Warm places

Public buildings and spaces across the borough are being converted into ‘warm spaces’ this winter to help those struggling to heat their homes as the cost-of-living crisis bites.

The Borough Council has created a list of all the places available to its residents across the public, private and voluntary sectors. These venues are open to all.

It aims to ensure anyone who is cold knows where they can go to get warm, stay warm and enjoy a little company and some hot refreshments.

This list is being regularly updated.

If you would like your venue added to this list, please complete our warm places contact form

See locations and times below:

Barlestone

• Baptist Church, Newbold Road, Barlestone, CV13 0DZ: Wednesdays 10am to 4pm
• Elohim Christian Church, Barlestone: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 10am to 2pm 

Barwell

• George Ward Centre, Church Lane, Barwell, LE9 8DG: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday depending on bookings 9am to 5pm
• Methodist Church, 29 Chapel Street, Barwell, LE9 8DE: Wednesday 10.30am to 1.30pm
• Barwell Community House, 43 Bradgate Road, Barwell, LE9 8FB: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 12.30pm to 2.30pm
• St Mary's Church, Barwell, LE9 8DZ: Thursday 1.30pm to 4.30pm (starting from 8 December)
• AFC Barwell, The Pavillion, Dovecoat Way, Barwell, LE9 8EX: Wednesday 10am to 12 noon

Burbage

• Hansom Cab, Brookfield Road, Burbage LE10 2LL: Mondays 6pm to 9pm 
• Burbage Methodist Church: Wednesday 1.30pm to 5:30pm and Friday 9am to 1pm - from 6 November 2022 to 16 December 2022, restarting on 4 January until further notice
• Burbage Community Library: Monday 2pm to 5pm, Tuesday 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm, Wednesday 10am to 1pm, Thursday 10am to 1pm and 4pm to 6pm, Saturday 10am to 1pm
• St Catherine’s Church, Hinckley Road, Burbage, LE10 2AF: Monday 11am to 1pm, Wednesday 3pm to 5pm. Alternate Wednesdays 12 noon to 1pm (lunch club) Mondays: soup and a roll from 12 noon. Wednesdays: activities for families
• Meadows Community Centre, 7 the Meadows, off Woodland Avenue, Burbage, LE10 2BT: Monday to Wednesday from 10am to 2.30am

Desford

• Desford Free Church, Chapel Lane, Desford LE9 9GE: Mondays and Fridays 10am to 12 noon

Earl Shilton

• St Peter & St Paul Church, 7 Melton St, Earl Shilton LE9 7FP: Mondays 11am to 4pm 
• LBC Earl Shilton, Mill Lane, Earl Shilton LE9 7AW: Tuesday 11am to 4pm (term time; holiday opening dates to be confirmed), Thursday 9:30am to 11:30am term time only. Tuesday - The Community Hub, Thursdays - Footprints parent & toddler group
• Earl Shilton Methodist Church, 21 Wood St, LE9 7ND: Tuesdays 3pm to 4.30pm 
• Earl Shilton Library, Wood Street, Earl Shilton, LE9 7NE: Monday 10am to 1pm, Tuesday and Thursday 2pm to 5pm, Friday 10am to 1pm
• Earl Shilton Community House, Peggs Close, Earl Shilton, LE9 7BP: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 12.30pm to 2.30pm, Thursdays 10am to 1pm
• The Earl Shilton Social Institute, 12-14 Station Road, Earl Shilton, LE9 7GA: Monday and Friday 2pm to 4pm to the end of March 2023 (closed for Christmas between 22 December and 3 January)

Groby

Groby Community Centre, Forest Rise, Groby, Leicester, LE6 0BB: Mondays and Fridays from 9am to 4pm

Higham on the Hill

• Higham on the Hill Methodist Church, Main Street, Higham on the Hill, CV13 6AE: Wednesdays 2pm to 5pm and Fridays 10am to 4pm

