Aylestone Park

Settlement in Leicestershire

England

Aylestone Park

Church of St Hugh of Lincoln, Eyres Monsell, Leicester "Built 1955-58, an excellent representative of a mid-20th century parish church designed by the practice of the nationally recognised architect Sir Basil Spence." [Local Heritage Asset Register, Leicester city Council]. This is an 'Anglo Catholic' church <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://sthugheyresmonsell.org.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://sthugheyresmonsell.org.uk/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> within the Church of England.
Church of St Hugh of Lincoln, Eyres Monsell, Leicester Credit: Tim Heaton

Aylestone Park is a suburban area located in the city of Leicester, in the county of Leicestershire, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles south-west of the city center and covers an area of about 1.5 square miles. Aylestone Park is primarily a residential area, known for its leafy streets, green spaces, and community atmosphere.

There is a range of housing in Aylestone Park, including detached houses, semi-detached houses, and bungalows, making it an attractive location for families and professionals alike. The area is well-served by public transportation, with regular bus services connecting it to the city center and other nearby areas.

Aylestone Park is home to several parks and green spaces, including the expansive Aylestone Meadows Nature Reserve. This nature reserve offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, with riverside walks, picnic areas, and abundant wildlife. It is a popular spot for nature lovers, walkers, and cyclists.

In terms of amenities, Aylestone Park has a number of local shops, including convenience stores, a post office, and a pharmacy, providing residents with everyday necessities. There are also several primary and secondary schools in the area, making it a convenient place for families with children.

Overall, Aylestone Park offers a pleasant and peaceful living environment, with its green spaces, community feel, and proximity to the city center. It is a sought-after location for those looking for a suburban lifestyle within easy reach of urban amenities.

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Church of St Hugh of Lincoln, Eyres Monsell, Leicester "Built 1955-58, an excellent representative of a mid-20th century parish church designed by the practice of the nationally recognised architect Sir Basil Spence." [Local Heritage Asset Register, Leicester city Council]. This is an 'Anglo Catholic' church <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://sthugheyresmonsell.org.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://sthugheyresmonsell.org.uk/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> within the Church of England.
Church of St Hugh of Lincoln, Eyres Monsell, Leicester
"Built 1955-58, an excellent representative of a mid-20th century parish church designed by the practice of the nationally recognised architect Sir Basil Spence." [Local Heritage Asset Register, Leicester city Council]. This is an 'Anglo Catholic' church LinkExternal link within the Church of England.
Saffron Hill Cemetery Chapel Listed Grade II, 1928-9.
Saffron Hill Cemetery Chapel
Listed Grade II, 1928-9.
Janazahgah (Muslim Prayer Building),  Saffron Lane Cemetery "Muslim burials have taken place at Saffron Hill since June 1963 with a special area opened as a Muslim burial ground in 1977. Saffron Hill contains the first purpose built Muslim chapel or janazgah in Western Europe which was opened on 27 July 1985 by His Excellency Ali Arshad, Ambassador for Pakistan." <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.storyofleicester.info/a-place-to-live/saffron-hill-cemetery/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.storyofleicester.info/a-place-to-live/saffron-hill-cemetery/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Janazahgah (Muslim Prayer Building), Saffron Lane Cemetery
"Muslim burials have taken place at Saffron Hill since June 1963 with a special area opened as a Muslim burial ground in 1977. Saffron Hill contains the first purpose built Muslim chapel or janazgah in Western Europe which was opened on 27 July 1985 by His Excellency Ali Arshad, Ambassador for Pakistan." LinkExternal link
Gilmorton Avenue, Glen Parva
Gilmorton Avenue, Glen Parva
Houses on Gilmorton Avenue, Glen Parva
Houses on Gilmorton Avenue, Glen Parva
Lutterworth Road, Glen Parva At the end of Gilmorton Road
Lutterworth Road, Glen Parva
At the end of Gilmorton Road
Lawford Road in Eyres Monsell
Lawford Road in Eyres Monsell
The Exchange bus turning circle, Eyres Monsell (1) Once a terminus, by the time this picture was taken this rather capacious turning circle was merely being visited by buses going elsewhere.
The Exchange bus turning circle, Eyres Monsell (1)
Once a terminus, by the time this picture was taken this rather capacious turning circle was merely being visited by buses going elsewhere.
The Exchange bus turning circle, Eyres Monsell (2) Once a terminus, by the time this picture was taken this rather capacious turning circle was merely being visited by buses going elsewhere.
The Exchange bus turning circle, Eyres Monsell (2)
Once a terminus, by the time this picture was taken this rather capacious turning circle was merely being visited by buses going elsewhere.
Bungalows off Rye Close, Eyres Monsell
Bungalows off Rye Close, Eyres Monsell
Eyres Monsell Club & Institute Social club off Littlejohn Road.
Eyres Monsell Club & Institute
Social club off Littlejohn Road.
Littlejohn Road, Eyres Monsell
Littlejohn Road, Eyres Monsell
Cooper House, Pasley Road, Eyres Monsell A care home for the elderly.
Cooper House, Pasley Road, Eyres Monsell
A care home for the elderly.
Kepston Close, Eyres Monsell Off Pasley Road.
Kepston Close, Eyres Monsell
Off Pasley Road.
Tovey Crescent, Eyres Monsell Off Pasley Road.
Tovey Crescent, Eyres Monsell
Off Pasley Road.
Bentinghouse Road, Eyres Monsell Off Pasley Road.
Bentinghouse Road, Eyres Monsell
Off Pasley Road.
Footbridge over Saffron Brook, Knighton, Leicester Leading into the Knighton Conservation Area
Footbridge over Saffron Brook, Knighton, Leicester
Leading into the Knighton Conservation Area
Crossroads on Overdale Road, Leicester
Crossroads on Overdale Road, Leicester
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Aylestone Park is located at Grid Ref: SK5801 (Lat: 52.60725, Lng: -1.142732)

