Welcome to Kilby

Kilby is a small village located in the county of Leicestershire, England. It is situated approximately 8 miles south of Leicester city centre and has a population of around 300 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Kilby is a popular destination for those who enjoy walking, cycling and other outdoor activities.

The village of Kilby has a rich history dating back to the 11th century. It was mentioned in the Domesday Book as "Chilbi" and was owned by the Bishop of Lincoln. Over the years, Kilby has been home to many notable figures, including the poet John Clare who lived in the village for a short time. Today, Kilby is a thriving community with a range of amenities including a village hall, a pub, a church and a primary school.

One of the main attractions in Kilby is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. Another popular attraction in Kilby is the Kilby Bridge Caravan Park, which is located on the banks of the River Sence. The park offers a range of accommodation options including camping, caravanning and lodges, and is a great place to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

Local Schools

School	Details
Kilby St Marys Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Rebecca Hartshorne	Main Street Kilby Wigston Leicestershire LE18 3TD 01162402434 School Website
Thythorn Field Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Price	Bidesford Close Wigston Leicestershire LE18 2QU 01162889040 School Website
Fleckney Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Tim Leah	Batchelor Road Fleckney Leicester Leicestershire LE8 8BE 01162402288 School Website
Arnesby Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jacky Avery	Mill Hill Road Arnesby Leicester Leicestershire LE8 5WG 1162478563 School Website
The Lady Byron School Other Independent Special School Ages:10-17 Head Teacher Ms Caroline England	The Cedars, 11 High Street Fleckney Leicestershire LE8 8AJ 1164670811 School Website
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School Academy Special Converter Ages:5-19 Head Teacher Mrs Chris White	Launceston Road Wigston Leicestershire LE18 2FZ 01162885802 School Website
Menphys Centre Nursery Wigston La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Laura Jeffs	Launceston Road Wigston Leicestershire LE18 2FR 01162889977 School Website
Little Hill Primary Academy Converter Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Miss Vina Pankhania	Launceston Road Wigston Leicestershire LE18 2GZ 01162811963 School Website
Wigston Academy Academy Converter Ages:10-14 Head Teacher Mr Michael Wilson	Station Road Wigston Leicestershire LE18 2DT 01162881228 School Website
Leicester Grammar School Trust Other Independent School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr John Watson	London Road Great Glen Leicester Leicestershire LE8 9FL 1162591900 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
South Wigston Kenilworth Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4XU 3.04 Miles

Narborough Station Road, Narborough, Leicestershire, LE19 2HR 5.22 Miles

Leicester London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB 5.75 Miles

Market Harborough St Marys Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7DT 8.78 Miles

Syston Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2HA 9.89 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Fleckney Rural Cars 0116 240 4567 7 Highfield Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 8BD 1.70 Miles
Airlink 0116 240 3773 10 Langdale, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 8TF 1.73 Miles
Grahams Taxis 0116 288 4401 34 Homestead Dr, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2HN 1.93 Miles
Alport Cars 0116 257 1122 7 Glaisdale Rd, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 3YN 1.97 Miles
Flyway Airport Cars 0116 278 9030 Wigston, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4LX 2.50 Miles
Oadby Grange Airport Cars 0116 271 5088 Glen Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 4RH 2.67 Miles
Airport Specialists 0116 271 1451 21 Lowcroft Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 5UD 2.77 Miles
Oadby Express Taxis 0116 216 7941 125 Rosemead Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 5PP 2.84 Miles
Wigston Taxis 0116 277 7111 26 Blaby Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4SB 2.86 Miles
Stage Taxis 0116 278 8333 17 Blaby Rd, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4PA 2.86 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Main Street Kilby No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kilby Bridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wistow No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Newton Harcourt Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:45
Lulworth Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Homestead Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Arnesby Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Hill Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Harrogate Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rosebank Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Fleckney No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Fleckney Medical Centre	High Street Fleckney Leicester Leicestershire LE8 8AJ
Fleckney Surgery	High Street Fleckney Leicester LE8 8AJ
Countesthorpe Health Centre 0116 2776336	Countesthorpe Health Ctr. Central Street Countesthorpe Leicestershire LE8 5QJ
Bushloe Surgery 0116 3440233	Two Steeples Med Centre Abington Close Wigston Leicestershire LE18 2EW
Wigston Central Surgery 0116 2882566	Two Steeples Medical Cent 10 Abington Close Wigston Leicestershire LE18 2EW

Local Stores

Launceston Road
Launceston Road
Wigston
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE18 2GL
01162 882279
Store Website
1.96 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Wigston
Oadby Road
Wigston
LE18 3QJ
0116 257 1391
Store Website
2.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bell, Brown &Amp; Bentley
1 Central Avenue Wigston Leicester Leicestershire LE18 2AB 0116 288 6638 wigston@bbbvet.org.uk Website 2.48 miles
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Oadby Vets4pets Ltd
186 Oadby Road Wigston Leicestershire LE18 3PW 0116 281 3322 oadby@vets4pets.com Website 2.69 miles
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Ash Tree Vets
Unit 9 Priory Business Park Kibworth Leicestershire LE8 0RX kibworth@ashtreevets.co.uk Website 3.20 miles

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Vets4u
Oadby Industrial Estate Leicester Leicestershire LE2 5NE 0116 272 9955 john@vets4u.uk Website 3.22 miles


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Medivet Oadby
19 Stoughton Road Oadby Leicester Leicestershire LE2 4DS 0116 271 2856 oadby@medivet.co.uk Website 3.42 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A The Park Veterinary Group
519 Saffron Lane Leicester Leicestershire LE2 6UL 0116 283 1314 saffron@parkvetgroup.com Website 4.16 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 3.61 miles

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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 4.37 miles

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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 4.77 miles Off Aylestone Road

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Foxton Locks Canal Walk
Foxton Locks Gumley Road Foxton 5.59 miles Well Sign Posted To The Car Parks

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

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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 8.19 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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