Welcome to Willesley

Willesley is a small village located in the county of Leicestershire, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles north of Ashby-de-la-Zouch and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 300 people and is known for its historic church, Willesley Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is a popular attraction for visitors to the village.

The village of Willesley has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in the village is Willesley Hall, a Grade II listed building that was built in the 17th century. The hall was once the home of the Willesley family, who were prominent landowners in the area. Today, the hall is used as a conference and events venue and is a popular destination for weddings and other special occasions.

Willesley is also home to several local businesses, including a pub, a post office, and a village shop. The village has a strong sense of community and hosts several events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. Overall, Willesley is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

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Temp: 2.1°C

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Wind: 6 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Donisthorpe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sylvie Newman	Ashby Road Donisthorpe Swadlincote Derbyshire DE12 7QF 1530270371 School Website
Oakthorpe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Savage	School Street Oakthorpe Swadlincote Derbyshire DE12 7RE 1530270383 School Website
Ashby Willesley Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Chloe Dilks	Packington Nook Lane Ashby-De-La-Zouch Leicestershire LE65 2QG 1530413654 School Website
Ashby Hill Top Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Sylvie Newman	Beaumont Avenue Ashby De La Zouch Leicestershire LE65 2NF 01530415736 School Website
Moira Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Ellis	Blackfordby Lane Moira Swadlincote Leicestershire DE12 6EX 01283217450 School Website
Packington Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ruth Burton	Mill Street Packington Ashby De La Zouch Leicestershire LE65 1WL 01530412425 School Website
Measham Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Hannah Carter	Bosworth Road Measham Swadlincote Leicestershire DE12 7LG 01530271019 School Website
St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Felicity Knight	Bosworth Road Measham Swadlincote Derbyshire DE12 7LQ 1530270572 School Website
Ashby De La Zouch Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Shelly & Jo Geeson & Trahearn	Burton Road Ashby De La Zouch Leicestershire LE65 2LL 01530412243 School Website
Ashby Hastings Primary School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Brookes	School Lane Ashby-De-La-Zouch LE65 2AX 1530442480 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Burton-On-Trent Borough Road, Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2DA 8.05 Miles

Polesworth Orchard Close, Polesworth, Staffordshire, B78 1BX 8.42 Miles

Willington The Green, Willington, Derbyshire, DE65 6BN 8.99 Miles

Tamworth Victoria Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7JT 9.92 Miles

Atherstone Long Street, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1BH 10.52 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Tony's Cabs 07768 410407 9 Blackfordby Lane, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 6EX 1.39 Miles
County Cars 01530 515384 56 High Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7HZ 1.48 Miles
County Private Hire 01530 515384 Flat 4/47 High St, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7HR 1.61 Miles
A1 Taxis 01530 413535 Ashby House/17 Bath St, Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 2FH 1.76 Miles
59 Cabs 01530 820001 Holywell Mill/Burton Rd, Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 2LL 1.78 Miles
A1 Taxis 01530 838383 10 Brook St, Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1HA 1.85 Miles
Measham Cars 01530 272616 Burns Close, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7EY 2.09 Miles
Ashby S And V Cars 01530 411617 15 Malvern Crescent, Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 2JZ 2.16 Miles
John Mack Cars 07710 873777 6 Money Hill, Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1JH 2.29 Miles
Jimmy's Private Hire 01283 551624 6 Elmsdale Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 7HD 3.20 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Moira Road Donisthorpe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bayleaf/School Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Street (Measham) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ridgeway Road Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Huntingdon Road Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Daybell Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shelbrook Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
7 Chapel Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moira Post Office Box Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Norris Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Measham Post Office Box Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Tamworth Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moira Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chapel Street (Donisthorpe) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Packington Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
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
Castle Medical Group 01530 414131	Castle Medical Group Ascebi Hse,118 Burton Rd Ashby De La Zouch Leicestershire LE65 2LP
Woodville Surgery 01283 217036	The Surgery 71 Burton Road, Woodville Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 7JE

Local Stores

Moira - Shortheath Road
Shortheath Road
Moira
Swadlincote
Leicestershire
DE12 6AL
01283 216131
Store Website
1.50 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Clocktower
HKS Retail Ltd
Clocktower
Ashby Road
Coalville, Leicester
LE67 3LF
01530 813 814
Store Website
5.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

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 2.51 miles

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Swadlincote Veterinary Surgery
Unit 1, The Pipeworks Retail Park Coppice Side Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 9FQ 01283 213707 info@swadlincotevets.co.uk Website 3.76 miles

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Bright Side Vets
Waterloo House 49 West Street Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 9DN 01283 617020 manager@brightsidevets.com Website 3.92 miles
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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 4.14 miles
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Hartshorne Veterinary Surgery
62 Repton Road Hartshorne Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 7AF 01283 480910 hartshornevets@hotmail.com 4.21 miles


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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 5.87 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 0.06 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 1.50 miles Furnace Lane, Moria (Nr Ashby-De-La-Zouch)

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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 4.71 miles Ravenstone Road, North Ibstock

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Ticknall Limeyards And Calke Abbey Loop
A Five Mile Loop From Ticknall Through The Grounds Of Calke Abbey And Out Via The Ticknall Lime Quarry, Limeyards, And Lime Kilns. Main Street Ticknall 6.00 miles

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

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Milton To Foremark Loop
A Hilly, Well-Marked 7 Mile Walk That Encompasses Open Fields, Woodland, And Beaches. Main Street Milton Derby DE65 6EF 7.19 miles There Is Free Parking At The Swan And Along Milton Main Street - This Is Where The Loop Is Marked As Starting On The All Trails Map. Alternatively, You Can Start The Loop At Foremark Reservoir (£3 All Day Parking) Or In The Layby At Robin'S Cross (Free, Postcode De65 6Fb - At The Junction Between Robin'S Cross Lane And Red Lane).

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Weather Forecast

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