Welcome to South Croxton

South Croxton is a small village located in the county of Leicestershire, England. The village is situated approximately 10 miles east of Leicester and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its friendly community and peaceful atmosphere.

The village has a rich history dating back to the 11th century when it was mentioned in the Domesday Book. The village was once home to a castle, which was built in the 12th century but was later destroyed during the English Civil War. Today, the village is home to a number of historic buildings, including St John the Baptist Church, which dates back to the 13th century.

South Croxton is a great place to visit for those who enjoy outdoor activities. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, which is perfect for walking, cycling, and horse riding. The village also has a number of local amenities, including a village hall, a pub, and a post office. Overall, South Croxton is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the history and culture of Leicestershire.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 9.3°C

Feels Like: 5.8°C

Wind: 17.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Gaddesby Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Leigh Fox	Ashby Road Gaddesby Leicester Leicestershire LE7 4WF 01664840253 School Website
Queniborough Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Hallam	Coppice Lane Queniborough Leicester Leicestershire LE7 3DR 01162606700 School Website
The Pochin School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Heather Sharpe	School Lane Barkby Leicester Leicestershire LE7 3QL 01162692078 School Website
St Michael And All Angels Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Neil Bardsley	Brookside Rearsby Leicester Leicestershire LE7 4YB 01664424453 School Website
Broomfield Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Alex Allison	Ploughmans Lea East Goscote Leicester Leicestershire LE7 3ZQ 01162606704 School Website
Nether Hall School Foundation Special School Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Naylor	Keyham Lane West Leicester Leicestershire LE5 1RT 01162417258 School Website
Orchard Mead Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Mark Oldman	Keyham Lane West Leicester Leicestershire LE5 1RT 1162413371 School Website
The Merton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Matthew Lee	Cherry Drive Syston Leicester Leicestershire LE7 2PT 01162608150 School Website
Wreake Valley Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Tim Marston	Parkstone Road Syston Leicester Leicestershire LE7 1LY 01162641080 School Website
Kestrel Mead Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Zoe Simpson	Maidenwell Avenue Hamilton Leicester Leicestershire LE5 1TG 1162461732 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Syston Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2HA 4.06 Miles

Sileby King Street, Sileby, Leicestershire, LE12 7RN 6.13 Miles

Melton Mowbray Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AF 6.79 Miles

Leicester London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB 6.97 Miles

Barrow-Upon-Soar Grove Lane, Barrow-Upon-Soar, Leicestershire, LE12 8US 8.16 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Queni Cabs 0116 260 2832 12 Beechwood Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 3DU 3.31 Miles
Airport Transfers Leicester 0116 241 7314 5 Brindley Rise, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1RD 3.86 Miles
Steves Taxis Scraptoft 07971 864380 Scraptoft Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9SE 3.99 Miles
Express Private Hire 0116 269 6565 9 Brook Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 1GD 4.08 Miles
1St Choice Taxis 0116 269 6999 9 Brook Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 1GD 4.08 Miles
Just Airports 0116 269 8600 9 Brook Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 1GD 4.08 Miles
Dolphin Private Hire 0116 243 3436 101 Netherhall Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1DR 4.14 Miles
Prodrive Chauffeur 07950 381115 20 Burrough End, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 2EW 4.25 Miles
Main Private Hire 0116 243 3883 48 Main Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9GD 4.26 Miles
Gabey's Taxi Service 0116 259 7711 Leicester Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9DB 4.31 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Main Street South Croxton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Barsby Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Ashby Folville Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hungarton Wall Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Gaddesby Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beeby Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Keyham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Twyford Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Queniborough Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lowesby Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cold Newton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thorpe Satchville Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Brookside Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Le7 Main Street Queniborough Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
John O'gaunt Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The County Practice 0116 2950500	Health Centre Melton Road,Syston Leicester LE7 2EQ
The Jubilee Medical Practice 0116 2950600	Syston Health Centre 1330 Melton Road, Syston Leicester Leicestershire LE7 2EQ
St Elizabeth's Medical Centre (Ja Wood) 0116 2416392	St Elizabeth's Med Centre Netherall Road Leicester LE5 1DR
Johnson Medical Practice 0116 2536299	Hilltop Surgery 22 Maidenwell Avenue Hamilton, Leicester LE5 1BL
Willowbrook Medical Centre (Jg Astles) 0116 2432727	Willowbrook Medical Ctr. 195 Thurncourt Road Thurnby Lodge Leicester LE5 2NL

Local Stores

Scraptoft
71 Main Street
Scraptoft
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE7 9TD
01162 412079
Store Website
3.79 miles

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SPAR - Syston Service Station
Wanlip Road
Syston
Leicester
LE7 1PA
Store Website
4.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

King'S Veterinary Centre
1293 Melton Road Syston Leicestershire LE7 2EN 01162 609367 syston@kingsvets.co.uk Website 3.78 miles

Animals Treated
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Medivet Syston
1 St. Peters Street Syston Leicester Leicestershire LE7 1HL 01162 608030 syston@medivet.co.uk Website 4.06 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A The Park Veterinary Group
151 Scraptoft Lane Leicester Leicestershire LE5 2FF 0116 241 8326 scraptoft@parkvetgroup.com Website 4.66 miles
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Medivet Thurmaston
643 Melton Road Thurmaston Leicester Leicestershire LE4 8EB 01162 609565 thurmaston@medivet.co.uk Website 4.99 miles
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Medivet Leicester
192 Uppingham Road Leicester Leicestershire LE5 0QG 0116 276 0850 leicester@medivet.co.uk Website 5.29 miles
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Nupsala Ltd
Leicester Road Industrial Estate 37 Pate Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 0RG 5.55 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 5.62 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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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 6.17 miles

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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 7.93 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 8.58 miles Off Aylestone Road

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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 9.30 miles Newtown Linford

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Swithland Woods To Rabbits Bridge And Beyond
Unnamed Road Loughborough Lancashire LE12 8JL 9.34 miles North Of Leicester At The Cropstone End Of The Reservoir Near Bradgate Park.

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Weather Forecast

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