Burton on the Wolds
Built-up area in Charnwood, Leicestershire, LE12, England
| Coordinates: | 52.788, -1.125 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 59 21 |
| Population: | 1,218 |
| Dialling code: | 01509 (Loughborough) |
Burton on the Wolds is a small, pleasant village in the district of Charnwood in Leicestershire, England, sitting on the rolling farmland of the Leicestershire Wolds. Its position on higher ground gives attractive rural views and makes it a popular spot for walkers and cyclists, while being only a short drive from Loughborough and within commuting range of Leicester and Nottingham.
Traditionally an agricultural community, the village now combines farming with a strong local social life - a parish church, village hall and pub provide focal points for residents and there are active clubs and annual events that sustain community spirit. The village’s origins are historic and its mix of stone and brick buildings, quiet lanes and nearby country footpaths make it appealing to those looking for a rural base close to larger towns.
Postcode districts covering Burton on the Wolds
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 11.1 miles
- Nottingham 12.8 miles
- Derby 16.9 miles
- Mansfield 24.9 miles
- Burton upon Trent 21.6 miles
- Nuneaton 23.8 miles
- Loughborough 4.4 miles
- West Bridgford 9.5 miles
- Long Eaton 9.8 miles
- Hinckley 20.3 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 24 miles
- Grantham 22 miles
Neighbouring places
- Prestwold Parish 0.6 miles
- The Wolds Ward 0.6 miles
- Hoton Parish 1 mile
- Walton on the Wolds Parish 1.1 miles
- Wymeswold Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Rempstone Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Cotes Parish 2.3 miles
- Barrow upon Soar Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Stanford on Soar Parish 2.7 miles
- Seagrave Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Sileby & Seagrave Ward 3 miles
- Costock Built-up area 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Burton on the Wolds
LE12 5FG, LE12 5AE, LE12 5AD, LE12 5AF, LE12 5FH, LE12 5AH, LE12 5AQ, LE12 5AP, LE12 5AU … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 9 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 34.9 miles
- Barrow-upon-Soar Railway Station 2.8 miles
- Loughborough Railway Station 3 miles
Hotels near Burton on the Wolds Ad
- The Three Crowns 1.5 miles
- Burleigh Court Hotel and Leisure 4 5.1 miles
- Link Hotel 3 5.5 miles
- Premier Inn Loughborough 3 3.5 miles
- The Peacock Inn 3.4 miles
- Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel 4.7 miles
- Travelodge Loughborough Central 3 3.5 miles
- The Manor House at Quorn 4 4.1 miles
- Quorn Grange Hotel 3 3.8 miles
- OYO Aparthotel Hathern – Loughborough 3 5.4 miles
Schools in Burton on the Wolds
- Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 5.6 miles
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 6.8 miles
- Bradgate House Historic site 7.9 miles
- Clifton Hall Country house 8.9 miles
- Belgrave Library Library 9.5 miles
- City Ground Stadium 10.5 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 10.5 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 10.7 miles
- Meadow Lane Stadium 10.7 miles
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 11.1 miles
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 11.3 miles
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 11.4 miles