Welcome to Twyford

Twyford is a small village located in the county of Leicestershire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles east of Melton Mowbray and 10 miles north of the city of Leicester. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. Andrew's Church and the Grade II listed Twyford Hall.

The village has a strong sense of community, with a range of local amenities including a village hall, a primary school, a post office, and a pub. The village also has a number of sports clubs, including a cricket club and a football club, which provide opportunities for residents to get involved in local activities. Twyford is also well-connected to the surrounding area, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities.

Overall, Twyford is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community. Its beautiful countryside setting and range of local amenities make it an attractive place to live, while its proximity to larger towns and cities provides residents with easy access to a wider range of services and activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful rural retreat or a vibrant community to call home, Twyford has something to offer.

Local Schools

School	Details
Great Dalby School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Nick Sale	Top End Great Dalby Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 2HA 01664562750 School Website
Gaddesby Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Leigh Fox	Ashby Road Gaddesby Leicester Leicestershire LE7 4WF 01664840253 School Website
Somerby Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Andrea Brown	High Street Somerby Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 2PZ 01664504888 School Website
The Grange Therapeutic School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-18 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Sleath	15 - 17 Somerby Road Knossington Oakham Leicestershire LE15 8LY 1664454264 School Website
Billesdon Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Willcocks	Gaulby Road Billesdon Leicester Leicestershire LE7 9AG 01162596327 School Website
Frisby Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Charmaine Ainge	Hall Orchard Lane Frisby-On-The-Wreake Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 2NH 01664434429 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
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
Houghton-On-The-Hill Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jan Knox	Main Street Houghton-On-The-Hill Leicester Leicestershire LE7 9GD 1162412465 School Website
Queniborough Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Hallam	Coppice Lane Queniborough Leicester Leicestershire LE7 3DR 01162606700 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Melton Mowbray Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AF 5.65 Miles

Syston Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2HA 6.55 Miles

Oakham Station Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6QT 8.15 Miles

Sileby King Street, Sileby, Leicestershire, LE12 7RN 8.40 Miles

Leicester London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB 9.18 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Prodrive Chauffeur 07950 381115 20 Burrough End, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 2EW 2.63 Miles
Gabey's Taxi Service 0116 259 7711 Leicester Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9DB 2.94 Miles
Gabeys Rural Taxis 07902 596915 28 Weare Close, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9DY 4.98 Miles
Main Private Hire 0116 243 3883 48 Main Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9GD 5.25 Miles
Handy Cars 01664 563618 West End Travel, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 0DA 5.53 Miles
Rencar 01664 501133 9 Mill St, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AY 5.65 Miles
Manor Mowbray Rent Car 01664 565533 9 Mill St, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AY 5.65 Miles
Mowbray Taxis 01664 483101 9 Mill St, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AY 5.65 Miles
Queni Cabs 0116 260 2832 12 Beechwood Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 3DU 5.71 Miles
Valley Taxis 01664 813400 14 North Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 3SQ 5.72 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Twyford Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
John O'gaunt Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thorpe Satchville Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Lowesby Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Ashby Folville Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burrough On The Hill Po Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Barsby Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street South Croxton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cold Newton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper End Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Great Dalby Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Leicester Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burrough End Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hungarton Wall Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Halstead Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Somerby Surgery 01664 454204	Oakham Road Somerby Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 2QF
The Billesdon Surgery 0116 2596206	Billesdon Surgery 4 Market Pl, Billesdon Leicester Leicestershire LE7 9AJ
Regency Road Surgery	Regency Road Asfordby Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 3YL
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

Houghtn On The Hill
17 Main Street
Houghton On The Hill
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE7 9GE
01162 413533
Store Website
5.11 miles

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SPAR Melton
SPAR
52-56 Valley Road
Melton Mowbray
LE13 0DX
01664 565022
Store Website
5.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Nupsala Ltd
Leicester Road Industrial Estate 37 Pate Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 0RG 4.69 miles

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Bray House Veterinary Practice
36 Asfordby Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 0HR 01664 562054 Website 5.86 miles
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Farm Veterinary Solutions
1 - 3 Kings Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1QF 01664 567481 farmteam@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 6.00 miles
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Kings Veterinary Centre
1-3 Kings Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1QF 01664 567481 kirstie@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 6.00 miles

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Melton Vets
6 North St Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1NL 01664 560364 meltonvets@gmail.com Website 6.01 miles
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Crescent Veterinary Clinic
The Crescent Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 0NF 01664 562142 6.22 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 6.89 miles

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Shady Lane Arboretum
Also Known As Evington Arboretum, The Arboretum Is An Attractive Open Public Space On The Southern Boundary Of The City Of Leicester. Recreational, Botanical, Wildlife And Historical Features Make This A Popular Space. There Are Over 500 Species Of Trees And A Fenced Nature Area Has Been Planted With Native Trees And Shrubs And A Sown Wildflower Grassland. The Southern Section Of The Site Below The Brook Is Predominantly Grassland, And Is Managed As Meadow Or Rough Mown Grass To Encourage A Species And Wild Flower Diversity. It Is Surrounded By A Breedon Gravel Footpath And Criss-Crossed By A Well-Developed System Of Grass Paths. Shady Ln Leicester Lancashire LE2 2FB 7.96 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 8.10 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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Aylestone Meadows
A Huge Walking Area Next To The River Soar With Parking Aplenty. Woodlands And Grassy Areas, Very Well Kept With Steps And Raised Walkways. Running Streams Mean Your Pooch Can Swim Without Fear Of Blue Algae. There Are Bins Dotted About So You Never Have To Walk Far With A Poo Bag. Playgrounds And Picnic Areas Available. British Telecomon Aylestone 473 Aylestone Rd Leicester Lancashire LE2 8TB 10.67 miles Off Aylestone Road

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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 10.73 miles From The A6003 Roundabout East Of Oakham, Follow The A606. In Half A Mile, Turn Right To Reach Upper Hambleton.

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 10.89 miles

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