Welcome to Humberstone

Humberstone is a small suburb located in the east of Leicester, England. It is a popular residential area that is known for its peaceful and quiet atmosphere. The suburb is home to a diverse community of people from different backgrounds and cultures. The area is well-connected to the rest of the city, with excellent transport links and easy access to major roads and highways.

One of the most notable features of Humberstone is its rich history. The suburb has a long and fascinating history that dates back to the Roman era. The area was once a thriving Roman settlement, and many artifacts from this period have been discovered in the area. Today, visitors can explore the remains of the Roman settlement, including the remains of a Roman villa and a Roman bathhouse.

Humberstone is also home to a number of beautiful parks and green spaces. The suburb is surrounded by lush greenery and is a great place to go for a walk or a picnic. The parks in the area are well-maintained and offer a range of facilities, including playgrounds, sports fields, and walking trails. Whether you are looking for a peaceful place to relax or a fun place to play, Humberstone has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 12.4°C

Feels Like: 10.3°C

Wind: 13 MPH

Wind Dir: NE

Local Schools

School	Details
Humberstone Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Miss Annemarie Williams	Main Street Humberstone Leicester Leicestershire LE5 1AE 01162767248 School Website
Humberstone Infant Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mr Annemarie Williams	Main Street Humberstone Leicester Leicestershire LE5 1AE 01162767648
Gateway Sixth Form College Academy 16-19 Converter Ages:16-19 Head Teacher Mr James Bagley	Colin Grundy Drive Leicester Leicestershire LE5 1GA 1162744500 School Website
Falcons Primary School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Jasbir Mann	George Hine House Gipsy Lane Leicester Leicestershire LE5 0TA 01164510050 School Website
Avanti Fields School Free Schools Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Miss Vanessa Bardsley	21 Furrow View Leicester LE5 0BX 1163266813 School Website
Keyham Lodge School Academy Special Converter Ages:9-16 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Edwards	Keyham Lane Leicester Leicestershire LE5 1FG 1162416852 School Website
St Josephs Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clair Dedman	Armadale Drive Leicester Leicestershire LE5 1HF 01162416197 School Website
Oakham House Miscellaneous Head Teacher Mrs L Henderson	493 Gypsy Lane Humberstone Leicester Leicestershire LE5 0TD
Kestrel Mead Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Zoe Simpson	Maidenwell Avenue Hamilton Leicester Leicestershire LE5 1TG 1162461732 School Website
Merrydale Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catriona Mugglestone	Claydon Road Leicester Leicestershire LE5 0PL 1162767708 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Leicester London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB 2.33 Miles

Syston Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2HA 3.36 Miles

South Wigston Kenilworth Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4XU 4.93 Miles

Sileby King Street, Sileby, Leicestershire, LE12 7RN 6.00 Miles

Narborough Station Road, Narborough, Leicestershire, LE19 2HR 7.52 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Dolphin Private Hire 0116 243 3436 101 Netherhall Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1DR 0.57 Miles
Airport Transfers Leicester 0116 241 7314 5 Brindley Rise, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1RD 0.94 Miles
Quick Cabs 0116 241 2662 Thurncourt Rd, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 2NG 0.96 Miles
Quick Cars 0116 243 1888 Thurncourt Garage/Thurncourt Rd, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 2NG 0.96 Miles
Green Lane Taxis 0116 276 7573 Coleman Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4LN 1.01 Miles
Steves Taxis Scraptoft 07971 864380 Scraptoft Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9SE 1.09 Miles
Goldline Cabs 0116 276 2233 65 Uppingham Rd, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 3TB 1.13 Miles
Star Taxis Leicester 0116 276 3322 65 Uppingham Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 3TB 1.13 Miles
Apcabs 0116 298 6321 115 Willow Brook Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 0FH 1.33 Miles
Royal Cars 0116 276 3838 Humberstone Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 9JP 1.36 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Humberstone Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Laburnum Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stanley Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Herongate Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Abbotts Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greenland Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Keyham Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Park Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tesco Foodstore Le5 Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Grantham Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gervas Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Radiant Road Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Netherhall Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cranesbill Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barbara Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Johnson Medical Practice 0116 2536299	Hilltop Surgery 22 Maidenwell Avenue Hamilton, Leicester LE5 1BL
St Elizabeth's Medical Centre (Ja Wood) 0116 2416392	St Elizabeth's Med Centre Netherall Road Leicester LE5 1DR
Humberstone Medical Centre (Ip Jones) 0116 2766605	Humberstone Medical Ctr. 150 Wycombe Road Leicester LE5 0PR
Salutem Pcn Enhanced Access 0116 2747761	Humberstone Medical 150 Wycombe Road Leicester Leicestershire LE5 0PR
Humberstone Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Humberstone Medical Centre 150 Wycombe Road Leicester LE5 0PR

