Welcome to Allexton

Allexton is a small village located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England. The village is situated on the A47 road, which connects Leicester to Peterborough. The village has a population of around 200 people and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its historic church, St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 13th century.

The village of Allexton has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was recorded as "Alaxton". The village was once home to a castle, which was built in the 12th century but was destroyed during the English Civil War. Today, the only remains of the castle are the earthworks that can be seen in the surrounding fields.

Allexton is a peaceful and picturesque village, with many walking trails and footpaths that offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village is also home to a number of small businesses, including a pub, a farm shop, and a garden center. The village is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the tranquility of the countryside.

Local Weather

Cloudy

Temp: 1.2°C

Feels Like: -3.7°C

Wind: 12.1 MPH

Wind Dir: NNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Leighfield Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Eaton	Newtown Road Uppingham Oakham Rutland LE15 9TS 01572823489 School Website
Uppingham Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julia Exton	Belgrave Road Uppingham Oakham Rutland LE15 9RT 1572823245 School Website
Uppingham School Other Independent School Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Dr Richard Maloney	Uppingham Rutland LE15 9QE 1572822216 School Website
Uppingham Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Benjamin Solly	London Road Uppingham Oakham Rutland LE15 9TJ 01572823631 School Website
Hallaton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Stevens	Churchgate Hallaton Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 8TY 01858555629 School Website
Tugby Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Louisa Morris	Main Street Tugby Leicester Leicestershire LE7 9WD 01162598248 School Website
Bringhurst Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Radha Badhan	Great Easton Road Bringhurst Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 8RH 01536605146 School Website
Brooke Hill Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Moss	Brooke Road Oakham Rutland LE15 6HQ 01572724214 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
Catmose Primary Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Stuart Williams	Sandringham Close Oakham Rutland LE15 6SH 01572772583 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Oakham Station Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6QT 5.93 Miles

Corby Station Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1UJ 8.63 Miles

Market Harborough St Marys Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7DT 9.59 Miles

Melton Mowbray Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AF 12.20 Miles

Stamford Station Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2WB 13.68 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
The Taxi Office 01572 823890 30B High Street East, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 9QA 3.09 Miles
Fox Cab 01572 720200 3 The Vale, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6JQ 5.52 Miles
Berridge Taxis 01572 756088 Long Row, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6LN 5.63 Miles
Classic Rolls And Bentley Hire 0845 226 2826 28 Stamford Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6JA 5.81 Miles
Gabey's Taxi Service 0116 259 7711 Leicester Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9DB 5.87 Miles
Gabeys Rural Taxis 07902 596915 28 Weare Close, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9DY 6.19 Miles
Beast Of Rutland Taxi 01572 720000 12 Nightingale Way, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6ES 6.27 Miles
Kevins Taxis 01572 720136 7 Heron Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6BN 6.38 Miles
Corby Cab Co Ltd 01536 260033 18 Bardsley Rd, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 4AR 7.02 Miles
Sky Cabs 01536 406040 21A Bardsley Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 4AR 7.02 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Allexton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Main Street Belton Collection Today available until:08:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Wardley Collection Today available until:08:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Stockerston Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Horninghold Le16 8Dq Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
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Loddington Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leicester Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ridlington Collection Today available until:08:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Stockerston Road Uppingham Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ayston Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queens Road Uppingham Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West End/High St West Uppingham Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Firs Avenue Uppingham Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Northend Le16 8Uj Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Uppingham School	19 High Street West Uppingham Oakham Rutland LE15 9QE
Uppingham Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	North Gate Uppingham Oakham LE15 9EG
Uppingham Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	North Gate Uppingham Oakham LE15 9EG
Uppingham Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	North Gate Uppingham Oakham LE15 9EG
Rutland Health Pcn Enhanced Access 07912 499525	Uppingham Surgery North Gate Uppingham LE15 9EG

Local Stores

Uppingham
22 North Street East
Uppingham
Rutland
Rutland
LE15 9QL
01572 821903
Store Website
3.05 miles

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SPAR - Adams & Sons Oakham
The Garage
Glaston Road
Oakham
LE15 9DL
01527 747215
Store Website
6.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Rutland Veterinary Centre Ltd
12A Ayston Road Uppingham Rutland LE15 9RL 01572 822399 office@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 2.96 miles
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Rutland Veterinary Centre
Maresfield Road Oakham Rutland LE15 7WN 01572 770011 oakham@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 6.28 miles

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Northlands Veterinary Group
Unit 3 86 George Street Corby Northamptonshire NN17 1QE 01536 485 543 corby@northlands-vets.co.uk Website 8.22 miles
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Corby Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2, The Peel Centre Pheonix Park Way Corby Northamptonshire NN17 5DT 01536 206531 corby@vets4pets.com Website 8.33 miles
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Rutland Veterinary Centre
Langton Garden Centre Melton Road East Langton Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 7TG 01858 545821 enquiries@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 8.34 miles

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Corby Veterinary Surgery
2A Harrogate Court Corby Northamptonshire NN18 0PD 01536 648800 corby@oundlevets.co.uk Website 8.37 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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

East Carlton Park
Our Favourite Place To Walk! Has Everything You Need! Brilliant Children's Play Area, Pure Wool Shop, Woodland Shop, Cafe (Can Buy Dog And Duck Treats!) Toilets, Picnic Areas, Dog Water Bowls Etc. Plenty Of Bins For Both Dog And General Waste. Fantastic Views, Lovely Lake That My Dog Loves To Paddle In. Plenty Of Friendly Dogs And Owners Ample Parking. Bbq Area. I Could Go On - Please Check This Place Out! E Carlton Park Lancashire 6.86 miles

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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 7.37 miles

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Kirby Hall
Kirby Hall Is An English Heritage Site That Is Dog Friendly. You Can Pay £8 And Go Into The Grounds And Ruins. Ideal For Small Or Older Dogs Who Just Want A Little Walk Or Wander. There Is A Footpath Right Outside The Entrance For A Longer Walk. 2 Kirby Ln Deene Gretton Corby NN17 3EN 8.17 miles Sign Posted Off The Main A43 And Follow The Country Roads. Easy To Find. Free Car Parking.

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Exton Estate
The Exton Estates 9.34 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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Fineshade Wood
16 Top Lodge Fineshade Corby Lancashire NN17 3BB 10.03 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	8.5°C	4.4°C	2.5°C	1.3°C	1.4°C	2°C	3.9°C	5.6°C	6.4°C	4.9°C	2.9°C	2.8°C

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Feels Like	3.8°C	4.1°C	0.9°C	-1.1°C	-2.9°C	-3°C	-1.8°C	1.7°C	3.2°C	1.1°C	-1°C	-4.2°C

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