Welcome to Whitwick

Whitwick is a small village located in the North West Leicestershire district of Leicestershire, England. The village is situated on the edge of the National Forest and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Whitwick has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historical landmarks and buildings in the village that reflect this. One of the most notable landmarks is the St. John the Baptist Church, which dates back to the 13th century.

Whitwick is a vibrant community with a range of amenities and facilities. The village has a number of shops, pubs, and restaurants, as well as a library, community centre, and sports facilities. There are also several schools in the area, including Whitwick St John the Baptist C of E Primary School and Castle Rock High School. The village is well-connected to the surrounding areas, with good transport links to Leicester and other nearby towns and cities.

Whitwick is a popular destination for visitors, with many attractions and activities to enjoy. The village is home to the Hermitage FM Community Radio Station, which broadcasts to the local area. There are also several parks and green spaces in the village, including the Hermitage Recreation Ground and the Whitwick Park. The National Forest is also nearby, offering opportunities for walking, cycling, and other outdoor activities. Overall, Whitwick is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 9.9°C

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Wind: 2.7 MPH

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Local Schools

School Details
Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Catherine Murphy
Parsonwood Hill
Whitwick
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 5AT
01530832799
School Website
Whitwick St John The Baptist Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Helen Noon
Parsonwood Hill
Whitwick
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 5AT
01530832116
School Website
New Swannington Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Judy Ramsell
Church Lane
Whitwick
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 5DQ
01530832656
School Website
Stephenson Studio School
Studio Schools
Ages:14-19
Head Teacher
Mrs Keith Hobbs
Thornborough Road
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 3TN
01530519099
School Website
The Smb Group
Further Education
Ages:16-99
Head Teacher
Mrs Dawn Whitemore
C/O Stephenson Campus, Thornborough Road
Coalville
LE67 3TN
1530836136
School Website
Thringstone Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Cheryl Hammersley
Hensons Lane
Thringstone
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 8LJ
01530222489
School Website
Swannington Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Jo Westaby
Main Street
Swannington
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 8QJ
1530832655
School Website
Broom Leys School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Robert Prior
Broom Leys Road
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 4DB
01530832234
School Website
Castle Rock High School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-14
Head Teacher
Mrs Julia Patrick
Meadow Lane
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 4BR
01530834368
School Website
All Saints Church Of England Primary School Coalville
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Miss Andy Mawdsley
Ashby Road
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 3LB
01530832608
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Loughborough
Station Boulevard, Off Nottingham Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1EX
7.17 Miles
Barrow-Upon-Soar
Grove Lane, Barrow-Upon-Soar, Leicestershire, LE12 8US
8.83 Miles
East Midlands Parkway
Station Approach Road, Off A453, Remembrance Way, Near Ratcliffe-On-Soar, Nottinghamshire, NG11 0EE
9.31 Miles
Long Eaton
Tamworth Road, Long Eaton, Derbyshire, NG10 3GS
10.32 Miles
Sileby
King Street, Sileby, Leicestershire, LE12 7RN
10.44 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Gems Taxis
01530 812181
19A Market Place, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 5DT
0.08 Miles
Hello Cab Co
01530 455161
Farndale, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 5BQ
0.63 Miles
Yellow Cars
01530 832247
10A Marlborough Square, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3WD
1.47 Miles
Coalville Yellow Cabs
01530 837771
Suite 2/Alpha House/3A Marlborough Sq, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3WD
1.47 Miles
P C Cars
01530 831891
9 Prince St, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3RA
1.63 Miles
Coleorton Cars
01530 835050
Hollydene/Stoney La, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 8JL
2.05 Miles
Ashby Executive
01530 835050
Hollydene/Stoney Lane, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 8JL
2.05 Miles
Academy Cars
01509 567123
90B Charnwood Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9NP
3.19 Miles
Aaa Taxis Loughborough
01509 504488
65 Charnwood Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9NL
3.19 Miles
A A Taxis
01530 260220
48 High St, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6LH
4.19 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Market Place
Collection Today available until:16:00
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Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Cademan Street
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Green Lane/Silver Street
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Talbot Street
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Howe Road
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New Swannington
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Farndale
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Hermitage Road
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Peterfield Road
Collection Today available until:17:00
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The Green
No More Collections Today
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morrisons
Collection Today available until:17:00
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Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Vulcan Way Business Box
Collection Today available until:17:30
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Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Whitwick Business Park
No More Collections Today
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Melrose Road
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Main Street Thringstone
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Nwl Pcn Enhanced Access
01530 831645
Whitwick Health Centre
67 North Street
Whitwick
Leicestershire
LE67 5HX
Dr Am Lewis' Practice
01530 839629
Whitwick Health Centre
67 North Street
Whitwick
Leicestershire
LE67 5HX
Whitwick Health Centre
01530 838866
Whitwick Health Centre
North Street
Whitwick
Leicester
LE67 5HX
The Surgery
01530 836507
The Surgery
Whitwick Road
Coalville
Leicester
LE67 3FA
Broom Leys Surgery
01530 832095
Broom Leys Surgery
Broom Leys Road
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 4DE
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Local Stores

