Welcome to Huncote

Huncote is a small village located in the district of Blaby, Leicestershire, England. The village is situated approximately 8 miles southwest of Leicester city centre and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Huncote has a population of around 2,500 people and is a popular residential area due to its peaceful and rural setting.

The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, with evidence of a Roman settlement found in the area. Huncote was also mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was recorded as "Hondecote". The village has a number of historic buildings, including St. James' Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is a popular attraction for visitors to the village.

Huncote has a strong sense of community, with a range of local amenities and events throughout the year. The village has a primary school, a post office, a village hall, and a number of shops and pubs. There are also several sports clubs and societies, including a cricket club, a football club, and a gardening club. The village hosts an annual summer fete and a Christmas lights switch-on event, which are both well-attended by locals and visitors alike.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 8.1°C

Feels Like: 3.6°C

Wind: 23.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Huncote Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Cumberlidge	Denman Lane Huncote Leicester Leicestershire LE9 3BS 01162864105 School Website
Red Hill Field Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Snelson	Copt Oak Road Narborough Leicester Leicestershire LE19 3EF 01162841500 School Website
Narborough The Pastures Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Donna Cecchini	Thornhills Narborough Leicester Leicestershire LE19 3YP 01162867738 School Website
Croft Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Roberts	Brookes Avenue Croft Leicester Leicestershire LE9 3GJ 1455282643 School Website
Thurlaston Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Gavin Beetham	Desford Road Thurlaston Leicester Leicestershire LE9 7TE 01455888243 School Website
Greystoke Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Richardson	Thornton Drive Narborough Leicester Leicestershire LE19 2GX 01162862286 School Website
Enderby Danemill Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tracey Lawrence	Mill Lane Enderby Leicester Leicestershire LE19 4LH 01162862674 School Website
Brockington College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Sadie Batstone	Blaby Road Enderby Leicester Leicestershire LE19 4AQ 01162863722 School Website
Lodge Farm Education Other Independent Special School Ages:11-17 Head Teacher Ms Joy Brown	Lodge Farm Sutton In The Elms Leicester Road Broughton Astley LE9 6RB 1455283665 School Website
Cosby Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tracy Withers	Portland Street Cosby Leicester Leicestershire LE9 1TE 01162863103 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Narborough Station Road, Narborough, Leicestershire, LE19 2HR 1.46 Miles

South Wigston Kenilworth Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4XU 4.54 Miles

Hinckley Station Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1UE 6.17 Miles

Leicester London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB 6.31 Miles

Nuneaton Bond Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4BU 10.04 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Airport Express 0116 275 1860 23 Broom Way, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 3RY 0.91 Miles
Narborough Taxis And Couriers Ltd 0116 286 2894 1 Park Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 2GQ 1.30 Miles
Jdl Cars 0116 286 2688 Coleridge Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 4QJ 1.35 Miles
Stanton Taxis 01455 272189 19 Meadow Close, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 4BX 2.32 Miles
Snowys Taxis 0116 286 5432 Enderby Road Ind Est, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 6HZ 2.33 Miles
Taxi Line Whetstone 0116 275 1777 Old Pump House, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 6LG 2.46 Miles
Airport Taxis 0116 286 5383 1 The Nook, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 1RQ 2.47 Miles
Flightlink Airport Cars 0116 277 7777 Cambridge Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 6LF 2.51 Miles
Easyairporttaxis Com 07947 223703 Www Easyairporttaxis Com, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 6LF 2.51 Miles
Blaby Taxis 0116 278 7116 33 Woodyard La, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 6HL 2.56 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Main Street Huncote Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Sunday Last Collection:00:03 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Denman Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Croft Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Le19 Hardwicke Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Le19 The Pastures Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hill Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Auburn Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Croft Station Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pochin Drive Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Sunday Last Collection:00:03 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Desford Road/Langham Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Forest Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coleridge Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sparkenhoe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coventry Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Desford Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
North Blaby Pcn Enhanced Access 07905 992273	North Blaby Pcn C/Oenderbymcshortridge Ln Leicester Leicestershire LE19 4LY
Enderby Medical Centre 0116 2866088	Enderby Medical Centre Shortridge Lane Enderby Leicestershire LE19 4LY
The Limes Medical Centre 0116 2864421	The Limes Medical Centre 65 Leicester Road Narborough Leicestershire LE19 2DU
The Old School Surgery 01455 271442	The Old School Surgery Hinckley Road Stoney Stanton Leicestershire LE9 4LJ
The Orchard Med Practice 01455 282599	The Orchard Med Practice Orchard Road Broughton Astley Leicestershire LE9 6RG

