Welcome to Quorndon (Quorn)

Quorndon, also known as Quorn, is a picturesque village located in the Charnwood district of Leicestershire, England. The village is situated on the River Soar and is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Quorndon is known for its historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Quorn Hall, which dates back to the 17th century.

One of the main attractions in Quorndon is the Great Central Railway, which runs through the village. The railway is a preserved heritage line that offers visitors the chance to experience the golden age of steam travel. The railway has a station in Quorndon, which is a popular starting point for visitors who want to explore the surrounding countryside. The village also has a number of pubs and restaurants, which serve traditional English food and drink.

Quorndon is a thriving community with a strong sense of history and tradition. The village has a number of local events throughout the year, including the Quorn Hunt, which takes place every Boxing Day. The hunt is a traditional event that has been held in the village for over 200 years and attracts visitors from all over the country. Quorndon is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the past, while also providing modern amenities and attractions.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 5.2°C

Feels Like: 4°C

Wind: 3.6 MPH

Wind Dir: NNE

Local Schools

School	Details
Rawlins Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Clare Darby	Loughborough Road Quorn Loughborough Leicestershire LE12 8DY 01509622800 School Website
St Bartholomews Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alexander Clark	Willowcroft Quorn Loughborough Leicestershire LE12 8HQ 01509412250 School Website
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
Woodside Lodge Outdoor Learning Centre Other Independent Special School Ages:5-19 Head Teacher Mrs Stacey Bollard	One Ash House Loughborough Road Quorn Leicestershire Leicestershire LE12 8UE 1509415474 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
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
Homefield College Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Principal Tracey Forman	217 Loughborough Road Mountsorrel LE12 7AR 1509815696 School Website
Beacon Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Manpreet Sohal (Acting Head Of School)	Woodthorpe Road Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 2NF 01509212227 School Website
Outwoods Edge Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Amy Kitson	21 Redwood Road Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 2LD 01509216177 School Website
Loughborough Grammar School Other Independent School Ages:10-19 Head Teacher Dr Daniel Koch	Burton Walks Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 2DU 1509233233 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Barrow-Upon-Soar Grove Lane, Barrow-Upon-Soar, Leicestershire, LE12 8US 1.18 Miles

Loughborough Station Boulevard, Off Nottingham Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1EX 2.50 Miles

Sileby King Street, Sileby, Leicestershire, LE12 7RN 2.88 Miles

Syston Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2HA 5.24 Miles

Leicester London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB 8.08 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Buddon Executive Travel 01509 621621 65 Barrow Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8DH 0.15 Miles
Quorn Executive Private Hire 01509 416366 13 Castledine Avenue, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8DN 0.17 Miles
Lynke Taxis 0871 526 6000 Űů ŢƏX ř?ŕŗ, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2AH 1.56 Miles
Park Taxis 01509 551448 195B Park Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2HE 1.72 Miles
Aa Taxis 07842 631100 47 Bentley Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1SY 2.06 Miles
Charnwood Travel Services 01509 260000 50 Baxter Gate, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1TH 2.28 Miles
Adt Taxis 01509 260000 50 Baxter Gate, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1TH 2.28 Miles
Silverline Airport Transfers 0116 237 5313 61 Mountsorrel Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7PT 2.62 Miles
Elite Private Hire 07835 351451 25 Thirlmere Drive, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3SX 2.84 Miles
Mgexecutive 07889 189018 5 Patterdale Drive, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3RT 2.92 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Loughborough Road Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Quorn Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Warwick Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mansfield Street Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Pepper Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chaveney Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wood Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Quorn Station Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Cotes Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodthorpe Village Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Barrow On Soar Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ribble Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Highland Drive Grange Park Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Thirlmere Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Northend Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Quorn Medical Centre 01509 410800	Quorn Medical Centre 1 Station Road, Quorn Loughborough Leicestershire LE12 8BP
Barrow Health Centre 01509 274430	Health Ctr, 27 High St Barrow-Upon-Soar Loughborough Leicestershire LE12 8PY
Welbeck The Defence Sixth Form College	Forest Road Woodhouse Loughborough Leicestershire LE12 8TZ
Beaumont Road Surgery	4 Beaumont Road Shelthorpe Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 2JB
Alpine House Surgery 0116 2169947	86 Rothley Road Mountsorrel Loughborough Leicestershire LE12 7JU

Local Stores

Quorn
23 Loughborough Road
Quorn
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE12 8DU
01509 414949
Store Website
0.08 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Elm Park
164 Leicester Road
Loughborough
LE11 2AQ
01509 211184
Store Website
1.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Loughborough Vets4pets Ltd
328-330 Park Road Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 2HN 01509 238 340 loughborough@vets4pets.com Website 1.81 miles
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Medivet Loughborough
20 Forest Road Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 3NP 01509 212117 loughborough@medivet.co.uk Website 2.17 miles
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Meadow Lane Vets
9 Meadow Lane Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 1JU 01509 212437 Website 2.50 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 2.90 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 5.00 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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M M Leggett
2-4 Latimer Street Anstey Leicester Leicestershire LE7 7AW 01162 340 696 maggiemleggett@hotmail.com 5.12 miles

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Local Dog Walks

The Outwoods
1 Woodhouse Ln Nanpantan Loughborough Lancashire LE11 3YG 2.72 miles If You Leave Loughborough Via Nanpanton And Turn Left At The Priory Pub It Is Fairly Well Signposted.

Location what3words sigh.topical.signs

Swithland Woods To Rabbits Bridge And Beyond
Unnamed Road Loughborough Lancashire LE12 8JL 2.95 miles North Of Leicester At The Cropstone End Of The Reservoir Near Bradgate Park.

Location what3words leads.flag.finger

The Outwoods
A Circular Dog Friendly Woodland Walk At The Outwoods, In Loughborough. A Chance To Explore 110 Acres Of Ancient Woodland, With This Walk Taking A Little Over One-Hour. Set To The South Of Loughborough, The Outwoods Is One Of The Oldest Surviving Woodland Sites In Charnwood. Lancashire LE11 3YG 3.13 miles From Loughborough, Take Forest Road Then Nanpantan Road. At Nanpantan, Take A Left Onto Woodhouse Lane. A Way Down This Road, You Will See A Brown Road Sign Directing You To Outwoods Woodland Walk Car Park.

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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 3.51 miles

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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 3.91 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 4.04 miles Newtown Linford

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Weather Forecast

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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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