Welcome to Tugby

Tugby is a small village located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England. The village is situated on the eastern edge of the county and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Tugby has a population of around 400 people and is a close-knit community. The village has a rich history, with evidence of Roman occupation in the area and a mention in the Domesday Book.

One of the most notable features of Tugby is its beautiful church, St Thomas a Becket. The church dates back to the 13th century and is a Grade II listed building. It is a stunning example of medieval architecture and is well worth a visit. The church is still in use today and holds regular services, as well as hosting events and concerts throughout the year.

Tugby is also home to a popular pub, The Old Red Lion. The pub is a traditional English country pub and serves a range of delicious food and drinks. It is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike and has a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The pub also hosts regular events, including live music and quiz nights, making it a hub of activity in the village.

Local Schools

School	Details
Tugby Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Louisa Morris	Main Street Tugby Leicester Leicestershire LE7 9WD 01162598248 School Website
Billesdon Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Willcocks	Gaulby Road Billesdon Leicester Leicestershire LE7 9AG 01162596327 School Website
Hallaton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Stevens	Churchgate Hallaton Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 8TY 01858555629 School Website
Church Langton Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Roddy	Stonton Road Church Langton Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 7SZ 1858545237 School Website
Houghton-On-The-Hill Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jan Knox	Main Street Houghton-On-The-Hill Leicester Leicestershire LE7 9GD 1162412465 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
Somerby Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Andrea Brown	High Street Somerby Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 2PZ 01664504888 School Website
Leighfield Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Eaton	Newtown Road Uppingham Oakham Rutland LE15 9TS 01572823489 School Website
Uppingham Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julia Exton	Belgrave Road Uppingham Oakham Rutland LE15 9RT 1572823245 School Website
Uppingham School Other Independent School Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Dr Richard Maloney	Uppingham Rutland LE15 9QE 1572822216 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Oakham Station Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6QT 7.89 Miles

Market Harborough St Marys Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7DT 8.62 Miles

Leicester London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB 10.63 Miles

Syston Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2HA 10.71 Miles

South Wigston Kenilworth Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4XU 10.82 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Gabeys Rural Taxis 07902 596915 28 Weare Close, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9DY 2.64 Miles
Gabey's Taxi Service 0116 259 7711 Leicester Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9DB 3.19 Miles
Main Private Hire 0116 243 3883 48 Main Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9GD 5.42 Miles
Pickwick Travel Chauffeur Hire 0116 259 1099 3 Garfield Park, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 9JY 6.56 Miles
The Taxi Office 01572 823890 30B High Street East, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 9QA 6.67 Miles
Point To Point Taxis 01858 468468 8 Langton Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 0JU 6.69 Miles
Berridge Taxis 01572 756088 Long Row, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6LN 7.59 Miles
Fox Cab 01572 720200 3 The Vale, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6JQ 7.70 Miles
Random Cabs 01858 469299 71 Station Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7HL 7.82 Miles
Steves Taxis Scraptoft 07971 864380 Scraptoft Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9SE 7.84 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Main Street Tugby No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Keythorpe No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Norton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Main Street Skeffington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Gaulby Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Tilton Station No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Halstead No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Three Gates No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Billesdon Surgery 0116 2596206	Billesdon Surgery 4 Market Pl, Billesdon Leicester Leicestershire LE7 9AJ
Great Glen Surgery	24 Main Street Medbourne Market Harborough LE16 8DT
Somerby Surgery 01664 454204	Oakham Road Somerby Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 2QF
Uppingham School	19 High Street West Uppingham Oakham Rutland LE15 9QE
Uppingham Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	North Gate Uppingham Oakham LE15 9EG

Local Stores

Houghtn On The Hill
17 Main Street
Houghton On The Hill
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE7 9GE
01162 413533
Store Website
5.35 miles

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SPAR - Great Glen
11 Stretton Raod
Great Glen
LE8 9GN
01245 353781
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Rutland Veterinary Centre
Langton Garden Centre Melton Road East Langton Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 7TG 01858 545821 enquiries@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 6.47 miles

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Rutland Veterinary Centre Ltd
12A Ayston Road Uppingham Rutland LE15 9RL 01572 822399 office@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 6.54 miles
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Ash Tree Vets
Unit 9 Priory Business Park Kibworth Leicestershire LE8 0RX kibworth@ashtreevets.co.uk Website 6.78 miles

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Rutland Veterinary Centre
Maresfield Road Oakham Rutland LE15 7WN 01572 770011 oakham@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 7.94 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 8.65 miles
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Medivet Oadby
19 Stoughton Road Oadby Leicester Leicestershire LE2 4DS 0116 271 2856 oadby@medivet.co.uk Website 8.68 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 8.28 miles Foxton Locks Is Located South Of The City Of Leicester And Close To Market Harborough.

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Foxton Locks Canal Walk
Foxton Locks Gumley Road Foxton 8.30 miles Well Sign Posted To The Car Parks

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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 8.41 miles

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East Carlton Park
Our Favourite Place To Walk! Has Everything You Need! Brilliant Children's Play Area, Pure Wool Shop, Woodland Shop, Cafe (Can Buy Dog And Duck Treats!) Toilets, Picnic Areas, Dog Water Bowls Etc. Plenty Of Bins For Both Dog And General Waste. Fantastic Views, Lovely Lake That My Dog Loves To Paddle In. Plenty Of Friendly Dogs And Owners Ample Parking. Bbq Area. I Could Go On - Please Check This Place Out! E Carlton Park Lancashire 8.49 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 9.52 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 10.05 miles

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