Welcome to Beeby

Beeby is a small village located in the county of Leicestershire, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles east of Leicester city centre and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its historic church, St. Mary's, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade II* listed building and is a popular attraction for visitors to the area.

Beeby is a peaceful and picturesque village, with many traditional thatched cottages and historic buildings. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. There are several footpaths and bridleways in the area, including the Leicestershire Round, a 100-mile circular walk that passes through the village. Beeby is also home to a number of wildlife species, including badgers, foxes, and a variety of birds.

Despite its small size, Beeby has a strong sense of community and is home to several local events throughout the year. The village holds an annual fete in the summer, which includes a range of activities and stalls, as well as a beer festival in the autumn. There is also a village hall, which hosts regular events and activities, including a weekly yoga class and a monthly film club. Beeby is a charming and welcoming village, with a rich history and a strong sense of community spirit.

Local Weather

Cloudy

Temp: 9.3°C

Feels Like: 5.9°C

Wind: 17 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
The Pochin School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Heather Sharpe	School Lane Barkby Leicester Leicestershire LE7 3QL 01162692078 School Website
Nether Hall School Foundation Special School Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Naylor	Keyham Lane West Leicester Leicestershire LE5 1RT 01162417258 School Website
Orchard Mead Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Mark Oldman	Keyham Lane West Leicester Leicestershire LE5 1RT 1162413371 School Website
Kestrel Mead Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Zoe Simpson	Maidenwell Avenue Hamilton Leicester Leicestershire LE5 1TG 1162461732 School Website
Scraptoft Valley Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Craig	New Romney Crescent Netherhall Estate Leicester Leicestershire LE5 1NG 01162413444 School Website
Hope Hamilton Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Brooks	Sandhills Avenue North Hamilton Leicester Leicestershire LE5 1LU 1162766121 School Website
Keyham Lodge School Academy Special Converter Ages:9-16 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Edwards	Keyham Lane Leicester Leicestershire LE5 1FG 1162416852 School Website
St Josephs Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clair Dedman	Armadale Drive Leicester Leicestershire LE5 1HF 01162416197 School Website
Fernvale Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Cartledge-Splitt	Somerby Road Thurnby Leicester Leicestershire LE7 9PR 1162416722 School Website
Avanti Fields School Free Schools Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Miss Vanessa Bardsley	21 Furrow View Leicester LE5 0BX 1163266813 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Syston Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2HA 3.08 Miles

Leicester London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB 5.08 Miles

Sileby King Street, Sileby, Leicestershire, LE12 7RN 5.70 Miles

South Wigston Kenilworth Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4XU 7.50 Miles

Barrow-Upon-Soar Grove Lane, Barrow-Upon-Soar, Leicestershire, LE12 8US 7.71 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Airport Transfers Leicester 0116 241 7314 5 Brindley Rise, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1RD 1.98 Miles
Steves Taxis Scraptoft 07971 864380 Scraptoft Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9SE 2.15 Miles
Dolphin Private Hire 0116 243 3436 101 Netherhall Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1DR 2.26 Miles
Quick Cabs 0116 241 2662 Thurncourt Rd, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 2NG 2.63 Miles
Quick Cars 0116 243 1888 Thurncourt Garage/Thurncourt Rd, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 2NG 2.63 Miles
Queni Cabs 0116 260 2832 12 Beechwood Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 3DU 2.90 Miles
Royal Cars 0116 276 3838 Humberstone Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 9JP 2.92 Miles
Main Private Hire 0116 243 3883 48 Main Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9GD 3.20 Miles
Express Private Hire 0116 269 6565 9 Brook Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 1GD 3.23 Miles
1St Choice Taxis 0116 269 6999 9 Brook Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 1GD 3.23 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Beeby Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Keyham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brookside Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hungarton Wall Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Maplin Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Maidenhead Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Scraptoft Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Main Street South Croxton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barkby Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandhills Avenue Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
New Romney Crescent Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cranesbill Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Netherhall Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Kirkwall Crescent Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Columbine Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
St Elizabeth's Medical Centre (Ja Wood) 0116 2416392	St Elizabeth's Med Centre Netherall Road Leicester LE5 1DR
Johnson Medical Practice 0116 2536299	Hilltop Surgery 22 Maidenwell Avenue Hamilton, Leicester LE5 1BL
Willowbrook Medical Centre (Jg Astles) 0116 2432727	Willowbrook Medical Ctr. 195 Thurncourt Road Thurnby Lodge Leicester LE5 2NL
Bushby Surgery	Hill Court Main Street Bushby Leicester Leicestershire LE7 9NY
Silverdale Medical Centre 0116 3662020	6 Silverdale Drive Thurmaston Leicester LE4 8NN

Local Stores

Scraptoft
71 Main Street
Scraptoft
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE7 9TD
01162 412079
Store Website
1.94 miles

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SPAR - Syston Service Station
Wanlip Road
Syston
Leicester
LE7 1PA
Store Website
3.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A The Park Veterinary Group
151 Scraptoft Lane Leicester Leicestershire LE5 2FF 0116 241 8326 scraptoft@parkvetgroup.com Website 2.77 miles
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King'S Veterinary Centre
1293 Melton Road Syston Leicestershire LE7 2EN 01162 609367 syston@kingsvets.co.uk Website 3.00 miles

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Medivet Syston
1 St. Peters Street Syston Leicester Leicestershire LE7 1HL 01162 608030 syston@medivet.co.uk Website 3.12 miles

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Medivet Leicester
192 Uppingham Road Leicester Leicestershire LE5 0QG 0116 276 0850 leicester@medivet.co.uk Website 3.40 miles
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Medivet Thurmaston
643 Melton Road Thurmaston Leicester Leicestershire LE4 8EB 01162 609565 thurmaston@medivet.co.uk Website 3.46 miles
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Medivet Birstall 24 Hour
84 Sibson Road Birstall Leicester Leicestershire LE4 4NA 0116 267 3518 birstall@medivet.co.uk Website 4.43 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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Local Dog Walks

Watermead Country Park
A Network Of Lakes And Canals Set In Beautiful Park And Woodlands In The North Of Leicestershire. A563 Lancashire 4.00 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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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 4.37 miles

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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 6.69 miles Off Aylestone Road

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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 7.91 miles Newtown Linford

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Swithland Woods To Rabbits Bridge And Beyond
Unnamed Road Loughborough Lancashire LE12 8JL 8.13 miles North Of Leicester At The Cropstone End Of The Reservoir Near Bradgate Park.

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Bradgate Park Trail
Lovely Walk, Great To Stretch Those Legs And Get Some Fresh Air. Got To See A Deer Or Two As Well Bradgate Park Trail Leicester Lancashire LE6 0HE 8.39 miles

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Weather Forecast

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