Welcome to Shearsby

Shearsby is a small village located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England. The village is situated approximately 10 miles south of Leicester and has a population of around 400 people. Shearsby is a picturesque village with a rich history dating back to the 11th century. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Shearsby is the St. Mary Magdalene Church. The church dates back to the 13th century and is a Grade II listed building. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Shearsby is also home to a number of local businesses, including a village shop, a pub, and a post office. The village is known for its strong sense of community, with many residents actively involved in local events and activities. Shearsby hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a village fete, a Christmas market, and a scarecrow festival. The village is a popular destination for visitors looking to experience the charm and beauty of rural Leicestershire.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
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
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
Greenfield Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Colin Bowpitt	Gwendoline Drive Countesthorpe Leicester Leicestershire LE8 5SG 01162773584 School Website
Gilmorton Chandler Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Adam Watson	Church Lane Gilmorton Lutterworth Leicestershire LE17 5LU 01455552343 School Website
Thythorn Field Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Price	Bidesford Close Wigston Leicestershire LE18 2QU 01162889040 School Website
Countesthorpe Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Gareth Williams	Winchester Road Countesthorpe LE8 5PR 1162771555 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
South Wigston Kenilworth Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4XU 5.39 Miles

Narborough Station Road, Narborough, Leicestershire, LE19 2HR 6.60 Miles

Market Harborough St Marys Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7DT 7.36 Miles

Leicester London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB 8.36 Miles

Rugby Railway Terrace, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3LA 11.83 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Fleckney Rural Cars 0116 240 4567 7 Highfield Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 8BD 1.98 Miles
Airlink 0116 240 3773 10 Langdale, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 8TF 2.16 Miles
Point To Point Taxis 01858 468468 8 Langton Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 0JU 3.91 Miles
Willoughby Cars 0116 278 4948 33 Willoughby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 5UA 4.10 Miles
Grahams Taxis 0116 288 4401 34 Homestead Dr, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2HN 4.51 Miles
Alport Cars 0116 257 1122 7 Glaisdale Rd, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 3YN 4.62 Miles
Flyway Airport Cars 0116 278 9030 Wigston, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4LX 4.80 Miles
Pickwick Travel Chauffeur Hire 0116 259 1099 3 Garfield Park, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 9JY 5.06 Miles
Wigston Taxis 0116 277 7111 26 Blaby Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4SB 5.11 Miles
Stage Taxis 0116 278 8333 17 Blaby Rd, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4PA 5.11 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Shearsby Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Lutterworth Road Le8 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bruntingthorpe Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Mowsley Village Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Arnesby Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kilby Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Saddington Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Churchill Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Churchill Drive Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Weir Road Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
High Street Fleckney Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Main Street Peatling Magna Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leicester Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Theddingworth Road Weekday Last Collection:15:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Laughton Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Fleckney Medical Centre	High Street Fleckney Leicester Leicestershire LE8 8AJ
Fleckney Surgery	High Street Fleckney Leicester LE8 8AJ
Countesthorpe Health Centre 0116 2776336	Countesthorpe Health Ctr. Central Street Countesthorpe Leicestershire LE8 5QJ
South Leicestershire Medical Partnership 0116 2793308	Smeeton Road Kibworth Leicestershire LE8 0LG
Kibworth Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Smeeton Road Kibworth Beauchamp Leicester LE8 0LG

Local Stores

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

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SPAR - Great Glen
11 Stretton Raod
Great Glen
LE8 9GN
01245 353781
Store Website
4.7 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 3.66 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 5.05 miles
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Oadby Vets4pets Ltd
186 Oadby Road Wigston Leicestershire LE18 3PW 0116 281 3322 oadby@vets4pets.com Website 5.35 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A The Park Veterinary Group
82-84 High Street Whetstone Leicester Leicestershire LE8 6LQ 0116 284 9944 whetstone@parkvetgroup.com Website 5.78 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 5.82 miles

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Broughton Vet Group Ltd
12 Swannington Road Broughton Astley Leicester Leicestershire LE9 6TU 01455 282512 enquiries@broughtonvets.co.uk Website 5.85 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Foxton Locks Canal Walk
Foxton Locks Gumley Road Foxton 4.17 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 4.19 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 5.42 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 7.01 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 7.21 miles Off Aylestone Road

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Fosse Meadows Country Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Fosse Meadows Country Park. This Area Holds Young, Predominately Broadleaf, Woodland With Something For Everyone. Plenty Of Wide Paths, Bird Hides, Open Grassy Places, Benches, And Ponds. LE10 3AB 8.78 miles From The A5, Take The B4114 Toward Sharnford. Once Through Sharnford, Still On The B4114, Take A Right Onto Frolesworth Road (A Brown Road Sign Will Direct You To Fosse Meadows). Then Take A Right Onto Roman Road And You Have A Choice Of Two Car Parks On Your Right, The Second Is Larger Than The First.

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