Unitary Authority: Leicester

Police Authority: Leicestershire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.60725,-1.142732
Traffic Signals
Lat/Long: 52.6077482/-1.1372918
Aylestone
Place: suburb
Wikidata: Q4831398
Lat/Long: 52.6042499/-1.1458501
Mini Roundabout
Direction: clockwise
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Pub
MagiBar
Lat/Long: 52.6088336/-1.1371021
Fast Food
Happy House
Cuisine: fish_and_chips
Lat/Long: 52.6057574/-1.1428134
Yate's
Shop: hairdresser
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Mini Roundabout
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
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Ref: LE2 202
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Place Of Worship
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Crossing
Button Operated: yes
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: yes
Tactile Paving: yes
Traffic Signals Sound: no
Lat/Long: 52.6078889/-1.1372337
Heron Foods
Addr City: Leicester
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 549
Addr Postcode: LE2 6UL
Addr Street: Saffron Lane
Brand: Heron Foods
Brand Wikidata: Q5743472
Brand Wikipedia: en:Heron Foods
Contact Website: https://heronfoods.com/store/saffron-lane/
Fhrs Id: 467963
Shop: supermarket
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6040963/-1.1391719
Tesco Express
Addr Housenumber: 455-459
Addr Postcode: LE2 6UG
Addr Street: Saffron Lane
Brand: Tesco Express
Brand Wikidata: Q98456772
Brand Wikipedia: en:Tesco
Contact Website: https://www.tesco.com/store-locator/leicester/459-saffron-lane
Fhrs Id: 705060
Shop: convenience
Wheelchair: yes
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Artwork Type: sculpture
Tourism: artwork
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Booze 4 Less
Shop: alcohol
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Barrier: height_restrictor
Maxheight: 1.9
Lat/Long: 52.6105757/-1.147535
Barrier: bollard
Bicycle: yes
Bollard: fixed
Foot: yes
Horse: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6105635/-1.1476302
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
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Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Addr City: Leicester
Addr Housename: The Factory
Addr Housenumber: 9
Addr Postcode: LE2 8AB
Addr Street: Denmark Road
Addr Unit: Loft 1
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Addr City: Leicester
Addr Housename: The Factory
Addr Housenumber: 9
Addr Postcode: LE2 8AB
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Addr Housenumber: 9
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Addr Unit: Loft 2
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Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: no
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
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Lat/Long: 52.6071248/-1.1433653
Clippers and Comb
Addr City: Leicester
Addr Housenumber: 35a
Addr Postcode: LE2 8BG
Addr Street: Knighton Lane
Old Name 2007-2018: de Carle's
Old Name 2018-2020: Flying Scissors
Shop: hairdresser
Lat/Long: 52.6097269/-1.1402981
Cafe
Munchies cafe
Addr City: Leicester
Addr Housenumber: 94
Addr Postcode: LE2 8AZ
Addr Street: Grace Road
Cuisine: sandwich
Fhrs Id: 576363
Outdoor Seating: no
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Addr Postcode: LE2 8AB
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: LE2 278
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Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102324
Lat/Long: 52.6092684/-1.1430154
Post Office
Aylestone Post Office
Addr City: Leicester
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 518
Addr Postcode: LE2 8JB
Addr Street: Aylestone Road
Addr Village: Aylestone
Brand: Post Office
Brand Wikidata: Q1783168
Brand Wikipedia: en:Post Office Ltd
Contact Website: https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder/541217x/aylestone
Opening Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-20:00
Operator: Post Office
Operator Wikidata: Q1783168
Ref Pol Id: 141402
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Addr City: Leicester
Addr Housenumber: 66
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Entrance: yes
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:00, Sa 10:30
Drive Through: no
Ref: LE2 284
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
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Bicycle Parking
Access: permissive
Bicycle Parking: wall_loops
Covered: yes
Fee: no
Lat/Long: 52.6074688/-1.1497798
Entrance: main
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
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Crossing
Crossing: zebra
Kerb: no
Tactile Paving: no
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Crossing
Crossing: zebra
Kerb: no
Tactile Paving: no
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Crossing
Crossing: zebra
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Car Wash
Aylestone Hand Car Wash
Automated: no
Self Service: no
Lat/Long: 52.6075652/-1.1492091
Bus Stop
Hampshire Road
Bench: no
Bin: yes
Bus: yes
Lit: no
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Shelter: yes
Tactile Paving: no
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Bus Stop
Hampshire Road
Bench: yes
Bin: yes
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 52.6074654/-1.148923
CG Motorland
Second Hand: only
Shop: car
Lat/Long: 52.6077862/-1.1491301
Entrance: main
Lat/Long: 52.6086188/-1.1485116
Entrance: main
Lat/Long: 52.6087626/-1.1483508
Entrance: main
Lat/Long: 52.6087864/-1.1479149
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