Welcome to Long Clawson

Long Clawson is a small village located in the county of Leicestershire, England. The village is situated in the Vale of Belvoir, which is known for its picturesque countryside and rolling hills. Long Clawson is a charming village that is steeped in history and has a rich cultural heritage. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century St Remigius Church, which is a Grade I listed building.

Long Clawson is perhaps best known for its famous cheese, which has been produced in the village for over 200 years. The Long Clawson Dairy is one of the largest producers of Stilton cheese in the world and is a major employer in the village. The dairy produces a range of different cheeses, including Blue Stilton, White Stilton, and Red Leicester. The cheese is made using traditional methods and is renowned for its quality and taste.

Despite its small size, Long Clawson has a thriving community and a range of amenities. The village has a primary school, a post office, a village hall, and a number of local shops and businesses. There are also several pubs and restaurants in the village, which serve a range of traditional English dishes. Long Clawson is a popular destination for tourists, who come to explore the village's history and sample its famous cheese.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 8.2°C

Feels Like: 4.4°C

Wind: 17.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Long Clawson Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Dawda	School Lane Long Clawson Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 4PB 01664822337 School Website
Hose Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lianne Hough	Bolton Lane Hose Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 4JE 01949860312 School Website
Harby Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Bridget Bye	School Lane Harby Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 4BZ 01949860553 School Website
Ab Kettleby Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrea Brown	Wartnaby Road Ab Kettleby Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 3JJ 01664504870 School Website
Scalford Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Marie Waring	School Lane Scalford Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 4DT 01664444282 School Website
Stathern Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Karen Lambert	Water Lane Strathern Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 4HX 01949860316 School Website
Kinoulton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Paramore	Main Street Kinoulton Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG12 3EL 0 194981203 School Website
Colston Bassett School Limited Other Independent School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Newcombe	School Lane Colston Bassett Nottingham NG12 3FD 1159334085 School Website
Old Dalby Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rosemary Browne	Longcliff Hill Old Dalby Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 3JY 01664822455 School Website
John Ferneley College Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Natalie Teece	Scalford Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1LH 01664565901 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Melton Mowbray Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AF 5.58 Miles

Aslockton Main Street, Aslockton, Nottinghamshire, NG13 9AA 7.77 Miles

Bingham Station Street, Bingham, Nottinghamshire, NG13 8TF 7.98 Miles

Radcliffe (Nottinghamshire) Shelford Road, Radcliffe-On-Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG12 2GS 8.74 Miles

Bottesford Station Road, Bottesford, Leicestershire, NG13 0GT 9.02 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Dash Cab 01664 850723 1 Mildmay Cl, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AH 4.50 Miles
A B M Taxis Melton Mowbray 01664 561016 2 Wymondham Way, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1HX 4.62 Miles
Lowe Classic Cars 01664 567181 25 Delamare Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1PL 4.66 Miles
Valley Taxis 01664 813400 14 North Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 3SQ 5.11 Miles
Deans Taxis 01664 480900 5 Jubilee Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1ND 5.29 Miles
Elaine's Taxis 01664 656565 78 Salisbury Avenue, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1QX 5.31 Miles
Handy Cars 01664 563618 West End Travel, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 0DA 5.47 Miles
Mowbray Taxis 01664 483101 9 Mill St, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AY 5.61 Miles
Rencar 01664 501133 9 Mill St, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AY 5.61 Miles
Manor Mowbray Rent Car 01664 565533 9 Mill St, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AY 5.61 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
The Sands Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
East End Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Sandpit Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West End Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Le14 Long Claiston Station Melton Mowbray Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hose Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Scalford Brickyard Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dairy Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nether Broughton Po Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Anchor Inn Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Main Street Hickling Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nursery Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chapel End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Holwell Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Main Street Hickling Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Long Clawson Medical Practice 01664 822214	Long Clawson Med Practice The Sands, Long Clawson Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 4PA
Regency Road Surgery	Regency Road Asfordby Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 3YL
The New Surgery 01664 464232	Bescaby Lane Waltham On The Wolds Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 4AB
Latham House Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Sage Cross Street Melton Mowbray LE13 1NX
Latham House Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Sage Cross Street Melton Mowbray LE13 1NX

Local Stores

Asfordby
1A Bradgate Lane
Asfordby
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE14 3YD
01664 812203
Store Website
5.35 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Melton Mowbray
Thorpe Road
Melton Mowbray
LE13 1SQ
01664 562 623
Store Website
5.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medicine Vet Referrals
Valley Road Main Road Upper Broughton Nr Melton Mowbray Nottinghamshire LE14 3BG 0115 647 0660 equine@medicine.vet Website 2.78 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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Crescent Veterinary Clinic
The Crescent Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 0NF 01664 562142 4.88 miles

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Bray House Veterinary Practice
36 Asfordby Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 0HR 01664 562054 Website 5.21 miles
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Melton Vets
6 North St Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1NL 01664 560364 meltonvets@gmail.com Website 5.23 miles
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Farm Veterinary Solutions
1 - 3 Kings Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1QF 01664 567481 farmteam@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 5.39 miles
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Kings Veterinary Centre
1-3 Kings Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1QF 01664 567481 kirstie@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 5.39 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Melton Country Park
A Lovely Reservoir Walk On The North Of The Small Market Town Melton Mowbray. There Are 3 Varying Routes, And A Large Open Space For Dogs Off The Lead To Run Around. A Nice Range Of Paths And A Small Play Area For Children And A Small Cafe With Kind Staff. Melton Country Park Wymondham Way Lancashire 4.55 miles

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Belvoir Castle
If You Like Mixing A Walk With History, Try Belvoir Castle. A Gorgeous Castle With Grounds. Dogs Are Not Allowed In The Castle But They Are Allowed In The Grounds And Landscaped Gardens. The Immediate Gardens All Have Themes And Are Very Pretty. There Are Both Long And Short Walks Here. See The Website To Download Them. Some Are Several Hours. It Is Pricey, £12. But Take A Picnic And Stay A While. There Is A Lovely Pub And Shopping Area Over The Road As Well. Belvoir Castle Belvoir 7.02 miles Parking On Site In A Proper Car Park. There Is A Step Path Up To The House. The Website Says 15Mins But If You Are Able Bodied Then I'D Say Less Than 5Mins. The Castle Is Well Sign Posted.

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Cotgrave Country Park
Very Dog Friendly, Plenty Of Regular Dog Waste Bins, And A Dog Pond That Is Regularly Tested For Safety. Nottingham Lancashire 7.22 miles

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The Hook
2 Holme Ln Holme Pierrepont Nottingham NG12 2LD 9.42 miles Can Be Accessed From Several Entrances Off Holme Road - With A Car Park At Either End And Ample Street Parking

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Ruddington (Rushcliffe) Country Park
Wonderful Walk For The Dogs, Beautiful Park. 51 Asher Ln Ruddington Nottingham Lancashire NG11 6HS 10.11 miles

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Wyndham And Queen Elizabeth Parks
2 Slate Mill Pl Grantham Lancashire NG31 8FJ 13.12 miles We Parked At Wymondham Park Off Belton Lane And Walked.

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Weather Forecast

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