1HL 01162 608030 syston@medivet.co.uk Website 2.30 miles

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Medivet Leicester
192 Uppingham Road Leicester Leicestershire LE5 0QG 0116 276 0850 leicester@medivet.co.uk Website 2.63 miles
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King'S Veterinary Centre
1293 Melton Road Syston Leicestershire LE7 2EN 01162 609367 syston@kingsvets.co.uk Website 2.67 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Watermead Country Park
A Network Of Lakes And Canals Set In Beautiful Park And Woodlands In The North Of Leicestershire. A563 Lancashire 0.46 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
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 3.70 miles Newtown Linford

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Swithland Woods To Rabbits Bridge And Beyond
Unnamed Road Loughborough Lancashire LE12 8JL 4.10 miles North Of Leicester At The Cropstone End Of The Reservoir Near Bradgate Park.

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Bradgate Park Trail
Lovely Walk, Great To Stretch Those Legs And Get Some Fresh Air. Got To See A Deer Or Two As Well Bradgate Park Trail Leicester Lancashire LE6 0HE 4.20 miles

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Bradgate Park
Bradgate Park Is A Public Park In Leicestershire, East Midlands, Covering 850 Acres. Lancashire LE6 0HB 4.47 miles Bradgate Park Lies 6 Miles North-West Of Leicester And 7 Miles South Of Loughborough.

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 4.55 miles

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Weather Forecast

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