Welcome to Gaddesby

Gaddesby is a small village located in the county of Leicestershire, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles east of Leicester and has a population of around 400 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is known for its picturesque views and peaceful atmosphere. Gaddesby has a rich history dating back to the 11th century and is home to several historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Luke's Church.

One of the main attractions in Gaddesby is the village pub, The Curzon Arms. This traditional English pub serves a range of delicious food and drinks and is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. The pub also hosts regular events and live music nights, making it a hub of activity in the village. Another popular attraction in Gaddesby is the annual village fete, which takes place in the summer and features a range of stalls, games, and activities for all ages.

Despite its small size, Gaddesby has a strong sense of community and is home to several local groups and organizations. These include a gardening club, a history society, and a women's institute. The village also has a primary school, which serves the local area and provides education for children aged 4-11. Overall, Gaddesby is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Gaddesby Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Leigh Fox	Ashby Road Gaddesby Leicester Leicestershire LE7 4WF 01664840253 School Website
St Michael And All Angels Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Neil Bardsley	Brookside Rearsby Leicester Leicestershire LE7 4YB 01664424453 School Website
Queniborough Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Hallam	Coppice Lane Queniborough Leicester Leicestershire LE7 3DR 01162606700 School Website
Frisby Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Charmaine Ainge	Hall Orchard Lane Frisby-On-The-Wreake Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 2NH 01664434429 School Website
Broomfield Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Alex Allison	Ploughmans Lea East Goscote Leicester Leicestershire LE7 3ZQ 01162606704 School Website
Thrussington Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hannah Roddy	Hoby Road Thrussington Leicester Leicestershire LE7 4TH 01664424421 School Website
Great Dalby School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Nick Sale	Top End Great Dalby Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 2HA 01664562750 School Website
Wreake Valley Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Tim Marston	Parkstone Road Syston Leicester Leicestershire LE7 1LY 01162641080 School Website
The Pochin School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Heather Sharpe	School Lane Barkby Leicester Leicestershire LE7 3QL 01162692078 School Website
Captains Close Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Sadler	Saxelby Road Asfordby Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 3TU 01664812630 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Syston Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2HA 4.26 Miles

Melton Mowbray Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AF 5.39 Miles

Sileby King Street, Sileby, Leicestershire, LE12 7RN 5.56 Miles

Barrow-Upon-Soar Grove Lane, Barrow-Upon-Soar, Leicestershire, LE12 8US 7.48 Miles

Leicester London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB 8.14 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Queni Cabs 0116 260 2832 12 Beechwood Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 3DU 3.19 Miles
Prodrive Chauffeur 07950 381115 20 Burrough End, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 2EW 3.44 Miles
1St Choice Taxis 0116 269 6999 9 Brook Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 1GD 4.17 Miles
Just Airports 0116 269 8600 9 Brook Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 1GD 4.17 Miles
Express Private Hire 0116 269 6565 9 Brook Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 1GD 4.17 Miles
Valley Taxis 01664 813400 14 North Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 3SQ 4.26 Miles
Handy Cars 01664 563618 West End Travel, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 0DA 5.06 Miles
Airport Transfers Leicester 0116 241 7314 5 Brindley Rise, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1RD 5.28 Miles
Airport Taxi Leicester 01509 814053 11 Heathcote Drive, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 7ND 5.37 Miles
Rencar 01664 501133 9 Mill St, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AY 5.41 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Main Street Gaddesby Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Barsby Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Ashby Folville Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street South Croxton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hoby Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rotherby Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brookside Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Station Road Rearsby Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Melton Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Queniborough Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thorpe Satchville Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Le7 Main Street Queniborough Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Frisby On The Wreake Po Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Merchants Common Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Main Street Hoby Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The County Practice 0116 2950500	Health Centre Melton Road,Syston Leicester LE7 2EQ
The Jubilee Medical Practice 0116 2950600	Syston Health Centre 1330 Melton Road, Syston Leicester Leicestershire LE7 2EQ
Regency Road Surgery	Regency Road Asfordby Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 3YL
Dr Mk Lakhani's Practice 01509 816364	Highgate Surgery 5 Storer Close,Sileby Loughborough Leicestershire LE12 7UD
Silverdale Medical Centre 0116 3662020	6 Silverdale Drive Thurmaston Leicester LE4 8NN

Local Stores

Asfordby
1A Bradgate Lane
Asfordby
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE14 3YD
01664 812203
Store Website
3.92 miles

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SPAR - Syston Service Station
Wanlip Road
Syston
Leicester
LE7 1PA
Store Website
4.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

King'S Veterinary Centre
1293 Melton Road Syston Leicestershire LE7 2EN 01162 609367 syston@kingsvets.co.uk Website 3.87 miles

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Nupsala Ltd
Leicester Road Industrial Estate 37 Pate Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 0RG 4.09 miles

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Medivet Syston
1 St. Peters Street Syston Leicester Leicestershire LE7 1HL 01162 608030 syston@medivet.co.uk Website 4.23 miles

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Bray House Veterinary Practice
36 Asfordby Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 0HR 01664 562054 Website 5.37 miles
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Chine House Veterinary Hospital Ltd
Sileby Hall Cossington Road Sileby Loughborough Leicestershire LE12 7RS 01509 812445/6 enquiries@chinehousevets.co.uk Website 5.59 miles
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Medivet Thurmaston
643 Melton Road Thurmaston Leicester Leicestershire LE4 8EB 01162 609565 thurmaston@medivet.co.uk Website 5.62 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Watermead Country Park
A Network Of Lakes And Canals Set In Beautiful Park And Woodlands In The North Of Leicestershire. A563 Lancashire 6.33 miles We Are Located North-East Of Leicester, Immediately Adjacent To The A46, Between The Villages Of Syston And Wanlip. The Country Park’S Main Entrance Can Be Accessed From Wanlip Road, Syston, Near To The Hope And Anchor Pub (Le7 1Pd).

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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 6.45 miles

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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 7.70 miles

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Swithland Woods To Rabbits Bridge And Beyond
Unnamed Road Loughborough Lancashire LE12 8JL 9.37 miles North Of Leicester At The Cropstone End Of The Reservoir Near Bradgate Park.

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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 9.54 miles Newtown Linford

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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 9.85 miles Off Aylestone Road

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