Welcome to Newtown Unthank

Newtown Unthank is a small village located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England. The village is situated on the A47 road, which connects Leicester to Peterborough. Newtown Unthank is a rural village with a population of around 200 people. The village is surrounded by farmland and countryside, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy a peaceful and quiet lifestyle.

The village has a rich history, dating back to the 12th century. The name "Unthank" is believed to have originated from the Old English word "unthanc," which means "ungrateful." The village was once home to a number of small businesses, including a blacksmith, a bakery, and a post office. Today, the village is primarily residential, with a few small businesses still operating in the area.

Despite its small size, Newtown Unthank has a strong sense of community. The village has a number of community events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. The village also has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub, which serves as a popular meeting place for locals. Newtown Unthank is a charming village that offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle for those who choose to call it home.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 10.1°C

Feels Like: 8.4°C

Wind: 7.8 MPH

Wind Dir: ENE

Local Schools

School	Details
Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen White	Mill Lane Earl Shilton Leicestershire LE9 7AW 1455843840 School Website
Weavers Close Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Dolby-Molson	Alexander Avenue Earl Shilton Leicester Leicestershire LE9 7AH 01455842138 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
Townlands Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Marie Ward	Meadow Court Road Earl Shilton Leicester Leicestershire LE9 7FF 01455843859 School Website
Manorfield Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Felicity Clarke	Station Road Stoney Stanton Leicester Leicestershire LE9 4LU 1455272787 School Website
Huncote Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Cumberlidge	Denman Lane Huncote Leicester Leicestershire LE9 3BS 01162864105 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
The Heathfield Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-14 Head Teacher Mr Mark Trimingham	Belle Vue Road Earl Shilton Leicester Leicestershire LE9 7PA 01455845061 School Website
Newlands Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Peter Merry	Moore Road Barwell Leicester Leicestershire LE9 8AG 01455844369 School Website
The Fusion Academy Free Schools Special Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Ms Kelly Dryden	Moore Road Barwell Leicester Leicestershire LE9 8AG 1455243689 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Narborough Station Road, Narborough, Leicestershire, LE19 2HR 3.27 Miles

Hinckley Station Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1UE 4.64 Miles

South Wigston Kenilworth Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4XU 6.31 Miles

Leicester London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB 7.73 Miles

Nuneaton Bond Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4BU 8.38 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Stanton Taxis 01455 272189 19 Meadow Close, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 4BX 1.58 Miles
Airport Express 0116 275 1860 23 Broom Way, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 3RY 2.58 Miles
G J C Private Hire 01455 271800 34 New Walk, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 4JH 2.63 Miles
Jdl Cars 0116 286 2688 Coleridge Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 4QJ 2.80 Miles
Narborough Taxis And Couriers Ltd 0116 286 2894 1 Park Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 2GQ 3.10 Miles
Morgan's Private Hire 01455 828192 35 Peckleton Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 9JU 3.12 Miles
A To Z Taxis 01455 363005 40 Barwell La, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1SS 3.67 Miles
A163 Mercier Taxis 01455 230090 40 Woodland Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1JG 3.83 Miles
A1 Mercia Taxis 01455 636363 40 Woodland Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1JG 3.83 Miles
Comfy Cars 0116 239 4747 99 Barry Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 2HJ 3.91 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Mill Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Astley Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper High Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Desford Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Huncote Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Masefield Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Croft Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road Earl Shilton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Elmesthorpe Crossroads No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road Earl Shilton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
John Bold Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Michaels Court No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Huncote No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Sunday Last Collection:00:03 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Elmesthorpe Station No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Heath Lane Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Heath Lane Earl Shilton Leicester LE9 7PB
Heath Lane Surgery 01455 844431	Heath Lane Surgery Heath Lane Earl Shilton Leicestershire LE9 7PB
The Old School Surgery 01455 271442	The Old School Surgery Hinckley Road Stoney Stanton Leicestershire LE9 4LJ
Heath Lane Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Heath Lane Earl Shilton Leicester Leicestershire LE9 7RT
Heath Lane Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Westfield Avenue Earl Shilton Leicester Leicestershire LE9 7RT

Local Stores

Earl Shilton
Wood Street
Earl Shilton
Leicestershire
LE9 7ND
01455 841790
Store Website
1.54 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Averley House Farm
Hinckley Road Sapcote Leicestershire LE9 4LH 01455 271277 simon.shonegm@gmail.com 2.79 miles

Animals Treated
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Medivet Hinckley Leicester Road - Fairfield Veterinary Centre
51 Leicester Road Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 1LW 01455 637642 hinckley.leicester.rd@medivet.co.uk Website 4.07 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 4.12 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 4.22 miles

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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 4.28 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 4.47 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 2.92 miles

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Fosse Meadows Country Park
Country Park In South Leicestershire. Ideal For Dog Walking, Families And Bird Watching. Sharnford Hinckley Lancashire LE10 3AB 4.20 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 4.24 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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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 5.02 miles

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Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk From Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre, In Sutton Cheney, Warwickshire. This Short Walk Will Take Your From The Heritage Centre, Up To A Viewpoint Over The Fields, Down To Shenton Station And Round To King Richard's Well. Please Note: The Site Is Dog Friendly, But Only Access Dogs Are Permitted In The Exhibition And Café. CV13 0AD 5.68 miles Surrounded By A Network Of Motorways, The M1, M6, M42 And Only 9.5Km From Jct 1 On The M69. Located Close To Market Bosworth, 5.5Km North From Hinckley And Only 19Km From Leicester.

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Bagworth Heath Woods
Went To Bagworth Heath Last Week And Its Beautiful And Large. Range Of Wooded Areas, Meadows And Fishing Ponds To Walk Around. There's Even A Sandmartin House On One Pond, Could Have Stayed There For Hours. We Explored For An Hour And Barely Scratched The Surface. Would Highly Recommend. Coalville LE67 1DL 5.92 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Mist	Overcast	Mist	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Overcast	Light rain	Overcast	Partly cloudy	Cloudy	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Clear
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Feels Like	11.7°C	11.3°C	10.8°C	10.6°C	12.1°C	12.3°C	15.7°C	18.2°C	20.3°C	20.5°C	19.2°C	17.3°C

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	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	14.5°C	12.1°C	10.5°C	9.2°C	11.5°C	15.1°C	18.7°C	21.3°C	22.3°C	22.1°C	18.4°C	12.9°C
Feels Like	13.6°C	11.1°C	9.3°C	7.7°C	10.4°C	14.4°C	18.5°C	21.2°C	24.1°C	24.4°C	18.8°C	13°C

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Temp	13.1°C	11.9°C	11°C	10.5°C	14.6°C	18.5°C	20.8°C	22.3°C	22.7°C	22.2°C	19.8°C	16.3°C
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