Welcome to Cropston

Cropston is a small village located in the county of Leicestershire, England. It is situated on the eastern edge of the Charnwood Forest and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Cropston is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the natural beauty of the area.

One of the main attractions in Cropston is the Cropston Reservoir, which is located on the outskirts of the village. The reservoir is a popular spot for fishing, sailing, and bird watching. It is also a great place for a leisurely walk or picnic, with plenty of benches and picnic tables available. The reservoir is home to a variety of wildlife, including ducks, geese, and swans.

Cropston is also home to a number of historic buildings, including St. Luke'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 and impressive architecture. Other notable buildings in the village include the Old School House, which was built in the 19th century, and the Manor House, which dates back to the 17th century. Overall, Cropston is a charming and picturesque village that is well worth a visit.

Local Schools

School	Details
Richard Hill Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jan Knox	12 Anstey Lane Thurcaston Leicester Leicestershire LE7 7JA 1162340212 School Website
Woolden Hill Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Sadler	Netherfield Road Anstey Leicester Leicestershire LE7 7ES 01162362154 School Website
The Martin High School Anstey Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Sanchez	Link Road Anstey Leicester Leicestershire LE7 7EB 01162363291 School Website
Wolfdale School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mr Sachin (Sunny) Dogra	Cropston Road Anstey Leicester Leicestershire LE7 7BP 1162355600 School Website
Swithland St Leonards Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Christine Lethbridge	Main Street Swithland Loughborough Leicestershire LE12 8TQ 01509890596 School Website
Heatherbrook Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Beach	Astill Lodge Road Beaumont Leys Leicester Leicestershire LE4 1BE 1162357721 School Website
The Latimer Primary School Anstey Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Claire Moran	Latimer Street Anstey Leicester Leicestershire LE7 7AW 01162362138 School Website
Beaumont Lodge Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Dawn Solla	Astill Lodge Road Beaumont Leys Leicester Leicestershire LE4 1DT 01162366925 School Website
Glebelands Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Kitchener	Chancel Road Leicester Leicestershire LE4 2WF 01162340010 School Website
Hallam Fields, Birstall Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ifat Sultana	Long Meadow Way Birstall Leicester Leicestershire LE4 3LL 1162670550

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sileby King Street, Sileby, Leicestershire, LE12 7RN 4.15 Miles

Barrow-Upon-Soar Grove Lane, Barrow-Upon-Soar, Leicestershire, LE12 8US 4.25 Miles

Syston Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2HA 4.41 Miles

Leicester London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB 4.88 Miles

Loughborough Station Boulevard, Off Nottingham Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1EX 5.95 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Eleet Travel 0116 235 3717 273 Link Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7ED 1.23 Miles
Cdt Airport Taxi 07752 383018 36 Halley Close, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 1DU 1.44 Miles
Chris Day Travel 07752 383018 36 Halley Cl, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 1DU 1.44 Miles
Airways Of Leicester 0116 236 6054 4 St Mellion Close, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 1EJ 1.48 Miles
American Dream Cars 0116 235 5555 155 Gynsill Cl, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7AN 1.69 Miles
Jd Travel Services 0116 210 0176 27 Morpeth Av, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 2NE 2.14 Miles
Silverline Airport Transfers 0116 237 5313 61 Mountsorrel Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7PT 2.40 Miles
Premier Taxis 07976 245198 38 Johnson Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 3AS 2.53 Miles
Anstey Cabs 0116 236 6789 34 Copeland Rd, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 3AA 2.55 Miles
Book-A-Cab 0116 237 6666 903 Loughborough Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7NH 2.57 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Station Road Cropston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road Cropston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Churchview Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Link Road Le7 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
James Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leicester Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dalby Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cropston Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Forest Gate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Thistlebridge Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Griffin Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westfield Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Astill Lodge Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Anstey Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Nw Osborne's Practice 0116 2362531	The Surgery 21A The Nook Anstey Leicestershire LE7 7AZ
Heatherbrook Surgery (Rp Archer) 0116 2356324	Heatherbrook Surgery 242 Astill Lodge Road Leicester Leicestershire LE4 1EF
Beaumont Lodge Surgery	244 Astill Lodge Road Leicester LE4 1EF
Leicester City Primary Care Hub 0116 2366333	244 Astill Lodge Road Leicester LE4 1EF
Millennium Pcn Enhanced Access 07305 611995	244 Astill Lodge Road Leicester Leicestershire LE4 1EF

Local Stores

Anstey
17-25 Cropston Road
Anstey
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE7 7BP
01162 362022
Store Website
1.32 miles

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SPAR - Charnwood Forest
1 Maplewell Road
Charnwood Forest
Loughborough
LE12 8RG
01509 890274
Store Website
2.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

M M Leggett
2-4 Latimer Street Anstey Leicester Leicestershire LE7 7AW 01162 340 696 maggiemleggett@hotmail.com 1.47 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 2.00 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 2.67 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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Dermvet Skin &Amp; Ear Clinic
15 Ratby Road Groby Leicester Leicestershire LE6 0GF 0116 3260402 enquiries@dermvet.co.uk Website 2.83 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 3.27 miles
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Medivet Thurmaston
643 Melton Road Thurmaston Leicester Leicestershire LE4 8EB 01162 609565 thurmaston@medivet.co.uk Website 3.64 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 0.91 miles Newtown Linford

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Swithland Woods To Rabbits Bridge And Beyond
Unnamed Road Loughborough Lancashire LE12 8JL 1.27 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 1.33 miles

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Bradgate Park
Bradgate Park Is A Public Park In Leicestershire, East Midlands, Covering 850 Acres. Lancashire LE6 0HB 1.91 miles Bradgate Park Lies 6 Miles North-West Of Leicester And 7 Miles South Of Loughborough.

Watermead Country Park
A Network Of Lakes And Canals Set In Beautiful Park And Woodlands In The North Of Leicestershire. A563 Lancashire 3.30 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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Beacon Hill
Beautiful Place To Visit, Great For Dog Walking. Landscape Is Very Picturesque With A Nice Circular Route Around The Whole Park. You Don't Have To Stay On The Set Path As There Are Woodlands To Wander In. I Believe There Are Sheep And A Few Alpacas In Some Of The Shrub Areas. There Is Also A Nice Viewpoint That You Can Walk Up To And See Many Of The Towns In Leicestershire From. Beacon Rd Woodhouse Eaves Loughborough LE12 8SP 3.56 miles

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