Welcome to Six Hills

Six Hills is a small village located in the county of Leicestershire, England. The village is situated on the A46 road, which connects Leicester to Newark-on-Trent. The name of the village is derived from the six barrows or burial mounds that are located in the area. These mounds date back to the Bronze Age and are believed to be the final resting place of important individuals from that era.

The village of Six Hills has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in the village is the Six Hills Windmill, which was built in 1822 and is still standing today. The windmill was used to grind corn and wheat into flour and was an important part of the local economy for many years. Today, the windmill is a popular tourist attraction and is open to the public for tours.

In addition to its historic landmarks, Six Hills is also known for its beautiful countryside and scenic views. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. The area is also home to several nature reserves and wildlife sanctuaries, where visitors can observe a variety of birds and other wildlife in their natural habitat. Overall, Six Hills is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and natural beauty of Leicestershire.

Local Weather

Cloudy

Temp: 7.1°C

Feels Like: 4.3°C

Wind: 9.4 MPH

Wind Dir: N

Local Schools

School	Details
Old Dalby Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rosemary Browne	Longcliff Hill Old Dalby Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 3JY 01664822455 School Website
Captains Close Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Sadler	Saxelby Road Asfordby Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 3TU 01664812630 School Website
Ab Kettleby Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrea Brown	Wartnaby Road Ab Kettleby Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 3JJ 01664504870 School Website
Frisby Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Charmaine Ainge	Hall Orchard Lane Frisby-On-The-Wreake Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 2NH 01664434429 School Website
Willoughby Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Beatrice Smith	Church Lane Willoughby-On-The-Wolds Loughborough Nottinghamshire LE12 6SS 01509880620 School Website
Asfordby Hill Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Philippa Millward	Melton Road Asfordby Hill Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 3QX 01664812244 School Website
St Marys Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Laura Oakes	Brampton Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 0NA 01664562500 School Website
Long Clawson Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Dawda	School Lane Long Clawson Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 4PB 01664822337 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
John Ferneley College Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Natalie Teece	Scalford Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1LH 01664565901 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Melton Mowbray Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AF 5.07 Miles

Sileby King Street, Sileby, Leicestershire, LE12 7RN 6.58 Miles

Barrow-Upon-Soar Grove Lane, Barrow-Upon-Soar, Leicestershire, LE12 8US 7.19 Miles

Syston Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2HA 7.81 Miles

Loughborough Station Boulevard, Off Nottingham Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1EX 8.63 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Valley Taxis 01664 813400 14 North Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 3SQ 3.03 Miles
Handy Cars 01664 563618 West End Travel, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 0DA 4.67 Miles
Dash Cab 01664 850723 1 Mildmay Cl, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AH 4.72 Miles
A B M Taxis Melton Mowbray 01664 561016 2 Wymondham Way, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1HX 4.75 Miles
Lowe Classic Cars 01664 567181 25 Delamare Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1PL 4.87 Miles
Deans Taxis 01664 480900 5 Jubilee Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1ND 4.93 Miles
Manor Mowbray Rent Car 01664 565533 9 Mill St, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AY 5.11 Miles
Mowbray Taxis 01664 483101 9 Mill St, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AY 5.11 Miles
Rencar 01664 501133 9 Mill St, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AY 5.11 Miles
Elaine's Taxis 01664 656565 78 Salisbury Avenue, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1QX 5.23 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Chapel End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gibson Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chapel Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Station Road Old Dalby Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Shoby Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Queensway Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Saxelby Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wartnaby Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ragdale Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Anchor Inn Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Dairy Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Belvoir Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Nether Broughton Po Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Top Green Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Loughborough Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Regency Road Surgery	Regency Road Asfordby Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 3YL
Long Clawson Medical Practice 01664 822214	Long Clawson Med Practice The Sands, Long Clawson Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 4PA
Latham House Medical Practice 01664 503000	Latham House Medical Prac Sage Cross Street Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1NX
Latham House Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Sage Cross Street Melton Mowbray LE13 1NX
Latham House Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Sage Cross Street Melton Mowbray LE13 1NX

