Welcome to Hungarton

Hungarton is a small village located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England. The village is situated on a hilltop and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 11th century when it was mentioned in the Domesday Book. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

The village of Hungarton has a number of historic buildings and landmarks that are worth visiting. The St. John the Baptist Church is a beautiful 13th-century church that is located in the heart of the village. The church has a number of interesting features including a Norman font and a 14th-century tower. The village also has a number of old cottages and farmhouses that date back to the 17th and 18th centuries.

Hungarton is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The village is located close to the Leicestershire Round, a 100-mile circular walk that takes in some of the most beautiful countryside in the county. The village is also located close to the Bradgate Park, a 830-acre park that is home to a variety of wildlife including deer and foxes. The park is a popular destination for families and is a great place to enjoy a picnic or a walk.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 9.7°C

Feels Like: 9.8°C

Wind: 2.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Orchard Mead Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Mark Oldman	Keyham Lane West Leicester Leicestershire LE5 1RT 1162413371 School Website
Nether Hall School Foundation Special School Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Naylor	Keyham Lane West Leicester Leicestershire LE5 1RT 01162417258 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
Scraptoft Valley Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Craig	New Romney Crescent Netherhall Estate Leicester Leicestershire LE5 1NG 01162413444 School Website
Willowbrook Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hannah Sandy - Sharpe	Roborough Green Thurnby Lodge Leicester Leicestershire LE5 2NA 01162413756 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
Kestrel Mead Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Zoe Simpson	Maidenwell Avenue Hamilton Leicester Leicestershire LE5 1TG 1162461732 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
St Josephs Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clair Dedman	Armadale Drive Leicester Leicestershire LE5 1HF 01162416197 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Syston Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2HA 4.78 Miles

Leicester London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB 6.26 Miles

Sileby King Street, Sileby, Leicestershire, LE12 7RN 7.29 Miles

South Wigston Kenilworth Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4XU 8.14 Miles

Melton Mowbray Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AF 8.26 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Main Private Hire 0116 243 3883 48 Main Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9GD 2.51 Miles
Steves Taxis Scraptoft 07971 864380 Scraptoft Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9SE 3.03 Miles
Airport Transfers Leicester 0116 241 7314 5 Brindley Rise, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1RD 3.05 Miles
Gabey's Taxi Service 0116 259 7711 Leicester Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9DB 3.32 Miles
Dolphin Private Hire 0116 243 3436 101 Netherhall Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1DR 3.41 Miles
Quick Cabs 0116 241 2662 Thurncourt Rd, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 2NG 3.46 Miles
Quick Cars 0116 243 1888 Thurncourt Garage/Thurncourt Rd, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 2NG 3.46 Miles
Gabeys Rural Taxis 07902 596915 28 Weare Close, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9DY 3.72 Miles
Queni Cabs 0116 260 2832 12 Beechwood Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 3DU 4.42 Miles
Royal Cars 0116 276 3838 Humberstone Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 9JP 4.51 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hungarton Wall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Keyham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beeby No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cold Newton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street South Croxton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lowesby No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leicester Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Catherines Way Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Main Street Houghton On The Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Barsby No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Scraptoft Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wadkins Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Green Pullford Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Maplin Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Willowbrook Medical Centre (Jg Astles) 0116 2432727	Willowbrook Medical Ctr. 195 Thurncourt Road Thurnby Lodge Leicester LE5 2NL
Bushby Surgery	Hill Court Main Street Bushby Leicester Leicestershire LE7 9NY
The Billesdon Surgery 0116 2596206	Billesdon Surgery 4 Market Pl, Billesdon Leicester Leicestershire LE7 9AJ
St Elizabeth's Medical Centre (Ja Wood) 0116 2416392	St Elizabeth's Med Centre Netherall Road Leicester LE5 1DR
Johnson Medical Practice 0116 2536299	Hilltop Surgery 22 Maidenwell Avenue Hamilton, Leicester LE5 1BL

Local Stores

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

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SPAR - Syston Service Station
Wanlip Road
Syston
Leicester
LE7 1PA
Store Website
5.0 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 3.87 miles
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Medivet Leicester
192 Uppingham Road Leicester Leicestershire LE5 0QG 0116 276 0850 leicester@medivet.co.uk Website 4.60 miles
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King'S Veterinary Centre
1293 Melton Road Syston Leicestershire LE7 2EN 01162 609367 syston@kingsvets.co.uk Website 4.65 miles

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Medivet Syston
1 St. Peters Street Syston Leicester Leicestershire LE7 1HL 01162 608030 syston@medivet.co.uk Website 4.81 miles

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Medivet Thurmaston
643 Melton Road Thurmaston Leicester Leicestershire LE4 8EB 01162 609565 thurmaston@medivet.co.uk Website 5.15 miles
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Medivet Oadby
19 Stoughton Road Oadby Leicester Leicestershire LE2 4DS 0116 271 2856 oadby@medivet.co.uk Website 5.79 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 4.94 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 5.63 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 7.68 miles Off Aylestone Road

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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 9.46 miles

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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 9.58 miles

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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 9.60 miles Newtown Linford

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Weather Forecast

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