Stretton en le Field

Stretton en le Field is a tiny, rural parish in North West Leicestershire, Leicestershire, England, set amid a patchwork of arable fields and pasture. The name "Stretton" (a settlement by a Roman road) hints at very old origins, and the settlement today is a loose cluster of houses and farmsteads rather than a concentrated village.

Locally the economy is largely agricultural, with many residents commuting to nearby market towns such as Ashby-de-la-Zouch or Measham. Its quiet lanes, open views and scattered historic features make it of interest to walkers and local historians, while community life tends to revolve around parish occasions and the seasonal rhythms of the countryside.