Newtown Linford
Parish in Charnwood, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.694, -1.239 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 51 10 |
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.
Postcode districts covering Newtown Linford
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 6.7 miles
- Coventry 22.5 miles
- Nottingham 19.3 miles
- Derby 17.9 miles
- Burton upon Trent 18.5 miles
- Nuneaton 15.8 miles
- Tamworth 19.3 miles
- Rugby 21.8 miles
- Loughborough 5 miles
- West Bridgford 16.6 miles
- Long Eaton 13.7 miles
- Hinckley 12.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Newtown Linford Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Forest Bradgate Ward 0.8 miles
- Markfield Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Ulverscroft Parish 1.7 miles
- Woodhouse Eaves Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Groby Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Anstey Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Cropston Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Swithland Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead Ward 2.7 miles
- Thurcaston and Cropston Parish 2.9 miles
- Woodhouse Built-up area 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Newtown Linford
LE6 0PY, LE6 0HG, LE7 7HQ, LE6 0AA, LE6 0HD, LE6 0AH, LE6 0HH, LE67 9PZ, LE6 0AE … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 10.2 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 27.1 miles
- Rothley Railway Station 3.4 miles
- Quorn and Woodhouse Railway Station 3.8 miles
Hotels near Newtown Linford Ad
- The Fieldhead Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 1.2 miles
- St Martins Lodge 4 5.9 miles
- Castle Hotel by Greene King Inns 4 3.9 miles
- Novotel Leicester 4 5.7 miles
- Holiday Inn Leicester 4 5.8 miles
- Voco Leicester 4 6.5 miles
- The Queens Head 4 7.4 miles
- Belmont Hotel Leicester 4 6.6 miles
- Winstanley House 4 5.4 miles
- Link Hotel 3 4.7 miles
Schools in Newtown Linford
- Newtown Linford Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Bradgate House Historic site 1.2 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 5.6 miles
- Belgrave Library Library 5.8 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 5.8 miles
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 6.5 miles
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 6.6 miles
- University of Leicester University 6.9 miles
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 8.9 miles
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 9.7 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 10.8 miles
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 13.7 miles
- Liberty Way Stadium 14.7 miles