Welcome to Market Bosworth

Market Bosworth is a small market town located in the county of Leicestershire, England. The town is situated on the outskirts of the National Forest and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The town is known for its historic significance, as it was the site of the famous Battle of Bosworth in 1485, which marked the end of the Wars of the Roses and the beginning of the Tudor dynasty.

The town has a rich history and is home to many historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks is the Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre, which is dedicated to the Battle of Bosworth and the events that led up to it. The centre features interactive exhibits, a museum, and a gift shop. Other historic buildings in the town include St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 14th century, and the Market Place, which has been a hub of activity for centuries.

Market Bosworth is also known for its vibrant community and bustling market. The town hosts a weekly market every Wednesday, where locals and visitors can purchase fresh produce, handmade crafts, and other goods. The town also has a variety of shops, restaurants, and pubs, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. With its rich history, beautiful countryside, and vibrant community, Market Bosworth is a must-visit destination for anyone visiting Leicestershire.

Local Weather

Cloudy

Temp: 8.3°C

Feels Like: 4.5°C

Wind: 17.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Dixie Grammar School Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mr Richard Lynn	Station Road Market Bosworth Nuneaton Warwickshire CV13 0LE 1455292244 School Website
The Market Bosworth School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Stuart Wilson	Station Road Market Bosworth Nuneaton Leicestershire CV13 0JT 01455290251 School Website
St Peters Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emily Holt	Station Road Market Bosworth Nuneaton Leicestershire CV13 0NP 01455290741 School Website
Barlestone Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Westaby	Barton Road Barlestone Nuneaton Leicestershire CV13 0EP 01455290511 School Website
Newbold Verdon Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Collins	Dragon Lane Newbold Verdon Leicester Leicestershire LE9 9NG 01455822362 School Website
Dove Bank Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andrea Fletcher	Bagworth Road Nailstone Nuneaton Warwickshire CV13 0QJ 1530262371 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
Oakwood Community School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-18 Head Teacher Mrs Kathryn Stevens	Heath Road Barlestone Bagworth Leicestershire Leicestershire CV13 0JD 1455273763 School Website
The Cedars Other Independent Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mrs Kelsey Cummings	33 Ashby Road Stapleton Leicestershire Leicestershire Leicestershire LE9 8JF 3336006600
Saint Martins Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Clive Wright	Stoke Golding Nuneaton Leicestershire CV13 6HT 01455212386 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hinckley Station Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1UE 6.32 Miles

Atherstone Long Street, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1BH 7.11 Miles

Nuneaton Bond Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4BU 7.31 Miles

Bermuda Park St Georges Way, Bermuda Industrial Estate, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 7JS 8.87 Miles

Polesworth Orchard Close, Polesworth, Staffordshire, B78 1BX 8.92 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Condor Hire Cars 01530 230810 3 Church Hill, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1DE 3.97 Miles
Point To Point Taxis 01858 468468 171 Battram Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1GB 4.08 Miles
Measham Cab Co 01530 270099 School La, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 2SL 4.23 Miles
Ashby Carriages Executive Services 01530 274013 Daneway/School La, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 2SL 4.23 Miles
A A Taxis 01530 260220 48 High St, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6LH 4.25 Miles
Morgan's Private Hire 01455 828192 35 Peckleton Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 9JU 4.67 Miles
4 R's Taxis 01455 610500 146 Tudor Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0EH 5.15 Miles
Step On It Taxis 01455 446750 45 Gwendoline Av, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0EY 5.22 Miles
Hinckley Taxis 01455 616666 54 Gwendoline Av, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0EZ 5.22 Miles
A To Z Taxis 01455 363005 40 Barwell La, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1SS 5.25 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Market Place Market Bosworth Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Street Cv13 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Railway Station Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cadeby Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bosworth Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carlton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westfields Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Osbaston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Sutton Cheney Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meadow Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barton In The Beans Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bagworth Road Barlestone Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Back Lane Surgery	Back Lane Market Bosworth Nuneaton Warwickshire CV13 0LD
Westfields Surgery	Westfields Surgery Barlestone Nuneaton Warwickshire CV13 0EN
Hinckley & Bosworth Medical Alliance 01455 822171	Newbold Medical Practice St Georges Close Newbold Verdon Leicestershire LE9 9PZ
Newbold Verdon Med.Pract. 01455 822171	Newbold Verdon Med.Pract. St Georges Close Newbold Verdon Leicestershire LE9 9PZ
Pine Close Surgery	22 Pine Close Stoke Golding Nuneaton Warwickshire CV13 6EB

Local Stores

Market Bosworth
1 Main Street
Market Bosworth
Nuneaton
Leicestershire
CV13 0JN
01455 290231
Store Website
0.06 miles

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SPAR Coalville
SPAR
Broomleys Road
Coalville
LE67 3JE
01530813450
Store Website
6.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ambion Veterinary Centre
23 Heath Road Market Bosworth Nuneaton Warwickshire CV13 0NT 01455 292928 ambionveterinary@googlemail.com 0.44 miles
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Pet Nurse
Home Farm Cottage Main Road Upton Leicestershire CV13 6JX 07825 288118 petnursejb@gmail.com Website 3.47 miles

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Fosse Way Farm Vets
Unit 7 Newtown Grange Farm Business Park Newtown Unthank Leicestershire LE9 9FL 01455 531041 paul.horwood@ivcevidensia.com Website 5.28 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 5.71 miles

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Medivet Hinckley Leicester Road - Fairfield Veterinary Centre
51 Leicester Road Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 1LW 01455 637642 hinckley.leicester.rd@medivet.co.uk Website 5.79 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 6.17 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 0.32 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 1.57 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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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 3.96 miles

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Thornton Reservoir
The Village Of Thornton In Leicestershire Hosts Thornton Reservoir, Which Is A Good Walk With Lots Of Potential Wildlife To View. Thornton Village Is Located To The West Of The M1 Motorway, At Around A 3-Mile Drive From Junction 22. The Walk Itself Begins And Ends In The Severn Trent Water Thornton Reservoir Car Park. The Reservoir Is Over 150 Years Old, Being Built In 1854. It Was Originally Constructed To Provide Water For Hinckley, Nuneaton, And Western Parts Of The County Of Leicestershire. Severn Trent Water Closed The Reservoir In 1982, But It Was Reopened To The Public In 1997, Providing An Ideal, Easily Accessible Place For Walking. LE67 1AN 4.68 miles From Juntion 22 Of The M1 Motorway, Drive Around 3-Miles To The South Along Markfield Lane, Heading Into The Village Of Thornton. If Entering From Main Street, Head Down Reservoir Road, And The Car Park Will Be On Your Left.

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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 5.08 miles Ravenstone Road, North Ibstock

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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 5.47 miles

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Weather Forecast

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