Welcome to Heather

Heather is a small village located in the county of Leicestershire, England. It is situated on the edge of the National Forest and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Heather is a popular destination for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is also home to several local businesses, including a post office, a pub, and a village hall.

One of the main attractions of Heather is its proximity to the National Forest. The forest covers over 200 square miles and is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including deer, badgers, and foxes. The forest is also home to several walking and cycling trails, which offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors to Heather can also explore the nearby Bradgate Park, which is home to a herd of wild deer and offers panoramic views of the Leicestershire countryside.

Heather is also known for its strong sense of community. The village has a number of local events throughout the year, including a summer fete, a Christmas market, and a village show. These events bring together residents and visitors alike and help to create a strong sense of community spirit. Overall, Heather is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a taste of rural England at its finest.

Local Weather

Cloudy

Temp: 13°C

Feels Like: 11.8°C

Wind: 8.1 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Heather Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Maxine Michalowski	Main Street Heather Coalville Leicestershire LE67 2QP 01530260257 School Website
St Denys Church Of England Infant School Ibstock Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Cheryl Sargeant	Laud Close Ibstock Leicestershire LE67 6NL 01530260004 School Website
Ibstock Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Phil Lewin	Melbourne Road Ibstock Leicestershire LE67 6NP 01530260481 School Website
Ibstock Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-14 Head Teacher Mr Sophie Williams	Central Avenue Ibstock Leicestershire LE67 6NE 01530260705 School Website
Newton Burgoland Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Ward	School Lane Newton Burgoland Coalville Leicestershire LE67 2SL 01530270320 School Website
Woodstone Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Patrick Mullins	Heather Lane Ravenstone Coalville Leicestershire LE67 2AH 01530519473 School Website
Ellistown Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Simone Fellows	Whitehill Road Ellistown Coalville Leicestershire LE67 1EN 01530260301 School Website
Hugglescote Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Paul Driver	Ashburton Road Hugglescote Coalville Leicestershire LE67 2HA 01530832721 School Website
Dove Bank Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andrea Fletcher	Bagworth Road Nailstone Nuneaton Warwickshire CV13 0QJ 1530262371 School Website
Snarestone Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Tim Jewitt	Main Street Snarestone Swadlincote Derbyshire DE12 7DB 1530270598 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Polesworth Orchard Close, Polesworth, Staffordshire, B78 1BX 9.23 Miles

Atherstone Long Street, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1BH 9.60 Miles

Hinckley Station Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1UE 11.16 Miles

Loughborough Station Boulevard, Off Nottingham Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1EX 11.19 Miles

Nuneaton Bond Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4BU 11.67 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A A Taxis 01530 260220 48 High St, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6LH 1.15 Miles
Measham Cab Co 01530 270099 School La, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 2SL 1.63 Miles
Ashby Carriages Executive Services 01530 274013 Daneway/School La, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 2SL 1.63 Miles
Point To Point Taxis 01858 468468 171 Battram Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1GB 2.44 Miles
Yellow Cars 01530 832247 10A Marlborough Square, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3WD 2.90 Miles
Coalville Yellow Cabs 01530 837771 Suite 2/Alpha House/3A Marlborough Sq, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3WD 2.90 Miles
P C Cars 01530 831891 9 Prince St, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3RA 2.93 Miles
County Cars 01530 515384 56 High Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7HZ 3.61 Miles
County Private Hire 01530 515384 Flat 4/47 High St, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7HR 3.64 Miles
Measham Cars 01530 272616 Burns Close, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7EY 3.88 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Main Street Heather Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street/Swepstone Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road Heather Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road Ibstock Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Leicester Road Le67 Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Church End Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Ibstock Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Chapel Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Curzon Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Le67 Glen Ave Coalville Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Ibstock House Surgery 01530 263467	Ibstock House Surgery 132 High Street Ibstock Leicestershire LE67 6JP
Hugglescote Surgery 01530 832109	Hugglescote Surgery 151 Grange Road Hugglescote Leicestershire LE67 2BS
The Surgery 01530 836507	The Surgery Whitwick Road Coalville Leicester LE67 3FA
Dr Nr Pulman's Practice 01530 445945	Long Lane Surgery Beacon House,Long Lane Coalville Leicestershire LE67 4DR
Measham Medical Unit 01530 270667	High Street Measham Nr Swadlincote Derbyshire DE12 7HR

Local Stores

Ibstock
Ashby Road
Ibstock
Leicestershire
LE67 6HA
01530 263344
Store Website
1.04 miles

