Welcome to Thorpe Arnold

Thorpe Arnold is a small village located in the county of Leicestershire, England. It is situated approximately 2 miles east of the town of Melton Mowbray and has a population of around 300 people. The village is known for its picturesque countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Thorpe Arnold is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and features a beautiful stained glass window, a bell tower, and a graveyard. The church is still in use today and holds regular services for the local community.

Another popular attraction in Thorpe Arnold is the Thorpe Arnold Cricket Club, which was founded in 1878. The club has a long and proud history and has produced several notable players over the years. The cricket ground is located in the heart of the village and is a popular spot for locals to gather and watch matches during the summer months. Overall, Thorpe Arnold is a charming and peaceful village that offers a glimpse into the rich history and culture of Leicestershire.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 8.2°C

Feels Like: 4.4°C

Wind: 17 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Brownlow Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Toon	Limes Avenue Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1QL 01664562315 School Website
Birch Wood Melton Area Special School Community Special School Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Rosalind Hopkins	Grange Drive Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1HA 01664483340 School Website
Sherard Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helena Blumfield	Grange Drive Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1HA 1664565124 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
Saint Francis Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gosia Brown	Dalby Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 0BP 1664562891 School Website
The Grove Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Hayley Cheeseman	Asfordby Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 0HN 01664562554 School Website
Melton Vale Sixth Form College Academy 16-19 Converter Ages:16-19 Head Teacher Dr Nicola Dartnell	Burton Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1DN 1664504750 School Website
St Marys Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Laura Oakes	Brampton Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 0NA 01664562500 School Website
Swallowdale Primary School And Community Centre Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Samantha Harries	Dalby Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 0BJ 01664565456 School Website
Long Field Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Haggett	Ambleside Way Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 0BN 01664561234 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Melton Mowbray Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AF 1.30 Miles

Oakham Station Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6QT 8.82 Miles

Syston Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2HA 10.67 Miles

Sileby King Street, Sileby, Leicestershire, LE12 7RN 10.84 Miles

Bottesford Station Road, Bottesford, Leicestershire, NG13 0GT 12.11 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Elaine's Taxis 01664 656565 78 Salisbury Avenue, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1QX 0.78 Miles
Lowe Classic Cars 01664 567181 25 Delamare Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1PL 0.93 Miles
A B M Taxis Melton Mowbray 01664 561016 2 Wymondham Way, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1HX 1.05 Miles
Dash Cab 01664 850723 1 Mildmay Cl, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AH 1.09 Miles
Deans Taxis 01664 480900 5 Jubilee Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1ND 1.17 Miles
Mowbray Taxis 01664 483101 9 Mill St, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AY 1.28 Miles
Rencar 01664 501133 9 Mill St, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AY 1.28 Miles
Manor Mowbray Rent Car 01664 565533 9 Mill St, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AY 1.28 Miles
Handy Cars 01664 563618 West End Travel, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 0DA 1.70 Miles
Valley Taxis 01664 813400 14 North Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 3SQ 3.35 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Le14 Lag Lane Melton Mowbray Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bowley Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carnegie Crescent Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Thorpe Road Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Wycliffe Avenue Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Snow Hill Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Snow Hill Business Box Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Beckmill Court Kings Road Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Baldocks Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thorpe End Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Morrisons Foodstore Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Elgin Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Scalford Road Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Mill Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Scalford Road (B) Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
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
Melton Syston Vale Pcn Enhanced Access 01664 503000	Lhmp Sage Cross Street Melton Mowbray LE13 1NX
Latham House Medical Practice 01664 503000	Latham House Medical Prac Sage Cross Street Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1NX
The New Surgery 01664 464232	Bescaby Lane Waltham On The Wolds Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 4AB

Local Stores

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

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Farm Veterinary Solutions
1 - 3 Kings Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1QF 01664 567481 farmteam@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 0.94 miles
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Kings Veterinary Centre
1-3 Kings Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1QF 01664 567481 kirstie@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 0.94 miles

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Melton Vets
6 North St Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1NL 01664 560364 meltonvets@gmail.com Website 1.14 miles
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Crescent Veterinary Clinic
The Crescent Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 0NF 01664 562142 1.33 miles

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Bray House Veterinary Practice
36 Asfordby Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 0HR 01664 562054 Website 1.46 miles
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Nupsala Ltd
Leicester Road Industrial Estate 37 Pate Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 0RG 2.61 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 0.90 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 8.99 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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Exton Estate
The Exton Estates 10.87 miles Use The Rutland Council Website. Its Best To Park Around The Main Exton Village Green, Outside The Fox And Hounds Pub. Dog Friendly. Take The Lane To The Left Away From The Pub. Follow The Road Left Again At The Top, Curve Round Past Pudding Bag Lane. Up The Road To The Exton Farm.

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Rutland Water Reservoir
A Huge Reservoir In The County Of Rutland, With Multiple Entrances. The Most Common Being At Whitwell, Sykes Lane, Edith Weston, Hambleton Peninsula Or Barnsdale. Walk Along Proper Paths, Flat And Hills. They Have Special A Dog Park And Wooded Walk Which Is Off Lead, Otherwise On Leads. Beware Of Bikes In Summer And In The Busy Parts. But This Place Is So Big You Can Get Away To Quiet Parts. Lovely Views, Water, Oats And Nature To See. Your Dog Will Enjoy The Smells And Spaces. Rangers On Site. Well Managed And Clean. The Lodge Stamford Road Barnsdale North Shore Rutland Water Oakham LE15 8AB 10.87 miles

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Hambleton Peninsula Rutland Water
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk On Hambleton Peninsula, Rutland Water. Rutland Water Is Famous For The Number And Variety Of Birds That Spend The Winter Here. The Route Follows The Shore Of The Lake And Through Armley Wood. LE15 8TL 11.15 miles From The A6003 Roundabout East Of Oakham, Follow The A606. In Half A Mile, Turn Right To Reach Upper Hambleton.

Twyford Woods
Perfect For Dogs Who Want To Run Around, It’S An Abandoned Ww2 Raf Base So Has The Old Runways, Open Space And Forests (Forestry Commission). Parking Is Free, Safe For Our Dogs To Run Around Freely. No Bins So Have To Keep Hold Of Your Poo Bags. Shaded Areas If It’S A Hot Day And You Want To Keep Cover. Twyford Wood Colsterworth 11.38 miles Satnav Postcode That You Can Get Offline Takes You Past The Carpark, Follow Brown Signs When You Get Off The Main Road.

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Weather Forecast

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