Queniborough
Built-up area in Charnwood, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.705, -1.05 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 64 12 |
| Population: | 2,307 |
| Dialling code: | 0116 (Leicester) |
Queniborough is a small village and civil parish in the borough of Charnwood, Leicestershire, England, sitting roughly six miles north‑east of Leicester. It feels distinctly rural yet convenient for commuters, with nearby road links and the amenities of the city within easy reach.
The village has a historic core of stone and brick cottages, several listed buildings and a country house often referred to as Queniborough Hall, together with a traditional parish church and village green. Local life remains centred on the primary school, village hall, pub and sports clubs, and the surrounding farmland gives it a strong agricultural character while fostering an active community that stages regular events and preserves its historic feel.
Postcode districts covering Queniborough
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 6.2 miles
- Nottingham 19 miles
- Derby 22.7 miles
- Nuneaton 22.3 miles
- Rugby 23.8 miles
- Loughborough 8.5 miles
- Corby 21.4 miles
- West Bridgford 15.5 miles
- Long Eaton 16.2 miles
- Hinckley 18 miles
- Grantham 22.3 miles
- Swadlincote 22 miles
Neighbouring places
- East Goscote Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Syston Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Rearsby Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Barkby Parish 1.6 miles
- Ratcliffe on the Wreake Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Wreake Valley Ward 1.9 miles
- Thrussington Built-up area 2.3 miles
- South Charnwood Ward 2.4 miles
- Cossington Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Thurmaston Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Barkby Thorpe Parish 2.7 miles
- Gaddesby Built-up area 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Queniborough
LE7 3UJ, LE7 3TT, LE7 3AG, LE7 3FG, LE7 3FE, LE7 3DL, LE7 3DS, LE7 3FN, LE7 3AB … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 14.5 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 34.1 miles
- Syston Railway Station 1.6 miles
- Sileby Railway Station 3.1 miles
Hotels near Queniborough Ad
- St Martins Lodge 4 6.1 miles
- Novotel Leicester 4 6.1 miles
- Voco Leicester 4 6.5 miles
- Belmont Hotel Leicester 4 6.1 miles
- Ibis Budget Leicester 3 3.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Leicester 4 6.2 miles
- Best Western Sysonby Knoll Hotel 3 7.4 miles
- Rothley Court Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 4.1 miles
- Winstanley House 4 7.6 miles
- Castle Hotel by Greene King Inns 4 8.8 miles
Schools in Queniborough
- Queniborough C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Belgrave Library Library 4.8 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 6.1 miles
- University of Leicester University 6.6 miles
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 6.6 miles
- Bradgate House Historic site 6.9 miles
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 7 miles
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 7.7 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 9.9 miles
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 13.1 miles
- Clifton Hall Country house 15.3 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 15.9 miles
- City Ground Stadium 16.6 miles