Welcome to Thurlaston

Thurlaston is a small village located in the county of Warwickshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles east of the town of Hinckley and 10 miles west of the city of Leicester. The village has a population of around 500 people and is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. Thurlaston has a rich history, with evidence of Roman occupation in the area and a 12th-century church, St. Edmund's, which is still in use today.

The village of Thurlaston has a strong sense of community, with a range of local amenities and events throughout the year. The village hall hosts regular activities such as yoga classes, dance groups, and a monthly farmers' market. There is also a local pub, The Blue Lion, which serves traditional pub food and real ale. Thurlaston is home to a primary school, Thurlaston CofE Primary School, which has a good reputation and serves the local area.

Thurlaston is well-connected to the surrounding areas, with good transport links to Hinckley, Leicester, and Coventry. The M69 motorway is just a few miles away, providing easy access to the wider motorway network. The village is also served by regular bus services, making it easy to travel to nearby towns and cities. Overall, Thurlaston is a charming village with a strong community spirit and plenty to offer both residents and visitors.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 9.3°C

Feels Like: 5.9°C

Wind: 16.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Dunchurch Boughton C Of E Voluntary Aided Junior School Voluntary Aided School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Joss Andrews	Dew Close Dunchurch Rugby Warwickshire CV22 6NE 01788811028 School Website
Dunchurch Infant School Foundation School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mr Joss Andrews	School Street Dunchurch Rugby Warwickshire CV22 6PA 01788810292 School Website
Bilton Grange School Other Independent School Ages:3-14 Head Teacher Mr Gareth Jones	Dunchurch Rugby Warwickshire CV22 6QU 1788810217 School Website
Rugby High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Mark Grady	Longrood Road Rugby Warwickshire CV22 7RE 01788810518 School Website
Bilton C Of E Junior School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Webb	Plantagenet Drive Bilton Rugby Warwickshire CV22 6LB 01788810675 School Website
Cawston Grange Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Kate Worthington	Scholars Drive Cawston Rugby Warwickshire CV22 7GU 01788816820 School Website
Bilton Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Harris	Magnet Lane Bilton Rugby Warwickshire CV22 7NH 01788811549 School Website
Bawnmore Community Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Pamela Davey	Bawnmore Road Rugby Warwickshire CV22 6JS 01788810065 School Website
Crescent School Other Independent School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Joe Thackway	Bawnmore Road Bilton Rugby Warwickshire CV22 7QH 1788521595 School Website
Bilton School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Tim Chambers	Lawford Lane Rugby Warwickshire CV22 7JT

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Rugby Railway Terrace, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3LA 4.05 Miles

Coventry Station Square, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 2GT 9.58 Miles

Leamington Spa Old Warwick Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 3NS 9.99 Miles

Long Buckby Station Road, Long Buckby, Northamptonshire, NN6 7QA 10.04 Miles

Coventry Arena Arena Park Shopping Centre, Classic Drive, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 6AS 10.66 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
J S Taxis 07966 287306 Norton Leys, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5RY 2.37 Miles
Aaa Private Hire Taxis 01926 633325 The Vicarage, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 8DY 2.64 Miles
Fone-A-Car 01788 543333 6 Regent Pl, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2PN 3.58 Miles
Dial A Cab 01788 570202 3 Bath St, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3JF 3.60 Miles
Busy Cab 01788 575757 68 Bath St, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3JD 3.69 Miles
Skiline Taxi 07825 542987 116, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3JA 3.74 Miles
Call A Car 01788 540800 150 Railway Terrace, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3HN 3.74 Miles
Rugby Roamer Cars 01788 343434 155 Murray Rd, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3JR 3.78 Miles
Abc Taxis 07814 166738 153 Murray Rd, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3JR 3.78 Miles
Alpha Cars 07875 626881 6 Tom Brown St, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3JT 3.78 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Thurlaston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Halfway Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Toft Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dunchurch Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Northampton Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rugby Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lime Tree Village Retirement Home Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fir Tree Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alwyn Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lawford Heath Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Calveston Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Draycote Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kytes Hardwick Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodlands Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Gerard Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dunchurch Surgery 01788 522448	Dunchurch Surgery Dunsmore Heath Dunchurch Rugby CV22 6AP
Bilton Green Surgery 01788 812949	Bilton Green Bilton Warwickshire CV22 7LY
Central Surgery 01788 524366	Central Surgery Corporation Street Rugby Warwickshire CV21 3SP
Westside Medical Centre 01788 544744	Westside M/C Hilton House Corporation Street Rugby CV21 2DN
Bennfield Surgery 01788 540860	Bennfield Surgery Hilton Hse,Corporation St Rugby Warwickshire CV21 2DN

Local Stores

Rugby - Gerard Road
Gerard Road
Cawston
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV22 7GU
01788 817640
Store Website
1.81 miles

