Welcome to Red Hill

Red 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 Red Hill Windmill, which is a Grade II listed building and is one of the few remaining windmills in the county.

The village of Red Hill has a strong community spirit and is home to a number of local businesses and amenities. The village has a primary school, a village hall, a post office, and a pub. The Red Lion pub is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, and serves a range of traditional pub food and drinks. The village also has a number of walking and cycling routes, which are popular with outdoor enthusiasts.

Red Hill is a peaceful and picturesque village, and is a popular destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and fields, and is a great place to explore the great outdoors. The village is also well-connected to the rest of the county, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities. Overall, Red Hill is a charming and welcoming village, and is a great place to visit or call home.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Peter's Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Dolby-Molson	Thurcaston Road Leicester Leicestershire LE4 5PG 1162665790 School Website
Woodstock Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Stapleford	Hattern Avenue Leicester Leicestershire LE4 2GZ 1162355825 School Website
Mellor Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Nicola Foster	Checketts Road Leicester Leicestershire LE4 5EQ 01162946099 School Website
Wolsey House Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen King	Beaumont Leys Lane Leicester Leicestershire LE4 2BB 01162667566 School Website
Rushey Mead Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Barwell	Melton Road Leicester Leicestershire LE4 7AN 01162663730 School Website
Mowmacre Hill Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Matthew Peet	Tedworth Green Leicester Leicestershire LE4 2NG 01162356350 School Website
Darul Uloom Leicester Other Independent School Ages:11-23 Head Teacher Mr Ishaq Boodi	119 Loughborough Road Leicester Leicestershire LE4 5LN 1162668922 School Website
Herrick Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Umesh Patel	Lockerbie Avenue Rushey Mead Leicester Leicestershire LE4 7NJ 01162665656 School Website
Riverside Community Primary School Birstall Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Chelsea Williams	Wanlip Lane Birstall Leicester Leicestershire LE4 4JU 01162107373 School Website
Soar Valley College Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Robinson	Gleneagles Avenue Leicester Leicestershire LE4 7GY 01162669625 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Leicester London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB 2.36 Miles

Syston Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2HA 2.90 Miles

Sileby King Street, Sileby, Leicestershire, LE12 7RN 4.60 Miles

South Wigston Kenilworth Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4XU 5.60 Miles

Barrow-Upon-Soar Grove Lane, Barrow-Upon-Soar, Leicestershire, LE12 8US 5.85 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Kareena Minibus Hire Leicester 07895 565099 8 Woodbridge Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 7RF 0.58 Miles
Anstey Cabs 0116 236 6789 34 Copeland Rd, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 3AA 0.63 Miles
Franks Taxis 0116 234 0111 8 Marwood Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 2ED 0.67 Miles
Premier Taxis 07976 245198 38 Johnson Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 3AS 0.69 Miles
Birstall Cabs 0116 267 7777 72 Front Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 4DP 0.75 Miles
Jd Travel Services 0116 210 0176 27 Morpeth Av, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 2NE 1.01 Miles
Beaumont Taxis 0116 236 7373 Unit 7A Forest Park Business Centre, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 0JP 1.06 Miles
A2b Leicester Taxis 0116 340 5060 61 Kerrysdale Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 7GN 1.20 Miles
Blue Chilli Car Contracts Ltd 07528 088084 23 Somerset Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 0JX 1.23 Miles
Kareen Travels Of Leicester 07850 009510 Trevino Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 7PJ 1.25 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Birstall Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thurcaston Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Curzon Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Belgrave Boulevard Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Loughborough Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Road Le4 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Abbey Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandringham Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Walker Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stocking Farm Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Belgrave Ex Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Uxbridge Road Business Box Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Uxbridge Road Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Payne Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Went Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Border Drive Surgery	2 Border Drive Leicester Leicestershire LE4 2PF
Watermead Pcn Enhanced Access 01509 276621	4 Whiles Lane Birstall Leicestershire LE4 4EE
Birstall Medical Centre 0116 2169773	Birstall Medical Centre 4 Whiles Lane Birstall Leicestershire LE4 4EE
Parker Drive Surgery 0116 2353148	122 Parker Drive Leicester LE4 0JF
Broadhurst St Med Pract (Ks Morjaria) 0116 2662662	10 Broadhurst Street Leicester LE4 6NF

Local Stores

Wanlip Lane - Birstall
19 Wanlip Lane
Birstall
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE4 4JU
01162 677915
Store Website
0.83 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Fosseway
Fosseway Service Station
500 Melton Road
Leicester
LE4 7SP
0116 261 0410
Store Website
0.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Birstall 24 Hour
84 Sibson Road Birstall Leicester Leicestershire LE4 4NA 0116 267 3518 birstall@medivet.co.uk Website 0.93 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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Medivet Thurmaston
643 Melton Road Thurmaston Leicester Leicestershire LE4 8EB 01162 609565 thurmaston@medivet.co.uk Website 1.30 miles
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Companion Care (Leicester Beaumont Leys) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Beaumont Leys Shopping Centre Beaumont Leys Leicester Leicestershire LE4 1DE 01162 351034 leicesterbeaumontleys@vets4pets.com Website 1.62 miles
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Leicester St Georges Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 6, St Georges Retail Park St Georges Way Leicester Leicestershire LE1 1SG 0116 242 6540 leicestercentral@vets4pets.com Website 2.07 miles
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Medivet Leicester
192 Uppingham Road Leicester Leicestershire LE5 0QG 0116 276 0850 leicester@medivet.co.uk Website 2.31 miles
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Broughton Vets
29 Glenfield Road East Leicester Leicestershire LE3 5QW 0116 2517677 Leicester@broughtonvets.co.uk 2.37 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 0.58 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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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 3.64 miles Newtown Linford

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Aylestone Meadows
A Huge Walking Area Next To The River Soar With Parking Aplenty. Woodlands And Grassy Areas, Very Well Kept With Steps And Raised Walkways. Running Streams Mean Your Pooch Can Swim Without Fear Of Blue Algae. There Are Bins Dotted About So You Never Have To Walk Far With A Poo Bag. Playgrounds And Picnic Areas Available. British Telecomon Aylestone 473 Aylestone Rd Leicester Lancashire LE2 8TB 3.94 miles Off Aylestone Road

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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 4.13 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 4.17 miles

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Swithland Woods To Rabbits Bridge And Beyond
Unnamed Road Loughborough Lancashire LE12 8JL 4.24 miles North Of Leicester At The Cropstone End Of The Reservoir Near Bradgate Park.

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