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HKS Retail Ltd
Clocktower
Ashby Road
Coalville, Leicester
LE67 3LF
01530 813 814
Store Website
3.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Cockburn Vets Ltd
100 London Road Coalville Leicestershire LE67 3JD 01530 836654 cockburn@vetscoalville.co.uk Website 3.26 miles
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Coalville Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit E1 Whitwick Retail Park Whitwick Road Coalville Leicestershire LE67 3JN coalville@vets4pets.com Website 3.53 miles

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Uk Vet Derm Ltd
16 Talbot Street Whitwick Coalville Leicestershire LE67 5AW 01530 519 565 information@ukvetderm.co.uk Website 4.40 miles
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Ambion Veterinary Centre
23 Heath Road Market Bosworth Nuneaton Warwickshire CV13 0NT 01455 292928 ambionveterinary@googlemail.com 4.82 miles
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The Star Animal Rehabilitation And Wellness Clinic Ltd
Unit 12, Elms Business Park Atherstone Road Appleby Magna Swadlincote Derbyshire DE12 7AP 01530 270170 info@starclinicrehab.co.uk Website 5.11 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Woodward Veterinary Practice Ltd
The Veterinary Surgery Ivanhoe Business Park Smisby Road Ashby De La Zouch Leicestershire LE65 2UZ 01530 412035 enquiries@woodward-vets.co.uk Website 5.23 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Sence Valley Park
Ex Quarry, Turned Into A Water Park. With Several Lakes Of Various Sizes. Paved Path Runs Around Most Of Them. 2 Car Parks 1 By Gate &Amp; Toilets Is At The Top Of The Hill Giving Some Lovely Views Over The Park. Lower Car Park Is A Water Level And Paths Are Flat So Very Suitable For Wheelchair Access. There Are Many Benches If You Need A Rest. Dog Poo Bags &Amp; Bins Are Also Provided At Many Points Around The Park. Located: Ravenstone Road, North Ibstock Ravenstone Rd Ibstock Lancashire LE67 6NW 0.97 miles Ravenstone Road, North Ibstock

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Hicks Lodge
This Park Is Really Designed For Cyclists So Care Is Needed If Your Walking Your Dog. The Park Is Split Into 2. One Being A Gentler Walk Around A Lake With A Nice Lakeside Cafe The Other Area Is Across A Road And Into The Woodland, This Is Aimed At The More Advanced Cyclist. Although Dogs Walkers Are Welcome No Facilities Are Provided For Them. Water Bowls Are Left Outside The Cafe But When My Dog Drank From One He Was Later Sick. Located: Willesley Woodside Willesley Ln Ashby-De-La-Zouch Lancashire LE65 2TL 4.15 miles Willesley Woodside, Ashby-De-La-Zouch

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Market Bosworth Country Park
Lovely Park With Small Lake And Ponds, Mix Of Woodland Paths And Open Fields, Popular With Dog Walkers. Parking Can Be Expensive But Just Nearby Is A Council Car Park For The Village Centre Which Is Very Cheap. Market Bosworth Country Park The Park 4.90 miles Pay And Display Car Park Onsite, Or Other Parking Available Around The Town

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Bagworth Heath Woods
Went To Bagworth Heath Last Week And Its Beautiful And Large. Range Of Wooded Areas, Meadows And Fishing Ponds To Walk Around. There's Even A Sandmartin House On One Pond, Could Have Stayed There For Hours. We Explored For An Hour And Barely Scratched The Surface. Would Highly Recommend. Coalville LE67 1DL 5.04 miles

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Grace Dieu Woods
A Sustrans Track Runs Through This Woodland, But Away From That There Are Walks Within The Woodland. 27 Springfield Thringstone Coalville Lancashire LE67 8LT 5.16 miles Grace Dieu Woods Can Be Approached From Turlough Road, Whitwick Or Springfield, Thringstone, Leicestershire

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Thornton Reservoir
The Village Of Thornton In Leicestershire Hosts Thornton Reservoir, Which Is A Good Walk With Lots Of Potential Wildlife To View. Thornton Village Is Located To The West Of The M1 Motorway, At Around A 3-Mile Drive From Junction 22. The Walk Itself Begins And Ends In The Severn Trent Water Thornton Reservoir Car Park. The Reservoir Is Over 150 Years Old, Being Built In 1854. It Was Originally Constructed To Provide Water For Hinckley, Nuneaton, And Western Parts Of The County Of Leicestershire. Severn Trent Water Closed The Reservoir In 1982, But It Was Reopened To The Public In 1997, Providing An Ideal, Easily Accessible Place For Walking. LE67 1AN 5.38 miles From Juntion 22 Of The M1 Motorway, Drive Around 3-Miles To The South Along Markfield Lane, Heading Into The Village Of Thornton. If Entering From Main Street, Head Down Reservoir Road, And The Car Park Will Be On Your Left.

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Weather Forecast

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