Mountsorrel
Parish in Charnwood, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.726, -1.143 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 57 14 |
| Population: | 17,297 |
| Dialling code: | 01509 (Loughborough) |
Mountsorrel sits on the River Soar in the borough of Charnwood, Leicestershire, England, with a landscape defined by the long-established granite quarry that carves into the southern edge of the village. The settlement has medieval roots - traces of a castle earthwork survive - and the local granite industry has been a defining economic feature for generations, supplying aggregates and roadstone that are visible across the region.
Today it feels both industrial and rural: riverside walks and easy access to nearby countryside spots such as Swithland Reservoir and Beacon Hill sit alongside a compact village centre of shops, pubs, schools and community clubs. Close to Loughborough and within commuting distance of Leicester, it combines a strong local identity with residents who often work elsewhere, and a steady stream of local events and volunteer groups that keep village life active.
Postcode districts covering Mountsorrel
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 6.8 miles11 km
- Nottingham 17 miles27.3 km
- Derby 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Burton upon Trent 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Nuneaton 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Tamworth 23.7 miles38.2 km
- Rugby 24.3 miles39 km
- Loughborough 4.4 miles7.1 km
- West Bridgford 13.8 miles22.1 km
- Long Eaton 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Hinckley 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Grantham 24.6 miles39.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Mountsorrel Built-up area 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Rothley Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Rothley Brook Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Sileby Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Barrow upon Soar Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Cossington Built-up area 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Quorndon Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Quorn Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Swithland Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Wanlip Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Thurcaston and Cropston Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
Example postcodes in Mountsorrel
LE12 7BT, LE12 7ES, LE12 7JG, LE12 7HS, LE12 7HT, LE12 7EX, LE12 7ZE, LE12 7GG, LE12 7DB … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Birmingham International Airport 31.6 miles50.8 km
- Sileby Railway Station 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Rothley Railway Station 1.6 miles2.6 km
Hotels near Mountsorrel Ad
- St Martins Lodge 4 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Rothley Court Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Ibis Budget Leicester 3 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Novotel Leicester 4 6.2 miles10 km
- Voco Leicester 4 6.9 miles11.2 km
- Holiday Inn Leicester 4 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Belmont Hotel Leicester 4 6.7 miles10.9 km
- Quorn Grange Hotel 3 1.2 miles2 km
- The Fieldhead Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel 4.7 miles7.6 km
Schools in Mountsorrel
- Christ Church & Saint Peter's C of E Primary School Primary
- Woodside Lodge Outdoor Learning Centre Independent - special
Local points of interest
- Bradgate House Historic site 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Belgrave Library Library 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 6.2 miles10 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 7 miles11.3 km
- University of Leicester University 7.2 miles11.7 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 11 miles17.7 km
- Donington Park Recreation 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 14.2 miles22.8 km