Welcome to Twycross

Twycross is a small village located in the county of Leicestershire, England. It is situated near the border of Warwickshire and is known for its famous zoo, Twycross Zoo. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for tourists.

Twycross Zoo is one of the most popular attractions in the village. It is home to over 500 animals, including some of the rarest species in the world. The zoo is known for its conservation efforts and has been involved in breeding programs for endangered animals such as the bonobo, snow leopard, and Amur leopard. Visitors can also enjoy a range of activities, including animal encounters, feeding sessions, and talks from the zookeepers.

In addition to the zoo, Twycross has a number of other attractions. The village is home to St. James' Church, a beautiful 13th-century church that is open to visitors. There are also several pubs and restaurants in the village, offering a range of food and drink options. For those who enjoy outdoor activities, there are plenty of walking and cycling routes in the surrounding countryside, as well as fishing and golfing opportunities.

Local Schools

School	Details
Twycross House Pre-Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:4-8 Head Teacher Mr S & R Assinder	The Hollies The Green Twycross Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 3PQ 1827880725 School Website
Twycross House School Other Independent School Ages:8-18 Head Teacher Mr S D Assinder	1 Main Road Twycross Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 3PL 1827880651 School Website
Congerstone Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Ruff	Shackerstone Road Congerstone Nuneaton Leicestershire CV13 6NH 01827880243 School Website
Sheepy Magna Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Field	Main Road Sheepy Magna Atherstone Leicestershire CV9 3QR 01827880395 School Website
Snarestone Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Tim Jewitt	Main Street Snarestone Swadlincote Derbyshire DE12 7DB 1530270598 School Website
Austrey C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sara Eley	St Nicholas Close Austrey Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 3EQ 01827830248 School Website
Sir John Moore Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tae Carpenter	Top Street Appleby Magna Swadlincote Leicestershire DE12 7AH 01530270330 School Website
Newton Burgoland Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Ward	School Lane Newton Burgoland Coalville Leicestershire LE67 2SL 01530270320 School Website
Warton Nethersoles C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Friend	Maypole Road Warton Tamworth Warwickshire B79 0HP 01827894182 School Website
Newton Regis C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Sara Eley	Austrey Lane Newton Regis Tamworth Warwickshire B79 0NL 01827830220 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Atherstone Long Street, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1BH 4.80 Miles

Polesworth Orchard Close, Polesworth, Staffordshire, B78 1BX 4.81 Miles

Wilnecote Watling Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 5AL 7.73 Miles

Tamworth Victoria Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7JT 7.80 Miles

Nuneaton Bond Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4BU 8.07 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ashby Carriages Executive Services 01530 274013 Daneway/School La, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 2SL 3.27 Miles
Measham Cab Co 01530 270099 School La, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 2SL 3.27 Miles
Measham Cars 01530 272616 Burns Close, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7EY 4.03 Miles
County Private Hire 01530 515384 Flat 4/47 High St, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7HR 4.43 Miles
County Cars 01530 515384 56 High Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7HZ 4.55 Miles
Atherstone Taxis 01827 712427 72 Station Street, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1BU 4.87 Miles
Aaa Taxis 01827 713637 Data House, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1BU 4.87 Miles
A A Taxis 01530 260220 48 High St, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6LH 5.33 Miles
Red Star Taxis 07507 610563 102 Kiln Way, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 1JE 5.37 Miles
Point To Point Taxis 01858 468468 171 Battram Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1GB 6.20 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
The Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Twycross Hallfields Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Twycross Garden Centre Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Norton Juxta Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bilstone Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cross Hands Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Congerstone Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Orton On The Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wellsborough Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sheepy Magna Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shackerstone Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Austrey Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sibson Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ratcliffe Turn Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Austrey Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Back Lane Surgery	Back Lane Market Bosworth Nuneaton Warwickshire CV13 0LD
Measham Leisure Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	High Street Measham Swadlincote DE12 7HR
Measham Leisure Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	High Street Measham Swadlincote DE12 7HR
Measham Medical Unit 01530 270667	High Street Measham Nr Swadlincote Derbyshire DE12 7HR
The Atherstone Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	1 Ratcliffe Road Atherstone CV9 1EU

Local Stores

Market Bosworth
1 Main Street
Market Bosworth
Nuneaton
Leicestershire
CV13 0JN
01455 290231
Store Website
4.43 miles

