Kirby Bellars Hall in the Main Street, opposite to Hunters Rise, is used for many local purposes and can seat 150 people. The pub is called 'The Flying Childers' after the undefeated 18th century racehorse. In Gaddesby Lane are the kennels of the Quorn Hunt, which claims to be the most famous fox hunt in the United Kingdom. Near the village is a wetland area called Priory Lakes, where the Leicestershire Wildfowler's Association has its office. The 'Kirby Bellars Group of Artists' has existed since the 1980s and includes professional artists as well as amateurs. Kirby Bellars Kirby Bellars is a village
Anstey, Leicestershire century until 1892. Two members of the family held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Leicestershire, and the local high school is named after them. They lived at Anstey Pastures (now demolished), before moving to The Brand in 1892. Famous past Anstey residents include Ned Ludd (Ludlam), the machine-wrecker whose name was appropriated by the Luddites - whose name was adopted in a recent household development in the village: Ned Ludd Close, and snooker player and commentator Willie Thorne, who started playing snooker at the village's Conservative club. Footballer Derek Dougan lived in the village during his time at Leicester