Welcome to Newtown Linford

Newtown Linford is a picturesque village located in the Charnwood Forest area of Leicestershire, England. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and charming atmosphere. It is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, offering a range of activities and attractions for visitors to enjoy.

One of the most notable landmarks in Newtown Linford is the St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a beautiful example of medieval architecture, with its impressive tower and intricate stonework. Visitors can explore the church and its grounds, which include a peaceful graveyard and a number of historic monuments.

Another popular attraction in Newtown Linford is the Bradgate Park, a large public park that covers over 800 acres of land. The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and birds of prey, and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities in the park, including hiking, cycling, and picnicking, and can also visit the ruins of Bradgate House, a historic mansion that was once home to Lady Jane Grey, the "Nine Days' Queen" of England.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 13.2°C

Feels Like: 10.7°C

Wind: 7.4 MPH

Wind Dir: ESE

Local Schools

School	Details
Newtown Linford Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kirsten / Louise Kennedy / Proudman	Main Street Newtown Linford Leicester Leicestershire LE6 0AD 1530242370 School Website
Martinshaw Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Neil Elson	Forest Rise Groby Leicester Leicestershire LE6 0BB 01162876749 School Website
Elizabeth Woodville Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Pridmore	Glebe Road Groby Leicester Leicestershire LE6 0GT 01162876050 School Website
The Martin High School Anstey Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Sanchez	Link Road Anstey Leicester Leicestershire LE7 7EB 01162363291 School Website
Brookvale High School Groby Academy Converter Ages:11-14 Head Teacher Ms Will Teece	Ratby Road Groby Leicester Leicestershire LE6 0FP 01162879921 School Website
Woolden Hill Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Sadler	Netherfield Road Anstey Leicester Leicestershire LE7 7ES 01162362154 School Website
Lady Jane Grey Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Michael Fitzgerald	Wolsey Close Groby Leicester Leicestershire LE6 0ZA 01162320031 School Website
Mercenfeld Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kirstie Randle	Oakfield Avenue Markfield Leicestershire LE67 9WG 01530243151 School Website
The Latimer Primary School Anstey Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Claire Moran	Latimer Street Anstey Leicester Leicestershire LE7 7AW 01162362138 School Website
Wolfdale School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mr Sachin (Sunny) Dogra	Cropston Road Anstey Leicester Leicestershire LE7 7BP 1162355600 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Leicester London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB 5.74 Miles

Barrow-Upon-Soar Grove Lane, Barrow-Upon-Soar, Leicestershire, LE12 8US 5.78 Miles

Sileby King Street, Sileby, Leicestershire, LE12 7RN 6.12 Miles

Syston Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2HA 6.45 Miles

Loughborough Station Boulevard, Off Nottingham Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1EX 6.69 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Groby Cabs 0116 231 2214 50 Leicester Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE6 0DJ 1.51 Miles
Eleet Travel 0116 235 3717 273 Link Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7ED 1.58 Miles
Markfield Private Hire 07841 261940 1 Linford Crescent, Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9SP 1.73 Miles
B G Regency Cars 0116 231 2612 37 Sycamore Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE6 0EW 1.79 Miles
Area Link Travel 01530 242630 18 Lillingstone Cl, Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9WS 1.93 Miles
Fox Transfers 01530 242801 138 Main Street, Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9UX 2.00 Miles
Area Link Travel 01530 242630 75 Main Street, Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9UT 2.04 Miles
American Dream Cars 0116 235 5555 155 Gynsill Cl, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7AN 2.26 Miles
Liberty Private Hire 0116 239 0439 39 Groby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE6 0LJ 2.28 Miles
Fox Transfers Cranberry Graphics 01530 245618 4 Hill La Ind Est, Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9PN 2.28 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bradgate Road Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Markfield Lane End Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Wallace Drive Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Bradgate Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ratby Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Field Head Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leicester Road Le6 Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Ratby Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Highfield Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Forest Gate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Roecliff Crossroads Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Leicester Road Le6 Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Groby Surgery 0116 2313331	26 Rookery Lane Groby Leicester Leicestershire LE6 0GL
Markfield Medical Centre 01530 249461	The Surgery 24 Chitterman Way Markfield Leicestershire LE67 9WU
Dr Nw Osborne's Practice 0116 2362531	The Surgery 21A The Nook Anstey Leicestershire LE7 7AZ
G3 Pcn Enhanced Access 07305 349085	Glenfield Surgery 111 Station Rd, Glenfield Leicester LE3 8GS
Glenfield Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	111 Station Road Glenfield Leicester LE3 8GS

