Welcome to Glooston

Glooston is a small village located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England. The village is situated on a hilltop, providing stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village is home to a small community of around 200 people, and it is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age.

One of the most notable features of Glooston is its beautiful church, St. John the Baptist. The church dates back to the 13th century and is a Grade II listed building. The church is known for its stunning stained glass windows and its impressive tower, which stands at over 100 feet tall. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Glooston is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The village is located close to the Leicestershire Round, a 100-mile circular walk that takes in some of the most beautiful countryside in the county. The village is also home to a number of footpaths and bridleways, providing plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. Overall, Glooston is a charming village that offers a peaceful and relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 9.3°C

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Wind: 3.4 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School Details
Church Langton Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Stephen Roddy
Stonton Road
Church Langton
Market Harborough
Leicestershire
LE16 7SZ
1858545237
School Website
Hallaton Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Claire Stevens
Churchgate
Hallaton
Market Harborough
Leicestershire
LE16 8TY
01858555629
School Website
Tugby Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Louisa Morris
Main Street
Tugby
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE7 9WD
01162598248
School Website
Great Bowden Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sarah Bishop
Gunnsbrook Close
Great Bowden
Market Harborough
Leicestershire
LE16 7HZ
01858463216
School Website
Billesdon Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Lisa Willcocks
Gaulby Road
Billesdon
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE7 9AG
01162596327
School Website
Kibworth High School And Community Technology College
Academy Converter
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mrs Steve Piggott
Smeeton Road
Kibworth
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE8 0LG
01162792238
School Website
Kibworth Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Gillian Paterson
Hillcrest Avenue
Kibworth
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE8 0NH
01162792485
School Website
Ridgeway Primary Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Sarah Bishop
The Ridgeway
Market Harborough
Leicestershire
LE16 7HQ
01858465800
School Website
The Robert Smyth Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:11-19
Head Teacher
Ms Daniel Cleary
Burnmill Road
Market Harborough
Leicestershire
LE16 7JG
01858440770
School Website
Foxton Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr George Norman
Gallow Field Road
Foxton
Market Harborough
Leicestershire
LE16 7QZ
01858545328
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Market Harborough
St Marys Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7DT
5.38 Miles
Corby
Station Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1UJ
9.90 Miles
South Wigston
Kenilworth Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4XU
10.25 Miles
Oakham
Station Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6QT
10.63 Miles
Leicester
London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
11.04 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Gabeys Rural Taxis
07902 596915
28 Weare Close, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9DY
4.36 Miles
Point To Point Taxis
01858 468468
8 Langton Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 0JU
4.40 Miles
Random Cabs
01858 469299
71 Station Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7HL
4.59 Miles
Apollo Taxis
01858 433999
Riverside, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7PT
5.14 Miles
Fab Cabs
01858 466433
Riverside, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7PT
5.14 Miles
Kwik Cabs Ltd
01858 468777
Riverside Ind Est, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7PT
5.14 Miles
Twentyfourseven Executive Travel
01858 468484
16 Harrod Drive, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7EH
5.23 Miles
Murphys Taxis
01858 410210
King's Head Place, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7JT
5.36 Miles
Central Cabs
01858 461090
125 St Marys Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7DT
5.43 Miles
Gary's Taxis Ltd
01858 410004
21 Abbey Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9AA
5.45 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Le16 7St Glooston
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Cranoe Le16 7Sw
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Le16 7Ug Stonton Wyville
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Goadby
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Noseley
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Le16 7Ts Thorpe Langton
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Main Street Shangton
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Welham Le16 7Uj
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Le16 7Su Church Langton
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High Street Hallaton
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Main Street Tur Langton
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East Langton Le16 7Tw
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Three Gates
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Great Glen Surgery
24 Main Street
Medbourne
Market Harborough
LE16 8DT
Two Shires Medical Practice
2A Station Street
Kibworth Beauchamp
Leicester
LE8 0LN
Kibworth Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Smeeton Road
Kibworth Beauchamp
Leicester
LE8 0LG
Kibworth Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3
Smeeton Road
Kibworth Beauchamp
Leicester
LE8 0LG
Kibworth Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Smeeton Road
Kibworth Beauchamp
Leicester
LE8 0LG
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Local Stores

