Welcome to Far Coton

Far Coton is a small village located in the district of North West Leicestershire, in the county of Leicestershire, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of the town of Coalville and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Far Coton is a peaceful and quiet village, with a population of around 200 people. The village has a rich history, dating back to the 12th century when it was first mentioned in historical records.

The village of Far Coton is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the Grade II listed St. Mary's Church. The church dates back to the 13th century and is a beautiful example of medieval architecture. The village also has a number of traditional cottages and farmhouses, many of which date back to the 18th and 19th centuries. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and fields, making it a popular destination for walkers and hikers.

Despite its small size, Far Coton has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local businesses and amenities. The village has a small convenience store, a post office, and a pub, The Gate Inn, which is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. The village also has a primary school, Far Coton C of E Primary School, which has been serving the local community for over 150 years. Overall, Far Coton is a charming and picturesque village, with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School	Details
Hastings High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Shipman And Claire Bradley	St Catherine's Close Burbage Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 2QE 01455239414 School Website
Saint Peters Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Luisa Rinaldi-Oxley	London Road Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 1HJ 01455634087 School Website
R.E.A.L Independent Schools Hinckley Other Independent Special School Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Miss Kirsten Gibson	27 Station Road Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 1AP 1158220400 School Website
Burbage Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Zoe Driver	Grove Road Burbage Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 2AD 01455630970 School Website
St Marys Church Of England Primary School Hinckley Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Ayres	Station Road Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 1AW 01455637477 School Website
The Hinckley School Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Ms Lisa Hickman	Butt Lane Hinckley LE10 1LE 1455632183 School Website
Burbage Church Of England Infant School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Ms Zoe Driver	Grove Road Burbage Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 2AE 01455239391 School Website
Hinckley Parks Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr David Harding	Leicester Road Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 1LP 1455632556 School Website
Sketchley Hill Primary School Burbage Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lawrence Lee	Sketchley Road Burbage Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 2DY 01455238640 School Website
Sketchley Hill Menphys Nursery Burbage La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Laura Jeffs	Sketchley Road Burbage Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 2DY 01455890684 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hinckley Station Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1UE 0.59 Miles

Nuneaton Bond Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4BU 4.55 Miles

Bermuda Park St Georges Way, Bermuda Industrial Estate, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 7JS 5.40 Miles

Bedworth Bulkington Road, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 8JG 6.12 Miles

Narborough Station Road, Narborough, Leicestershire, LE19 2HR 6.92 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Burbage Taxis 01455 234644 42 Higham Way, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 2PX 0.35 Miles
A163 Mercier Taxis 01455 230090 40 Woodland Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1JG 0.37 Miles
A1 Mercia Taxis 01455 636363 40 Woodland Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1JG 0.37 Miles
Fosseway Cars 01455 456789 72 Brookside, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 2TL 0.61 Miles
A1 Taxis 01455 615161 7A Church Walk, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1DW 0.63 Miles
Hinckley Station Taxis 01455 238000 Station Yard/Hawley Rd, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0PR 0.73 Miles
Acorn Travel Services 07890 777130 45 Church Street, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 2DA 0.80 Miles
Bradgate Private Hire 07759 210572 20 Tribune House, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0DU 0.81 Miles
Burbage Airport Taxis 07803 963194 5 Cotes Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 2HJ 0.88 Miles
Gary's Taxis 07721 373712 110A Coventry Rd, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0JT 0.89 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Station View Health Centre 01455 635362	Station View Health Ctre Southfield Road Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 1UA
Maples Family Med.Pract. 01455 234576	Maples Family Med.Pract. 35 Hill Street Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 1DS
Castle Mead Medical Centre 01455 637659	Castle Mead Medical Ctr. Hill Street Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 1DS
The Centre Surgery 01455 632277	The Centre Surgery Hinckley Health Centre Hill Street, Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 1DS
Maples Family Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	35 Hill Street Hinckley LE10 1DS

Local Stores

Boyslade Road
Boyslade Road
Burbage
Hinckley
Leicestershire
LE10 2RF
01556 633513
Store Website
0.51 miles

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SPAR Burbage
21
Lutterworth Road
Burbage
Hinckley
LE10 2DJ
01455 632944
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Hinckley Leicester Road - Fairfield Veterinary Centre
51 Leicester Road Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 1LW 01455 637642 hinckley.leicester.rd@medivet.co.uk Website 0.53 miles
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Hinckley Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2, Hawley Road Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 0PR 01455 638 640 hinckley@vets4pets.com 0.71 miles
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Medivet Hinckley Coventry Roadfeldon Veterinary Centre
257 Coventry Road Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 0NE 01455 610227 hinckley.coventry.rd@medivet.co.uk Website 1.47 miles
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Medivet Hinckley Roston Drive -Hollycroft Veterinary Centre
Hollycroft 66 Roston Drive Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 0XP 01455 616012 Hinckley.Roston.Dr@medivet.co.uk Website 1.48 miles

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Averley House Farm
Hinckley Road Sapcote Leicestershire LE9 4LH 01455 271277 simon.shonegm@gmail.com 1.63 miles

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Whitestone Veterinary Clinic
31 Hathaway Drive Whitestone Nuneaton Warwickshire CV11 6NU 02476 343400 pawsvets.wvc@gmail.com Website 3.83 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 1.31 miles

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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 3.40 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 3.47 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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Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk From Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre, In Sutton Cheney, Warwickshire. This Short Walk Will Take Your From The Heritage Centre, Up To A Viewpoint Over The Fields, Down To Shenton Station And Round To King Richard's Well. Please Note: The Site Is Dog Friendly, But Only Access Dogs Are Permitted In The Exhibition And Café. CV13 0AD 4.92 miles Surrounded By A Network Of Motorways, The M1, M6, M42 And Only 9.5Km From Jct 1 On The M69. Located Close To Market Bosworth, 5.5Km North From Hinckley And Only 19Km From Leicester.

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Market Bosworth Country Park
Lovely Park With Small Lake And Ponds, Mix Of Woodland Paths And Open Fields, Popular With Dog Walkers. Parking Can Be Expensive But Just Nearby Is A Council Car Park For The Village Centre Which Is Very Cheap. Market Bosworth Country Park The Park 6.21 miles Pay And Display Car Park Onsite, Or Other Parking Available Around The Town

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Bagworth Heath Woods
Went To Bagworth Heath Last Week And Its Beautiful And Large. Range Of Wooded Areas, Meadows And Fishing Ponds To Walk Around. There's Even A Sandmartin House On One Pond, Could Have Stayed There For Hours. We Explored For An Hour And Barely Scratched The Surface. Would Highly Recommend. Coalville LE67 1DL 8.28 miles

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Weather Forecast

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