New Homes in Leicester Forest East

Getting to and from Leicester Forest East

Leicester Forest East offers excellent connections for everyday journeys and when travelling further afield.

The M1 motorway is just over 10 minutes’ drive from our new homes, providing convenient routes across the Midlands and beyond, including direct connections towards Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Northampton and London. The M69 is also within easy reach for straightforward access to Coventry and Hinckley in around half an hour, while a network of A-roads provides connections to Market Harborough and Kettering in around 45 minutes.

For rail travel, residents can choose Narborough railway station, which is around 10 minutes’ drive away with regular services into Leicester, Birmingham, Gloucester and beyond. Alternatively, Leicester railway station is around 20 minutes away for wider connections across the region and further afield, including London, Sheffield, Nottingham and Derby.

Local bus services provide another convenient way to travel across Leicester and the wider area, with St Margaret’s Bus Station is less than 20 minutes away.

For international travel, East Midlands Airport is half an hour’s drive away, while Manchester Airport can be reached in under an hour, making both business trips and overseas getaways easily accessible.

Things to do in Leicester Forest East

Life in Leicester Forest East offers everyday convenience, with essential amenities, independent cafés and local leisure opportunities available close to our new homes.

For daily essentials, there’s a choice of local shops in the village including Tesco Express, Sainsbury’s Local, Co-op and Premier convenience stores, along with a nearby Post Office and local pharmacies.

The village is also home to a selection of popular places to eat and catch up with friends and family. Local favourites include Wild Coffee & Kitchen, Ciao Pizzeria and The Grange Bakery & Deli. There are several village pubs within a five minute drive, including Pesto at The White Horse with its Italian menu and the more traditional thatched country pub, The Red Cow.

For health and wellbeing, residents have access to several nearby healthcare facilities. Warren Lane Surgery and New Lubbesthorpe Health Care Centre are both just a couple of minutes away, while Hockley Farm Medical Practice can be reached within 10 minutes. For more specialist care, Glenfield Hospital in Leicester is around 15 minutes away.

The surrounding area also has plenty of opportunities to stay active and get outdoors. Forest East Park is around a 20-minute walk from our new homes. The local LFE Parish Hall and the Kings Drive Playing Fields are the setting of many community events throughout the year.

Leicester Forest Rugby Club and Leicester Forest Cricket Club also provide opportunities to get involved with local sport and community activities.

Popular schools in Leicester Forest East

Families living at our new homes in Leicester Forest East have access to a range of educational settings for children of all ages, from early years through to higher education.

For younger children, there are several nurseries and pre-schools nearby, including:

• Little Oak Trees Preschool – The closest nursery to our development, this welcoming pre-school is within just a few minutes’ walk and offers a supportive environment with outdoor learning spaces.
• Lilliput Montessori Day Nursery – Just a few minutes’ drive away, this nurturing nursery provides early years education and care for children aged 0–5, with dedicated spaces for babies, toddlers and pre-school children.

For primary-aged children, local options include:

• Stafford Leys Primary School – Providing a supportive learning environment for children throughout their primary years, this village primary school is just a few minutes’ drive from our Leicester Forest East new homes.
• New Lubbersthorpe Primary School – This modern primary school is located in Lubbesthorpe, less than 5 minutes’ drive away, and places a focus on helping pupils become confident, independent learners.
• Fossebrook Primary School – This primary school is situated in the east of the village, around a 5-minute drive from our development, and offers a caring environment and broad learning opportunities from early years through to Year 6.

For older students, there are several secondary and specialist education options within easy reach of our new build homes in Leicester Forest East:

• The Herewoode Academy – Just a 10-minute drive away, this secondary setting provides a supportive learning environment for students with a focus on personal development and achievement.
• Brook Mead Academy – Located further into Leicester city centre, this secondary school is around 15 minutes’ drive from our development and offers students a broad curriculum.
• The Winstanley School – A co-educational secondary school 10 minutes’ drive from Leicester, it provides pupils aged 11–16 with a wide curriculum alongside a range of enrichment opportunities.
• Ellesmere College – Around 15 minutes away, Ellesmere is a specialist school supporting children and young people aged 4–19 with a range of additional educational needs.

For further education, students can continue their studies at nearby colleges including Fullhurst Community College and Leicester College’s Freemen’s Park Campus, choosing from a range of vocational courses and learning opportunities. For higher education, De Montfort University is also within easy reach, allowing students to study close to home.

Living in Leicester Forest East

Our new build homes in Leicester Forest East combine peaceful village surroundings with quick access to both the city and picturesque countryside.

For those who enjoy spending time outdoors, the surrounding area provides plenty of nearby nature spots including Aylestone Meadows, Hill Hole Nature Reserve and Glen Hills, for scenic walking routes and peaceful escapes, while the University of Leicester Botanic Garden and Attenborough Arboretum features beautifully landscaped spaces to discover. Families can also enjoy days out at Tropical Birdland (15 minutes away) or Twycross Zoo (half an hour away), both offering memorable experiences for all ages.

When it comes to culture, shopping and entertainment, Leicester has endless options. The city is home to the National Space Centre and Leicester Museum and Art Gallery, while shopping destinations such as Fosse Park and Highcross Leicester (both around 15 minutes away) offer a range of high street favourites. Highcross also features attractions including Treetop Golf Leicester and Showcase Cinema de Lux.

Leicester’s vibrant food and drink scene is showcased throughout the city centre, with an excellent choice of restaurants, cafes and bars.

Sports fans are also well catered for with Leicester Racecourse and Leicester City F.C.’s King Power Stadium both around 20 minutes away from our new homes. Rugby supporters can also enjoy fixtures at Leicester Tigers’ Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium.

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