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 miles
- Nottingham 17 miles
- Derby 18.8 miles
- Burton upon Trent 21.5 miles
- Nuneaton 20.1 miles
- Tamworth 23.7 miles
- Rugby 24.3 miles
- Loughborough 4.4 miles
- West Bridgford 13.8 miles
- Long Eaton 12.9 miles
- Hinckley 16.3 miles
- Grantham 24.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Mountsorrel Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Rothley Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Rothley Brook Ward 1.4 miles
- Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle Ward 1.6 miles
- Sileby Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Barrow upon Soar Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Cossington Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Quorndon Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Quorn Parish 1.9 miles
- Swithland Built-up area 2 miles
- Wanlip Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Thurcaston and Cropston Parish 2.3 miles
Example postcodes in Mountsorrel
LE12 7HG, LE12 7BA, LE12 7GH, LE12 7BB, LE12 7XU, LE12 7BD, LE12 7AG, LE12 7UE, LE12 7FT … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 10.6 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 31.6 miles
- Sileby Railway Station 1.5 miles
- Rothley Railway Station 1.6 miles
Hotels near Mountsorrel Ad
- Rothley Court Hotel 3 1.4 miles
- ibis budget Leicester 3 2.5 miles
- Quorn Grange Hotel 3 1.1 miles
- The Manor House at Quorn 4 2.1 miles
- Burleigh Court Hotel and Leisure 4 4.7 miles
- Link Hotel 3 5.2 miles
- Novotel Leicester 4 6.1 miles
- Premier Inn Loughborough 3 4 miles
- Belmont Leicester Hotel 3 6.8 miles
- Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel 4.7 miles
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 miles
- Belgrave Library Library 5.3 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 5.9 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 6.2 miles
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 7 miles
- University of Leicester University 7.2 miles
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 7.3 miles
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 9.1 miles
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 11 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 11.9 miles
- Clifton Hall Country house 12.8 miles
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 14.2 miles