Welcome to Foston

Foston is a small village located in the county of Leicestershire, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles south of the city of Leicester and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

One of the main attractions in Foston is the St. Bartholomew'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 intricate architecture. It is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, who come to admire the church's stunning features and learn about its rich history.

Foston is also home to a number of small businesses, including a village shop, a pub, and a post office. These businesses provide essential services to the local community and are a hub for social activity in the village. Overall, Foston is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 3°C

Feels Like: -0.1°C

Wind: 7.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Countesthorpe Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Gareth Williams	Winchester Road Countesthorpe LE8 5PR 1162771555 School Website
Greenfield Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Colin Bowpitt	Gwendoline Drive Countesthorpe Leicester Leicestershire LE8 5SG 01162773584 School Website
Badgerbrook Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samuel Walker (Temporary)	Badger Drive Whetstone Leicester Leicestershire LE8 6ZW 01162752353 School Website
Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Colin Bowpitt	Hospital Lane Blaby Leicester Leicestershire LE8 4FE 01162775648 School Website
Oakfield School Pupil Referral Unit Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Justine Roberts	Hospital Lane Blaby Leicester Leicestershire LE8 4FE 01162759150 School Website
Foxfields Academy Free Schools Special Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mr Ashley Caress	Hospital Lane Blaby Leicestershire LE8 4FE 1163440343 School Website
Blaby Stokes Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Snelson	Queens Road Blaby Leicester Leicestershire LE8 4EG 1162772082 School Website
Cosby Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tracy Withers	Portland Street Cosby Leicester Leicestershire LE9 1TE 01162863103 School Website
St Peter's Church Of England Primary School Whetstone Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Banks	Wale Road Whetstone Leicester Leicestershire LE8 6NJ 1162775750 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Narborough Station Road, Narborough, Leicestershire, LE19 2HR 2.58 Miles

South Wigston Kenilworth Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4XU 2.67 Miles

Leicester London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB 5.89 Miles

Hinckley Station Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1UE 9.16 Miles

Syston Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2HA 10.64 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Willoughby Cars 0116 278 4948 33 Willoughby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 5UA 0.10 Miles
1St Choice Airport Cars 0116 286 4168 22 Coulson Cl, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 6PT 1.38 Miles
Taxi Line Whetstone 0116 275 1777 Old Pump House, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 6LG 1.47 Miles
Easyairporttaxis Com 07947 223703 Www Easyairporttaxis Com, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 6LF 1.59 Miles
Flightlink Airport Cars 0116 277 7777 Cambridge Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 6LF 1.59 Miles
Airport Taxis 0116 286 5383 1 The Nook, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 1RQ 1.73 Miles
Nationwide Taxis 0116 277 7333 5A Cross Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 4FD 1.86 Miles
Blaby Taxis 0116 278 7116 33 Woodyard La, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 6HL 2.18 Miles
Flyway Airport Cars 0116 278 9030 Wigston, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4LX 2.25 Miles
Stage Taxis 0116 278 8333 17 Blaby Rd, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4PA 2.29 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Station Road Countesthorpe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Linden Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road Countesthorpe Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Leysland Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gwendolen Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Countesthorpe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leicester Road Le8 Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rosebank Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wykeham Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Springwell Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burnham Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chester Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Southway Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cambridge Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Western Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Countesthorpe Health Centre 0116 2776336	Countesthorpe Health Ctr. Central Street Countesthorpe Leicestershire LE8 5QJ
Hazelmere Medical Centre 0116 2771666	Hazelmere Medical Centre 58 Lutterworth Road,Blaby Leicester LE8 4DN
Northfield Medical Centre 0116 3192203	Northfield Medical Centre 12 Villers Court, Blaby Leicester Leicestershire LE8 4NS
Northfield Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Villers Court Leicester LE8 4NS
Sbl Pcn Enhanced Access 0116 2642281	Northfield Medical Centre 12 Villers Court Blaby LE8 4NS

Local Stores

Countesthorpe
12-18 Main Street
Countesthorpe
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE8 5QX
01162 774117
Store Website
0.82 miles

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SPAR - South Wigston
St Peter's Leicester
Dorset Avenue
South Wigston
LE18 4WB
01536 265 272
Store Website
2.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

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 1.84 miles
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Broughton Vet Group Ltd
12 Swannington Road Broughton Astley Leicester Leicestershire LE9 6TU 01455 282512 enquiries@broughtonvets.co.uk Website 2.87 miles
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Bell, Brown &Amp; Bentley
1 Central Avenue Wigston Leicester Leicestershire LE18 2AB 0116 288 6638 wigston@bbbvet.org.uk Website 3.11 miles
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Companion Care (Leicester Fosse Park) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Fosse Park Grove Farm Triangle Enderby Leicestershire LE19 1WT 0116 263 9930 leicesterfossepark@vets4pets.com Website 3.67 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A The Park Veterinary Group
519 Saffron Lane Leicester Leicestershire LE2 6UL 0116 283 1314 saffron@parkvetgroup.com Website 3.69 miles
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Animals Treated
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Oadby Vets4pets Ltd
186 Oadby Road Wigston Leicestershire LE18 3PW 0116 281 3322 oadby@vets4pets.com Website 3.85 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 1.76 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 4.25 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 5.70 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 6.11 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 6.14 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 7.92 miles

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Weather Forecast

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