Welcome to Great Dalby

Great Dalby is a small village located in the county of Leicestershire, England. The village is situated approximately 5 miles east of Melton Mowbray and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 300 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

One of the main attractions in Great Dalby is the St. Swithun'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. The church is open to visitors and is a popular destination for those interested in history and architecture.

Great Dalby is also home to a number of walking and cycling routes, which allow visitors to explore the surrounding countryside. The village is located near the Leicestershire Round, a 100-mile circular walking route that takes in some of the county's most beautiful scenery. The village is also close to the Melton Mowbray to Oakham cycle route, which is a popular destination for cyclists of all abilities.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 9.7°C

Feels Like: 9.6°C

Wind: 2.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Swallowdale Primary School And Community Centre Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Samantha Harries	Dalby Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 0BJ 01664565456 School Website
Melton Vale Sixth Form College Academy 16-19 Converter Ages:16-19 Head Teacher Dr Nicola Dartnell	Burton Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1DN 1664504750 School Website
Saint Francis Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gosia Brown	Dalby Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 0BP 1664562891 School Website
Long Field Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Haggett	Ambleside Way Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 0BN 01664561234 School Website
Sherard Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helena Blumfield	Grange Drive Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1HA 1664565124 School Website
Birch Wood Melton Area Special School Community Special School Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Rosalind Hopkins	Grange Drive Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1HA 01664483340 School Website
The Grove Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Hayley Cheeseman	Asfordby Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 0HN 01664562554 School Website
Somerby Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Andrea Brown	High Street Somerby Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 2PZ 01664504888 School Website
Asfordby Hill Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Philippa Millward	Melton Road Asfordby Hill Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 3QX 01664812244 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Melton Mowbray Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AF 2.95 Miles

Syston Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2HA 7.61 Miles

Oakham Station Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6QT 7.96 Miles

Sileby King Street, Sileby, Leicestershire, LE12 7RN 8.66 Miles

Barrow-Upon-Soar Grove Lane, Barrow-Upon-Soar, Leicestershire, LE12 8US 10.42 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Prodrive Chauffeur 07950 381115 20 Burrough End, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 2EW 0.17 Miles
Handy Cars 01664 563618 West End Travel, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 0DA 2.87 Miles
Manor Mowbray Rent Car 01664 565533 9 Mill St, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AY 2.95 Miles
Mowbray Taxis 01664 483101 9 Mill St, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AY 2.95 Miles
Rencar 01664 501133 9 Mill St, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AY 2.95 Miles
Deans Taxis 01664 480900 5 Jubilee Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1ND 3.24 Miles
Elaine's Taxis 01664 656565 78 Salisbury Avenue, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1QX 3.46 Miles
Valley Taxis 01664 813400 14 North Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 3SQ 3.47 Miles
A B M Taxis Melton Mowbray 01664 561016 2 Wymondham Way, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1HX 3.98 Miles
Lowe Classic Cars 01664 567181 25 Delamare Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1PL 4.01 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Upper End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Great Dalby Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Thorpe Satchville Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Queensway No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Dalby No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Robin Crescent No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beler Way Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Norfolk Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Valley Road Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
New Road Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Burrough On The Hill Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Le13 Gloucester Ave Melton Mowbray Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Warwick Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Kirby Bellars Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Craven Street Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Latham House Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Sage Cross Street Melton Mowbray LE13 1NX
Latham House Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Sage Cross Street Melton Mowbray LE13 1NX
Melton Syston Vale Pcn Enhanced Access 01664 503000	Lhmp Sage Cross Street Melton Mowbray LE13 1NX
Latham House Medical Practice 01664 503000	Latham House Medical Prac Sage Cross Street Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1NX
Regency Road Surgery	Regency Road Asfordby Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 3YL

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Melton
SPAR
52-56 Valley Road
Melton Mowbray
LE13 0DX
01664 565022
Store Website
2.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Nupsala Ltd
Leicester Road Industrial Estate 37 Pate Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 0RG 2.13 miles

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Bray House Veterinary Practice
36 Asfordby Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 0HR 01664 562054 Website 3.19 miles
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Farm Veterinary Solutions
1 - 3 Kings Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1QF 01664 567481 farmteam@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 3.30 miles
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Kings Veterinary Centre
1-3 Kings Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1QF 01664 567481 kirstie@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 3.30 miles

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Melton Vets
6 North St Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1NL 01664 560364 meltonvets@gmail.com Website 3.31 miles
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Crescent Veterinary Clinic
The Crescent Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 0NF 01664 562142 3.54 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 4.19 miles

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Watermead Country Park
A Network Of Lakes And Canals Set In Beautiful Park And Woodlands In The North Of Leicestershire. A563 Lancashire 9.62 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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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 10.32 miles

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Rutland Water Reservoir
A Huge Reservoir In The County Of Rutland, With Multiple Entrances. The Most Common Being At Whitwell, Sykes Lane, Edith Weston, Hambleton Peninsula Or Barnsdale. Walk Along Proper Paths, Flat And Hills. They Have Special A Dog Park And Wooded Walk Which Is Off Lead, Otherwise On Leads. Beware Of Bikes In Summer And In The Busy Parts. But This Place Is So Big You Can Get Away To Quiet Parts. Lovely Views, Water, Oats And Nature To See. Your Dog Will Enjoy The Smells And Spaces. Rangers On Site. Well Managed And Clean. The Lodge Stamford Road Barnsdale North Shore Rutland Water Oakham LE15 8AB 10.58 miles

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Hambleton Peninsula Rutland Water
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk On Hambleton Peninsula, Rutland Water. Rutland Water Is Famous For The Number And Variety Of Birds That Spend The Winter Here. The Route Follows The Shore Of The Lake And Through Armley Wood. LE15 8TL 10.60 miles From The A6003 Roundabout East Of Oakham, Follow The A606. In Half A Mile, Turn Right To Reach Upper Hambleton.

Exton Estate
The Exton Estates 11.30 miles Use The Rutland Council Website. Its Best To Park Around The Main Exton Village Green, Outside The Fox And Hounds Pub. Dog Friendly. Take The Lane To The Left Away From The Pub. Follow The Road Left Again At The Top, Curve Round Past Pudding Bag Lane. Up The Road To The Exton Farm.

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Weather Forecast

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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

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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

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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
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