Welcome to Thurcaston

Thurcaston is a village located in the county of Leicestershire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles north-west of Leicester city centre and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, with evidence of a Roman villa being discovered in the area. Today, Thurcaston is a thriving community with a range of amenities including a primary school, village hall, and several local shops and pubs.

One of the most notable landmarks in Thurcaston is the All Saints Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and features a stunning Norman doorway, a 14th-century font, and a 15th-century tower. The church is still in use today and holds regular services and events for the local community. Another popular attraction in Thurcaston is the nearby Bradgate Park, which is a large public park and nature reserve. The park is home to a variety of wildlife including deer, foxes, and badgers, and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Thurcaston is also known for its strong community spirit and active local groups. The village has a thriving cricket club, a gardening club, and a history society, among others. The annual Thurcaston and Cropston Carnival is a highlight of the village calendar, with a range of activities and events for all ages. Overall, Thurcaston is a charming village with a rich history, beautiful surroundings, and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Cloudy

Temp: 8.1°C

Feels Like: 4.3°C

Wind: 16.8 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Richard Hill Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jan Knox	12 Anstey Lane Thurcaston Leicester Leicestershire LE7 7JA 1162340212 School Website
Glebelands Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Kitchener	Chancel Road Leicester Leicestershire LE4 2WF 01162340010 School Website
Hallam Fields, Birstall Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ifat Sultana	Long Meadow Way Birstall Leicester Leicestershire LE4 3LL 1162670550
Rothley Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Barrs	Burrow Drive Rothley Leicester Leicestershire LE7 7RZ 01162302106 School Website
Beaumont Lodge Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Dawn Solla	Astill Lodge Road Beaumont Leys Leicester Leicestershire LE4 1DT 01162366925 School Website
Woolden Hill Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Sadler	Netherfield Road Anstey Leicester Leicestershire LE7 7ES 01162362154 School Website
Swithland St Leonards Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Christine Lethbridge	Main Street Swithland Loughborough Leicestershire LE12 8TQ 01509890596 School Website
Heatherbrook Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Beach	Astill Lodge Road Beaumont Leys Leicester Leicestershire LE4 1BE 1162357721 School Website
Highcliffe Primary School And Community Centre Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jennifer Piper-Gale	Greengate Lane Birstall Leicester Leicestershire LE4 3DL 01162967600 School Website
The Martin High School Anstey Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Sanchez	Link Road Anstey Leicester Leicestershire LE7 7EB 01162363291 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sileby King Street, Sileby, Leicestershire, LE12 7RN 3.39 Miles

Syston Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2HA 3.49 Miles

Barrow-Upon-Soar Grove Lane, Barrow-Upon-Soar, Leicestershire, LE12 8US 3.86 Miles

Leicester London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB 4.62 Miles

Loughborough Station Boulevard, Off Nottingham Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1EX 5.95 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Airways Of Leicester 0116 236 6054 4 St Mellion Close, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 1EJ 1.29 Miles
Cdt Airport Taxi 07752 383018 36 Halley Close, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 1DU 1.43 Miles
Chris Day Travel 07752 383018 36 Halley Cl, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 1DU 1.43 Miles
Silverline Airport Transfers 0116 237 5313 61 Mountsorrel Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7PT 1.64 Miles
Book-A-Cab 0116 237 6666 903 Loughborough Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7NH 1.69 Miles
Link Cars 0116 230 2558 947 Loughborough Rd, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7NJ 1.80 Miles
Jd Travel Services 0116 210 0176 27 Morpeth Av, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 2NE 1.85 Miles
Premier Taxis 07976 245198 38 Johnson Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 3AS 1.86 Miles
Eleet Travel 0116 235 3717 273 Link Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7ED 1.90 Miles
Anstey Cabs 0116 236 6789 34 Copeland Rd, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 3AA 1.90 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Churchview No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leicester Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thistlebridge Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road Cropston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Station Road Cropston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Glebelands No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Ridgeway No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Swithland Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Rothley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Astill Lodge Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Briargate Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Templar Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Croft Road/Bennion Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Link Road Le7 No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Beaumont Lodge Surgery	244 Astill Lodge Road Leicester LE4 1EF
Leicester City Primary Care Hub 0116 2366333	244 Astill Lodge Road Leicester LE4 1EF
Millennium Pcn Enhanced Access 07305 611995	244 Astill Lodge Road Leicester Leicestershire LE4 1EF
Heatherbrook Surgery (Rp Archer) 0116 2356324	Heatherbrook Surgery 242 Astill Lodge Road Leicester Leicestershire LE4 1EF
Greengate Medical Centre 0116 2677901	Greengate Medical Centre 1 Greengate Lane,Birstall Leicester LE4 3JF

