[1] At the time of the 2011 Census, the population of the village remained less than 100 and is included in the civil parish of Hemington.

[2] The parish church of St James is a Grade II listed building.

Dating from the 12th century, the west wall and spirelet were rebuilt and the church restored in 1880 by Carpenter and Ingelow.

Thurning Feast is an annual celebration held on 25 July and located in a meadow next to the village's 12th century church.

Locally popular, the feast includes live music performances, food stalls, a vintage funfair and bars.