Croft, Leicestershire
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Croft is a small village in the district of Blaby in Leicestershire, England, off the old Fosse Way. Nearby places include Stoney Stanton, Broughton Astley, Huncote and Narborough. The Hinckley to Leicester railway line runs through the village. Croft railway station used to serve the village, but was closed as a result of the Beeching Axe.
The village is split up into two sections, the old and the new.
- Education
Residents of Croft go to:
- Croft Primary School (Ages 5-12)
- Brockington Secondary School & Community College (Ages 12-14)
- Lutterworth Grammar School (ages 14-17)
- Industry
The village has an industrial estate with offices and manufacturing companies. It also shares a portion of agricultural industry in the area.
- Recreation
Croft recently opened a new Park called "Croft Fun Park". There are also a large recreational ground with a tennis court. Local cricket club meetings are also held here, as well as other sporting events.
- History
Croft used to be a popular tourist attraction because of many attractions. Visitors could travel by train from many different locations. Fresh, open space and a frozen lake used for skiing.
It is also quite small.
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