Welcome to Earl Shilton

Earl Shilton is a small town located in the county of Leicestershire, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles west of Leicester and has a population of around 10,000 people. The town has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. In the Middle Ages, Earl Shilton was an important centre for the wool trade, and many of the town's buildings date from this period.

Today, Earl Shilton is a thriving community with a range of amenities and attractions. The town centre is home to a variety of shops, cafes, and restaurants, as well as a weekly market. There are also several parks and green spaces in the area, including the popular Queen's Park, which features a children's play area, tennis courts, and a bowling green. For those interested in history, the town's Heritage Centre provides a fascinating insight into Earl Shilton's past, with exhibits on everything from the wool trade to the town's involvement in the Civil War.

Despite its small size, Earl Shilton is a vibrant and welcoming town with a strong sense of community. Whether you're looking to explore the town's history, enjoy a leisurely stroll in the park, or simply relax with a cup of coffee in one of the local cafes, there's something for everyone in this charming Leicestershire town.

Local Schools

School	Details
Townlands Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Marie Ward	Meadow Court Road Earl Shilton Leicester Leicestershire LE9 7FF 01455843859 School Website
Weavers Close Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Dolby-Molson	Alexander Avenue Earl Shilton Leicester Leicestershire LE9 7AH 01455842138 School Website
Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen White	Mill Lane Earl Shilton Leicestershire LE9 7AW 1455843840 School Website
The Heathfield Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-14 Head Teacher Mr Mark Trimingham	Belle Vue Road Earl Shilton Leicester Leicestershire LE9 7PA 01455845061 School Website
Newlands Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Peter Merry	Moore Road Barwell Leicester Leicestershire LE9 8AG 01455844369 School Website
The Fusion Academy Free Schools Special Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Ms Kelly Dryden	Moore Road Barwell Leicester Leicestershire LE9 8AG 1455243689 School Website
Meadow View Farm School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katie Simpson	Kirkby Road Barwell Leicestershire Barwell Leicestershire LE9 8FT 1455840825 School Website
Barwell Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Terena Moreton	Townend Road Barwell Leicester Leicestershire LE9 8HG 01455842310 School Website
Barwell Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Miss Victoria Newman	High Street Barwell Leicester Leicestershire LE9 8DS 01455842047 School Website
The Cedars Other Independent Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mrs Kelsey Cummings	33 Ashby Road Stapleton Leicestershire Leicestershire Leicestershire LE9 8JF 3336006600

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hinckley Station Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1UE 3.63 Miles

Narborough Station Road, Narborough, Leicestershire, LE19 2HR 4.74 Miles

Nuneaton Bond Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4BU 7.12 Miles

South Wigston Kenilworth Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4XU 7.75 Miles

Bermuda Park St Georges Way, Bermuda Industrial Estate, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 7JS 8.28 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Stanton Taxis 01455 272189 19 Meadow Close, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 4BX 2.28 Miles
A To Z Taxis 01455 363005 40 Barwell La, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1SS 2.47 Miles
A163 Mercier Taxis 01455 230090 40 Woodland Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1JG 2.83 Miles
A1 Mercia Taxis 01455 636363 40 Woodland Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1JG 2.83 Miles
Morgan's Private Hire 01455 828192 35 Peckleton Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 9JU 3.14 Miles
G J C Private Hire 01455 271800 34 New Walk, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 4JH 3.14 Miles
Bradgate Private Hire 07759 210572 20 Tribune House, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0DU 3.21 Miles
Jk Cars 0800 881 8571 Avon/Garden Rd, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0DX 3.22 Miles
4 R's Taxis 01455 610500 146 Tudor Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0EH 3.25 Miles
B-Cabs 01455 449580 18 King Richard Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0HL 3.30 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Station Road Earl Shilton Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Astley Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper High Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road Earl Shilton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hinkley Road/Rossendale Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Doctors Fields Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Masefield Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cedar Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moore Road Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Elmesthrope Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elmesthorpe Station Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chesterfield Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ellwell Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elmesthorpe Crossroads Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Heath Lane Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Heath Lane Earl Shilton Leicester LE9 7PB
Heath Lane Surgery 01455 844431	Heath Lane Surgery Heath Lane Earl Shilton Leicestershire LE9 7PB
Heath Lane Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Heath Lane Earl Shilton Leicester Leicestershire LE9 7RT
Heath Lane Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Westfield Avenue Earl Shilton Leicester Leicestershire LE9 7RT
Barwell Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	39 Jersey Way Barwell Leicester LE9 8HR

Local Stores

Earl Shilton
Wood Street
Earl Shilton
Leicestershire
LE9 7ND
01455 841790
Store Website
0.08 miles

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SPAR - Huncote
8 Main Street
Huncote
LE9 3AU
01162 750090
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Averley House Farm
Hinckley Road Sapcote Leicestershire LE9 4LH 01455 271277 simon.shonegm@gmail.com 2.40 miles

Animals Treated
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Medivet Hinckley Leicester Road - Fairfield Veterinary Centre
51 Leicester Road Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 1LW 01455 637642 hinckley.leicester.rd@medivet.co.uk Website 2.99 miles
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Hinckley Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2, Hawley Road Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 0PR 01455 638 640 hinckley@vets4pets.com 3.69 miles
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Medivet Hinckley Roston Drive -Hollycroft Veterinary Centre
Hollycroft 66 Roston Drive Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 0XP 01455 616012 Hinckley.Roston.Dr@medivet.co.uk Website 3.95 miles

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Medivet Hinckley Coventry Roadfeldon Veterinary Centre
257 Coventry Road Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 0NE 01455 610227 hinckley.coventry.rd@medivet.co.uk Website 4.25 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 4.40 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 1.86 miles

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Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk From Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre, In Sutton Cheney, Warwickshire. This Short Walk Will Take Your From The Heritage Centre, Up To A Viewpoint Over The Fields, Down To Shenton Station And Round To King Richard's Well. Please Note: The Site Is Dog Friendly, But Only Access Dogs Are Permitted In The Exhibition And Café. CV13 0AD 4.27 miles Surrounded By A Network Of Motorways, The M1, M6, M42 And Only 9.5Km From Jct 1 On The M69. Located Close To Market Bosworth, 5.5Km North From Hinckley And Only 19Km From Leicester.

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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 4.48 miles

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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 4.53 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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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 4.74 miles Pay And Display Car Park Onsite, Or Other Parking Available Around The Town

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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 5.54 miles

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