Welcome to Battram

Battram is a small village located in the district of North West Leicestershire, in the county of Leicestershire, England. The village is situated approximately 3 miles south-west of the town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch and 5 miles north-east of the town of Ibstock. Battram is a rural village with a population of around 200 people. The village is surrounded by farmland and countryside, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding.

The village of Battram has a rich history dating back to the 11th century. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was recorded as "Betreham". The name Battram is believed to have originated from the Old English words "beorht" meaning bright, and "ham" meaning homestead or village. The village has a number of historic buildings, including St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows.

Battram is a peaceful and friendly village with a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local amenities, including a village hall, a pub, and a post office. The village also has a primary school, which serves the local community. Battram is well-connected to the surrounding towns and cities, with good transport links to Leicester, Nottingham, and Birmingham. The village is a popular destination for those looking for a quiet and rural lifestyle, while still being within easy reach of urban areas.

Local Schools

School	Details
Ellistown Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Simone Fellows	Whitehill Road Ellistown Coalville Leicestershire LE67 1EN 01530260301 School Website
Dove Bank Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andrea Fletcher	Bagworth Road Nailstone Nuneaton Warwickshire CV13 0QJ 1530262371 School Website
Ibstock Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-14 Head Teacher Mr Sophie Williams	Central Avenue Ibstock Leicestershire LE67 6NE 01530260705 School Website
Ibstock Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Phil Lewin	Melbourne Road Ibstock Leicestershire LE67 6NP 01530260481 School Website
St Denys Church Of England Infant School Ibstock Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Cheryl Sargeant	Laud Close Ibstock Leicestershire LE67 6NL 01530260004 School Website
Oakwood Community School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-18 Head Teacher Mrs Kathryn Stevens	Heath Road Barlestone Bagworth Leicestershire Leicestershire CV13 0JD 1455273763 School Website
Hugglescote Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Paul Driver	Ashburton Road Hugglescote Coalville Leicestershire LE67 2HA 01530832721 School Website
Stanton Under Bardon Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Diane Parry	Main Street Stanton-Under-Bardon Markfield Leicestershire LE67 9TQ 01530242377 School Website
Thornton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Sarah Acton	Main Street Thornton Coalville Leicestershire LE67 1AH 01530230250 School Website
Barlestone Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Westaby	Barton Road Barlestone Nuneaton Leicestershire CV13 0EP 01455290511 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Loughborough Station Boulevard, Off Nottingham Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1EX 9.70 Miles

Hinckley Station Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1UE 10.10 Miles

Narborough Station Road, Narborough, Leicestershire, LE19 2HR 10.16 Miles

Barrow-Upon-Soar Grove Lane, Barrow-Upon-Soar, Leicestershire, LE12 8US 10.28 Miles

Atherstone Long Street, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1BH 10.63 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Point To Point Taxis 01858 468468 171 Battram Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1GB 0.24 Miles
Condor Hire Cars 01530 230810 3 Church Hill, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1DE 1.49 Miles
A A Taxis 01530 260220 48 High St, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6LH 1.52 Miles
P C Cars 01530 831891 9 Prince St, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3RA 2.57 Miles
Coalville Yellow Cabs 01530 837771 Suite 2/Alpha House/3A Marlborough Sq, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3WD 2.92 Miles
Yellow Cars 01530 832247 10A Marlborough Square, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3WD 2.92 Miles
Fox Transfers Cranberry Graphics 01530 245618 4 Hill La Ind Est, Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9PN 3.44 Miles
Area Link Travel 01530 242630 75 Main Street, Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9UT 3.57 Miles
Fox Transfers 01530 242801 138 Main Street, Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9UX 3.65 Miles
Area Link Travel 01530 242630 18 Lillingstone Cl, Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9WS 3.71 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Battram Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Whitehill Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
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Whitehill Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Pretoria Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ibstock Road/Kendall Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Le67 Glen Ave Coalville No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Curzon Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Ibstock House Surgery 01530 263467	Ibstock House Surgery 132 High Street Ibstock Leicestershire LE67 6JP
Hugglescote Surgery 01530 832109	Hugglescote Surgery 151 Grange Road Hugglescote Leicestershire LE67 2BS
Westfields Surgery	Westfields Surgery Barlestone Nuneaton Warwickshire CV13 0EN
Dr Nr Pulman's Practice 01530 445945	Long Lane Surgery Beacon House,Long Lane Coalville Leicestershire LE67 4DR
Broom Leys Surgery 01530 832095	Broom Leys Surgery Broom Leys Road Coalville Leicestershire LE67 4DE

