Visitors entering the village from the direction of Stanford on Soar will first pass the Ferry House (marked by a small roadside signpost), behind which, on the river, is a rare example of a working chain ferry. The Ferry can be viewed by following the path which runs beside, and to the rear of, the Ferry House. A little further along, on the opposite side of Main Street, is the Village Hall, behind which can be found the Village Shop. The land on which the hall and shop stand was kindly donated by Miss Joanna Herbert Stepney, owner of the Paget Estate. In time it is hoped to develop other recreational facilities on this site.
Opposite the Village Hall stands the 12th C Parish Church of St.James. The Old Post Office (15th century) can then be viewed before reaching the Plough Inn. Also in Main Street can be seen the Manor House and Primary School. At the far end of Main Street is the privately run Soar Boating Club.
The village is surrounded by a network of well maintained footpaths alongside which, in late Winter and Spring, can be seen a colourful show of snowdrops, daffodils and bluebells.
Local activities include a thriving Womens Institute, Men’s Association, Village Choir and Tea Break.
The Church has regular services, a Sunday School Club, and holds various activities during the year including the Fete, Boat Service and Christmas Concert.
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