Whitwick
Market Place
Whitwick
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 5DT
01530 832078
Store Website
0.05 miles
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SPAR - Harvest - Coalville
30 London Rd
Coalville
LE67 3JA
01530 832 080
Store Website
1.3 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Uk Vet Derm Ltd
16 Talbot Street
Whitwick
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 5AW
01530 519 565
information@ukvetderm.co.uk
Website
0.39 miles
Amenities
Referrals only
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Coalville Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home
Unit E1 Whitwick Retail Park
Whitwick Road
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 3JN
coalville@vets4pets.com
Website
0.88 miles
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Cockburn Vets Ltd
100 London Road
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 3JD
01530 836654
cockburn@vetscoalville.co.uk
Website
1.39 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Medivet Shepshed (Value Vet)
18 Field Street
Shepshed
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE12 9AL
01509 503850
shepshed@medivet.co.uk
Website
3.47 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Woodward Veterinary Practice Ltd
The Veterinary Surgery
Ivanhoe Business Park
Smisby Road
Ashby De La Zouch
Leicestershire
LE65 2UZ
01530 412035
enquiries@woodward-vets.co.uk
Website
5.36 miles
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Loughborough Vets4pets Ltd
328-330 Park Road
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 2HN
01509 238 340
loughborough@vets4pets.com
Website
6.04 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

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Local Dog Walks

Grace Dieu Woods
A Sustrans Track Runs Through This Woodland, But Away From That There Are Walks Within The Woodland.
27 Springfield
Thringstone
Coalville
Lancashire
LE67 8LT
1.04 miles

Grace Dieu Woods Can Be Approached From Turlough Road, Whitwick Or Springfield, Thringstone, Leicestershire
Location
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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
3.52 miles

Ravenstone Road, North Ibstock
Location
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The Outwoods
A Circular Dog Friendly Woodland Walk At The Outwoods, In Loughborough. A Chance To Explore 110 Acres Of Ancient Woodland, With This Walk Taking A Little Over One-Hour. Set To The South Of Loughborough, The Outwoods Is One Of The Oldest Surviving Woodland Sites In Charnwood.
Lancashire
LE11 3YG
4.56 miles

From Loughborough, Take Forest Road Then Nanpantan Road. At Nanpantan, Take A Left Onto Woodhouse Lane. A Way Down This Road, You Will See A Brown Road Sign Directing You To Outwoods Woodland Walk Car Park.
Location
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Beacon Hill
Beautiful Place To Visit, Great For Dog Walking. Landscape Is Very Picturesque With A Nice Circular Route Around The Whole Park. You Don't Have To Stay On The Set Path As There Are Woodlands To Wander In. I Believe There Are Sheep And A Few Alpacas In Some Of The Shrub Areas. There Is Also A Nice Viewpoint That You Can Walk Up To And See Many Of The Towns In Leicestershire From.
Beacon Rd
Woodhouse Eaves
Loughborough
LE12 8SP
4.62 miles

Location
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The Outwoods
1 Woodhouse Ln
Nanpantan
Loughborough
Lancashire
LE11 3YG
4.98 miles

If You Leave Loughborough Via Nanpanton And Turn Left At The Priory Pub It Is Fairly Well Signposted.
Location
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Thornton Reservoir
The Village Of Thornton In Leicestershire Hosts Thornton Reservoir, Which Is A Good Walk With Lots Of Potential Wildlife To View. Thornton Village Is Located To The West Of The M1 Motorway, At Around A 3-Mile Drive From Junction 22. The Walk Itself Begins And Ends In The Severn Trent Water Thornton Reservoir Car Park. The Reservoir Is Over 150 Years Old, Being Built In 1854. It Was Originally Constructed To Provide Water For Hinckley, Nuneaton, And Western Parts Of The County Of Leicestershire. Severn Trent Water Closed The Reservoir In 1982, But It Was Reopened To The Public In 1997, Providing An Ideal, Easily Accessible Place For Walking.
LE67 1AN
5.89 miles

From Juntion 22 Of The M1 Motorway, Drive Around 3-Miles To The South Along Markfield Lane, Heading Into The Village Of Thornton. If Entering From Main Street, Head Down Reservoir Road, And The Car Park Will Be On Your Left.
Location
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