Welcome to Glen Parva

Glen Parva is a small village located in the south of Leicestershire, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of Leicester and is bordered by the River Soar to the west. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, with evidence of a Roman settlement found in the area. The village is also home to the Glen Parva Manor, a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 17th century.

The village of Glen Parva has a population of around 6,000 people and is a popular residential area due to its close proximity to Leicester city centre. The village has a range of amenities including a primary school, a post office, a library, and a number of shops and pubs. The village is also home to the Glen Parva Nature Reserve, a 32-acre site that is home to a variety of wildlife including birds, butterflies, and mammals.

Glen Parva is well connected to the rest of Leicestershire and the wider region, with easy access to the M1 motorway and Leicester train station. The village is also served by a number of bus routes, making it easy to travel to and from the village. Overall, Glen Parva is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community, making it a great place to live or visit.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 9.3°C

Feels Like: 5.8°C

Wind: 17.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Glen Hills Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Rebecca Wesley	Featherby Drive Glen Parva Leicester Leicestershire LE2 9NY 01162782535 School Website
Rolleston Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Dwayne Toon	Hillsborough Road Leicester Leicestershire LE2 9PT 01162782300 School Website
Blaby Stokes Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Snelson	Queens Road Blaby Leicester Leicestershire LE8 4EG 1162772082 School Website
Eyres Monsell Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs E Williamson	Simmins Crescent Leicester Leicestershire LE2 9AH 01162773855 School Website
Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Colin Bowpitt	Hospital Lane Blaby Leicester Leicestershire LE8 4FE 01162775648 School Website
Oakfield School Pupil Referral Unit Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Justine Roberts	Hospital Lane Blaby Leicester Leicestershire LE8 4FE 01162759150 School Website
Foxfields Academy Free Schools Special Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mr Ashley Caress	Hospital Lane Blaby Leicestershire LE8 4FE 1163440343 School Website
St Peter's Church Of England Primary School Whetstone Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Banks	Wale Road Whetstone Leicester Leicestershire LE8 6NJ 1162775750 School Website
South Wigston High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Lorna Chandler	St Thomas Road Wigston Leicestershire LE18 4TA 01162782388 School Website
Parkland Primary School South Wigston Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Andrews	St Thomas Road Wigston Leicestershire LE18 4TA 01162782142 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
South Wigston Kenilworth Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4XU 1.28 Miles

Narborough Station Road, Narborough, Leicestershire, LE19 2HR 1.89 Miles

Leicester London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB 3.75 Miles

Syston Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2HA 8.55 Miles

Hinckley Station Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1UE 9.39 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Fairfield 0116 278 7385 127 Leicester Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 9HP 0.47 Miles
Sprint Taxis 0116 278 7878 127 Leicester Rd, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 9HP 0.47 Miles
Nationwide Taxis 0116 277 7333 5A Cross Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 4FD 0.53 Miles
Blaby Taxis 0116 278 7116 33 Woodyard La, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 6HL 0.75 Miles
Snowys Taxis 0116 286 5432 Enderby Road Ind Est, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 6HZ 0.95 Miles
Trust Taxis 07926 093658 37 Marstown Avenue, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4UH 1.11 Miles
Wigston Taxis 0116 277 7111 26 Blaby Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4SB 1.19 Miles
Stage Taxis 0116 278 8333 17 Blaby Rd, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4PA 1.19 Miles
Flightlink Airport Cars 0116 277 7777 Cambridge Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 6LF 1.35 Miles
Easyairporttaxis Com 07947 223703 Www Easyairporttaxis Com, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 6LF 1.35 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Wharf Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Glenville Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Glen Road 1 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Glenhills Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hillsborough Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Monmouth Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Winchester Ave Business Box Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:45
Winchester Avenue Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Queens Park Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Featherby Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Green/Wigston Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cross Street Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Enderby Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cross Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Glen Road 2 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Northfield Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Villers Court Leicester LE8 4NS
Sbl Pcn Enhanced Access 0116 2642281	Northfield Medical Centre 12 Villers Court Blaby LE8 4NS
Northfield Medical Centre 0116 3192203	Northfield Medical Centre 12 Villers Court, Blaby Leicester Leicestershire LE8 4NS
Hazelmere Medical Centre 0116 2771666	Hazelmere Medical Centre 58 Lutterworth Road,Blaby Leicester LE8 4DN
The Hedges Medical Centre (Sa Bailey) 0116 2251277	The Hedges Medical Centre Pasley Road,Eyres Monsell Leicester Leicestershire LE2 9BU

Local Stores

Glen Parva
Hillsborough Road
Glen Parva
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE2 9PT
01162 780803
Store Website
0.52 miles

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SPAR - South Wigston
St Peter's Leicester
Dorset Avenue
South Wigston
LE18 4WB
01536 265 272
Store Website
1.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

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 1.09 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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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 1.41 miles
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Animals Treated
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A The Park Veterinary Group
519 Saffron Lane Leicester Leicestershire LE2 6UL 0116 283 1314 saffron@parkvetgroup.com Website 1.57 miles
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Animals Treated
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Bell, Brown &Amp; Bentley
1 Central Avenue Wigston Leicester Leicestershire LE18 2AB 0116 288 6638 wigston@bbbvet.org.uk Website 2.21 miles
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Animals Treated
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Oadby Vets4pets Ltd
186 Oadby Road Wigston Leicestershire LE18 3PW 0116 281 3322 oadby@vets4pets.com Website 2.90 miles
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Animals Treated
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Vets4u
Oadby Industrial Estate Leicester Leicestershire LE2 5NE 0116 272 9955 john@vets4u.uk Website 3.25 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
Wed	09:00	17:00
24 Hrs Online Veterinary Pharmacy at www.vets4u.uk
Thu	09:00	17:00
24 Hrs Online Veterinary Pharmacy at www.vets4u.uk
Fri	09:00	17:00
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

Local Dog Walks

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 0.63 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 2.00 miles Off Aylestone Road

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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 4.32 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 6.30 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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Burrough Woods Anstey
Open Spaces And Woodland, Mostly Flat But One Hill Which Can Be Avoided. Can Be Muddy In Places Ratby Leicester Lancashire LE6 0LU 7.10 miles Take The Lane Next To The Primary School The Car Park Is About Half A Mile On The Right

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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 7.16 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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Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.9°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Cloudy
Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
Feels Like	-6.8°C	-5.8°C	-5.6°C	-5.8°C	-4.8°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	3°C	-1°C

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