Hinckley

• Unitarian Chapel, Hinckley Great Meeting Chapel, Baines Lane, Hinckley LE10 1PP: Saturdays 10am to 1pm
• St Mary's C of E, Church Walk, Hinckley LE10 1DW: Monday to Saturday 10am to 1pm
• We Care UK Trinity House, Hinckley, LE10 0NF: daily 10am to 1pm for pensioners and 4pm to 8pm for families
• Hinckley Library, Lancaster Road, Hinckley: Monday 10am to 5pm, Tuesday 10am to 1pm, Wednesday and Friday 10am to 5pm
• The St Francis Community Centre, Tudor Road, Hinckley, LE10 0EQ: 4pm to 8pm - Saturday 12 November, Saturday 10 December, Saturday 7 January, Saturday 21 January, Saturday 11 February, Saturday 11 March
• Hinckley URC Church, The Borough, Hinckley LE10 1NL: Thursday afternoons 2pm to 4pm
• Westfield Community Centre, Rosemary Way, Hinckley, LE10 0LN: Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm weekends by arrangement. Book in if transport required/drop in/referral
• Holy Trinity Church 1 Cleveland Rd, Hinckley LE10 0AJ: Tuesdays 10.30am to 12 noon
• Hinckley Baptist Church, Baptist Walk, Hinckley LE10 1PR: Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am to 3pm from 3 October 2022 to the end of March 2023
• St John's Church, 351 Coventry Road, Hinckley, LE10 0NF: Monday 9am to 12 noon drop-in session, Friday 9am to 4pm drop-in session (Oasis, pay as you can café, will be open 10am to 2pm) and Wednesdays from 10am to 3pm from 3 October 2022  to the end of March 2023
• Baptist Church, Baptist Walk, Hinckley, LE10 1PR: Mondays and Wednesdays 10am to 3pm starting 3 October 2022 to the end of March 2023
• St John's Church, 351 Coventry Road, Hinckley, LE10 0NF: Monday 9am to noon, Friday 9am to 4pm (Oasis, pay as you can cafe will be open 10am to 2pm)

Market Bosworth

• Market Bosworth Free Church, 1348 Barton Rd, Market Bosworth, CV13 0JW: Wednesdays 10am to 12 noon More days and times to follow
• Market Bosworth Community Library, Station Road, Market Bosworth, CV13 0LT: Monday and Tuesday 2:30pm to 4:30pm, Wednesday and Friday 10am to 12 noon, Thursday 2:30pm to 4:30pm, Saturday 10am to 1pm

Markfield

• Markfield Congregational Community Church, 104 Main Street, LE67 9UU: Tuesday 9.30am to 1.30pm
• Markfield Methodist Church, Main Street, Markfield, LE67 9UU: Wednesday 10am to 12 noon
• Markfield Community Library, Oakfield Avenue, Markfield, LE67 9WG: Monday 9am to 10am, 1pm to 3pm, 6pm to 7pm. Tuesday 9am to 10am, 12.30pm to 3pm, Friday 9am to 10am, 1pm to 3pm, Saturday 10am to 12.30pm

Newbold Verdon

• Baptist Church Newbold Verdon, 1A Mill Lane, Newbold Verdon, LE9 9PT: Wednesday 10am to 4pm
• Newbold Verdon Library, Sparkenhoe, Main Street, LE9 9NP: To be confirmed - Monday 2pm to 6pm, Tuesday 10am to 12 noon, Wednesday 2pm to 6pm, Friday 10am to 12 noon and 2pm to 4pm, Saturday 10am to 1pm
• Newbold Verdon Methodist Church, Main Street, Newbold Verdon, LE9 9NN: Thursdays from 10.30 to 2.30pm from 8 December 2022

Sheepy Magna

• All Saints Parish Church, The Rectory, Church Lane, Sheepy Magna, Atherstone CV9 3QS: Tuesday and Thursday each week, 10am to 12 noon

Stanton Under Bardon

• Without Walls Stanton Under Bardon, 35 Main Street, LE67 9TQ: last Sunday of the month, 12.30pm to 3pm. December session takes place 18 December

Twycross

• Twycross Village Hall, Burton Road, Twycross, Atherstone, CV9 3SA: Mondays and Saturdays 10am to 11.30am Refreshment and squash for children is provided

Last updated: 17/03/2023 09:24