Welcome to Dunton Bassett

Dunton Bassett is a small village located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England. The village is situated approximately 5 miles south of Leicester and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 11th century, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore.

One of the most notable landmarks in Dunton Bassett is the St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and features a beautiful stained glass window and a bell tower. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Dunton Bassett is also home to a number of local businesses, including a village shop, a pub, and a post office. The village has a strong sense of community, and there are many events and activities held throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. Overall, Dunton Bassett is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 9.8°C

Feels Like: 9.9°C

Wind: 2.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Dunton Bassett Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Howard	The Mount Dunton Bassett Lutterworth Leicestershire LE17 5JL 1455209557 School Website
Hallbrook Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tracy Withers	Hallbrook Road Broughton Astley Leicestershire LE9 6WX 1455285693 School Website
Old Mill Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Smith-Stewart	Station Road Broughton Astley Leicester Leicestershire LE9 6PT 1455284191 School Website
Thomas Estley Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Mandi Collins	Station Road Broughton Astley Leicester Leicestershire LE9 6PT 01455283263 School Website
Gilmorton Chandler Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Adam Watson	Church Lane Gilmorton Lutterworth Leicestershire LE17 5LU 01455552343 School Website
Orchard Church Of England Primary School Broughton Astley Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Amy Lang	Blenheim Crescent Broughton Astley Leicester Leicestershire LE9 6QX 01455283247 School Website
Lodge Farm Education Other Independent Special School Ages:11-17 Head Teacher Ms Joy Brown	Lodge Farm Sutton In The Elms Leicester Road Broughton Astley LE9 6RB 1455283665 School Website
Brooke House Day School Other Independent School Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mrs Joy Parker	Croft Road Cosby Leicester Leicestershire LE9 1SE 447595894552
Henry David Learning Woodfield School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Mrs Sandra Cross	The Dutch Barn Main Street Frolesworth Leicestershire LE17 5EE 1455209333 School Website
Ullesthorpe Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Emma Prokipczuk	Ashby Road Ullesthorpe Lutterworth Leicestershire LE17 5DN 1455209926 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Narborough Station Road, Narborough, Leicestershire, LE19 2HR 4.21 Miles

South Wigston Kenilworth Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4XU 5.75 Miles

Hinckley Station Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1UE 7.62 Miles

Leicester London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB 8.87 Miles

Rugby Railway Terrace, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3LA 9.43 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Smart Moves Taxis 01455 202698 10 Saint Peter's Close, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 5ET 1.37 Miles
5 Star Gold Travel 01455 284252 5 Bodycote Close, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 6WT 1.46 Miles
Airport Taxis 0116 286 5383 1 The Nook, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 1RQ 2.52 Miles
Lutterworth Taxis 01455 557575 Tollgate Cottage, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 4RU 3.10 Miles
Willoughby Cars 0116 278 4948 33 Willoughby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 5UA 3.15 Miles
Georges Taxis Ltd 01455 559000 Unit 1, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 4HD 3.38 Miles
Taxi Line Whetstone 0116 275 1777 Old Pump House, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 6LG 3.55 Miles
1St Choice Airport Cars 0116 286 4168 22 Coulson Cl, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 6PT 3.79 Miles
Fast Track Taxi 07530 276666 9 Allfrey Cl, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 4FH 3.86 Miles
Easyairporttaxis Com 07947 223703 Www Easyairporttaxis Com, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 6LF 3.88 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Main Street Dunton Bassett Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Forest View No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashby Magna Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Station Road Broughton Astley Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Devitt Way/Byre Crescent No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Leire Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Station Road Broughton Astley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashby Parva Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Cross Roads No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Willoughby Waterleys No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashby Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gilmorton Post Office Main St Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Main Street Primethorpe Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Sunday Last Collection:00:03 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Main Street Gilmorton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blenheim Crescent No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Orchard Med Practice 01455 282599	The Orchard Med Practice Orchard Road Broughton Astley Leicestershire LE9 6RG
Station Road, Ullesthorpe	The Surgery Station Road Ullesthorpe Leicestershire LE17 5BS
Feilding Palmer Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Gilmorton Road Lutterworth LE17 4DZ
The Wycliffe Medical Practice 01455 553531	Lutterworth Health Centre Gilmorton Road Lutterworth Leicestershire LE17 4EB
The Masharani Practice 01455 552346	Lutterworth Health Centre Gilmorton Road Lutterworth Leicestershire LE17 4EB

