Welcome to Wykin

Wykin is a small village located in the district of Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of Hinckley and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Wykin is a peaceful and quiet village, making it an ideal place for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its friendly community.

One of the main attractions in Wykin is the Wykin Park Estate. The estate is a beautiful parkland that covers over 150 acres of land. The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and rabbits. The estate also has a lake, which is a popular spot for fishing and boating. The park is open to the public and is a great place for a picnic or a leisurely walk.

Wykin is also home to the Wykin Club. The club is a social club that has been around for over 100 years. The club is a popular spot for locals to gather and socialize. The club has a bar, a pool table, and a darts board. The club also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including live music, quiz nights, and charity events. The Wykin Club is a great place to meet new people and make friends in the village.

Local Weather

Cloudy

Temp: 9.2°C

Feels Like: 5.6°C

Wind: 17.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Battling Brook Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Lisa Mathie	Frederick Avenue Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 0EX 01455634701 School Website
Dovetree School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-18 Head Teacher Miss Rebecca Hill	Ferness Road Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 0TB 1455243918
Redmoor High School Academy Trust Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Nicolle	Wykin Road Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 0EP 01455230731 School Website
Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley Academy Special Converter Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Ms Kelly Dryden	Stoke Road Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 0EA 01455634582 School Website
Richmond Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Clark	Towers Drive Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 0ZD 1455637266 School Website
Westfield Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Adam Squires	Ashford Road Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 0JL 01455637558 School Website
Westfield Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Richard Haltof	Westfield Road Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 0LT 01455637437 School Website
St Marys Church Of England Primary School Hinckley Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Ayres	Station Road Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 1AW 01455637477 School Website
R.E.A.L Independent Schools Hinckley Other Independent Special School Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Miss Kirsten Gibson	27 Station Road Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 1AP 1158220400 School Website
Saint Peters Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Luisa Rinaldi-Oxley	London Road Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 1HJ 01455634087 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hinckley Station Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1UE 1.38 Miles

Nuneaton Bond Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4BU 3.31 Miles

Bermuda Park St Georges Way, Bermuda Industrial Estate, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 7JS 4.54 Miles

Bedworth Bulkington Road, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 8JG 5.68 Miles

Atherstone Long Street, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1BH 6.92 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Step On It Taxis 01455 446750 45 Gwendoline Av, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0EY 0.12 Miles
Hinckley Taxis 01455 616666 54 Gwendoline Av, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0EZ 0.12 Miles
4 R's Taxis 01455 610500 146 Tudor Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0EH 0.57 Miles
B-Cabs 01455 449580 18 King Richard Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0HL 0.62 Miles
Jk Cars 0800 881 8571 Avon/Garden Rd, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0DX 0.89 Miles
Bradgate Private Hire 07759 210572 20 Tribune House, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0DU 0.97 Miles
Gary's Taxis 07721 373712 110A Coventry Rd, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0JT 0.99 Miles
Roys Taxis 01455 230688 9 Merevale Av, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0PX 1.09 Miles
Vj's Minibus 07900 394242 Merevale Av, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0PX 1.09 Miles
Turners Luxury Travel 01455 234423 5 Milfoil Cl, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0DF 1.11 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Wykin Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Florian Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cromarty Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wykin Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clifton Way Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stoke Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westray Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morrisons Foodstore Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Trent Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Langdale Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tudor Road Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stanley Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brindley Road Parcel Box Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Venture Court Dodwells Rd Weekday Last Collection:00:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cornfield Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hollycroft Medical Centre	Clifton Way Hollycroft Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 0XN
Hinckley Leisure Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Argents Mead Hinckley LE10 1FL
Hinckley Leisure Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Argents Mead Hinckley LE10 1FL
Maples Family Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	35 Hill Street Hinckley LE10 1DS
Hinckley Central Pcn Wl Ea Service 01455 632277	The Centre Surgery Hinckley Hc,Hill Street Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 1DS

Local Stores

Hinckley
47-49 Trent Road
Hinckley
Leicestershire
LE10 0YA
01455 251209
Store Website
0.72 miles

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SPAR Burbage
21
Lutterworth Road
Burbage
Hinckley
LE10 2DJ
01455 632944
Store Website
2.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Hinckley Roston Drive -Hollycroft Veterinary Centre
Hollycroft 66 Roston Drive Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 0XP 01455 616012 Hinckley.Roston.Dr@medivet.co.uk Website 0.47 miles

Animals Treated
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Medivet Hinckley Coventry Roadfeldon Veterinary Centre
257 Coventry Road Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 0NE 01455 610227 hinckley.coventry.rd@medivet.co.uk Website 0.93 miles
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Animals Treated
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Hinckley Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2, Hawley Road Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 0PR 01455 638 640 hinckley@vets4pets.com 1.26 miles
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Medivet Hinckley Leicester Road - Fairfield Veterinary Centre
51 Leicester Road Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 1LW 01455 637642 hinckley.leicester.rd@medivet.co.uk Website 1.33 miles
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Averley House Farm
Hinckley Road Sapcote Leicestershire LE9 4LH 01455 271277 simon.shonegm@gmail.com 3.23 miles

Animals Treated
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Whitestone Veterinary Clinic
31 Hathaway Drive Whitestone Nuneaton Warwickshire CV11 6NU 02476 343400 pawsvets.wvc@gmail.com Website 3.28 miles
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Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Burbage Common
Burbage Common Has Open Areas And Lovely Wooded Areas Two. There Is A Cafe In The Centre Of The Area Which Is An Old Farm House And Another One Which Is Open Less Frequently At The Main Car Park. There Are Two Main Wooded Areas With Nice Paths But The Open Areas Do Often Get Muddy In Wet Weather. There Are Various Streams Around For Water. Burbage Common Rd Hinckley Leicester LE9 8DA 2.23 miles

Location what3words boarded.divorcing.famous

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 3.72 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.

Location what3words tonality.strumming.sized

Fosse Meadows Country Park
Country Park In South Leicestershire. Ideal For Dog Walking, Families And Bird Watching. Sharnford Hinckley Lancashire LE10 3AB 5.15 miles

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Fosse Meadows Country Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Fosse Meadows Country Park. This Area Holds Young, Predominately Broadleaf, Woodland With Something For Everyone. Plenty Of Wide Paths, Bird Hides, Open Grassy Places, Benches, And Ponds. LE10 3AB 5.22 miles From The A5, Take The B4114 Toward Sharnford. Once Through Sharnford, Still On The B4114, Take A Right Onto Frolesworth Road (A Brown Road Sign Will Direct You To Fosse Meadows). Then Take A Right Onto Roman Road And You Have A Choice Of Two Car Parks On Your Right, The Second Is Larger Than The First.

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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 5.24 miles Pay And Display Car Park Onsite, Or Other Parking Available Around The Town

Location what3words wing.fearfully.otters

Bagworth Heath Woods
Went To Bagworth Heath Last Week And Its Beautiful And Large. Range Of Wooded Areas, Meadows And Fishing Ponds To Walk Around. There's Even A Sandmartin House On One Pond, Could Have Stayed There For Hours. We Explored For An Hour And Barely Scratched The Surface. Would Highly Recommend. Coalville LE67 1DL 7.97 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.4°C	-8.5°C	-9.2°C	-11.7°C	-12°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-14.1°C	-16.2°C	-16.9°C	-19.1°C	-20.7°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
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