Mountsorrel
Built-up area in Charnwood, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.72, -1.143 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 57 13 |
| Population: | 17,297 |
| Dialling code: | 01509 (Loughborough) |
Mountsorrel in the borough of Charnwood, Leicestershire, sits beside the River Soar and the low-lying Soar Valley, a short hop from Loughborough and within commuter distance of Leicester. The village combines a riverside setting and surrounding countryside with a distinctive industrial presence: the large granite workings at Mountsorrel Quarry dominate the skyline and have shaped the local landscape for generations.
The settlement has medieval roots - there are earthworks from a former motte-and-bailey castle and an historic parish church - but much of its identity today comes from a mix of quarrying, small businesses and a lively community life with pubs, clubs and schools. Good road and rail links via nearby towns make it an attractive place for people who want village character alongside easy access to larger urban centres.
Postcode districts covering Mountsorrel
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 6.5 miles
- Nottingham 17.3 miles
- Derby 19.1 miles
- Burton upon Trent 21.6 miles
- Nuneaton 19.9 miles
- Tamworth 23.6 miles
- Rugby 23.9 miles
- Loughborough 4.7 miles
- Corby 25 miles
- West Bridgford 14.1 miles
- Long Eaton 13.2 miles
- Hinckley 16 miles
Neighbouring places
- Rothley Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Rothley Brook Ward 1.1 miles
- Cossington Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Sileby Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle Ward 1.9 miles
- Swithland Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Wanlip Built-up area 2 miles
- Thurcaston and Cropston Parish 2 miles
- Thurcaston Built-up area 2 miles
- Quorndon Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Barrow upon Soar Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Quorn Parish 2.2 miles
Example postcodes in Mountsorrel
LE12 7UE, LE7 7LT, LE12 7UJ, LE12 7FH, LE12 7JL, LE12 7XT, LE7 7NP, LE12 7JQ, LE12 7FF … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 10.9 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 31.4 miles
- Rothley Railway Station 1.3 miles
- Sileby Railway Station 1.6 miles
Hotels near Mountsorrel Ad
- St Martins Lodge 4 6 miles
- Rothley Court Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 1 mile
- Ibis Budget Leicester 3 2.2 miles
- Novotel Leicester 4 5.8 miles
- Holiday Inn Leicester 4 6 miles
- The Fieldhead Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 5.6 miles
- Voco Leicester 4 6.6 miles
- Charnwood Regency 3 3.9 miles
- Belmont Hotel Leicester 4 6.4 miles
- Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel 5 miles
Schools in Mountsorrel
- Christ Church & Saint Peter's C of E Primary School Primary
- Rothley C of E Primary School Primary
- Woodside Lodge Outdoor Learning Centre Independent - special
Local points of interest
- Bradgate House Historic site 3.7 miles
- Belgrave Library Library 4.9 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 5.9 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 6.1 miles
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 6.7 miles
- University of Leicester University 6.9 miles
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 6.9 miles
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 8.7 miles
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 11.4 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 12.2 miles
- Clifton Hall Country house 13.2 miles
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 13.9 miles