Welcome to Field Head

Field Head is a small village located in the county of Leicestershire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles north of the town of Coalville and 10 miles south 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 Grade II listed St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 13th century.

The village of Field Head has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. In the Middle Ages, the village was an important centre for agriculture and was home to a number of wealthy landowners. Today, Field Head is a quiet and peaceful village, with a close-knit community and a strong sense of local pride. The village is home to a number of small businesses and amenities, including a post office, a village hall, and a primary school.

Despite its small size, Field Head is a popular destination for visitors to Leicestershire, thanks to its beautiful countryside and historic landmarks. The village is surrounded by a number of walking and cycling routes, which offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can also explore the nearby town of Coalville, which is home to a number of shops, restaurants, and attractions, including the Snibston Discovery Museum and the Coalville Clock Tower. Overall, Field Head is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and natural beauty of Leicestershire.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 11.2°C

Feels Like: 8°C

Wind: 19.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Mercenfeld Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kirstie Randle	Oakfield Avenue Markfield Leicestershire LE67 9WG 01530243151 School Website
Newtown Linford Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kirsten / Louise Kennedy / Proudman	Main Street Newtown Linford Leicester Leicestershire LE6 0AD 1530242370 School Website
South Charnwood High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Simon Andrews	Broad Lane Markfield Leicestershire LE67 9TB 01530242351 School Website
Stanton Under Bardon Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Diane Parry	Main Street Stanton-Under-Bardon Markfield Leicestershire LE67 9TQ 01530242377 School Website
Martinshaw Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Neil Elson	Forest Rise Groby Leicester Leicestershire LE6 0BB 01162876749 School Website
Thornton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Sarah Acton	Main Street Thornton Coalville Leicestershire LE67 1AH 01530230250 School Website
Brookvale High School Groby Academy Converter Ages:11-14 Head Teacher Ms Will Teece	Ratby Road Groby Leicester Leicestershire LE6 0FP 01162879921 School Website
Elizabeth Woodville Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Pridmore	Glebe Road Groby Leicester Leicestershire LE6 0GT 01162876050 School Website
Ratby Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Jones	Main Street Ratby Leicester Leicestershire LE6 0LN 01162393610 School Website
Lady Jane Grey Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Michael Fitzgerald	Wolsey Close Groby Leicester Leicestershire LE6 0ZA 01162320031 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Barrow-Upon-Soar Grove Lane, Barrow-Upon-Soar, Leicestershire, LE12 8US 6.92 Miles

Leicester London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB 6.97 Miles

Loughborough Station Boulevard, Off Nottingham Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1EX 7.28 Miles

Sileby King Street, Sileby, Leicestershire, LE12 7RN 7.52 Miles

Syston Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2HA 8.01 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Markfield Private Hire 07841 261940 1 Linford Crescent, Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9SP 0.26 Miles
Area Link Travel 01530 242630 18 Lillingstone Cl, Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9WS 0.52 Miles
Area Link Travel 01530 242630 75 Main Street, Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9UT 0.52 Miles
Fox Transfers 01530 242801 138 Main Street, Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9UX 0.61 Miles
Fox Transfers Cranberry Graphics 01530 245618 4 Hill La Ind Est, Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9PN 0.92 Miles
Groby Cabs 0116 231 2214 50 Leicester Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE6 0DJ 2.27 Miles
Liberty Private Hire 0116 239 0439 39 Groby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE6 0LJ 2.40 Miles
B G Regency Cars 0116 231 2612 37 Sycamore Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE6 0EW 2.57 Miles
Eleet Travel 0116 235 3717 273 Link Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7ED 3.08 Miles
Condor Hire Cars 01530 230810 3 Church Hill, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1DE 3.10 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Field Head Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chitterman Way Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ratby Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oakfield Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Birch Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Markfield Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Forest Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North End/Main Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hill Lane Ind Est Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Markfield Lane End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chitterman Priory Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wallace Drive Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Broad Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bradgate Road Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Little Shaw Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Markfield Medical Centre 01530 249461	The Surgery 24 Chitterman Way Markfield Leicestershire LE67 9WU
Groby Surgery 0116 2313331	26 Rookery Lane Groby Leicester Leicestershire LE6 0GL
Ratby Surgery 0116 2394960	Ratby Surgery 122 Station Road Ratby Leicester LE6 0JP
Bosworth Pcn Wl Ea Service 01455 632277	122 Station Road Ratby Leicester LE6 0JP
Dr Nw Osborne's Practice 0116 2362531	The Surgery 21A The Nook Anstey Leicestershire LE7 7AZ

Local Stores

Groby
11 Leicester Road
Groby
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE6 0DJ
01162 879505
Store Website
2.21 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Dermvet Skin &Amp; Ear Clinic
15 Ratby Road Groby Leicester Leicestershire LE6 0GF 0116 3260402 enquiries@dermvet.co.uk Website 2.18 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 3.30 miles

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M M Leggett
2-4 Latimer Street Anstey Leicester Leicestershire LE7 7AW 01162 340 696 maggiemleggett@hotmail.com 3.44 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 4.14 miles
Amenities
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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 4.43 miles
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Bell Brown &Amp; Bentley
41 Hinckley Road Leicester Forest East Leicester Leicestershire LE3 3GL 0116 388100 lfe@bbbvet.org.uk Website 4.65 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Burrough Woods Anstey
Open Spaces And Woodland, Mostly Flat But One Hill Which Can Be Avoided. Can Be Muddy In Places Ratby Leicester Lancashire LE6 0LU 1.38 miles Take The Lane Next To The Primary School The Car Park Is About Half A Mile On The Right

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Bradgate Park
Bradgate Park Is A Public Park In Leicestershire, East Midlands, Covering 850 Acres. Lancashire LE6 0HB 1.77 miles Bradgate Park Lies 6 Miles North-West Of Leicester And 7 Miles South Of Loughborough.

Thornton Reservoir
The Village Of Thornton In Leicestershire Hosts Thornton Reservoir, Which Is A Good Walk With Lots Of Potential Wildlife To View. Thornton Village Is Located To The West Of The M1 Motorway, At Around A 3-Mile Drive From Junction 22. The Walk Itself Begins And Ends In The Severn Trent Water Thornton Reservoir Car Park. The Reservoir Is Over 150 Years Old, Being Built In 1854. It Was Originally Constructed To Provide Water For Hinckley, Nuneaton, And Western Parts Of The County Of Leicestershire. Severn Trent Water Closed The Reservoir In 1982, But It Was Reopened To The Public In 1997, Providing An Ideal, Easily Accessible Place For Walking. LE67 1AN 2.19 miles From Juntion 22 Of The M1 Motorway, Drive Around 3-Miles To The South Along Markfield Lane, Heading Into The Village Of Thornton. If Entering From Main Street, Head Down Reservoir Road, And The Car Park Will Be On Your Left.

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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 2.38 miles

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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 2.70 miles Newtown Linford

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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 2.91 miles

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Weather Forecast

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