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SPAR - Crown Way
35 Crown Way
Lillington
Leamington Spa
CV32 7SF
01926 422894
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bilton Veterinary Centre Ltd
259 Bilton Road Rugby Warwickshire CV22 7EQ 01788 812650 lindareece@biltonvets.co.uk Website 2.28 miles
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For out of hours emergencies phone 01788 812650 to speak to our on call vet

Onley Equine Vets
Onley Grounds Equestrian Complex Onley Grounds Farm Willoughby Rugby Warwickshire CV23 8AJ 01788 523000 equine@towcester-vets.co.uk Website 2.39 miles

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Rugby Vets4pets Ltd
213 Bilton Road Rugby Warwickshire CV22 7DY 01788 816 117 rugby@vets4pets.com Website 2.41 miles
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The Animal House Veterinary Surgery Ltd
3 Eastlands Court St Peters Road Rugby Warwickshire CV21 3QP 01788 575300 info@vetanimalhouse.net Website 3.87 miles
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Rugby Central Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 1, Technology Drive Retail Park Rugby Warwickshire CV21 1RW 01788 545970 rugbycentral@vets4pets.com 4.19 miles

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Medivet Rugby Hillmortonrainsbrook Veterinary Group Ltd
83 High Street Rugby Warwickshire CV21 4HD 01788 542221 rugby.hillmorton@medivet.co.uk Website 4.51 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Draycote Water Country Park
Draycote Water Is A 650 Acre Reservoir Set High In The Rolling Warwickshire Countryside That Has A Tarmac Road Perfect For Walking, Running Or Cycling. There Is Also A Children’S Play Area, A Restaurant, Ice Cream Kiosk, Sailing Club And Fishery. There Is A Flat Five Mile Tarmac Pavement Around The Reservoir Which Is Ideal For A Leisurely Stroll. The 24 Acre Country Park Provides Plenty Of Space To Play Games And Enjoy The Outdoors. The Hensborough Hill Top Provides Spectacular Views And Is A Great Place For A Picnic. Your Furry Friend Can’T Be Walked Around The Reservoir We’Re Afraid, But The 24 Acre Country Park Allows For A Short Dog Walk. Draycote Water Kites Hardwick Rugby Warwickshire Lancashire CV23 8AB 0.72 miles Car Parking Is Charged At £4 All Day Or £3 For 2 Hours. You Can Buy An Annual Parking Pass For £37, Or A Multisite Parking Permit For £60. Please Call 0330 6780 701 For Further Information. Draycote Water Has A Smooth Surfaced Path That'S Suitable For Pushchair And Wheelchair Access.

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Ryton Pools Country Park
“The 100 Acres Of Ryton Pools Country Park Are Just Waiting To Be Explored. The Many Different Habitats Are Home To A Wide Range Of Birds And Other Wildlife. The Excellent Surfaced Paths Enable Easy Walking Around The Site, And Provide Access To An Adjoining Ancient Woodland, Ryton Wood (By Agreement With The Warwickshire Wildlife Trust).Come And Have A Picnic In The Peace And Quiet Of The Park, Or Enjoy Refreshments At The Visitor Centre. We Have A Walks And Events Programme Offering Activities Throughout The Year To Suit All Age Groups And Interests. Pick Up A Leaflet From The Visitor Centre.” Ryton Rd 6.02 miles Car Parking: - Up To 15 Minutes: Free, - 15 Minutes To 2 Hours: £3.00, - 2 To 4 Hours: £4.00, - 4+ Hours: £6.00 Per Car Correct Change Needed: £2, £1, 50P, 20P, 10P Coins.

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Coombe Abbey Country Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Through Coombe Abbey Country Park, In Binley, Warwickshire. Coombe Abbey Park Is Set In 500 Acres Of Grounds, With Woodland, Gardens, Trails, Wildlife And Flowers To Keep You Entertained. CV3 2AB 6.65 miles From The M6 Motorway, Exit At Junction 2. Follow Signs To M40 Warwick, Coventry. Join The A46 Dual Carriageway. At The First Roundabout, Take The Second Exit. Turn Right And Follow Signs To Coombe Park. Take The First Exit, Left, At The Next Roundabout. At The Traffic Lights, Turm Left Onto The B4027. The Entrance To The Park Is About One Mile On The Left.

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Coombe Abbey Country Park
Lancashire 6.76 miles Address: Coombe Abbey Park Brinklow Road Binley Coventry Cv3 2Ab Parking: Paid Parking Available

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Ufton Fields Nature Reserve
This 100 Acre Site, Managed In Partnership With Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, Is A Wildlife Haven With All-Weather Footpaths Providing Access To Varied Habitats In Every Season. The Site Is Noted For Its Abundance Of Butterflies, Dragonflies, Wild Flowers And Birds. Ufton Fields Leamington SPA CV33 8.13 miles

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Daventry Country Park
Daventry Country Park Daventry Lancashire NN11 2JB 8.21 miles

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Weather Forecast

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