Getting to and from Hinckley
Our new homes in Hinckley are located a 45-minute drive from Leicester, with the M1 a 30-minute drive away from our development,
The M1 connects Hinckley to major cities like London and Manchester, both approximately a 2-and-a-half-hour drive away.
There’s also an on-site bus stop which provides several services to the nearby towns of Nuneaton and Burbage, as well as to Hinckley train station, a 25-minute ride away.
From Hinckley train station, you can catch a service to Birmingham, getting there in about 35 minutes, or a service to Cambridge, getting there in 2 hours and 11 minutes.
Birmingham Airport is also a 40-minute drive away, offering flights to destinations such as Prague, Budapest, and Barcelona.
Things to do in Hinckley
In addition to having an on-site convenience store, our new homes in Hinckley are also just a 7-minute drive from the town centre, which offers a variety of independent shops, high street stores, and supermarkets for all your everyday needs.
Places like Jaspers of Hinckley offer custom furniture, while you can visit The Fragrance Shop to find your new favourite scent.
And don’t miss Hinckley’s popular market, held every Monday, Friday, and Saturday, where you can find fresh produce, clothing, and handmade goods from local artisans.
For your everyday essentials, there’s the Britannia Shopping Centre, just a 9-minute drive away from our development. Britannia Shopping Centre is home to a number of stores including Boots and New Look.
Popular schools in Hinckley
Our development in Hinckley is within walking distance or a short drive away from several great schools including:
- Hollycroft Primary. A newly built on-site primary school for children ages 4 to 11. The school offers a diverse curriculum, including subjects like music, athletics, science, and art.
- Dorothy Goodman is another great option nearby. The school offers specialised care for students, between the ages of 3 and 19, with special needs and disabilities. It is located just a 5-minute drive from our development.
- Redmoor Academy. Just a 20-minute walk away from our new builds, the Redmoor Academy caters to students ages 11-16, and goes above and beyond to support its students, offering mental health support to any student requiring it.
- NWSLC College is an inclusive college, catering to students ages 16 and above, running classes for adult learners too. The college is situated just a 17-minute drive from our development and offers a wide range of courses, including T-levels, apprenticeships and professional qualifications, such as Accounting and Counselling.
Living in Hinckley
Wykin Community Park is just a 3-minute drive from our development and is the perfect open space to take your dog for a walk. The park also offers a children’s play area for your little ones.
There are also a number of nature reserves in nearby Nuneaton, a 17-minute drive away. These include nature reserves like Anker Fields, Weddington Meadows and Windmill Hill.
There’s also the Hinckley Leisure Centre, an 8-minute drive away, which offers swimming lessons, a soft play area for kids and a wide array of gym facilities.
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