Welcome to Peggs Green

Peggs Green is a small village located in the district of North West Leicestershire, in the county of Leicestershire, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of Coalville, a town known for its coal mining history. Peggs Green is a quiet and peaceful village, with a population of around 1,000 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding.

The village of Peggs Green has a rich history, dating back to the 17th century. The village was originally a small hamlet, but it grew in size during the 19th century due to the expansion of the coal mining industry in the area. Many of the houses in the village were built during this time, and they still retain their original charm and character. Today, Peggs Green is a thriving community, with a range of amenities including a primary school, a village hall, and a local pub.

One of the main attractions of Peggs Green is its proximity to the National Forest, a large area of woodland that covers parts of Leicestershire, Derbyshire, and Staffordshire. The National Forest is a popular destination for walkers, cyclists, and nature lovers, and it offers a range of activities and attractions including cycle trails, wildlife parks, and adventure playgrounds. The village is also close to the M1 motorway, making it easy to access other parts of the country. Overall, Peggs Green is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and relaxed way of life.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 12.4°C

Feels Like: 10.4°C

Wind: 12.8 MPH

Wind Dir: NE

Local Schools

School	Details
Christ Church And Saint Peters C Of E Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Clare Clay	8 Rothley Road Mountsorrel Loughborough Leicestershire LE12 7JU 01162302800 School Website
Homefield College Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Principal Tracey Forman	217 Loughborough Road Mountsorrel LE12 7AR 1509815696 School Website
Sileby Redlands Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Michelle Tobin	King Street Sileby Loughborough Leicestershire LE12 7LZ 01509812376 School Website
Cossington Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Yandell	Main Street Cossington Leicester Leicestershire LE7 4UU 01509812565 School Website
Rothley Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Barrs	Burrow Drive Rothley Leicester Leicestershire LE7 7RZ 01162302106 School Website
Highgate Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Troy Jenkinson	Heathcote Drive Sileby Loughborough Leicestershire LE12 7ND 1509813968
Quorn Hall School Other Independent Special School Ages:6-17 Head Teacher Ms Antonia Jackson	Meynell Road Quorn Loughborough Leicestershire LE12 8BQ 1509414338 School Website
Barrow Hall Orchard Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Steve Dunn	Church Street Barrow-Upon-Soar Loughborough Leicestershire LE12 8HP 01509412188 School Website
Rawlins Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Clare Darby	Loughborough Road Quorn Loughborough Leicestershire LE12 8DY 01509622800 School Website
Humphrey Perkins School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Jennifer Piper-Gale	Cotes Road Barrow-Upon-Soar Loughborough Leicestershire LE12 8JU 01509412385 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sileby King Street, Sileby, Leicestershire, LE12 7RN 1.27 Miles

Barrow-Upon-Soar Grove Lane, Barrow-Upon-Soar, Leicestershire, LE12 8US 1.58 Miles

Syston Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2HA 3.32 Miles

Loughborough Station Boulevard, Off Nottingham Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1EX 4.29 Miles

Leicester London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB 6.63 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Silverline Airport Transfers 0116 237 5313 61 Mountsorrel Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7PT 0.96 Miles
Link Cars 0116 230 2558 947 Loughborough Rd, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7NJ 1.22 Miles
Blue Line Cars 01509 815200 24 Manor Drive, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 7RZ 1.24 Miles
Book-A-Cab 0116 237 6666 903 Loughborough Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7NH 1.39 Miles
Airport Taxi Leicester 01509 814053 11 Heathcote Drive, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 7ND 1.68 Miles
Quorn Executive Private Hire 01509 416366 13 Castledine Avenue, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8DN 1.97 Miles
Buddon Executive Travel 01509 621621 65 Barrow Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8DH 2.02 Miles
Express Private Hire 0116 269 6565 9 Brook Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 1GD 3.16 Miles
1St Choice Taxis 0116 269 6999 9 Brook Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 1GD 3.16 Miles
Just Airports 0116 269 8600 9 Brook Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 1GD 3.16 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
The Green Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Southend No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barons Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rothley Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Mountsorrell No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Halstead Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Linkfield Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Northend No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Cross Lane Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Willow Grove/Halstead Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sheppard Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Garland No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holmfield Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barrow Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rothley Plain Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Alpine House Surgery 0116 2169947	86 Rothley Road Mountsorrel Loughborough Leicestershire LE12 7JU
Charnwood Surgery 0116 2375089	Charnwood Surgery 39 Linkfield Road Mountsorrel, Loughborough Leicestershire LE12 7DJ
Soar Valley Pcn Enhanced Access 01509 276621	39 Linkfield Road Mountsorrel Loughborough Leicestershire LE12 7DJ
The Banks Surgery 01509 812343	9 The Banks Sileby Nr.Loughborough Leicestershire LE12 7RD
Dr Mk Lakhani's Practice 01509 816364	Highgate Surgery 5 Storer Close,Sileby Loughborough Leicestershire LE12 7UD

