Welcome to Measham

Measham is a small village located in the North West Leicestershire district of Leicestershire, England. The village is situated on the A42 road, which connects it to the nearby towns of Ashby-de-la-Zouch and Burton upon Trent. Measham has a population of around 5,000 people and is known for its historic buildings, beautiful countryside, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Measham is the St. Laurence Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and features a beautiful stained glass window, a bell tower, and a graveyard. Another historic building in the village is the Measham Hall, which was built in the 17th century and is now used as a nursing home. Measham also has a number of pubs, shops, and restaurants, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Measham is surrounded by beautiful countryside, including the National Forest and the River Mease. The village is also home to a number of parks and green spaces, including the Measham Recreation Ground and the Bosworth Water Park. These areas provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing. Measham is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community, making it a great place to live or visit.

Local Schools

School	Details
Measham Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Hannah Carter	Bosworth Road Measham Swadlincote Leicestershire DE12 7LG 01530271019 School Website
St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Felicity Knight	Bosworth Road Measham Swadlincote Derbyshire DE12 7LQ 1530270572 School Website
Oakthorpe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Savage	School Street Oakthorpe Swadlincote Derbyshire DE12 7RE 1530270383 School Website
Donisthorpe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sylvie Newman	Ashby Road Donisthorpe Swadlincote Derbyshire DE12 7QF 1530270371 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
Sir John Moore Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tae Carpenter	Top Street Appleby Magna Swadlincote Leicestershire DE12 7AH 01530270330 School Website
Packington Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ruth Burton	Mill Street Packington Ashby De La Zouch Leicestershire LE65 1WL 01530412425 School Website
Ashby Willesley Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Chloe Dilks	Packington Nook Lane Ashby-De-La-Zouch Leicestershire LE65 2QG 1530413654 School Website
Ashby Hill Top Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Sylvie Newman	Beaumont Avenue Ashby De La Zouch Leicestershire LE65 2NF 01530415736 School Website
Moira Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Ellis	Blackfordby Lane Moira Swadlincote Leicestershire DE12 6EX 01283217450 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Polesworth Orchard Close, Polesworth, Staffordshire, B78 1BX 7.15 Miles

Tamworth Victoria Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7JT 8.96 Miles

Burton-On-Trent Borough Road, Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2DA 9.04 Miles

Atherstone Long Street, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1BH 9.05 Miles

Wilnecote Watling Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 5AL 9.80 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
County Cars 01530 515384 56 High Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7HZ 0.02 Miles
County Private Hire 01530 515384 Flat 4/47 High St, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7HR 0.14 Miles
Measham Cars 01530 272616 Burns Close, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7EY 0.68 Miles
Tony's Cabs 07768 410407 9 Blackfordby Lane, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 6EX 2.78 Miles
Ashby Carriages Executive Services 01530 274013 Daneway/School La, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 2SL 3.02 Miles
Measham Cab Co 01530 270099 School La, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 2SL 3.02 Miles
A1 Taxis 01530 413535 Ashby House/17 Bath St, Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 2FH 3.06 Miles
59 Cabs 01530 820001 Holywell Mill/Burton Rd, Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 2LL 3.12 Miles
A1 Taxis 01530 838383 10 Brook St, Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1HA 3.14 Miles
Ashby S And V Cars 01530 411617 15 Malvern Crescent, Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 2JZ 3.56 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Measham Post Office Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
New Street (Measham) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Atherstone Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dyson Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bayleaf/School Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
7 Chapel Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moira Road Donisthorpe No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chapel Street (Donisthorpe) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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26 Mawbys Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main St Snarestone No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Odd House Inn No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Donisthorpe Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Packington Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Measham Leisure Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	High Street Measham Swadlincote DE12 7HR
Measham Leisure Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	High Street Measham Swadlincote DE12 7HR
Measham Medical Unit 01530 270667	High Street Measham Nr Swadlincote Derbyshire DE12 7HR
Castle Medical Group 01530 414131	Castle Medical Group Ascebi Hse,118 Burton Rd Ashby De La Zouch Leicestershire LE65 2LP
Woodville Surgery 01283 217036	The Surgery 71 Burton Road, Woodville Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 7JE

Local Stores

Measham High Street
7 High Street
Measham
Swadlincote
Leicestershire
DE12 7HR
01530 273017
Store Website
0.15 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Clocktower
HKS Retail Ltd
Clocktower
Ashby Road
Coalville, Leicester
LE67 3LF
01530 813 814
Store Website
5.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

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 2.76 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 3.94 miles

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Swadlincote Veterinary Surgery
Unit 1, The Pipeworks Retail Park Coppice Side Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 9FQ 01283 213707 info@swadlincotevets.co.uk Website 4.97 miles

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Bright Side Vets
Waterloo House 49 West Street Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 9DN 01283 617020 manager@brightsidevets.com Website 5.11 miles
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Hartshorne Veterinary Surgery
62 Repton Road Hartshorne Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 7AF 01283 480910 hartshornevets@hotmail.com 5.65 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 6.20 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 1.53 miles Willesley Woodside, Ashby-De-La-Zouch

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Moria Furnace
Moria Furnace Was A Brick Building Kiln. Now It's A Craft Centre, Museum, Cafe And Childrens Play Area. A Nice Walk Along The Canal Tow Path Takes You To Into The Neighbouring National Forest. Located: Furnace Lane, Moria (Nr Ashby-De-La-Zouch) Furnace Ln Moira 2.32 miles Furnace Lane, Moria (Nr Ashby-De-La-Zouch)

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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 4.42 miles Ravenstone Road, North Ibstock

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Pooley Country Park
A Lovely Walk Where You Can Walk Along The Canal And/Or Walk Through The Woods. Dogs Are Fine Off Lead In The Woods But The Canal Path Is Narrow So May Need To Keep Some Dogs On Lead. At The End Enjoy A Nice Drink And Something To Eat At The Cafe Where There Is Outdoor Seating. Unnamed Road Tamworth Lancashire B79 0EB 6.85 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 7.15 miles Grace Dieu Woods Can Be Approached From Turlough Road, Whitwick Or Springfield, Thringstone, Leicestershire

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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 7.37 miles Pay And Display Car Park Onsite, Or Other Parking Available Around The Town

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