Welcome to Evington

Evington is a suburban area located in the east of Leicester, Leicestershire. It is a diverse and multicultural community with a population of around 20,000 people. The area is known for its green spaces, including Evington Park, which is a popular spot for picnics, walks, and sports activities. The park also hosts various events throughout the year, such as music festivals and funfairs.

Evington has a rich history, dating back to the Roman times. The area was once a small village, but it grew rapidly during the 20th century due to the expansion of Leicester city. Today, Evington is a thriving community with a range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and schools. The area is well-connected to the rest of Leicester, with regular bus services and easy access to the M1 motorway.

Despite its urban location, Evington has managed to maintain a strong sense of community spirit. There are various community groups and events that bring people together, such as the Evington in Bloom project, which encourages residents to take pride in their local environment. The area also has a strong sporting culture, with several local teams and clubs for football, cricket, and other sports. Overall, Evington is a vibrant and welcoming place to live, with a rich history and a bright future.

Local Weather

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Temp: 7°C

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Wind: 15.2 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Judgemeadow Community College Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Jason Smith	Marydene Drive Evington Leicester LE5 6HP 1162411920
Whitehall Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anna Boychuk	Whitehall Road Leicester Leicestershire LE5 6GJ 01162413087 School Website
Oaklands School Community Special School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Osborne	Whitehall Road Evington Leicester Leicestershire LE5 6GJ 01162415921
St Paul's Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Shelley Conaghan	Spencefield Lane Leicester Leicestershire LE5 6HN 1162414057 School Website
Krishna Avanti Primary School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Dravit Koorichh	Spencefield Lane Evington Leicester Leicestershire LE5 6HN 01162419880 School Website
Linden Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Taylor	Headland Road Evington Leicester Leicestershire LE5 6AD 01162738435 School Website
The City Of Leicester College Community School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Ms Ken Vernon	Downing Drive Evington Leicester Leicestershire LE5 6LN 01162413984 School Website
Ash Field Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mrs Tracey Lawrence	Broad Avenue Leicester Leicestershire LE5 4PY 01162737151 School Website
Crown Hills Community College Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs F Adam	Gwendolen Road Leicester Leicestershire LE5 5FT 01162736893 School Website
Mayflower Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Luke Whitney	Evington Drive Leicester Leicestershire LE5 5PH 01162737504 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Leicester London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB 2.26 Miles

South Wigston Kenilworth Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4XU 3.59 Miles

Syston Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2HA 5.09 Miles

Narborough Station Road, Narborough, Leicestershire, LE19 2HR 6.51 Miles

Sileby King Street, Sileby, Leicestershire, LE12 7RN 7.70 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A M Minibus 0116 255 7468 135 Ethel Rd, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 5WB 0.76 Miles
Green Lane Taxis 0116 276 7573 Coleman Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4LN 0.86 Miles
S7venseat Taxi's Leicester 07526 438592 38 Broadway Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 5TA 1.24 Miles
Quick Cabs 0116 241 2662 Thurncourt Rd, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 2NG 1.30 Miles
Quick Cars 0116 243 1888 Thurncourt Garage/Thurncourt Rd, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 2NG 1.30 Miles
Gold Line Cabs Associates 0116 273 1110 196 Evington Rd, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 1HN 1.41 Miles
David Green Taxis 0116 271 2822 25 Beaumont Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 4DA 1.42 Miles
Crown Cabs 0116 273 1111 Unit D 93 Gwendolen Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 5FL 1.46 Miles
Taxi 07505 147182 15 Conway Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 1PE 1.47 Miles
Aim Airspeed 0116 221 5000 69 The Parade, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 5BB 1.61 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Main Street Evington Village No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Spencefield Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grocot Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Leicester General Hospital No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Surgery 1162737792	10 The Common Evington Leicester Leicestershire LE5 6EA
Downing Drive Surgery (Ajj Bentley) 0116 2413801	The Surgery 155 Downing Dr, Evington Leicester LE5 6LP
Diabetes Specialist Nurse Service 0116 2584997	Diabetes Care Portacabin General Hosp,Gwendolen Rd Leicester LE5 4PW
Ar-Razi Medical Centre 0116 2490000	Ar-Razi Medical Centre 1 Evington Lane Leicester LE5 5PQ
The Willows Medical Centre 0116 2461311	Willows Medical Centre 184 Coleman Road Leicester LE5 4LJ

Local Stores

Downing Drive
49 Downing Drive
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE5 6LL
01162 415213
Store Website
0.74 miles

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HGS - SPAR - Harborough Road
Oadby Service Station
Harborough Road
Leicester
LE2 4LE
01162 714161
Store Website
2.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Oadby
19 Stoughton Road Oadby Leicester Leicestershire LE2 4DS 0116 271 2856 oadby@medivet.co.uk Website 1.45 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A The Park Veterinary Group
151 Scraptoft Lane Leicester Leicestershire LE5 2FF 0116 241 8326 scraptoft@parkvetgroup.com Website 1.46 miles
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Medivet Leicester
192 Uppingham Road Leicester Leicestershire LE5 0QG 0116 276 0850 leicester@medivet.co.uk Website 1.56 miles
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Vets4u
Oadby Industrial Estate Leicester Leicestershire LE2 5NE 0116 272 9955 john@vets4u.uk Website 1.76 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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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

Bell, Brown &Amp; Bentley
192 London Road Leicester Leicestershire LE2 1ND 0116 254 3255 richard.bell@bbbvet.org.uk Website 1.86 miles

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Leicester St Georges Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 6, St Georges Retail Park St Georges Way Leicester Leicestershire LE1 1SG 0116 242 6540 leicestercentral@vets4pets.com Website 2.22 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 0.47 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 3.19 miles Off Aylestone Road

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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 3.72 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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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 5.01 miles

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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 7.26 miles Newtown Linford

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Bradgate Park
Bradgate Park Is A Public Park In Leicestershire, East Midlands, Covering 850 Acres. Lancashire LE6 0HB 7.66 miles Bradgate Park Lies 6 Miles North-West Of Leicester And 7 Miles South Of Loughborough.

Weather Forecast

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