Welcome to Saddington

Saddington is a small village located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England. The village is situated on a hilltop, providing stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The village is home to several historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. Helen's Church, which is a Grade I listed building.

Saddington is a peaceful and picturesque village, with a strong sense of community. The village has a range of amenities, including a village hall, a pub, and a primary school. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with plenty of opportunities for walking and cycling. The nearby Grand Union Canal provides a tranquil setting for boating and fishing.

Despite its small size, Saddington has a rich cultural heritage. The village hosts several events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. The village also has a thriving arts scene, with a local drama group and a community choir. Saddington is a charming and welcoming village, offering a high quality of life for its residents.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 9.8°C

Feels Like: 9.9°C

Wind: 2.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
The Lady Byron School Other Independent Special School Ages:10-17 Head Teacher Ms Caroline England	The Cedars, 11 High Street Fleckney Leicestershire LE8 8AJ 1164670811 School Website
Fleckney Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Tim Leah	Batchelor Road Fleckney Leicester Leicestershire LE8 8BE 01162402288 School Website
Kibworth High School And Community Technology College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Steve Piggott	Smeeton Road Kibworth Leicester Leicestershire LE8 0LG 01162792238 School Website
Kibworth Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Gillian Paterson	Hillcrest Avenue Kibworth Leicester Leicestershire LE8 0NH 01162792485 School Website
Arnesby Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jacky Avery	Mill Hill Road Arnesby Leicester Leicestershire LE8 5WG 1162478563 School Website
Foxton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr George Norman	Gallow Field Road Foxton Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 7QZ 01858545328 School Website
Kilby St Marys Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Rebecca Hartshorne	Main Street Kilby Wigston Leicestershire LE18 3TD 01162402434 School Website
Stoneygate School Other Independent School Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Mr Neil Price	6 London Road Great Glen Leicester Leicestershire LE8 9DJ 1162592282 School Website
Leicester Grammar School Trust Other Independent School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr John Watson	London Road Great Glen Leicester Leicestershire LE8 9FL 1162591900 School Website
Great Glen St Cuthberts Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jenny Hawkins	The Chase Great Glen Leicester Leicestershire LE8 9EQ 01162592764 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Market Harborough St Marys Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7DT 5.79 Miles

South Wigston Kenilworth Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4XU 6.08 Miles

Narborough Station Road, Narborough, Leicestershire, LE19 2HR 8.02 Miles

Leicester London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB 8.55 Miles

Syston Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2HA 12.18 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Fleckney Rural Cars 0116 240 4567 7 Highfield Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 8BD 1.38 Miles
Airlink 0116 240 3773 10 Langdale, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 8TF 1.41 Miles
Point To Point Taxis 01858 468468 8 Langton Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 0JU 1.89 Miles
Pickwick Travel Chauffeur Hire 0116 259 1099 3 Garfield Park, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 9JY 4.07 Miles
Point To Point Taxis 01858 468468 99 Main Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9TG 4.09 Miles
Oadby Grange Airport Cars 0116 271 5088 Glen Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 4RH 4.82 Miles
Alport Cars 0116 257 1122 7 Glaisdale Rd, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 3YN 4.84 Miles
Grahams Taxis 0116 288 4401 34 Homestead Dr, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2HN 4.91 Miles
M And E Taxis 01858 446570 141 Logan St, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9AP 5.05 Miles
M And E Private Hire 01858 446570 141 Logan St, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9AP 5.05 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Weir Road Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Churchill Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Saddington Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Fleckney Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Arnesby Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pitt Hill Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Kilby Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Smeeton Westerby No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leicester Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Buller Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Kibworth Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Laughton Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Station Street Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:08:45
Mowsley Village Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Gumley Le16 7Ru Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Fleckney Medical Centre	High Street Fleckney Leicester Leicestershire LE8 8AJ
Fleckney Surgery	High Street Fleckney Leicester LE8 8AJ
Kibworth Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Smeeton Road Kibworth Beauchamp Leicester LE8 0LG
Kibworth Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Smeeton Road Kibworth Beauchamp Leicester LE8 0LG
Kibworth Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Smeeton Road Kibworth Beauchamp Leicester LE8 0LG

Local Stores

Fleckney
26-30 High Street
Fleckney
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE8 8AJ
01162 403636
Store Website
1.12 miles

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SPAR - Great Glen
11 Stretton Raod
Great Glen
LE8 9GN
01245 353781
Store Website
3.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ash Tree Vets
Unit 9 Priory Business Park Kibworth Leicestershire LE8 0RX kibworth@ashtreevets.co.uk Website 1.89 miles

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Rutland Veterinary Centre
Langton Garden Centre Melton Road East Langton Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 7TG 01858 545821 enquiries@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 3.85 miles

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Bell, Brown &Amp; Bentley
1 Central Avenue Wigston Leicester Leicestershire LE18 2AB 0116 288 6638 wigston@bbbvet.org.uk Website 5.45 miles
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Oadby Vets4pets Ltd
186 Oadby Road Wigston Leicestershire LE18 3PW 0116 281 3322 oadby@vets4pets.com Website 5.47 miles
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Town &Amp; Country Veterinary Centre
48 Northampton Road Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 9HE 01858 465668 mail@tcvets.co.uk Website 5.67 miles
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Market Harborough Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2 Springfield Retail Park Springfield Street Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 8BD marketharborough@vets4pets.com Website 5.85 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Foxton Locks Canal Walk
Foxton Locks Gumley Road Foxton 2.56 miles Well Sign Posted To The Car Parks

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Foxton Locks
Foxton Locks Are Ten Canal Locks, With Two ‘Staircases’ Each Of Five Locks, Located On The Leicestershire Line Of The Grand Union Canal. LE16 7RA 2.57 miles Foxton Locks Is Located South Of The City Of Leicester And Close To Market Harborough.

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Bouskell Park
A Good Mix Of Park Area, Woodlands And Bridal Way. There Is Also A Cornfield Which Is Lovely To Walk Throughout The Year. Free Parking, Plenty Of Disabled Parking Spaces. Well Maintained Park Area With Plenty Of Rubbish Bins. All Very Friendly Dogs And Owners Use This Area. 79 Sycamore St Blaby Leicester LE8 4FL 6.55 miles

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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 6.73 miles

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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 7.77 miles Off Aylestone Road

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Kelmarsh Tunnels
Kelmarsh Tunnel Is Now A Disused Railway In Northamptonshire. It’S A Beautiful Walk To The Tunnels. You Don’T Have To Go Through Them, You Can Go Over Them :). It’S Also A Lovely Walk From Kelmarsh To Market Harborougj. Dogs Can Be Of Lead As Well, Just Watch Out For Cyclists! Oxendon Rd Market Lancashire HARBOROUGH LE16 7.81 miles If You Are Travelling From Desborough It Is Best To Go Through Arthingworth. When Driving Down You Will See A Bridge, Just Before The Bridge You Will See A Car Park On Your Right. That’S Where I Would Recommend Parking As It Is The Start Of The Walk.

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Weather Forecast

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	Fog	Fog	Fog	Fog	Fog	Mist	Mist	Fog	Overcast	Fog	Fog	Overcast
Temp	5.4°C	5.6°C	5.6°C	5.7°C	6.1°C	6.6°C	7.5°C	7.9°C	8.5°C	8.6°C	8.4°C	8.4°C
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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	Overcast	Moderate rain at times	Light rain	Light rain	Heavy rain	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
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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Temp	10.4°C	10.1°C	9.6°C	9.1°C	8.9°C	9°C	9.4°C	9.7°C	9.7°C	9.5°C	9.2°C	9.8°C
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