Welcome to Western Park

Western Park is a beautiful and expansive park located in the heart of Leicester, Leicestershire. The park is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, offering a wide range of activities and amenities. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll through the park's lush greenery, take a picnic on the grassy lawns, or even play a game of tennis on one of the park's many courts. Western Park is also home to a number of impressive sculptures and monuments, including the iconic War Memorial, which serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the people of Leicester during times of conflict.

One of the most striking features of Western Park is its stunning lake, which is home to a variety of wildlife including ducks, swans, and geese. The lake is a popular spot for fishing, and visitors can often be seen casting their lines in the hopes of catching a big one. The park also boasts a number of well-maintained gardens, including a beautiful rose garden that is a riot of color and fragrance during the summer months. For those who prefer a more active pursuit, Western Park has a number of sports facilities, including a skate park, basketball court, and football pitches.

Western Park is not just a place of leisure and recreation, however. The park is also home to a number of important community events throughout the year, including the annual Leicester Caribbean Carnival and the Leicester Pride festival. These events bring together people from all walks of life to celebrate diversity and inclusivity, and are a testament to the park's importance as a cultural hub for the people of Leicester. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life, or a vibrant and exciting community event, Western Park has something for everyone.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 9.2°C

Feels Like: 5.8°C

Wind: 16.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Dovelands Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katy Williams	Hinckley Road Leicester Leicestershire LE3 0TJ 01162857716 School Website
Queensmead Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Liz Latham	Winstanley Drive Braunstone Leicester Leicestershire LE3 1PF 01162858518 School Website
West Gate School Foundation Special School Ages:5-19 Head Teacher Mrs Rhian Richardson	Glenfield Road Leicester Leicestershire LE3 6DG 01162552187 School Website
Christ The King Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Annie Carter	Glenfield Road Leicester Leicestershire LE3 6DF 1162857261 School Website
Braunstone Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Halil Tamgumus	Cort Crescent Braunstone Leicester Leicestershire LE3 1QH 1162858130 School Website
Cherryleas Assessment Centre Miscellaneous Head Teacher Ms Diana Mackey	Westcotes Drive Leicester Leicestershire LE3 0QU
Emmanuel Christian School Other Independent School Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mr Andy Harris	The Grounds Of Braunstone Evangelical Free Church Didsbury Street Braunstone LE3 1QP 1162220792 School Website
Inglehurst Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Miss Kerry Pochin	Ingle Street Leicester Leicestershire LE3 9FS 01162622479 School Website
Inglehurst Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Joanna Lowe	Ingle Street Leicester Leicestershire LE3 9FS 01162624598 School Website
New College Leicester Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs J Brown	Glenfield Road Leicester Leicestershire LE3 6DN 01162318500 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Leicester London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB 1.95 Miles

South Wigston Kenilworth Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4XU 3.69 Miles

Narborough Station Road, Narborough, Leicestershire, LE19 2HR 4.46 Miles

Syston Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2HA 5.79 Miles

Sileby King Street, Sileby, Leicestershire, LE12 7RN 7.28 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Champaneri Cars Ltd 0116 254 4177 37 Dorchester Rd, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 0UH 0.26 Miles
Mini Cabs Leicester 0116 232 1222 3 Finch Close, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 6SD 0.64 Miles
Route One Taxis 0116 289 8985 Westend Working Mens Club Car Park, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 1LD 0.72 Miles
Leicester City Cars 0116 222 2000 Kings Richard Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 5QG 0.85 Miles
Centre Line Taxis 0116 233 3311 234 Narborough Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 2AN 0.96 Miles
1 A Cabs Ltd 0116 210 0200 13 Braunstone Gate, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 5LG 1.05 Miles
Jacks Private Hire 0116 222 2363 394 Braunstone Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 3DE 1.08 Miles
A1 Airport Cars 0116 289 5353 244 Braunstone Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 3AS 1.11 Miles
Fosse Taxis 0116 232 2222 Battersbee Rd, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 9LD 1.11 Miles
Westminster Taxis 0116 233 0288 50 Fosse Road North, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 5EQ 1.12 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ainsdale Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hinckley Road (Western Park) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Letchworth Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blackmore Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dorchester Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wynfield Road Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Westhill Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gimson Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lindfield Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westcotes Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Park View Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Braunstone Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gutheridge Crescent Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Henley Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Perth Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hockley Farm Med Pract (A Nana) 0116 2226100	Hockley Farm Medical Prac 39 Hockley Farm Road Braunstone, Leicester LE3 1HN
Westend Medical Practice 0116 2953140	Westcotes Health Centre Fosse Road South Leicester Leicestershire LE3 0LP
Westcotes Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Fosse Road South Beaumont Leys Leicester LE3 0LP
Westcotes Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Fosse Road South Beaumont Leys Leicester LE3 0LP
Westcotes Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Fosse Road South Leicester LE3 0LP

Local Stores

Sharmon Crescent
29-35 Sharmon Crescent
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE3 6NW
01162 872135
Store Website
0.91 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Groby Road
HKS Retail Ltd
Groby Road
Leicester
LE3 9EA
0116 2532375
Store Website
1.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Broughton Vets
29 Glenfield Road East Leicester Leicestershire LE3 5QW 0116 2517677 Leicester@broughtonvets.co.uk 0.81 miles
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Leicester Pdsa Pet Hospital
64 Heyford Road Braunstone Leicester Leicestershire LE3 1SR 0116 255 8731 Website 0.93 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A The Park Veterinary Group
162 Dominion Road Glenfield Leicester Leicestershire LE3 8JA 0116 2311635 glenfield@parkvetgroup.com Website 1.18 miles
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Bell Brown &Amp; Bentley
41 Hinckley Road Leicester Forest East Leicester Leicestershire LE3 3GL 0116 388100 lfe@bbbvet.org.uk Website 1.52 miles
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Leicester St Georges Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 6, St Georges Retail Park St Georges Way Leicester Leicestershire LE1 1SG 0116 242 6540 leicestercentral@vets4pets.com Website 2.13 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 2.26 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 1.89 miles Off Aylestone Road

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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 3.43 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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Bouskell Park
A Good Mix Of Park Area, Woodlands And Bridal Way. There Is Also A Cornfield Which Is Lovely To Walk Throughout The Year. Free Parking, Plenty Of Disabled Parking Spaces. Well Maintained Park Area With Plenty Of Rubbish Bins. All Very Friendly Dogs And Owners Use This Area. 79 Sycamore St Blaby Leicester LE8 4FL 4.10 miles

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Bradgate Park
Bradgate Park Is A Public Park In Leicestershire, East Midlands, Covering 850 Acres. Lancashire LE6 0HB 4.12 miles Bradgate Park Lies 6 Miles North-West Of Leicester And 7 Miles South Of Loughborough.

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 4.18 miles Newtown Linford

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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 4.19 miles

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Weather Forecast

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