Local Stores

Mountsorrel
111 Rothley Road
Mountsorrel
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE12 7JT
01162 376247
Store Website
0.34 miles

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SPAR - Syston Service Station
Wanlip Road
Syston
Leicester
LE7 1PA
Store Website
3.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Chine House Veterinary Hospital Ltd
Sileby Hall Cossington Road Sileby Loughborough Leicestershire LE12 7RS 01509 812445/6 enquiries@chinehousevets.co.uk Website 1.14 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Emergency service out of normal hours for our clients

Medivet Syston
1 St. Peters Street Syston Leicester Leicestershire LE7 1HL 01162 608030 syston@medivet.co.uk Website 3.28 miles

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Medivet Birstall 24 Hour
84 Sibson Road Birstall Leicester Leicestershire LE4 4NA 0116 267 3518 birstall@medivet.co.uk Website 3.38 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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King'S Veterinary Centre
1293 Melton Road Syston Leicestershire LE7 2EN 01162 609367 syston@kingsvets.co.uk Website 3.42 miles

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Loughborough Vets4pets Ltd
328-330 Park Road Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 2HN 01509 238 340 loughborough@vets4pets.com Website 3.68 miles
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Medivet Thurmaston
643 Melton Road Thurmaston Leicester Leicestershire LE4 8EB 01162 609565 thurmaston@medivet.co.uk Website 3.87 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Swithland Woods To Rabbits Bridge And Beyond
Unnamed Road Loughborough Lancashire LE12 8JL 3.11 miles North Of Leicester At The Cropstone End Of The Reservoir Near Bradgate Park.

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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 3.84 miles Newtown Linford

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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 3.97 miles

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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 4.12 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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The Outwoods
1 Woodhouse Ln Nanpantan Loughborough Lancashire LE11 3YG 4.32 miles If You Leave Loughborough Via Nanpanton And Turn Left At The Priory Pub It Is Fairly Well Signposted.

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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 4.71 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Sunny	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	12.4°C	11.4°C	10°C	10°C	12.3°C	12.8°C	16.5°C	17.2°C	17.5°C	16.4°C	15.2°C	14.3°C
Feels Like	12.6°C	11.4°C	9.9°C	9.7°C	12°C	12.4°C	16.3°C	17.2°C	17.5°C	16.4°C	15.2°C	14.7°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

	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Mist	Mist	Mist	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	12.6°C	10.6°C	9.4°C	8.4°C	11.5°C	15.3°C	18.6°C	20.2°C	20.3°C	19.7°C	18.4°C	15.3°C
Feels Like	12.7°C	10.4°C	9.3°C	8.5°C	11.7°C	15.5°C	18.7°C	20.2°C	20.3°C	19.7°C	18.4°C	14.8°C

Wednesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy
Temp	16°C	15.6°C	15°C	14.5°C	15.5°C	16.8°C	17.8°C	18.3°C	18.5°C	18.8°C	17.8°C	17°C
Feels Like	15.9°C	15.6°C	15°C	14.4°C	15.4°C	16.7°C	17.8°C	18.3°C	18.5°C	18.8°C	17.8°C	17°C

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