Ratcliffe on the Wreake
Built-up area in Charnwood, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.728, -1.075 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 62 14 |
Ratcliffe on the Wreake is a small village set on the banks of the River Wreake in the district of Charnwood, Leicestershire, England. Its riverside setting, narrow lanes and a mix of stone cottages and surrounding farmland give it a quietly picturesque, rural feel, with footpaths and country walks that attract walkers and birdwatchers.
With medieval roots and an agricultural past, the village retains several older buildings and a close‑knit community; local events and the tranquillity of the countryside are part of its appeal. At the same time it sits within easy commuting distance of Leicester, so it combines a traditional village character with practical links to the nearby city.
Postcode districts covering Ratcliffe on the Wreake
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Nottingham 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Derby 20.9 miles33.7 km
- Burton upon Trent 24.2 miles39 km
- Nuneaton 22.4 miles36 km
- Rugby 25 miles40.2 km
- Loughborough 6.8 miles11 km
- Corby 23.2 miles37.4 km
- West Bridgford 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Long Eaton 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Hinckley 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Grantham 22.2 miles35.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Sileby Built-up area 1.3 miles2 km
- East Goscote Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Cossington Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Rearsby Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Wreake Valley Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Thrussington Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Sileby & Seagrave Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Seagrave Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Queniborough Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Syston Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Wanlip Built-up area 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Mountsorrel Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Ratcliffe on the Wreake
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 12.8 miles20.5 km
- Birmingham International Airport 34 miles54.7 km
- Sileby Railway Station 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Syston Railway Station 2.3 miles3.8 km
Hotels near Ratcliffe on the Wreake Ad
- St Martins Lodge 4 7 miles11.2 km
- Novotel Leicester 4 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Ibis Budget Leicester 3 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Voco Leicester 4 7.5 miles12 km
- Belmont Hotel Leicester 4 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Rothley Court Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Holiday Inn Leicester 4 7 miles11.3 km
- Best Western Sysonby Knoll Hotel 3 7.6 miles12.3 km
- The Broadway Rooms 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Quorn Grange Hotel 3 3.7 miles6 km
Local points of interest
- Belgrave Library Library 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Bradgate House Historic site 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 7.6 miles12.2 km
- University of Leicester University 7.6 miles12.3 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 9 miles14.5 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Donington Park Recreation 14.2 miles22.9 km
- City Ground Stadium 14.9 miles23.9 km