Welcome to Queniborough

Queniborough is a small village located in the county of Leicestershire, England. It is situated approximately 8 miles north of Leicester city centre and has a population of around 2,500 people. The village is known for its historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. Queniborough also has a number of local amenities, including a primary school, a post office, and several shops and pubs.

One of the main attractions in Queniborough is the annual village fete, which takes place in July. The fete features a range of activities and events, including live music, a funfair, and a variety of stalls selling local produce and crafts. Another popular event in the village is the Queniborough Christmas Market, which takes place in December and features a range of festive stalls and activities.

Queniborough is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The village is located close to the River Soar, which offers opportunities for boating and fishing. There are also several parks and nature reserves in the area, including Watermead Country Park and Bradgate Park, which are popular with visitors and locals alike. Overall, Queniborough is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of local attractions to explore.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 4.2°C

Feels Like: 1.9°C

Wind: 5.8 MPH

Wind Dir: NNE

Local Schools

School	Details
Queniborough Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Hallam	Coppice Lane Queniborough Leicester Leicestershire LE7 3DR 01162606700 School Website
Broomfield Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Alex Allison	Ploughmans Lea East Goscote Leicester Leicestershire LE7 3ZQ 01162606704 School Website
Wreake Valley Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Tim Marston	Parkstone Road Syston Leicester Leicestershire LE7 1LY 01162641080 School Website
St Peter And St Paul Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Claire Mulhern	Upper Church Street Syston Leicester Leicestershire LE7 1HR 01162607577 School Website
The Merton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Matthew Lee	Cherry Drive Syston Leicester Leicestershire LE7 2PT 01162608150 School Website
St Michael And All Angels Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Neil Bardsley	Brookside Rearsby Leicester Leicestershire LE7 4YB 01664424453 School Website
The Pochin School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Heather Sharpe	School Lane Barkby Leicester Leicestershire LE7 3QL 01162692078 School Website
Ratcliffe College Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Reddin	Fosse Way Ratcliffe-On-The-Wreake Leicestershire LE7 4SG 1509817000 School Website
Thrussington Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hannah Roddy	Hoby Road Thrussington Leicester Leicestershire LE7 4TH 01664424421 School Website
Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Monaghan	Barkby Thorpe Lane Thurmaston Leicester Leicestershire LE4 8GP 1162695510 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Syston Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2HA 1.60 Miles

Sileby King Street, Sileby, Leicestershire, LE12 7RN 3.29 Miles

Barrow-Upon-Soar Grove Lane, Barrow-Upon-Soar, Leicestershire, LE12 8US 5.33 Miles

Leicester London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB 6.06 Miles

Melton Mowbray Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AF 7.79 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Queni Cabs 0116 260 2832 12 Beechwood Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 3DU 0.50 Miles
Just Airports 0116 269 8600 9 Brook Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 1GD 1.48 Miles
Express Private Hire 0116 269 6565 9 Brook Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 1GD 1.48 Miles
1St Choice Taxis 0116 269 6999 9 Brook Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 1GD 1.48 Miles
Jetline Taxis 0116 269 2222 768 Melton Rd, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 8BD 3.00 Miles
Blue Line Cars 01509 815200 24 Manor Drive, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 7RZ 3.23 Miles
Airport Taxi Leicester 01509 814053 11 Heathcote Drive, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 7ND 3.28 Miles
Royal Cars 0116 276 3838 Humberstone Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 9JP 3.35 Miles
Kareen Travels Of Leicester 07850 009510 Trevino Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 7PJ 3.52 Miles
Book-A-Cab 0116 237 6666 903 Loughborough Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7NH 3.56 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Main Street Queniborough Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Le7 Main Street Queniborough Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Melton Road/New Zealand Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Merchants Common Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ploughmans Lea Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Long Furrow Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tentercroft Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Countrymans Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Melton Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barkby Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Syston (Po) Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Brookside Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
High Street Syston Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pembroke Road Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The County Practice 0116 2950500	Health Centre Melton Road,Syston Leicester LE7 2EQ
The Jubilee Medical Practice 0116 2950600	Syston Health Centre 1330 Melton Road, Syston Leicester Leicestershire LE7 2EQ
Silverdale Medical Centre 0116 3662020	6 Silverdale Drive Thurmaston Leicester LE4 8NN
Dr Mk Lakhani's Practice 01509 816364	Highgate Surgery 5 Storer Close,Sileby Loughborough Leicestershire LE12 7UD
The Banks Surgery 01509 812343	9 The Banks Sileby Nr.Loughborough Leicestershire LE12 7RD

Local Stores

Loughborough Road
931 Loughborough Road
Rothley
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE7 7NH
01162 302517
Store Website
3.54 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

King'S Veterinary Centre
1293 Melton Road Syston Leicestershire LE7 2EN 01162 609367 syston@kingsvets.co.uk Website 1.18 miles

Animals Treated
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Medivet Syston
1 St. Peters Street Syston Leicester Leicestershire LE7 1HL 01162 608030 syston@medivet.co.uk Website 1.56 miles

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Medivet Thurmaston
643 Melton Road Thurmaston Leicester Leicestershire LE4 8EB 01162 609565 thurmaston@medivet.co.uk Website 3.13 miles
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Chine House Veterinary Hospital Ltd
Sileby Hall Cossington Road Sileby Loughborough Leicestershire LE12 7RS 01509 812445/6 enquiries@chinehousevets.co.uk Website 3.23 miles
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Emergency service out of normal hours for our clients

Medivet Birstall 24 Hour
84 Sibson Road Birstall Leicester Leicestershire LE4 4NA 0116 267 3518 birstall@medivet.co.uk Website 3.80 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A The Park Veterinary Group
151 Scraptoft Lane Leicester Leicestershire LE5 2FF 0116 241 8326 scraptoft@parkvetgroup.com Website 4.39 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Watermead Country Park
A Network Of Lakes And Canals Set In Beautiful Park And Woodlands In The North Of Leicestershire. A563 Lancashire 3.85 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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Shady Lane Arboretum
Also Known As Evington Arboretum, The Arboretum Is An Attractive Open Public Space On The Southern Boundary Of The City Of Leicester. Recreational, Botanical, Wildlife And Historical Features Make This A Popular Space. There Are Over 500 Species Of Trees And A Fenced Nature Area Has Been Planted With Native Trees And Shrubs And A Sown Wildflower Grassland. The Southern Section Of The Site Below The Brook Is Predominantly Grassland, And Is Managed As Meadow Or Rough Mown Grass To Encourage A Species And Wild Flower Diversity. It Is Surrounded By A Breedon Gravel Footpath And Criss-Crossed By A Well-Developed System Of Grass Paths. Shady Ln Leicester Lancashire LE2 2FB 6.30 miles

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Swithland Woods To Rabbits Bridge And Beyond
Unnamed Road Loughborough Lancashire LE12 8JL 6.71 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 6.85 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 7.24 miles

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Bradgate Park
Bradgate Park Is A Public Park In Leicestershire, East Midlands, Covering 850 Acres. Lancashire LE6 0HB 7.81 miles Bradgate Park Lies 6 Miles North-West Of Leicester And 7 Miles South Of Loughborough.

Weather Forecast

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