Welcome to Gilmorton

Gilmorton is a small village located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England. The village is situated on the A426 road, which connects Lutterworth and Leicester. Gilmorton has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are several archaeological sites in the area that attest to this fact. The village is also known for its beautiful countryside, which is popular with walkers and cyclists.

One of the most notable landmarks in Gilmorton is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate stonework. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village. Another notable landmark in Gilmorton is the Gilmorton Village Hall, which is a popular venue for community events and activities.

Gilmorton is a close-knit community with a strong sense of tradition and history. The village has a number of local amenities, including a post office, a village shop, and a pub. The village also has a primary school, which is highly regarded for its academic standards and community involvement. Gilmorton is a peaceful and picturesque village that offers a high quality of life for its residents and visitors alike.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
St Mary's Church Of England Primary School, Bitteswell Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Adam Watson	The Green Bitteswell Lutterworth Leicestershire LE17 4SB 1455552818 School Website
Sherrier Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Lyndsey Beckett	Bitteswell Road Lutterworth Leicestershire LE17 4EX 1455552791 School Website
Lutterworth College Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Dominic Lane	Bitteswell Road Lutterworth Leicestershire LE17 4EW 01455554101 School Website
Lutterworth High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Julian Kirby	Woodway Road Lutterworth Leicestershire LE17 4QH 01455552710 School Website
John Wycliffe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Lee Evans	Moorbarns Lane Lutterworth Leicestershire LE17 4QJ 1455553135 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
Arnesby Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jacky Avery	Mill Hill Road Arnesby Leicester Leicestershire LE8 5WG 1162478563 School Website
Ullesthorpe Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Emma Prokipczuk	Ashby Road Ullesthorpe Lutterworth Leicestershire LE17 5DN 1455209926 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Narborough Station Road, Narborough, Leicestershire, LE19 2HR 6.23 Miles

South Wigston Kenilworth Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4XU 6.93 Miles

Rugby Railway Terrace, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3LA 8.37 Miles

Hinckley Station Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1UE 9.63 Miles

Leicester London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB 10.19 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Georges Taxis Ltd 01455 559000 Unit 1, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 4HD 2.35 Miles
Lutterworth Taxis 01455 557575 Tollgate Cottage, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 4RU 2.44 Miles
Pinnacle Taxis 01455 554368 28 Rugby Road, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 4BN 2.90 Miles
Smart Moves Taxis 01455 202698 10 Saint Peter's Close, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 5ET 3.19 Miles
Fast Track Taxi 07530 276666 9 Allfrey Cl, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 4FH 3.20 Miles
Magna Taxis 01455 559800 Walcote Rd, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 6EQ 3.56 Miles
5 Star Gold Travel 01455 284252 5 Bodycote Close, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 6WT 3.78 Miles
Willoughby Cars 0116 278 4948 33 Willoughby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 5UA 4.43 Miles
Airport Taxis 0116 286 5383 1 The Nook, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 1RQ 4.55 Miles
Taxi Line Whetstone 0116 275 1777 Old Pump House, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 6LG 5.35 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Main Street Gilmorton Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gilmorton Post Office Main St Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Peatling Parva Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Old School Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
High Street Walton Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashby Magna Collection Today available until:09:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Riddlesden Farm Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lutterworth Delivery Office Collection Today available until:12:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bruntingthorpe Collection Today available until:09:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Forest View Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leicester Road Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Main Street Dunton Bassett Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Churchill Drive Collection Today available until:09:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
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
Station Road, Ullesthorpe	The Surgery Station Road Ullesthorpe Leicestershire LE17 5BS
The Orchard Med Practice 01455 282599	The Orchard Med Practice Orchard Road Broughton Astley Leicestershire LE9 6RG

Local Stores

Linden Drive
Linden Drive
Lutterworth
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE17 4SS
01604 753031
Store Website
2.69 miles

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SPAR - Lutterworth
Lutterworth Ford
Leicester Road
Lutterworth
LE17 4NQ
01455 556888
Store Website
2.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Broughton Veterinary Group
Elizabethan House Leicester Road Lutterworth Leicestershire LE17 4NJ 01455 552117 enquiries@broughtonvets.co.uk Website 2.28 miles
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Farm Veterinary Solutions
Elm Park Industrial Estate Bitteswell Lutterworth Leicestershire LE17 4LR 3.00 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 3.00 miles

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Broughton Vet Group Ltd
12 Swannington Road Broughton Astley Leicester Leicestershire LE9 6TU 01455 282512 enquiries@broughtonvets.co.uk Website 3.86 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 5.94 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 7.11 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 5.74 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 5.81 miles

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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 6.08 miles

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Foxton Locks Canal Walk
Foxton Locks Gumley Road Foxton 7.46 miles Well Sign Posted To The Car Parks

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Foxton Locks
Foxton Locks Are Ten Canal Locks, With Two ‘Staircases’ Each Of Five Locks, Located On The Leicestershire Line Of The Grand Union Canal. LE16 7RA 7.48 miles Foxton Locks Is Located South Of The City Of Leicester And Close To Market Harborough.

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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 8.60 miles Off Aylestone Road

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