Local Stores

Rowlatts Hill
2A Rowlatts Hill Road
Rowlatts Hill
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE5 4UN
01162 761409
Store Website
0.77 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Fosseway
Fosseway Service Station
500 Melton Road
Leicester
LE4 7SP
0116 261 0410
Store Website
2.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A The Park Veterinary Group
151 Scraptoft Lane Leicester Leicestershire LE5 2FF 0116 241 8326 scraptoft@parkvetgroup.com Website 0.33 miles
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Medivet Leicester
192 Uppingham Road Leicester Leicestershire LE5 0QG 0116 276 0850 leicester@medivet.co.uk Website 0.64 miles
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Leicester St Georges Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 6, St Georges Retail Park St Georges Way Leicester Leicestershire LE1 1SG 0116 242 6540 leicestercentral@vets4pets.com Website 2.05 miles
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Bell, Brown &Amp; Bentley
192 London Road Leicester Leicestershire LE2 1ND 0116 254 3255 richard.bell@bbbvet.org.uk Website 2.29 miles

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Medivet Thurmaston
643 Melton Road Thurmaston Leicester Leicestershire LE4 8EB 01162 609565 thurmaston@medivet.co.uk Website 2.30 miles
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Medivet Birstall 24 Hour
84 Sibson Road Birstall Leicester Leicestershire LE4 4NA 0116 267 3518 birstall@medivet.co.uk Website 3.04 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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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 2.19 miles

Location what3words rests.washed.bonus

Watermead Country Park
A Network Of Lakes And Canals Set In Beautiful Park And Woodlands In The North Of Leicestershire. A563 Lancashire 2.29 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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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 3.94 miles Off Aylestone Road

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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 6.21 miles Newtown Linford

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Bouskell Park
A Good Mix Of Park Area, Woodlands And Bridal Way. There Is Also A Cornfield Which Is Lovely To Walk Throughout The Year. Free Parking, Plenty Of Disabled Parking Spaces. Well Maintained Park Area With Plenty Of Rubbish Bins. All Very Friendly Dogs And Owners Use This Area. 79 Sycamore St Blaby Leicester LE8 4FL 6.24 miles

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Bradgate Park Trail
Lovely Walk, Great To Stretch Those Legs And Get Some Fresh Air. Got To See A Deer Or Two As Well Bradgate Park Trail Leicester Lancashire LE6 0HE 6.74 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Sunny	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	12.4°C	11.4°C	10°C	10°C	12.3°C	12.8°C	16.5°C	17.2°C	17.5°C	16.4°C	15.2°C	14.3°C
Feels Like	12.6°C	11.4°C	9.9°C	9.7°C	12°C	12.4°C	16.3°C	17.2°C	17.5°C	16.4°C	15.2°C	14.7°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Mist	Mist	Mist	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	12.6°C	10.6°C	9.4°C	8.4°C	11.5°C	15.3°C	18.6°C	20.2°C	20.3°C	19.7°C	18.4°C	15.3°C
Feels Like	12.7°C	10.4°C	9.3°C	8.5°C	11.7°C	15.5°C	18.7°C	20.2°C	20.3°C	19.7°C	18.4°C	14.8°C

Wednesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	16°C	15.6°C	15°C	14.5°C	15.5°C	16.8°C	17.8°C	18.3°C	18.5°C	18.8°C	17.8°C	17°C
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