Local Stores

Loughborough Road
931 Loughborough Road
Rothley
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE7 7NH
01162 302517
Store Website
1.74 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Fosseway
Fosseway Service Station
500 Melton Road
Leicester
LE4 7SP
0116 261 0410
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Birstall 24 Hour
84 Sibson Road Birstall Leicester Leicestershire LE4 4NA 0116 267 3518 birstall@medivet.co.uk Website 1.91 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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M M Leggett
2-4 Latimer Street Anstey Leicester Leicestershire LE7 7AW 01162 340 696 maggiemleggett@hotmail.com 1.95 miles

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Companion Care (Leicester Beaumont Leys) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Beaumont Leys Shopping Centre Beaumont Leys Leicester Leicestershire LE4 1DE 01162 351034 leicesterbeaumontleys@vets4pets.com Website 2.01 miles
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Medivet Thurmaston
643 Melton Road Thurmaston Leicester Leicestershire LE4 8EB 01162 609565 thurmaston@medivet.co.uk Website 2.84 miles
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Chine House Veterinary Hospital Ltd
Sileby Hall Cossington Road Sileby Loughborough Leicestershire LE12 7RS 01509 812445/6 enquiries@chinehousevets.co.uk Website 3.13 miles
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Medivet Syston
1 St. Peters Street Syston Leicester Leicestershire LE7 1HL 01162 608030 syston@medivet.co.uk Website 3.50 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Bradgate Park
Childhood Home Of Lady Jane Grey. With Beautiful Parkland, River &Amp; Ruined House. All Surrounded By Several Acres Of Deer Park &Amp; Woods. Wonderful Place For A Dog To Walk Off Lead But It Is Used Widely By Horse Riders And There Are Several Herds Of Deer Roaming Free So If Your Dogs A Hunter Then Might Be Best To Keep Him On A Lead. In The Deer Park There Are View Points, Monuments And A Folly. 521 Bradgate Rd Newtown Linford Leicester LE6 0HE 1.84 miles Newtown Linford

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Swithland Woods To Rabbits Bridge And Beyond
Unnamed Road Loughborough Lancashire LE12 8JL 1.93 miles North Of Leicester At The Cropstone End Of The Reservoir Near Bradgate Park.

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Bradgate Park Trail
Lovely Walk, Great To Stretch Those Legs And Get Some Fresh Air. Got To See A Deer Or Two As Well Bradgate Park Trail Leicester Lancashire LE6 0HE 2.24 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 2.63 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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Bradgate Park
Bradgate Park Is A Public Park In Leicestershire, East Midlands, Covering 850 Acres. Lancashire LE6 0HB 2.83 miles Bradgate Park Lies 6 Miles North-West Of Leicester And 7 Miles South Of Loughborough.

Beacon Hill
Beautiful Place To Visit, Great For Dog Walking. Landscape Is Very Picturesque With A Nice Circular Route Around The Whole Park. You Don't Have To Stay On The Set Path As There Are Woodlands To Wander In. I Believe There Are Sheep And A Few Alpacas In Some Of The Shrub Areas. There Is Also A Nice Viewpoint That You Can Walk Up To And See Many Of The Towns In Leicestershire From. Beacon Rd Woodhouse Eaves Loughborough LE12 8SP 4.24 miles

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Weather Forecast

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