Local Stores

Broughton Astley
93 Main Street
Broughton Astley
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE9 6RE
01455 282262
Store Website
2.19 miles

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SPAR Broughton Astley
SPAR Broughton Astley
Unit 5 Devitt Way
Broughton Astley
LE9 6NQ
01455 286370
Store Website
1.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Broughton Vet Group Ltd
12 Swannington Road Broughton Astley Leicester Leicestershire LE9 6TU 01455 282512 enquiries@broughtonvets.co.uk Website 1.53 miles
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Farm Veterinary Solutions
Elm Park Industrial Estate Bitteswell Lutterworth Leicestershire LE17 4LR 2.71 miles

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Mr Vet Ltd (Veterinary-Parasitology)
Unit M5b Elms Farm Industrial Estate Ullesthorpe Road. Bitteswell Lutterworth Leicestershire LE17 4LR 01455 324542 Info@veterinary-parasitology.co.uk Website 2.71 miles

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Broughton Veterinary Group
Elizabethan House Leicester Road Lutterworth Leicestershire LE17 4NJ 01455 552117 enquiries@broughtonvets.co.uk Website 3.28 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A The Park Veterinary Group
82-84 High Street Whetstone Leicester Leicestershire LE8 6LQ 0116 284 9944 whetstone@parkvetgroup.com Website 4.19 miles
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Averley House Farm
Hinckley Road Sapcote Leicestershire LE9 4LH 01455 271277 simon.shonegm@gmail.com 5.64 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Fosse Meadows Country Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Fosse Meadows Country Park. This Area Holds Young, Predominately Broadleaf, Woodland With Something For Everyone. Plenty Of Wide Paths, Bird Hides, Open Grassy Places, Benches, And Ponds. LE10 3AB 3.88 miles From The A5, Take The B4114 Toward Sharnford. Once Through Sharnford, Still On The B4114, Take A Right Onto Frolesworth Road (A Brown Road Sign Will Direct You To Fosse Meadows). Then Take A Right Onto Roman Road And You Have A Choice Of Two Car Parks On Your Right, The Second Is Larger Than The First.

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Fosse Meadows Country Park
Country Park In South Leicestershire. Ideal For Dog Walking, Families And Bird Watching. Sharnford Hinckley Lancashire LE10 3AB 3.94 miles

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Bouskell Park
A Good Mix Of Park Area, Woodlands And Bridal Way. There Is Also A Cornfield Which Is Lovely To Walk Throughout The Year. Free Parking, Plenty Of Disabled Parking Spaces. Well Maintained Park Area With Plenty Of Rubbish Bins. All Very Friendly Dogs And Owners Use This Area. 79 Sycamore St Blaby Leicester LE8 4FL 4.57 miles

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Burbage Common
Burbage Common Has Open Areas And Lovely Wooded Areas Two. There Is A Cafe In The Centre Of The Area Which Is An Old Farm House And Another One Which Is Open Less Frequently At The Main Car Park. There Are Two Main Wooded Areas With Nice Paths But The Open Areas Do Often Get Muddy In Wet Weather. There Are Various Streams Around For Water. Burbage Common Rd Hinckley Leicester LE9 8DA 6.91 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 7.15 miles Off Aylestone Road

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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 8.81 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	7.9°C	7.5°C	7.4°C	7.7°C	8.2°C	8.8°C	9.5°C	10.4°C	10.9°C	11.3°C	11.1°C	10.3°C
Feels Like	5.3°C	4.4°C	4°C	4°C	4.8°C	5.8°C	6.9°C	8°C	8.8°C	9.2°C	8.9°C	8.1°C

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