Kibworth
65-69 High Street
Kibworth Beauchamp
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE8 0HS
01162 792237
Store Website
4.58 miles
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SPAR Market Harborough
SPAR
117 Coventry Road
Market Harborough
LE16 9BX
01858 463558
Store Website
5.6 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Rutland Veterinary Centre
Langton Garden Centre
Melton Road
East Langton
Market Harborough
Leicestershire
LE16 7TG
01858 545821
enquiries@rutlandvets.co.uk
Website
3.36 miles
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Ash Tree Vets
Unit 9
Priory Business Park
Kibworth
Leicestershire
LE8 0RX
kibworth@ashtreevets.co.uk
Website
4.89 miles
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Town &Amp; Country Veterinary Centre
48 Northampton Road
Market Harborough
Leicestershire
LE16 9HE
01858 465668
mail@tcvets.co.uk
Website
5.55 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

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Market Harborough Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home
Unit 2 Springfield Retail Park
Springfield Street
Market Harborough
Leicestershire
LE16 8BD
marketharborough@vets4pets.com
Website
5.59 miles
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Ash Tree Vets
124 Northampton Road
Market Harborough
Leicestershire
LE16 9HF
01858 462839
admin@ashtreevets.co.uk
Website
6.20 miles
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Open at weekends

Client car park

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Rutland Veterinary Centre Ltd
12A Ayston Road
Uppingham
Rutland
LE15 9RL
01572 822399
office@rutlandvets.co.uk
Website
7.66 miles
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Open at weekends

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Local Dog Walks

Foxton Locks
Foxton Locks Are Ten Canal Locks, With Two ‘Staircases’ Each Of Five Locks, Located On The Leicestershire Line Of The Grand Union Canal.
LE16 7RA
5.34 miles

Foxton Locks Is Located South Of The City Of Leicester And Close To Market Harborough.
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Foxton Locks Canal Walk
Foxton Locks
Gumley Road
Foxton
5.36 miles

Well Sign Posted To The Car Parks
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East Carlton Park
Our Favourite Place To Walk! Has Everything You Need! Brilliant Children's Play Area, Pure Wool Shop, Woodland Shop, Cafe (Can Buy Dog And Duck Treats!) Toilets, Picnic Areas, Dog Water Bowls Etc. Plenty Of Bins For Both Dog And General Waste. Fantastic Views, Lovely Lake That My Dog Loves To Paddle In. Plenty Of Friendly Dogs And Owners Ample Parking. Bbq Area. I Could Go On - Please Check This Place Out!
E Carlton Park
Lancashire
6.62 miles

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Kelmarsh Tunnels
Kelmarsh Tunnel Is Now A Disused Railway In Northamptonshire. It’S A Beautiful Walk To The Tunnels. You Don’T Have To Go Through Them, You Can Go Over Them :). It’S Also A Lovely Walk From Kelmarsh To Market Harborougj. Dogs Can Be Of Lead As Well, Just Watch Out For Cyclists!
Oxendon Rd
Market
Lancashire
HARBOROUGH LE16
8.41 miles

If You Are Travelling From Desborough It Is Best To Go Through Arthingworth. When Driving Down You Will See A Bridge, Just Before The Bridge You Will See A Car Park On Your Right. That’S Where I Would Recommend Parking As It Is The Start Of The Walk.
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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
8.68 miles

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Kelmarsh Tunnels
Brought Oscar My Dog Here For The First Time Today. (17/8/20) Nice Walk Although The Tunnel Itself Was A Bit Mucky And Slippery Which Is To Be Expected Due To The Weather. Word Of Advice...If You’Re Visiting After A Prolonged Or Heavy Rainfall, Do Wear Suitable Footwear. Also Being A Good Strong Beamed Torch Too. We Enjoyed It And Will Be Back To Explore Further.
Kelmarsh Tunnels
Lancashire
10.11 miles

From Corby To Braybrook Then Follow A6
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