Welcome to Stapleford

Stapleford is a small village located in the county of Leicestershire, England. The village is situated on the River Wreake and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historical landmarks and buildings in the area. One of the most notable landmarks is the Stapleford Miniature Railway, which is a popular attraction for tourists and locals alike.

Stapleford is a close-knit community with a population of around 1,000 people. The village has a primary school, a post office, a village hall, and a pub. The village is also home to several small businesses, including a bakery, a hair salon, and a convenience store. The community is very active, and there are many events and activities throughout the year, including a summer fete, a Christmas market, and a fireworks display.

The village of Stapleford is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are many walking and cycling routes in the area. The River Wreake is a popular spot for fishing, and there are several parks and nature reserves nearby. The village is also located close to the city of Leicester, which offers a wide range of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Overall, Stapleford is a charming village with a strong sense of community and plenty of natural beauty to explore.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 9.4°C

Feels Like: 9.3°C

Wind: 2.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School Details
St Peters Church Of England Primary School Wymondham
Academy Converter
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Julie Hopkins
Glebe Lane
Wymondham
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE14 2AF
01572787658
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
Birch Wood Melton Area Special School
Community Special School
Ages:4-19
Head Teacher
Rosalind Hopkins
Grange Drive
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE13 1HA
01664483340
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
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
Brownlow Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Ian Toon
Limes Avenue
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE13 1QL
01664562315
School Website
Swallowdale Primary School And Community Centre
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Miss Samantha Harries
Dalby Road
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE13 0BJ
01664565456
School Website
Saint Francis Catholic Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Gosia Brown
Dalby Road
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE13 0BP
1664562891
School Website
The Grove Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Hayley Cheeseman
Asfordby Road
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE13 0HN
01664562554
School Website
Waltham On The Wolds Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Julie Hopkins
Melton Road
Waltham-On-The-Wolds
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE14 4AJ
01664464269
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Melton Mowbray
Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AF
3.51 Miles
Oakham
Station Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6QT
6.47 Miles
Syston
Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2HA
12.34 Miles
Grantham
Station Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6BT
12.39 Miles
Sileby
King Street, Sileby, Leicestershire, LE12 7RN
12.97 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Elaine's Taxis
01664 656565
78 Salisbury Avenue, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1QX
3.25 Miles
Manor Mowbray Rent Car
01664 565533
9 Mill St, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AY
3.47 Miles
Mowbray Taxis
01664 483101
9 Mill St, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AY
3.47 Miles
Rencar
01664 501133
9 Mill St, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AY
3.47 Miles
Deans Taxis
01664 480900
5 Jubilee Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1ND
3.58 Miles
Lowe Classic Cars
01664 567181
25 Delamare Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1PL
3.63 Miles
A B M Taxis Melton Mowbray
01664 561016
2 Wymondham Way, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1HX
3.74 Miles
Dash Cab
01664 850723
1 Mildmay Cl, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AH
3.79 Miles
Handy Cars
01664 563618
West End Travel, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 0DA
3.96 Miles
Prodrive Chauffeur
07950 381115
20 Burrough End, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 2EW
4.81 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Stapleford Park
Collection Today available until:16:00
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Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Main Street Freeby
No More Collections Today
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Saxby Village
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Brentingby
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Garthorpe
Collection Today available until:16:00
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West End
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oakham Rd Whissendine
Collection Today available until:16:30
Weekday Last Collection:16:30
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New Road
Collection Today available until:16:00
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Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Wymondham Post Office
Collection Today available until:16:00
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Le14 Lag Lane Melton Mowbray
No More Collections Today
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East End
Collection Today available until:16:00
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
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Main Street Whissendine
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Baldocks Lane
No More Collections Today
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Station Road Whissendine
Collection Today available until:16:15
Weekday Last Collection:16:15
Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Somerby Road
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
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
Melton Syston Vale Pcn Enhanced Access
01664 503000
Lhmp
Sage Cross Street
Melton Mowbray
LE13 1NX
Latham House Medical Practice
01664 503000
Latham House Medical Prac
Sage Cross Street
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE13 1NX
The New Surgery
01664 464232
Bescaby Lane
Waltham On The Wolds
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE14 4AB
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Local Stores

Asfordby
1A Bradgate Lane
Asfordby
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE14 3YD
01664 812203
Store Website
6.30 miles
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SPAR - Harvest - Melton Mowbray
Thorpe Road
Melton Mowbray
LE13 1SQ
01664 562 623
Store Website
3.2 miles
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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
2.73 miles
Animals Treated
Equines

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Farm Veterinary Solutions
1 - 3 Kings Road
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE13 1QF
01664 567481
farmteam@rutlandvets.co.uk
Website
3.32 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Camelids

Cattle

Sheep/Goats

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Kings Veterinary Centre
1-3 Kings Road
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE13 1QF
01664 567481
kirstie@rutlandvets.co.uk
Website
3.32 miles
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Melton Vets
6 North St
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE13 1NL
01664 560364
meltonvets@gmail.com
Website
3.59 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Poultry

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Bray House Veterinary Practice
36 Asfordby Road
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE13 0HR
01664 562054
Website
3.88 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Crescent Veterinary Clinic
The Crescent
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE13 0NF
01664 562142
3.91 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

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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
3.61 miles

Location
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Exton Estate
The Exton Estates
8.17 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.
Location
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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
8.27 miles

Location
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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
8.61 miles

From The A6003 Roundabout East Of Oakham, Follow The A606. In Half A Mile, Turn Right To Reach Upper Hambleton.
Twyford Woods
Perfect For Dogs Who Want To Run Around, It’S An Abandoned Ww2 Raf Base So Has The Old Runways, Open Space And Forests (Forestry Commission). Parking Is Free, Safe For Our Dogs To Run Around Freely. No Bins So Have To Keep Hold Of Your Poo Bags. Shaded Areas If It’S A Hot Day And You Want To Keep Cover.
Twyford Wood
Colsterworth
9.33 miles

Satnav Postcode That You Can Get Offline Takes You Past The Carpark, Follow Brown Signs When You Get Off The Main Road.
Location
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Belvoir Castle
If You Like Mixing A Walk With History, Try Belvoir Castle. A Gorgeous Castle With Grounds. Dogs Are Not Allowed In The Castle But They Are Allowed In The Grounds And Landscaped Gardens. The Immediate Gardens All Have Themes And Are Very Pretty. There Are Both Long And Short Walks Here. See The Website To Download Them. Some Are Several Hours. It Is Pricey, £12. But Take A Picnic And Stay A While. There Is A Lovely Pub And Shopping Area Over The Road As Well.
Belvoir Castle
Belvoir
9.66 miles

Parking On Site In A Proper Car Park. There Is A Step Path Up To The House. The Website Says 15Mins But If You Are Able Bodied Then I'D Say Less Than 5Mins. The Castle Is Well Sign Posted.
Location
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Weather Forecast

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