Local Stores

Asfordby
1A Bradgate Lane
Asfordby
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE14 3YD
01664 812203
Store Website
2.77 miles

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SPAR Melton
SPAR
52-56 Valley Road
Melton Mowbray
LE13 0DX
01664 565022
Store Website
5.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medicine Vet Referrals
Valley Road Main Road Upper Broughton Nr Melton Mowbray Nottinghamshire LE14 3BG 0115 647 0660 equine@medicine.vet Website 2.32 miles
Amenities Referrals only
Animals Treated
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Crescent Veterinary Clinic
The Crescent Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 0NF 01664 562142 4.56 miles

Animals Treated
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Nupsala Ltd
Leicester Road Industrial Estate 37 Pate Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 0RG 4.59 miles

Animals Treated
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Bray House Veterinary Practice
36 Asfordby Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 0HR 01664 562054 Website 4.65 miles
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Melton Vets
6 North St Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1NL 01664 560364 meltonvets@gmail.com Website 4.91 miles
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Animals Treated
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Farm Veterinary Solutions
1 - 3 Kings Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1QF 01664 567481 farmteam@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 5.18 miles
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Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Melton Country Park
A Lovely Reservoir Walk On The North Of The Small Market Town Melton Mowbray. There Are 3 Varying Routes, And A Large Open Space For Dogs Off The Lead To Run Around. A Nice Range Of Paths And A Small Play Area For Children And A Small Cafe With Kind Staff. Melton Country Park Wymondham Way Lancashire 4.93 miles

Location what3words frost.tolls.scarcely

Cotgrave Country Park
Very Dog Friendly, Plenty Of Regular Dog Waste Bins, And A Dog Pond That Is Regularly Tested For Safety. Nottingham Lancashire 8.71 miles

Location what3words goggles.differ.aquatics

Ruddington (Rushcliffe) Country Park
Wonderful Walk For The Dogs, Beautiful Park. 51 Asher Ln Ruddington Nottingham Lancashire NG11 6HS 9.08 miles

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Watermead Country Park
A Network Of Lakes And Canals Set In Beautiful Park And Woodlands In The North Of Leicestershire. A563 Lancashire 10.13 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).

Location what3words path.dusty.deflection

Swithland Woods To Rabbits Bridge And Beyond
Unnamed Road Loughborough Lancashire LE12 8JL 10.78 miles North Of Leicester At The Cropstone End Of The Reservoir Near Bradgate Park.

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The Hook
2 Holme Ln Holme Pierrepont Nottingham NG12 2LD 10.80 miles Can Be Accessed From Several Entrances Off Holme Road - With A Car Park At Either End And Ample Street Parking

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Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Mist	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	11.1°C	10°C	7°C	5.7°C	8.3°C	12.6°C	15.5°C	17.1°C	18°C	17.3°C	15.4°C	13.6°C
Feels Like	9.8°C	8.8°C	5.3°C	4.1°C	7.2°C	11.6°C	15.3°C	17.1°C	17.9°C	17.3°C	15.2°C	13.5°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy
Temp	12.1°C	11.2°C	10°C	9.2°C	9.9°C	10.6°C	11.1°C	12.4°C	13.3°C	13.4°C	12.5°C	10.7°C
Feels Like	12.1°C	11.2°C	9.5°C	8.3°C	9.2°C	9.9°C	10.7°C	12.5°C	13.5°C	13.5°C	12.7°C	10.8°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Mist	Mist	Mist	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	10.1°C	9.1°C	8.4°C	7.9°C	12.1°C	17.1°C	21.3°C	22.3°C	21.9°C	21°C	19.8°C	15°C
Feels Like	10°C	8.8°C	7.9°C	7.5°C	11.9°C	17°C	21.3°C	24.2°C	21.9°C	21°C	19.8°C	15°C

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