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Newtown Linford

Parish in Charnwood, Leicestershire, England

Coordinates:52.694, -1.239
OS grid ref:SK 51 10
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Newtown Linford is a small conservation village on the edge of Bradgate Park in the heart of Charnwood Forest, Leicestershire, England. The village sits beside the River Lin and is dominated by access to the park’s rolling heath, ancient woodland and the iconic Old John folly, so it’s popular with walkers and families despite its quiet, rural feel.

Historically the settlement grew around the estate that managed Bradgate Park and the area is closely linked to the Grey family - the ruined Bradgate House nearby is famously the birthplace of Lady Jane Grey. Today the local economy is mainly residential and tourism-led, with a handful of shops, a pub and an active community that looks after its conservation area, while many residents commute to Leicester for work.

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Transport links

  • East Midlands Airport 10.2 miles16.4 km
  • Birmingham International Airport 27.1 miles43.6 km
  • Rothley Railway Station 3.4 miles5.4 km
  • Quorn and Woodhouse Railway Station 3.8 miles6.1 km

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Schools in Newtown Linford

  • Newtown Linford Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Bradgate House Historic site 1.2 miles2 km
  • Garendon Abbey Historic site 5.6 miles9 km
  • Belgrave Library Library 5.8 miles9.3 km
  • Highcross Shopping centre 5.8 miles9.4 km
  • The King Power Stadium Stadium 6.5 miles10.5 km
  • Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 6.6 miles10.6 km
  • University of Leicester University 6.9 miles11.2 km
  • Leicester Racecourse Recreation 8.9 miles14.4 km
  • Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 9.7 miles15.6 km
  • Donington Park Recreation 10.8 miles17.4 km
  • Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 13.7 miles22.1 km
  • Liberty Way Stadium 14.7 miles23.7 km