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Exciting times!

After Brooksby village was deserted in the 15th century, a new village is emerging in the 21st century. The building of a development of 70 houses commenced in June 2021 and the first inhabitants are …
Brooksby Church Opening Times

Brooksby Church Opening Times

 Brooksby Church is usually open for private prayer each Saturday and Sunday from 10.00am to 4.00pm. During office hours on weekdays, the key may be obtained from Reception in Brooksby Hall. At other times if …
Lambing Service

Lambing Service

The next annual lambing service is due to take place at Hall Farm, Brooksby on Sunday 30 April 2023 at 1030 by kind permission of the Principal and Chief Executive of the SMB College Group. …
Brooksby church taken from the grounds

Services – Parish of the Upper Wreake

   St Michael & All Angels Church is open on Saturdays and Sundays and occasionally on other days. During office hours on weekdays, the key may usually be obtained from Reception in Brooksby Hall. For …

Who’s who?

Priest-in-Charge (Rector Designate):  The Revd David Harknett 01664 434517     david.harknett@btinternet.com David will be officiating at many of the weddings and baptisms but please make initial enquiries to the Group Administrator, Vic Allsop whose details …
Brooksby station

Brooksby and its link to surrounding villages

Brooksby is in the area of the Rutland and Melton constituency, Leicestershire County Council, the Borough of Melton and Hoby and Rotherby Parish Council (which also includes Ragdale). Strong links have existed between the four …

Talks about Brooksby

Talks re available about  Brooksby’s links with the famous individuals who have resided at Brooksby Hall and their descendents and the significant changes from Roman to modern times, including the medieval village and its desertion …