Welcome to Eaton

Eaton is a small village located in the county of Leicestershire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles east of the town of Loughborough and 10 miles north of the city of Leicester. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the 12th-century St. Denys Church and the Grade II listed Eaton Hall.

The village of Eaton has a rich history dating back to the medieval period. It was once a thriving market town and was home to a number of industries, including agriculture, textiles, and quarrying. Today, the village is a peaceful and picturesque place to live, with a strong sense of community and a range of local amenities, including a village hall, a primary school, and a pub.

Despite its small size, Eaton is well-connected to the surrounding area, with good transport links to Loughborough, Leicester, and Nottingham. The village is also close to a number of popular tourist attractions, including Bradgate Park, the National Space Centre, and the Great Central Railway. Whether you are looking for a peaceful rural retreat or a base from which to explore the wider area, Eaton is a charming and welcoming village that is well worth a visit.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 9.7°C

Feels Like: 9.6°C

Wind: 2.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School Details
Stathern Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Karen Lambert
Water Lane
Strathern
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE14 4HX
01949860316
School Website
Croxton Kerrial Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Julie Hopkins
School Lane
Croxton Kerrial
Grantham
Leicestershire
NG32 1QR
01476870393
School Website
Waltham On The Wolds Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Julie Hopkins
Melton Road
Waltham-On-The-Wolds
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE14 4AJ
01664464269
School Website
Harby Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Bridget Bye
School Lane
Harby
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE14 4BZ
01949860553
School Website
Scalford Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Marie Waring
School Lane
Scalford
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE14 4DT
01664444282
School Website
Hose Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Lianne Hough
Bolton Lane
Hose
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE14 4JE
01949860312
School Website
Redmile Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Julie Hopkins
Belvoir Road
Redmile
Nottingham
Leicestershire
NG13 0GL
01949842429
School Website
Long Clawson Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Jane Dawda
School Lane
Long Clawson
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE14 4PB
01664822337
School Website
The Place Independent School
Other Independent School
Ages:7-18
Head Teacher
Miss Charlotte Hardy
Hill Farm
Belvoir Road
Bottesford
NG13 0EA
1949844440
School Website
Denton C Of E School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sheriden Edwards
Church Street
Denton
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG32 1LG
01476870649
School Website
See More

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bottesford
Station Road, Bottesford, Leicestershire, NG13 0GT
6.41 Miles
Melton Mowbray
Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AF
6.82 Miles
Aslockton
Main Street, Aslockton, Nottinghamshire, NG13 9AA
7.64 Miles
Grantham
Station Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6BT
8.21 Miles
Bingham
Station Street, Bingham, Nottinghamshire, NG13 8TF
9.01 Miles
See More

Local Taxis

Taxi
Dash Cab
01664 850723
1 Mildmay Cl, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AH
5.75 Miles
Lowe Classic Cars
01664 567181
25 Delamare Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1PL
5.80 Miles
A B M Taxis Melton Mowbray
01664 561016
2 Wymondham Way, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1HX
5.86 Miles
Elaine's Taxis
01664 656565
78 Salisbury Avenue, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1QX
6.29 Miles
Deans Taxis
01664 480900
5 Jubilee Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1ND
6.56 Miles
Rencar
01664 501133
9 Mill St, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AY
6.81 Miles
Manor Mowbray Rent Car
01664 565533
9 Mill St, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AY
6.81 Miles
Mowbray Taxis
01664 483101
9 Mill St, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AY
6.81 Miles
Pro Cars
0115 872 0229
Granby Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG13 9FJ
7.02 Miles
Handy Cars
01664 563618
West End Travel, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 0DA
7.03 Miles
See More

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Eaton Post Office D
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eaton Grange
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eaton Belvoir Road
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Branston D
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eastwell Post Office
Collection Today available until:16:00
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Stathern Church
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Goadby Marwood
Collection Today available until:16:00
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Main Street Stathern
Collection Today available until:16:00
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Upper Stathern
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Knipton Post Office
Collection Today available until:16:15
Weekday Last Collection:16:15
Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Croxton Kerrial Post Office
Collection Today available until:16:00
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:45
Waltham On The Wolds Po
Collection Today available until:16:30
Weekday Last Collection:16:30
Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
High Street Waltham On The Wolds
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harby And Stathern Station
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Rectory
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
See More

Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Stackyard And Woolsthorpe Surgery
01476 870900
The Stackyard Surgery
1 The Stackyard
Croxton Kerrial
Grantham, Lincolnshire
NG32 1QS
The New Surgery
01664 464232
Bescaby Lane
Waltham On The Wolds
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE14 4AB
Long Clawson Medical Practice
01664 822214
Long Clawson Med Practice
The Sands, Long Clawson
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE14 4PA
Swine Hill
01476 563881
Harlaxton
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG32 1HT
Bottesford Baptist Church
Queen Street
Bottesford
Nottingham
NG13 0AH
See More

Local Stores

Bottesford
13 Queen Street
Bottesford
Nottingham
Leicestershire
NG13 0AH
01949 842264
shop.4672@coop.co.uk
Store Website
6.22 miles
Open Close
Mon07:0022:00
Tue07:0022:00
Wed07:0022:00
Thu07:0022:00
Fri07:0022:00
Sat07:0022:00
Sun07:0022:00

SPAR - Harvest - Melton Mowbray
Thorpe Road
Melton Mowbray
LE13 1SQ
01664 562 623
Store Website
6.4 miles
Open Close
Mon06:0023:00
Tue06:0023:00
Wed06:0023:00
Thu06:0023:00
Fri06:0023:00
Sat06:0023:00
Sun06:0023:00

Local Vetinary Surgeries

Avenue Veterinary Centre
1 Queen Street
Bottesford
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG13 0AH
01949 843277
info@avcvets.co.uk
6.24 miles
Amenities
Out-of-hours service only
Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

OpenClose
Mon01:2401:24
Tue01:2401:24
Wed01:2401:24
Thu01:2401:24
Fri01:2401:24
Sat01:2401:24
Sun01:2401:24
The Small Pet Vet
Dormouse Cottage
2 Patchett'S Close
Bottesford
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG13 0GD
0115 7788122
adele@wherethesmallthingsmatter.co.uk
Website
6.28 miles
Animals Treated
Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

OpenClose
Mon01:2401:24
Tue01:2401:24
Wed01:2401:24
Thu01:2401:24
Fri01:2401:24
Sat01:2401:24
Sun01:2401:24
Crescent Veterinary Clinic
The Crescent
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE13 0NF
01664 562142
6.36 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

OpenClose
Mon01:2401:24
Tue01:2401:24
Wed01:2401:24
Thu01:2401:24
Fri01:2401:24
Sat01:2401:24
Sun01:2401:24
Farm Veterinary Solutions
1 - 3 Kings Road
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE13 1QF
01664 567481
farmteam@rutlandvets.co.uk
Website
6.46 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Camelids

Cattle

Sheep/Goats

OpenClose
Mon08:3016:30
Tue08:3016:30
Wed08:3016:30
Thu08:3016:30
Fri08:3016:30
Sat08:3012:00
Sunclosedclosed
Kings Veterinary Centre
1-3 Kings Road
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE13 1QF
01664 567481
kirstie@rutlandvets.co.uk
Website
6.46 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

OpenClose
Mon01:2401:24
Tue01:2401:24
Wed01:2401:24
Thu01:2401:24
Fri01:2401:24
Sat01:2401:24
Sun01:2401:24
Melton Vets
6 North St
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE13 1NL
01664 560364
meltonvets@gmail.com
Website
6.49 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Poultry

Small Mammals

OpenClose
Mon09:0017:00
Tue09:0017:00
Wed09:0017:00
Thu09:0017:00
Fri09:0017:00
Satclosedclosed
Emergency only
Sunclosedclosed
See More

Local Dog Walks

Belvoir Castle
If You Like Mixing A Walk With History, Try Belvoir Castle. A Gorgeous Castle With Grounds. Dogs Are Not Allowed In The Castle But They Are Allowed In The Grounds And Landscaped Gardens. The Immediate Gardens All Have Themes And Are Very Pretty. There Are Both Long And Short Walks Here. See The Website To Download Them. Some Are Several Hours. It Is Pricey, £12. But Take A Picnic And Stay A While. There Is A Lovely Pub And Shopping Area Over The Road As Well.
Belvoir Castle
Belvoir
3.28 miles

