Town or village· Postcode LE65
Packington
Leicestershire, East Midlands · population 850 · Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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Packington
Packington is a village and civil parish in the district of North West Leicestershire. It is situated close to the A42 road and the towns of Ashby de la Zouch and Measham. The population of Packington according to the 2001 UK census is 738, reducing slightly to 734 at the 2011 census. Nearby villages include Normanton le Heath and Heather.
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CouncilNottingham launches free bulky waste collection service for residents
From 19 October, every Nottingham household can book two free collections a year for large items, with up to six pieces per visit, helping keep streets clear and reducing fly-tipping.
Nottingham2 minutes ago
CultureAgatha Christie exhibition and mystery programme launches across Nottingham libraries
The British Library’s Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery exhibition arrives in Nottingham this October, accompanied by a season of talks, workshops and a reading challenge for all ages.
Nottingham23 minutes ago
CouncilStoke-on-Trent Council awarded C2 rating by housing regulator, outlines improvement plan
The Regulator of Social Housing gave Stoke-on-Trent City Council a second-highest C2 grade, praising safe homes and tenant engagement while flagging complaints handling and data use as priorities for the upcoming Housing Improvement Plan.
Stoke-on-Trent26 minutes ago
Warwickshire Food Together Plan unveiled at Old Shire Hall
Warwickshire County Council approved the new Food Together Plan, bringing together community groups, schools and charities to combat food insecurity across the county. The launch at Old Shire Hall featured innovators such as the Windfall app and local allotment projects.
Warwick43 minutes ago
Hanley city centre masterplan to be considered by council cabinet on 6 October
Stoke-on-Trent City Council will vote on a new Hanley City Centre Masterplan on 6 October, outlining 750 new homes, transport upgrades and a partnership model to drive regeneration.
Hanley1 hour ago
Lord Lieutenant marks community service and heritage across Warwickshire in September
During September 2026 the Lord-Lieutenant’s team attended a range of events from military commemorations to charity awards, highlighting the county’s diverse civic life and inviting nominations for the King’s Award for Voluntary Service.
Warwick1 hour ago
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Days out around Packington
View allBretby Castle
Bretby · 6.8 miles
Site of a fortified manor house. Dated in use c.1300-c.1610.
Little Haw Lane Playing Fields
Shepshed · 7.5 miles
Little Haw Lane Playing Fields is owned and maintained by Shepshed Town Council and is used by a number of football clubs.
Bury Camp
Ratby · 9.9 miles
An earthwork site once interpreted as being a Roman Legionary fortress; though now thought to be a probable Iron Age hillfort. Late Bronze Age and Iron Age pottery and a Roman pottery sherds have been found here. The site was later incorporated into Burgh
Radmoor Park
Thorpe Acre · 11 miles
Reasonable sized grass area with a small play park and a Football/Basketball court
Hope Bell
Nanpantan · 11 miles
The Hope Bell is a clock chime installation comprising four quarter chime bells and the main Hope Bell to sound the hours.
Town Wall Nature Reserve
Bonehill · 12 miles
Local community nature reserve on the site of the old town wall
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Businesses & shops in Packington
Travel Menorca Ltd
14 High Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Packington Memorial Hall
Packington
The Nook at Packington Cafe
3A High Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Daybreak Services
3A High Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Bull & Lion
48 High Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Packington Church of England Primary School
Mill Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch
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