Sharnford
Parish in Blaby, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.51, -1.295 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 47 90 |
| Population: | 985 |
| Dialling code: | 01455 (Hinckley) |
Sharnford is a small village and civil parish in the district of Blaby, in rural Leicestershire, England. It sits on the banks of the River Swift and is surrounded by farmland, lying a short distance from larger centres such as Leicester and Hinckley, which makes it attractive to commuters while retaining a distinctly rural feel.
The village has a long history visible in its old stone cottages and the medieval parish church of St Helen's Church, and community life centres on a village hall, a pub and local events such as fêtes and sports clubs. Economically it remains a mix of agriculture and residential life, with local enterprises and a strong sense of local identity and volunteer spirit.
Postcode districts covering Sharnford
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 24.6 miles39.5 km
- Leicester 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Coventry 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Solihull 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Sutton Coldfield 22.5 miles36.1 km
- Royal Leamington Spa 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Nuneaton 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Tamworth 18 miles29 km
- Rugby 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Loughborough 18 miles29 km
- Hinckley 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Swadlincote 21.5 miles34.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Wigston Parva Parish 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Sharnford Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Claybrooke Magna Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Fosse Highcross Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Frolesworth Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Claybrooke Parva Parish 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Wibtoft Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Copston Magna Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Sapcote Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Aston Flamville Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Ullesthorpe Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Leire Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Sharnford
LE10 3NT, LE10 3QD, LE10 3QA, LE10 3AB, LE10 3PS, LE10 3PZ, LE10 3PU, LE10 3BJ, LE10 3PJ … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 19.4 miles31.3 km
- East Midlands Airport 22.2 miles35.8 km
- Hinckley Railway Station 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Narborough Railway Station 5.8 miles9.3 km
Hotels near Sharnford Ad
- Best Western Plus Ullesthorpe Court Hotel & Golf Club 4 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Leonardo Hotel and Conference Venue Hinckley Island 4 2.5 miles4.1 km
- The Greyhound Coaching Inn 3 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Sketchley Grange Hotel & Spa 4 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Ansty Hall 4 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Hampton by Hilton Nuneaton 3 7.5 miles12 km
- Mallories 4 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Abbey Grange Hotel 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Kilworth House Hotel & Theatre 4 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Golden Lion Hotel 3 6.8 miles11 km
Schools in Sharnford
- Sharnford C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Liberty Way Stadium 6.2 miles10 km
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Ricoh Arena Stadium 9.5 miles15.3 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 10 miles16.1 km
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 10.4 miles16.8 km
- University of Leicester University 10.5 miles17 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Coventry Transport Museum Museum 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Herbert Art Gallery and Museum Museum 11.3 miles18.3 km
- Belgrade Theatre Theatre 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Belgrave Library Library 12.2 miles19.6 km