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SPAR - Whitmore-Polesworth
2 - 4 Bridge Street
Polesworth
Birmingham
B78 1DT
01827 892383
Store Website
5.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Star Animal Rehabilitation And Wellness Clinic Ltd
Unit 12, Elms Business Park Atherstone Road Appleby Magna Swadlincote Derbyshire DE12 7AP 01530 270170 info@starclinicrehab.co.uk Website 2.72 miles
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Pet Nurse
Home Farm Cottage Main Road Upton Leicestershire CV13 6JX 07825 288118 petnursejb@gmail.com Website 3.67 miles

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Ambion Veterinary Centre
23 Heath Road Market Bosworth Nuneaton Warwickshire CV13 0NT 01455 292928 ambionveterinary@googlemail.com 3.96 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Riversmeet Veterinary Centre
Station House Long Street Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 1AX 01827 720720 Website 4.76 miles
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Oakfield Veterinary Group
2 Margaret Road Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 1EE 01827 713 149 atherstone@oakfield.net Website 5.03 miles

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Wilson'S Veterinary Practice Ltd
Unit B, Co Op Local Store Whitehouse Road Dordon Tamworth Staffordshire B78 1QE 01827 948919 enquiries@wilsonsvets.com Website 5.37 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Market Bosworth Country Park
Lovely Park With Small Lake And Ponds, Mix Of Woodland Paths And Open Fields, Popular With Dog Walkers. Parking Can Be Expensive But Just Nearby Is A Council Car Park For The Village Centre Which Is Very Cheap. Market Bosworth Country Park The Park 4.67 miles Pay And Display Car Park Onsite, Or Other Parking Available Around The Town

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Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk From Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre, In Sutton Cheney, Warwickshire. This Short Walk Will Take Your From The Heritage Centre, Up To A Viewpoint Over The Fields, Down To Shenton Station And Round To King Richard's Well. Please Note: The Site Is Dog Friendly, But Only Access Dogs Are Permitted In The Exhibition And Café. CV13 0AD 4.79 miles Surrounded By A Network Of Motorways, The M1, M6, M42 And Only 9.5Km From Jct 1 On The M69. Located Close To Market Bosworth, 5.5Km North From Hinckley And Only 19Km From Leicester.

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Pooley Country Park
A Lovely Walk Where You Can Walk Along The Canal And/Or Walk Through The Woods. Dogs Are Fine Off Lead In The Woods But The Canal Path Is Narrow So May Need To Keep Some Dogs On Lead. At The End Enjoy A Nice Drink And Something To Eat At The Cafe Where There Is Outdoor Seating. Unnamed Road Tamworth Lancashire B79 0EB 5.17 miles

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Sence Valley Park
Ex Quarry, Turned Into A Water Park. With Several Lakes Of Various Sizes. Paved Path Runs Around Most Of Them. 2 Car Parks 1 By Gate &Amp; Toilets Is At The Top Of The Hill Giving Some Lovely Views Over The Park. Lower Car Park Is A Water Level And Paths Are Flat So Very Suitable For Wheelchair Access. There Are Many Benches If You Need A Rest. Dog Poo Bags &Amp; Bins Are Also Provided At Many Points Around The Park. Located: Ravenstone Road, North Ibstock Ravenstone Rd Ibstock Lancashire LE67 6NW 5.76 miles Ravenstone Road, North Ibstock

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Hicks Lodge
This Park Is Really Designed For Cyclists So Care Is Needed If Your Walking Your Dog. The Park Is Split Into 2. One Being A Gentler Walk Around A Lake With A Nice Lakeside Cafe The Other Area Is Across A Road And Into The Woodland, This Is Aimed At The More Advanced Cyclist. Although Dogs Walkers Are Welcome No Facilities Are Provided For Them. Water Bowls Are Left Outside The Cafe But When My Dog Drank From One He Was Later Sick. Located: Willesley Woodside Willesley Ln Ashby-De-La-Zouch Lancashire LE65 2TL 6.06 miles Willesley Woodside, Ashby-De-La-Zouch

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Moria Furnace
Moria Furnace Was A Brick Building Kiln. Now It's A Craft Centre, Museum, Cafe And Childrens Play Area. A Nice Walk Along The Canal Tow Path Takes You To Into The Neighbouring National Forest. Located: Furnace Lane, Moria (Nr Ashby-De-La-Zouch) Furnace Ln Moira 6.63 miles Furnace Lane, Moria (Nr Ashby-De-La-Zouch)

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