resulted from the damming of Slate Brook by monks from Leicester Abbey or that it was a Roman clay-pit for pottery production. There is a public car park a few minutes' walk to the southeast, and it is possible to walk along the east side nearest the lane, although access elsewhere is restricted. Visitors are requested NOT to feed the birds as it changes the water balance and damages wildlife. The pool has a strict no fishing rule. In 2017, a number of notices were erected around the pool perimeter advising visitors NOT to paddle or swim due to blue green algae. Local villages and towns Leicester – the nearest city, along the A50. Glenfield – along the A50 towards Leicester, a village/suburb bordering the city. Newtown Linford (and Bradgate Park – small tourist "honeypot" in Charnwood); away. Field Head – on A50 towards Markfield, part of Groby Parish. Markfield – along A50 towards Coalville. M1 Junction 22. Ratby – away along Ratby Lane / Sacheverell Way, the other side of the M1. Anstey – Large village along Anstey Lane or A46 LWB. Kirby Muxloe – Village with unfinished Kirby Muxloe Castle of Lord Hastings, south of Groby Field Head Groby Parish also includes most of the settlement of Field Head. References External links Grobyonline, News and articles about Groby Groby Parish Council The Groby Directory Villages in Leicestershire Civil parishes in Leicestershire Hinckley and Bosworth