Welcome to Little Orton

Little Orton is a small village located in the county of Leicestershire, England. The village is situated near the River Sence and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Little Orton is a great place to visit if you are looking for a quiet and relaxing getaway.

The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in the village is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a beautiful example of medieval architecture and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Another historic building in the village is the Little Orton Hall, which was built in the 17th century and is now a private residence.

Little Orton is also known for its beautiful countryside and scenic walks. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it a great place to explore on foot or by bike. The River Sence runs through the village and is a popular spot for fishing and boating. Overall, Little Orton is a charming and picturesque village that is well worth a visit if you are in the Leicestershire area.

Local Schools

School	Details
Austrey C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sara Eley	St Nicholas Close Austrey Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 3EQ 01827830248 School Website
Twycross House School Other Independent School Ages:8-18 Head Teacher Mr S D Assinder	1 Main Road Twycross Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 3PL 1827880651 School Website
Twycross House Pre-Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:4-8 Head Teacher Mr S & R Assinder	The Hollies The Green Twycross Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 3PQ 1827880725 School Website
Newton Regis C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Sara Eley	Austrey Lane Newton Regis Tamworth Warwickshire B79 0NL 01827830220 School Website
Warton Nethersoles C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Friend	Maypole Road Warton Tamworth Warwickshire B79 0HP 01827894182 School Website
Sir John Moore Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tae Carpenter	Top Street Appleby Magna Swadlincote Leicestershire DE12 7AH 01530270330 School Website
Sheepy Magna Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Field	Main Road Sheepy Magna Atherstone Leicestershire CV9 3QR 01827880395 School Website
Snarestone Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Tim Jewitt	Main Street Snarestone Swadlincote Derbyshire DE12 7DB 1530270598 School Website
The Nethersole C Of E Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Tricia Bunn	High Street Polesworth Tamworth B78 1DZ 01827892357 School Website
Congerstone Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Ruff	Shackerstone Road Congerstone Nuneaton Leicestershire CV13 6NH 01827880243 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Polesworth Orchard Close, Polesworth, Staffordshire, B78 1BX 3.42 Miles

Atherstone Long Street, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1BH 5.01 Miles

Tamworth Victoria Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7JT 6.13 Miles

Wilnecote Watling Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 5AL 6.34 Miles

Nuneaton Bond Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4BU 9.21 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Measham Cars 01530 272616 Burns Close, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7EY 3.49 Miles
County Private Hire 01530 515384 Flat 4/47 High St, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7HR 4.01 Miles
Red Star Taxis 07507 610563 102 Kiln Way, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 1JE 4.11 Miles
County Cars 01530 515384 56 High Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7HZ 4.14 Miles
Measham Cab Co 01530 270099 School La, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 2SL 4.22 Miles
Ashby Carriages Executive Services 01530 274013 Daneway/School La, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 2SL 4.22 Miles
Clifton Cars (Private Hire Taxi) 07948 833820 23 Main Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 0AS 4.74 Miles
Atherstone Taxis 01827 712427 72 Station Street, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1BU 5.15 Miles
Aaa Taxis 01827 713637 Data House, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1BU 5.15 Miles
1St Call Taxis 07775 340971 39 Hesleden, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 4HR 5.35 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Austrey No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Norton Juxta Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Austrey Manor No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Orton On The Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Twycross Garden Centre No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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The Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newtown Regis Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Warton Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Newton Regis No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Little Warton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nomans Heath No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
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Cross Hands No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Polesworth Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	High Street Polesworth Tamworth B78 1DU
Polesworth Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	High Street Polesworth Tamworth B78 1DU
The Surgery 01827 330321	High Street Polesworth Staffordshire B78 1DU
Polesworth Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Polesworth Tamworth B78 1DU
Measham Leisure Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	High Street Measham Swadlincote DE12 7HR

Local Stores

Polesworth
High Street
Polesworth
Tamworth
Warwickshire
B78 1DX
01827 892403
Store Website
3.59 miles

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SPAR - Whitmore-Polesworth
2 - 4 Bridge Street
Polesworth
Birmingham
B78 1DT
01827 892383
Store Website
3.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Star Animal Rehabilitation And Wellness Clinic Ltd
Unit 12, Elms Business Park Atherstone Road Appleby Magna Swadlincote Derbyshire DE12 7AP 01530 270170 info@starclinicrehab.co.uk Website 1.50 miles
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Wilson'S Veterinary Practice Ltd
Unit B, Co Op Local Store Whitehouse Road Dordon Tamworth Staffordshire B78 1QE 01827 948919 enquiries@wilsonsvets.com Website 4.36 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Riversmeet Veterinary Centre
Station House Long Street Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 1AX 01827 720720 Website 4.99 miles
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Pet Nurse
Home Farm Cottage Main Road Upton Leicestershire CV13 6JX 07825 288118 petnursejb@gmail.com Website 5.18 miles

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Oakfield Veterinary Group
2 Margaret Road Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 1EE 01827 713 149 atherstone@oakfield.net Website 5.42 miles

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At Home Veterinary Service
5 St Mary'S Way Tamworth Staffordshire B77 3EY 01827 52677 spotdog40@hotmail.com Website 5.50 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Pooley Country Park
A Lovely Walk Where You Can Walk Along The Canal And/Or Walk Through The Woods. Dogs Are Fine Off Lead In The Woods But The Canal Path Is Narrow So May Need To Keep Some Dogs On Lead. At The End Enjoy A Nice Drink And Something To Eat At The Cafe Where There Is Outdoor Seating. Unnamed Road Tamworth Lancashire B79 0EB 3.54 miles

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Hicks Lodge
This Park Is Really Designed For Cyclists So Care Is Needed If Your Walking Your Dog. The Park Is Split Into 2. One Being A Gentler Walk Around A Lake With A Nice Lakeside Cafe The Other Area Is Across A Road And Into The Woodland, This Is Aimed At The More Advanced Cyclist. Although Dogs Walkers Are Welcome No Facilities Are Provided For Them. Water Bowls Are Left Outside The Cafe But When My Dog Drank From One He Was Later Sick. Located: Willesley Woodside Willesley Ln Ashby-De-La-Zouch Lancashire LE65 2TL 5.62 miles Willesley Woodside, Ashby-De-La-Zouch

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Moria Furnace
Moria Furnace Was A Brick Building Kiln. Now It's A Craft Centre, Museum, Cafe And Childrens Play Area. A Nice Walk Along The Canal Tow Path Takes You To Into The Neighbouring National Forest. Located: Furnace Lane, Moria (Nr Ashby-De-La-Zouch) Furnace Ln Moira 5.78 miles Furnace Lane, Moria (Nr Ashby-De-La-Zouch)

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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 6.52 miles Pay And Display Car Park Onsite, Or Other Parking Available Around The Town

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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 6.62 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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Sence Valley Park
Ex Quarry, Turned Into A Water Park. With Several Lakes Of Various Sizes. Paved Path Runs Around Most Of Them. 2 Car Parks 1 By Gate &Amp; Toilets Is At The Top Of The Hill Giving Some Lovely Views Over The Park. Lower Car Park Is A Water Level And Paths Are Flat So Very Suitable For Wheelchair Access. There Are Many Benches If You Need A Rest. Dog Poo Bags &Amp; Bins Are Also Provided At Many Points Around The Park. Located: Ravenstone Road, North Ibstock Ravenstone Rd Ibstock Lancashire LE67 6NW 6.76 miles Ravenstone Road, North Ibstock

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