Welcome to Halstead

Halstead is a small village located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England. The village is situated on the eastern side of the River Welland and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are several historical landmarks in the area, including the Halstead Castle and the St. Michael and All Angels Church.

The village of Halstead is a peaceful and tranquil place to live, with a strong sense of community. The village has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub, which serves as a hub for social gatherings. The village also has a cricket club, a football club, and a tennis club, providing plenty of opportunities for residents to get involved in sports and other activities.

Halstead is located just a few miles from the town of Market Harborough, which offers a wider range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities. The village is also well-connected to other parts of Leicestershire, with easy access to major roads and public transport links. Overall, Halstead is a charming and picturesque village that offers a high quality of life for its residents.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
Somerby Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Andrea Brown	High Street Somerby Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 2PZ 01664504888 School Website
The Grange Therapeutic School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-18 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Sleath	15 - 17 Somerby Road Knossington Oakham Leicestershire LE15 8LY 1664454264 School Website
Houghton-On-The-Hill Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jan Knox	Main Street Houghton-On-The-Hill Leicester Leicestershire LE7 9GD 1162412465 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
Gaddesby Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Leigh Fox	Ashby Road Gaddesby Leicester Leicestershire LE7 4WF 01664840253 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
Fernvale Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Cartledge-Splitt	Somerby Road Thurnby Leicester Leicestershire LE7 9PR 1162416722 School Website
Thurnby, St Luke's Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Mrs Louisa Morris	Main Street Thurnby Leicester Leicestershire LE7 9PN 1162415105 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Oakham Station Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6QT 7.21 Miles

Melton Mowbray Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AF 8.22 Miles

Syston Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2HA 8.48 Miles

Leicester London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB 9.66 Miles

South Wigston Kenilworth Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4XU 10.78 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Gabey's Taxi Service 0116 259 7711 Leicester Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9DB 0.51 Miles
Gabeys Rural Taxis 07902 596915 28 Weare Close, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9DY 2.76 Miles
Main Private Hire 0116 243 3883 48 Main Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9GD 4.59 Miles
Prodrive Chauffeur 07950 381115 20 Burrough End, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 2EW 5.22 Miles
Steves Taxis Scraptoft 07971 864380 Scraptoft Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9SE 6.47 Miles
Airport Transfers Leicester 0116 241 7314 5 Brindley Rise, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1RD 6.60 Miles
Quick Cabs 0116 241 2662 Thurncourt Rd, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 2NG 6.80 Miles
Quick Cars 0116 243 1888 Thurncourt Garage/Thurncourt Rd, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 2NG 6.80 Miles
Berridge Taxis 01572 756088 Long Row, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6LN 6.96 Miles
Dolphin Private Hire 0116 243 3436 101 Netherhall Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1DR 6.97 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Halstead Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leicester Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tilton Station Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lowesby Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Skeffington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cold Newton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Owston Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
John O'gaunt Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Place Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Street Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Gaulby Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Twyford Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Tugby Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burrough On The Hill Po Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Loddington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Billesdon Surgery 0116 2596206	Billesdon Surgery 4 Market Pl, Billesdon Leicester Leicestershire LE7 9AJ
Somerby Surgery 01664 454204	Oakham Road Somerby Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 2QF
Bushby Surgery	Hill Court Main Street Bushby Leicester Leicestershire LE7 9NY
Willowbrook Medical Centre (Jg Astles) 0116 2432727	Willowbrook Medical Ctr. 195 Thurncourt Road Thurnby Lodge Leicester LE5 2NL
Oakham Medical Practice 01572 722621	Cold Overton Road Oakham Rutland Leicestershire LE15 6NT

Local Stores

Houghtn On The Hill
17 Main Street
Houghton On The Hill
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE7 9GE
01162 413533
Store Website
4.46 miles

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SPAR - Great Glen
11 Stretton Raod
Great Glen
LE8 9GN
01245 353781
Store Website
7.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Rutland Veterinary Centre
Maresfield Road Oakham Rutland LE15 7WN 01572 770011 oakham@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 6.99 miles

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HÖRmann Equine Limited
Wrights Lodge Cottage East Oakham Road Whissendine Oakham Rutland LE15 7HA 07713 477 323 info@hoermannequine.com Website 7.08 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A The Park Veterinary Group
151 Scraptoft Lane Leicester Leicestershire LE5 2FF 0116 241 8326 scraptoft@parkvetgroup.com Website 7.35 miles
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Nupsala Ltd
Leicester Road Industrial Estate 37 Pate Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 0RG 7.48 miles

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Medivet Leicester
192 Uppingham Road Leicester Leicestershire LE5 0QG 0116 276 0850 leicester@medivet.co.uk Website 8.10 miles
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Rutland Veterinary Centre Ltd
12A Ayston Road Uppingham Rutland LE15 9RL 01572 822399 office@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 8.15 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 7.81 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 9.38 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 9.44 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 9.47 miles From The A6003 Roundabout East Of Oakham, Follow The A606. In Half A Mile, Turn Right To Reach Upper Hambleton.

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 9.82 miles

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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 10.61 miles Foxton Locks Is Located South Of The City Of Leicester And Close To Market Harborough.

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