Worthington is a small village located in the county of Leicestershire, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of the National Forest and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 11th century when it was mentioned in the Domesday Book. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.
One of the main attractions in Worthington is the St. Matthew's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate architecture. The church is open to visitors and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Another popular attraction in the village is the Worthington Hall, which is a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 17th century. The hall is now used as a private residence but is still a beautiful sight to see.
Worthington is also known for its annual village fete, which takes place in the summer months. The fete is a popular event that attracts visitors from all over the county. The fete features a range of activities and attractions, including live music, food stalls, and games. The fete is a great way to experience the village's community spirit and is a must-visit for anyone in the area. Overall, Worthington is a charming village that is steeped in history and is a great place to visit for anyone looking for a peaceful and relaxing getaway.
Local Weather
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Local Schools
| School | Details |
| Worthington School Community School Ages:5-11Head TeacherMiss Natasha Clark | Main Street Worthington Ashby De La Zouch Leicestershire LE65 1RQ 01530222319 School Website |
| Newbold Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:2-11Head TeacherMrs Sherryll Hitchman | School Lane Newbold Coleorton Coalville Leicestershire LE67 8PF 01530222318 School Website |
| Griffydam Primary School Community School Ages:4-11Head TeacherMr Victoria Wills | Top Road Griffydam Coalville Leicestershire LE67 8HU 01530222281 School Website |
| Breedon On The Hill St Hardulphs Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-10Head TeacherMrs Kelly Ellis | Main Street Breedon-On-The-Hill Derby Leicestershire DE73 8AN 01332862572 School Website |
| Thringstone Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11Head TeacherMrs Cheryl Hammersley | Hensons Lane Thringstone Coalville Leicestershire LE67 8LJ 01530222489 School Website |
| Viscount Beaumont's Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11Head TeacherMrs Jo Westaby | Ashby Road Coleorton Coalville Leicestershire LE67 8FD 1530412480 School Website |
| Belton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-10Head TeacherMrs Joanna Scott | Saddlers Wells Belton Loughborough Leicestershire LE12 9TS 01530222304 School Website |
| Swannington Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11Head TeacherMrs Jo Westaby | Main Street Swannington Coalville Leicestershire LE67 8QJ 1530832655 School Website |
| Whitwick St John The Baptist Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:2-11Head TeacherMrs Helen Noon | Parsonwood Hill Whitwick Coalville Leicestershire LE67 5AT 01530832116 School Website |
| Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11Head TeacherMrs Catherine Murphy | Parsonwood Hill Whitwick Coalville Leicestershire LE67 5AT 01530832799 School Website |
Local Train Stations
| Train Station |
| East Midlands Parkway Station Approach Road, Off A453, Remembrance Way, Near Ratcliffe-On-Soar, Nottinghamshire, NG11 0EE 8.08 Miles |
| Loughborough Station Boulevard, Off Nottingham Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1EX 8.33 Miles |
| Long Eaton Tamworth Road, Long Eaton, Derbyshire, NG10 3GS 8.53 Miles |
| Willington The Green, Willington, Derbyshire, DE65 6BN 8.54 Miles |
| Peartree Osmaston Park Road, Peartree, Derbyshire, DE24 8DT 8.66 Miles |
Local Taxis
| Taxi |
| Coleorton Cars 01530 835050Hollydene/Stoney La, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 8JL 1.72 Miles |
| Ashby Executive 01530 835050Hollydene/Stoney Lane, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 8JL 1.72 Miles |
| Hello Cab Co 01530 455161Farndale, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 5BQ 2.49 Miles |
| Gems Taxis 01530 81218119A Market Place, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 5DT 3.19 Miles |
| Chauffeurline 01332 862234Castle Lane, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 8JB 3.31 Miles |
| Malcars 01332 8658652 Castle Mews, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 8JB 3.31 Miles |
| John Mack Cars 07710 8737776 Money Hill, Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1JH 3.65 Miles |
| Ashby S And V Cars 01530 41161715 Malvern Crescent, Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 2JZ 3.87 Miles |
| A1 Taxis 01530 83838310 Brook St, Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1HA 3.94 Miles |
| Yellow Cars 01530 83224710A Marlborough Square, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3WD 3.99 Miles |
Local Post Boxes
| Post Box |
| Main Street Worthington Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 |
| Worthington Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox:Special Mailbox: |
| Newbold Coleorton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 |
| Griffydam/Peggs Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 |
| Lount Toll Gate Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:15 |
| Main Street Osgathorpe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 |
| Gelsmoor Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 |
| Chapel Lane Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:15 |
| Le67 Aqueduct Road Coalville Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 |
| Lount Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 |
| Breedon On The Hill P O Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox:Special Mailbox: |
| Berry Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 |
| Loughborough Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 |
| Lower Moor Road Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:45 Priority Mailbox:Special Mailbox: |
| Tonge Village Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 |
Local GP Practices
| GP Practice | Details |
| Country House | Stoney Lane Coleorton Coalville Leicestershire LE67 8JJ |
| Manor House Surgery 01530 222368 | Manor House Surgery 1 Mill Lane Belton,Nr.Loughborough Leicestershire LE12 9UJ |
| 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 |
| Nwl Pcn Enhanced Access 01530 831645 | Whitwick Health Centre 67 North Street Whitwick Leicestershire LE67 5HX |
Local Stores
Thringstone
23 The Green
Thringstone
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 8NR
01530 224946
Store Website
2.28 miles
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SPAR - Harvest - Clocktower
HKS Retail Ltd
Clocktower
Ashby Road
Coalville, Leicester
LE67 3LF
01530 813 814
Store Website
3.8 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries
| Waterloo House Veterinary Services | ||
| Castle Farm Castle Street Melbourne Derbyshire DE73 8DY 01332 863732 Website 3.32 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 3.73 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 3.77 miles | ||
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| co*ckburn Vets Ltd | ||
| 100 London Road Coalville Leicestershire LE67 3JD 01530 836654 co*ckburn@vetscoalville.co.uk Website 4.29 miles | ||
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| Medivet Shepshed (Value Vet) | ||
| 18 Field Street Shepshed Loughborough Leicestershire LE12 9AL 01509 503850 shepshed@medivet.co.uk Website 4.39 miles | ||
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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 2.27 miles Grace Dieu Woods Can Be Approached From Turlough Road, Whitwick Or Springfield, Thringstone, Leicestershire | ||
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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 4.02 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 5.61 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 5.76 miles Willesley Woodside, Ashby-De-La-Zouch | ||
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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 6.49 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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| 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 6.60 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 districts.treetop.sand |
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