Parking On Site In A Proper Car Park. There Is A Step Path Up To The House. The Website Says 15Mins But If You Are Able Bodied Then I'D Say Less Than 5Mins. The Castle Is Well Sign Posted.
Location
what3words
demanding.lucky.glow
Melton Country Park
A Lovely Reservoir Walk On The North Of The Small Market Town Melton Mowbray. There Are 3 Varying Routes, And A Large Open Space For Dogs Off The Lead To Run Around. A Nice Range Of Paths And A Small Play Area For Children And A Small Cafe With Kind Staff.
Melton Country Park
Wymondham Way
Lancashire
5.61 miles

Location
what3words
frost.tolls.scarcely
Wyndham And Queen Elizabeth Parks
2 Slate Mill Pl
Grantham
Lancashire
NG31 8FJ
8.78 miles

We Parked At Wymondham Park Off Belton Lane And Walked.
Location
what3words
relatives.tweed.panicking
Twyford Woods
Perfect For Dogs Who Want To Run Around, It’S An Abandoned Ww2 Raf Base So Has The Old Runways, Open Space And Forests (Forestry Commission). Parking Is Free, Safe For Our Dogs To Run Around Freely. No Bins So Have To Keep Hold Of Your Poo Bags. Shaded Areas If It’S A Hot Day And You Want To Keep Cover.
Twyford Wood
Colsterworth
10.14 miles

Satnav Postcode That You Can Get Offline Takes You Past The Carpark, Follow Brown Signs When You Get Off The Main Road.
Location
what3words
slumped.barrel.threaten
Cotgrave Country Park
Very Dog Friendly, Plenty Of Regular Dog Waste Bins, And A Dog Pond That Is Regularly Tested For Safety.
Nottingham
Lancashire
10.26 miles

Location
what3words
goggles.differ.aquatics
Belton House
Belton House Is A National Trust Estate With Loads Of Parkland To Explore. Its Just Outside Of Grantham And Easy To Find. It's Not Free To Walk, It's S About £9. But It's S Big Enough To Spend Hours Here If Your Dog Likes Long Walks, Or Why Not Walk And Picnic! You Can Do A Basic Walk On The Tarmac Drive In Front Of The House, And Then Loop Around By The River. Or Pass By The Front Of The House And Out Towards The Hill. Walk All The Way Up To Belmont Tower For Great Views. Humphrey Enjoyed His Walk Here As There Are Trees, Open Grassland, A Pond, River And Other Doggie Friends To Play With. The Back Drop Of The House Is Lovely. Dogs Must Be On Leads. There Are Deer On Site.
High Road Belton
Grantham
Belton
Grantham
Lancashire
NG32 2LW
10.46 miles

Head Towards Grantham, Sign Posted From The Town Centre. There Maybe Other Entrances, Other Than The Main Gate Where You Can Enter.
Location
what3words
pinging.resting.mixed
See More

Weather Forecast

Thursday 00:00 02:00 04:00 06:00 08:00 10:00 12:00 14:00 16:00 18:00 20:00 22:00

Fog

Fog

Fog

Fog

Fog

Mist

Mist

Fog

Overcast

Fog

Fog

Overcast

Temp

5.4°C

5.6°C

5.6°C

5.7°C

6.1°C

6.6°C

7.5°C

7.9°C

8.5°C

8.6°C

8.4°C

8.4°C

Feels Like

3.1°C

3.4°C

3.7°C

4.1°C

4.2°C

4.7°C

5.5°C

6°C

6.7°C

6.6°C

6.4°C

6.1°C

Friday 00:00 02:00 04:00 06:00 08:00 10:00 12:00 14:00 16:00 18:00 20:00 22:00

Overcast

Moderate rain at times

Light rain

Light rain

Heavy rain

Overcast

Overcast

Overcast

Overcast

Overcast

Overcast

Overcast

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

Saturday 00:00 02:00 04:00 06:00 08:00 10:00 12:00 14:00 16:00 18:00 20:00 22:00

Overcast

Overcast

Cloudy

Cloudy

Overcast

Mist

Mist

Mist

Mist

Mist

Fog

Fog

Temp

10.4°C

10.1°C

9.6°C

9.1°C

8.9°C

9°C

9.4°C

9.7°C

9.7°C

9.5°C

9.2°C

9.8°C

Feels Like

8.1°C

7.5°C

6.9°C

6.3°C

6.9°C

7.9°C

8.6°C

9°C

9.1°C

9°C

8.8°C

8.5°C

Your Village

If you would like to add content to this page on behalf of your village, please contact us at listing@townandvillageguide.com