Local Stores

Croft
29 Pochin Street
Croft
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE9 3HA
01455 282328
Store Website
1.17 miles

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SPAR - Huncote
8 Main Street
Huncote
LE9 3AU
01162 750090
Store Website
0.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A The Park Veterinary Group
82-84 High Street Whetstone Leicester Leicestershire LE8 6LQ 0116 284 9944 whetstone@parkvetgroup.com Website 2.48 miles
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Companion Care (Leicester Fosse Park) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Fosse Park Grove Farm Triangle Enderby Leicestershire LE19 1WT 0116 263 9930 leicesterfossepark@vets4pets.com Website 2.94 miles
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Broughton Vet Group Ltd
12 Swannington Road Broughton Astley Leicester Leicestershire LE9 6TU 01455 282512 enquiries@broughtonvets.co.uk Website 3.13 miles
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Bell Brown &Amp; Bentley
41 Hinckley Road Leicester Forest East Leicester Leicestershire LE3 3GL 0116 388100 lfe@bbbvet.org.uk Website 4.00 miles
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Averley House Farm
Hinckley Road Sapcote Leicestershire LE9 4LH 01455 271277 simon.shonegm@gmail.com 4.07 miles

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Leicester Pdsa Pet Hospital
64 Heyford Road Braunstone Leicester Leicestershire LE3 1SR 0116 255 8731 Website 4.32 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 3.22 miles

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Burbage Common
Burbage Common Has Open Areas And Lovely Wooded Areas Two. There Is A Cafe In The Centre Of The Area Which Is An Old Farm House And Another One Which Is Open Less Frequently At The Main Car Park. There Are Two Main Wooded Areas With Nice Paths But The Open Areas Do Often Get Muddy In Wet Weather. There Are Various Streams Around For Water. Burbage Common Rd Hinckley Leicester LE9 8DA 4.58 miles

Location what3words boarded.divorcing.famous

Fosse Meadows Country Park
Country Park In South Leicestershire. Ideal For Dog Walking, Families And Bird Watching. Sharnford Hinckley Lancashire LE10 3AB 4.62 miles

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Fosse Meadows Country Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Fosse Meadows Country Park. This Area Holds Young, Predominately Broadleaf, Woodland With Something For Everyone. Plenty Of Wide Paths, Bird Hides, Open Grassy Places, Benches, And Ponds. LE10 3AB 4.64 miles From The A5, Take The B4114 Toward Sharnford. Once Through Sharnford, Still On The B4114, Take A Right Onto Frolesworth Road (A Brown Road Sign Will Direct You To Fosse Meadows). Then Take A Right Onto Roman Road And You Have A Choice Of Two Car Parks On Your Right, The Second Is Larger Than The First.

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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 4.67 miles Off Aylestone Road

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Burrough Woods Anstey
Open Spaces And Woodland, Mostly Flat But One Hill Which Can Be Avoided. Can Be Muddy In Places Ratby Leicester Lancashire LE6 0LU 6.34 miles Take The Lane Next To The Primary School The Car Park Is About Half A Mile On The Right

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Weather Forecast

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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Cloudy
Temp	1.4°C	1.1°C	0°C	-0.1°C	1°C	4.8°C	8.5°C	11.5°C	12.7°C	11.5°C	9.1°C	7.9°C
Feels Like	-1.5°C	-2.4°C	-2.7°C	-2.6°C	-2.2°C	1.7°C	5.7°C	9.1°C	10.4°C	8.9°C	5.7°C	4°C

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	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	7.1°C	6.8°C	6.4°C	5.7°C	7°C	9°C	10.8°C	12.1°C	12°C	10.7°C	8°C	6.9°C
Feels Like	2.6°C	2.2°C	1.9°C	1.3°C	3.3°C	5.9°C	8.3°C	9.9°C	10.1°C	9.1°C	6.4°C	5.3°C

Saturday	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	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	4.4°C	2.7°C	1.7°C	1.6°C	2.6°C	4°C	5.5°C	8.5°C	10.2°C	10°C	8.4°C	6.1°C
Feels Like	2.1°C	-0.2°C	-1.6°C	-2.5°C	-1.8°C	-0.4°C	1.3°C	5.1°C	7.2°C	7.2°C	5.4°C	3.4°C

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