Welcome to Orton on the Hill

Orton-on-the-Hill is a small village located in the county of Leicestershire, England. The village is situated on a hill and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history and is home to many historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in the village is the St. Edith's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful architecture and stained glass windows.

The village of Orton-on-the-Hill is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to explore the English countryside. The village is home to many walking and cycling trails that offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village is also home to many local pubs and restaurants that serve traditional English cuisine. The village is a great place to relax and unwind, and is perfect for those who are looking for a peaceful and tranquil getaway.

Orton-on-the-Hill is a close-knit community that is known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The village is home to many local events and festivals throughout the year, including the Orton-on-the-Hill Village Fete and the Orton-on-the-Hill Christmas Market. The village is also home to many local clubs and societies, including a cricket club, a football club, and a gardening club. The village is a great place to live for those who are looking for a close-knit community and a peaceful way of life.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 9.6°C

Feels Like: 9.7°C

Wind: 2.5 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Warton Nethersoles C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Friend	Maypole Road Warton Tamworth Warwickshire B79 0HP 01827894182 School Website
Sheepy Magna Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Field	Main Road Sheepy Magna Atherstone Leicestershire CV9 3QR 01827880395 School Website
Austrey C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sara Eley	St Nicholas Close Austrey Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 3EQ 01827830248 School Website
Twycross House School Other Independent School Ages:8-18 Head Teacher Mr S D Assinder	1 Main Road Twycross Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 3PL 1827880651 School Website
Twycross House Pre-Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:4-8 Head Teacher Mr S & R Assinder	The Hollies The Green Twycross Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 3PQ 1827880725 School Website
The Nethersole C Of E Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Tricia Bunn	High Street Polesworth Tamworth B78 1DZ 01827892357 School Website
Newton Regis C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Sara Eley	Austrey Lane Newton Regis Tamworth Warwickshire B79 0NL 01827830220 School Website
The Polesworth School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Maura Favell	Dordon Road Dordon Tamworth Warwickshire B78 1QT 01827702205 School Website
Birchwood Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Neil Coleman	Birchwood Avenue Dordon Tamworth Warwickshire B78 1QU 01827892913 School Website
Dordon Community Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Moira Cross	Roman Way Dordon Tamworth Warwickshire B78 1PJ 01827892422 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Polesworth Orchard Close, Polesworth, Staffordshire, B78 1BX 2.74 Miles

Atherstone Long Street, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1BH 3.62 Miles

Wilnecote Watling Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 5AL 5.64 Miles

Tamworth Victoria Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7JT 5.84 Miles

Nuneaton Bond Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4BU 8.05 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Red Star Taxis 07507 610563 102 Kiln Way, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 1JE 3.28 Miles
Atherstone Taxis 01827 712427 72 Station Street, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1BU 3.77 Miles
Aaa Taxis 01827 713637 Data House, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1BU 3.77 Miles
1St Call Taxis 07775 340971 39 Hesleden, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 4HR 4.61 Miles
Measham Cars 01530 272616 Burns Close, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7EY 4.88 Miles
Ashby Carriages Executive Services 01530 274013 Daneway/School La, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 2SL 5.17 Miles
Measham Cab Co 01530 270099 School La, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 2SL 5.17 Miles
Acorn Taxis 01827 63333 306 Glascote Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 2AX 5.32 Miles
County Private Hire 01530 515384 Flat 4/47 High St, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7HR 5.38 Miles
County Cars 01530 515384 56 High Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7HZ 5.52 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Orton On The Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Warton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Warton Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Austrey No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cross Hands No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Austrey Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Twycross Hallfields No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sheepy Magna Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Twycross Garden Centre No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Austrey Manor No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ratcliffe Turn No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grendon Farm Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pinwall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Norton Juxta Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Polesworth Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	High Street Polesworth Tamworth B78 1DU
Polesworth Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	High Street Polesworth Tamworth B78 1DU
The Surgery 01827 330321	High Street Polesworth Staffordshire B78 1DU
Polesworth Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Polesworth Tamworth B78 1DU
Dordon & Polesworth Group Practice 01827 892893	The Surgery 162 Long Street Dordon,Tamworth Staffordshire B78 1QA

Local Stores

Polesworth
High Street
Polesworth
Tamworth
Warwickshire
B78 1DX
01827 892403
Store Website
2.77 miles

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SPAR - Whitmore-Polesworth
2 - 4 Bridge Street
Polesworth
Birmingham
B78 1DT
01827 892383
Store Website
2.9 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 2.89 miles
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Wilson'S Veterinary Practice Ltd
Unit B, Co Op Local Store Whitehouse Road Dordon Tamworth Staffordshire B78 1QE 01827 948919 enquiries@wilsonsvets.com Website 3.31 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Riversmeet Veterinary Centre
Station House Long Street Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 1AX 01827 720720 Website 3.60 miles
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Oakfield Veterinary Group
2 Margaret Road Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 1EE 01827 713 149 atherstone@oakfield.net Website 4.06 miles

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Pet Nurse
Home Farm Cottage Main Road Upton Leicestershire CV13 6JX 07825 288118 petnursejb@gmail.com Website 4.40 miles

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At Home Veterinary Service
5 St Mary'S Way Tamworth Staffordshire B77 3EY 01827 52677 spotdog40@hotmail.com Website 5.10 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 3.24 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 6.27 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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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 6.53 miles Pay And Display Car Park Onsite, Or Other Parking Available Around The Town

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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 7.01 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 7.17 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 7.72 miles Ravenstone Road, North Ibstock

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	3.1°C	3.4°C	3.7°C	4.1°C	4.2°C	4.7°C	5.5°C	6°C	6.7°C	6.6°C	6.4°C	6.1°C

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Temp	7.9°C	7.5°C	7.4°C	7.7°C	8.2°C	8.8°C	9.5°C	10.4°C	10.9°C	11.3°C	11.1°C	10.3°C
Feels Like	5.3°C	4.4°C	4°C	4°C	4.8°C	5.8°C	6.9°C	8°C	8.8°C	9.2°C	8.9°C	8.1°C

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