Local Stores

Petrol Ellistown - Whitehill Road
99 Midland Road
Ellistown
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 1EH
01530 260785
Store Website
1.26 miles

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SPAR Coalville
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Broomleys Road
Coalville
LE67 3JE
01530813450
Store Website
2.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Cockburn Vets Ltd
100 London Road Coalville Leicestershire LE67 3JD 01530 836654 cockburn@vetscoalville.co.uk Website 2.75 miles
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Coalville Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit E1 Whitwick Retail Park Whitwick Road Coalville Leicestershire LE67 3JN coalville@vets4pets.com Website 3.29 miles

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Uk Vet Derm Ltd
16 Talbot Street Whitwick Coalville Leicestershire LE67 5AW 01530 519 565 information@ukvetderm.co.uk Website 4.41 miles
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Ambion Veterinary Centre
23 Heath Road Market Bosworth Nuneaton Warwickshire CV13 0NT 01455 292928 ambionveterinary@googlemail.com 4.43 miles
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Fosse Way Farm Vets
Unit 7 Newtown Grange Farm Business Park Newtown Unthank Leicestershire LE9 9FL 01455 531041 paul.horwood@ivcevidensia.com Website 4.89 miles

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Dermvet Skin &Amp; Ear Clinic
15 Ratby Road Groby Leicester Leicestershire LE6 0GF 0116 3260402 enquiries@dermvet.co.uk Website 5.87 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Sence Valley Park
Ex Quarry, Turned Into A Water Park. With Several Lakes Of Various Sizes. Paved Path Runs Around Most Of Them. 2 Car Parks 1 By Gate &Amp; Toilets Is At The Top Of The Hill Giving Some Lovely Views Over The Park. Lower Car Park Is A Water Level And Paths Are Flat So Very Suitable For Wheelchair Access. There Are Many Benches If You Need A Rest. Dog Poo Bags &Amp; Bins Are Also Provided At Many Points Around The Park. Located: Ravenstone Road, North Ibstock Ravenstone Rd Ibstock Lancashire LE67 6NW 1.99 miles Ravenstone Road, North Ibstock

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Bagworth Heath Woods
Went To Bagworth Heath Last Week And Its Beautiful And Large. Range Of Wooded Areas, Meadows And Fishing Ponds To Walk Around. There's Even A Sandmartin House On One Pond, Could Have Stayed There For Hours. We Explored For An Hour And Barely Scratched The Surface. Would Highly Recommend. Coalville LE67 1DL 2.53 miles

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Thornton Reservoir
The Village Of Thornton In Leicestershire Hosts Thornton Reservoir, Which Is A Good Walk With Lots Of Potential Wildlife To View. Thornton Village Is Located To The West Of The M1 Motorway, At Around A 3-Mile Drive From Junction 22. The Walk Itself Begins And Ends In The Severn Trent Water Thornton Reservoir Car Park. The Reservoir Is Over 150 Years Old, Being Built In 1854. It Was Originally Constructed To Provide Water For Hinckley, Nuneaton, And Western Parts Of The County Of Leicestershire. Severn Trent Water Closed The Reservoir In 1982, But It Was Reopened To The Public In 1997, Providing An Ideal, Easily Accessible Place For Walking. LE67 1AN 2.76 miles From Juntion 22 Of The M1 Motorway, Drive Around 3-Miles To The South Along Markfield Lane, Heading Into The Village Of Thornton. If Entering From Main Street, Head Down Reservoir Road, And The Car Park Will Be On Your Left.

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Market Bosworth Country Park
Lovely Park With Small Lake And Ponds, Mix Of Woodland Paths And Open Fields, Popular With Dog Walkers. Parking Can Be Expensive But Just Nearby Is A Council Car Park For The Village Centre Which Is Very Cheap. Market Bosworth Country Park The Park 4.09 miles Pay And Display Car Park Onsite, Or Other Parking Available Around The Town

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Burrough Woods Anstey
Open Spaces And Woodland, Mostly Flat But One Hill Which Can Be Avoided. Can Be Muddy In Places Ratby Leicester Lancashire LE6 0LU 4.17 miles Take The Lane Next To The Primary School The Car Park Is About Half A Mile On The Right

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Grace Dieu Woods
A Sustrans Track Runs Through This Woodland, But Away From That There Are Walks Within The Woodland. 27 Springfield Thringstone Coalville Lancashire LE67 8LT 5.17 miles Grace Dieu Woods Can Be Approached From Turlough Road, Whitwick Or Springfield, Thringstone, Leicestershire

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