Welcome to Somerby

Somerby is a small village located in the county of Leicestershire, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles east of the city of Leicester and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its picturesque setting and historic buildings.

One of the most notable landmarks in Somerby is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and features a beautiful stained glass window and a bell tower. Another historic building in the village is the Manor House, which was built in the 17th century and is now a private residence.

Somerby is also home to a number of local businesses, including a village shop, a pub, and a post office. The village has a strong sense of community and hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. Overall, Somerby is a charming village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 9.3°C

Feels Like: 8.8°C

Wind: 3.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Somerby Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Andrea Brown	High Street Somerby Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 2PZ 01664504888 School Website
The Grange Therapeutic School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-18 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Sleath	15 - 17 Somerby Road Knossington Oakham Leicestershire LE15 8LY 1664454264 School Website
Great Dalby School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Nick Sale	Top End Great Dalby Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 2HA 01664562750 School Website
Whissendine Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sonia Schofield	Main Street Whissendine Oakham Rutland LE15 7ET 01664474695 School Website
Langham C Of E Controlled Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Diane Rowland	1 Burley Road Langham Oakham Rutland LE15 7HY 01572722676 School Website
Melton Vale Sixth Form College Academy 16-19 Converter Ages:16-19 Head Teacher Dr Nicola Dartnell	Burton Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1DN 1664504750 School Website
Catmose College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Stuart Williams	Huntsmans Drive Oakham Rutland LE15 6RP 01572770066 School Website
Harington School Free Schools - 16-19 Ages:16-19 Head Teacher Mrs Stuart Williams	Huntsmans Drive Catmose Campus Oakham Rutland LE15 6RP 01572772579
Catmose Primary Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Stuart Williams	Sandringham Close Oakham Rutland LE15 6SH 01572772583 School Website
Sherard Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helena Blumfield	Grange Drive Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1HA 1664565124 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Oakham Station Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6QT 5.11 Miles

Melton Mowbray Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AF 5.42 Miles

Syston Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2HA 9.62 Miles

Sileby King Street, Sileby, Leicestershire, LE12 7RN 11.27 Miles

Leicester London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB 12.15 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Prodrive Chauffeur 07950 381115 20 Burrough End, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 2EW 3.06 Miles
Gabey's Taxi Service 0116 259 7711 Leicester Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9DB 3.90 Miles
Berridge Taxis 01572 756088 Long Row, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6LN 4.97 Miles
Manor Mowbray Rent Car 01664 565533 9 Mill St, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AY 5.39 Miles
Mowbray Taxis 01664 483101 9 Mill St, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AY 5.39 Miles
Rencar 01664 501133 9 Mill St, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AY 5.39 Miles
Fox Cab 01572 720200 3 The Vale, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6JQ 5.41 Miles
Kevins Taxis 01572 720136 7 Heron Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6BN 5.43 Miles
Beast Of Rutland Taxi 01572 720000 12 Nightingale Way, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6ES 5.45 Miles
Rutland Cabs 01572 757891 21 Burley Cr, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7LG 5.53 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Somerby Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Burrough End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pickwell Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Burrough On The Hill Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Owston Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Larchwood Rise Knossington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Knossington Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Main Street Cold Overton Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Somerby Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Dalby No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
John O'gaunt No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whissendine Grange Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Thorpe Satchville Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Twyford Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Somerby Surgery 01664 454204	Oakham Road Somerby Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 2QF
Oakham Mi 01572 722621	Rutland Memorial Hospital Cold Overton Road Oakham LE15 6NT
Oakham Medical Practice 01572 722621	Cold Overton Road Oakham Rutland Leicestershire LE15 6NT
Oakham School Sanatorium	25 Station Road Oakham Rutland LE15 6QT
Latham House Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Sage Cross Street Melton Mowbray LE13 1NX

Local Stores

Braunstone Road
83 Braunstone Road
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 6LE
01572 720593
Store Website
4.90 miles

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SPAR Melton
SPAR
52-56 Valley Road
Melton Mowbray
LE13 0DX
01664 565022
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

HÖRmann Equine Limited
Wrights Lodge Cottage East Oakham Road Whissendine Oakham Rutland LE15 7HA 07713 477 323 info@hoermannequine.com Website 3.65 miles

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Rutland Veterinary Centre
Maresfield Road Oakham Rutland LE15 7WN 01572 770011 oakham@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 4.61 miles

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Nupsala Ltd
Leicester Road Industrial Estate 37 Pate Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 0RG 5.14 miles

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Kings Veterinary Centre
1-3 Kings Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1QF 01664 567481 kirstie@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 5.63 miles

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Farm Veterinary Solutions
1 - 3 Kings Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1QF 01664 567481 farmteam@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 5.63 miles
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Melton Vets
6 North St Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1NL 01664 560364 meltonvets@gmail.com Website 5.78 miles
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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 6.53 miles

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Hambleton Peninsula Rutland Water
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk On Hambleton Peninsula, Rutland Water. Rutland Water Is Famous For The Number And Variety Of Birds That Spend The Winter Here. The Route Follows The Shore Of The Lake And Through Armley Wood. LE15 8TL 7.73 miles From The A6003 Roundabout East Of Oakham, Follow The A606. In Half A Mile, Turn Right To Reach Upper Hambleton.

Rutland Water Reservoir
A Huge Reservoir In The County Of Rutland, With Multiple Entrances. The Most Common Being At Whitwell, Sykes Lane, Edith Weston, Hambleton Peninsula Or Barnsdale. Walk Along Proper Paths, Flat And Hills. They Have Special A Dog Park And Wooded Walk Which Is Off Lead, Otherwise On Leads. Beware Of Bikes In Summer And In The Busy Parts. But This Place Is So Big You Can Get Away To Quiet Parts. Lovely Views, Water, Oats And Nature To See. Your Dog Will Enjoy The Smells And Spaces. Rangers On Site. Well Managed And Clean. The Lodge Stamford Road Barnsdale North Shore Rutland Water Oakham LE15 8AB 7.84 miles

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Exton Estate
The Exton Estates 8.93 miles Use The Rutland Council Website. Its Best To Park Around The Main Exton Village Green, Outside The Fox And Hounds Pub. Dog Friendly. Take The Lane To The Left Away From The Pub. Follow The Road Left Again At The Top, Curve Round Past Pudding Bag Lane. Up The Road To The Exton Farm.

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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 10.70 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 11.20 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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Weather Forecast

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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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