Ratcliffe on the Wreake
Parish in Charnwood, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.726, -1.067 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 63 14 |
Ratcliffe on the Wreake is a small, predominantly rural village set beside the winding River Wreake in the borough of Charnwood, Leicestershire, England. Its setting of meadows, hedgerows and footpaths gives a strong sense of the agricultural landscape that shaped the area, while the proximity to Syston and the city of Leicester means it also functions as a quiet commuter settlement with easy access to larger services and rail links.
Historically the village has medieval roots and retains a number of older buildings and a compact, village-centre feel; locally there’s a lively community spirit with a village hall, local clubs and occasional events that bring residents together. Economically the area remains largely agricultural with some residents working in nearby towns, and socially it’s prized for its peaceful character, network of public rights of way and the preserved rural streetscape that reflects its long history.
Postcode districts covering Ratcliffe on the Wreake
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Nottingham 17.5 miles28.1 km
- Derby 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Burton upon Trent 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Nuneaton 22.5 miles36.3 km
- Rugby 25 miles40.2 km
- Loughborough 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Corby 22.9 miles36.8 km
- West Bridgford 14 miles22.5 km
- Long Eaton 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Hinckley 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Grantham 22 miles35.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Ratcliffe on the Wreake Built-up area 0.4 miles0.6 km
- East Goscote Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Rearsby Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Wreake Valley Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Thrussington Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Queniborough Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Sileby Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Cossington Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Sileby & Seagrave Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Syston Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Seagrave Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Brooksby Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in Ratcliffe on the Wreake
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Birmingham International Airport 34.2 miles55 km
- Sileby Railway Station 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Syston Railway Station 2.3 miles3.7 km
Hotels near Ratcliffe on the Wreake Ad
- St Martins Lodge 4 7 miles11.2 km
- Novotel Leicester 4 6.9 miles11.2 km
- Ibis Budget Leicester 3 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Voco Leicester 4 7.5 miles12 km
- Belmont Hotel Leicester 4 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Best Western Sysonby Knoll Hotel 3 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Holiday Inn Leicester 4 7 miles11.3 km
- Rothley Court Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 3.7 miles5.9 km
- The Broadway Rooms 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Winstanley House 4 8.2 miles13.2 km
Local points of interest
- Belgrave Library Library 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Bradgate House Historic site 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 7.5 miles12.1 km
- University of Leicester University 7.6 miles12.2 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 8.7 miles13.9 km
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Donington Park Recreation 14.6 miles23.5 km
- City Ground Stadium 15.1 miles24.2 km