Local Stores

Groby
11 Leicester Road
Groby
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE6 0DJ
01162 879505
Store Website
1.42 miles

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SPAR - Charnwood Forest
1 Maplewell Road
Charnwood Forest
Loughborough
LE12 8RG
01509 890274
Store Website
2.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Dermvet Skin &Amp; Ear Clinic
15 Ratby Road Groby Leicester Leicestershire LE6 0GF 0116 3260402 enquiries@dermvet.co.uk Website 1.51 miles

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M M Leggett
2-4 Latimer Street Anstey Leicester Leicestershire LE7 7AW 01162 340 696 maggiemleggett@hotmail.com 1.99 miles

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Companion Care (Leicester Beaumont Leys) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Beaumont Leys Shopping Centre Beaumont Leys Leicester Leicestershire LE4 1DE 01162 351034 leicesterbeaumontleys@vets4pets.com Website 3.00 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A The Park Veterinary Group
162 Dominion Road Glenfield Leicester Leicestershire LE3 8JA 0116 2311635 glenfield@parkvetgroup.com Website 3.15 miles
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Fosse Way Farm Vets
Unit 7 Newtown Grange Farm Business Park Newtown Unthank Leicestershire LE9 9FL 01455 531041 paul.horwood@ivcevidensia.com Website 3.89 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 4.08 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Bradgate Park
Bradgate Park Is A Public Park In Leicestershire, East Midlands, Covering 850 Acres. Lancashire LE6 0HB 0.23 miles Bradgate Park Lies 6 Miles North-West Of Leicester And 7 Miles South Of Loughborough.

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 0.99 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 1.17 miles Newtown Linford

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Swithland Woods To Rabbits Bridge And Beyond
Unnamed Road Loughborough Lancashire LE12 8JL 1.95 miles North Of Leicester At The Cropstone End Of The Reservoir Near Bradgate Park.

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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 2.21 miles Take The Lane Next To The Primary School The Car Park Is About Half A Mile On The Right

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Beacon Hill
Beautiful Place To Visit, Great For Dog Walking. Landscape Is Very Picturesque With A Nice Circular Route Around The Whole Park. You Don't Have To Stay On The Set Path As There Are Woodlands To Wander In. I Believe There Are Sheep And A Few Alpacas In Some Of The Shrub Areas. There Is Also A Nice Viewpoint That You Can Walk Up To And See Many Of The Towns In Leicestershire From. Beacon Rd Woodhouse Eaves Loughborough LE12 8SP 2.94 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Clear
Temp	18.8°C	17.7°C	16.5°C	15.1°C	17.2°C	22.3°C	25.2°C	26.4°C	27.1°C	25.7°C	22.3°C	19.5°C
Feels Like	19.2°C	18.2°C	15.7°C	13.9°C	17.3°C	22.2°C	24.3°C	24.4°C	25.1°C	22.7°C	20.8°C	18.6°C

Monday	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	Patchy rain nearby	Overcast	Patchy rain nearby	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	17.8°C	16.4°C	15.8°C	16.1°C	18.5°C	21.3°C	23.7°C	27.1°C	28.3°C	27°C	24.4°C	22.6°C
Feels Like	15.8°C	13.8°C	13°C	14.5°C	17.9°C	19.7°C	22°C	25°C	26.4°C	27.2°C	23.2°C	20.6°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

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Temp	20.6°C	19.8°C	19.1°C	18.7°C	20.2°C	23.5°C	27.1°C	28.9°C	30.5°C	29.2°C	27.2°C	22.9°C
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