Shepshed
Built-up area in Charnwood, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.768, -1.293 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 47 19 |
| Population: | 13,505 |
Shepshed is a market town in the borough of Charnwood, in Leicestershire, England, a few miles north‑west of Loughborough. It sits on the edge of Charnwood Forest and is within easy reach of Beacon Hill and the M1, so residents enjoy good access to both countryside and larger urban centres.
Historically it grew from a medieval market and framework‑knitting settlement into a centre for hosiery and light industry; today it’s largely a mix of local businesses and commuter households. The town retains community life around sports clubs and churches (notably St Botolph's Church) and feels more like a large village than a bustling urban centre, with walks, remnant industrial heritage and an active local scene.
Postcode districts covering Shepshed
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 12.1 miles19.4 km
- Nottingham 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Derby 12.4 miles20 km
- Burton upon Trent 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Nuneaton 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Tamworth 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Loughborough 2.9 miles4.6 km
- West Bridgford 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Long Eaton 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Hinckley 16.3 miles26.3 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 24.6 miles39.5 km
- Swadlincote 11.3 miles18.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Shepshed East Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Shepshed West Ward 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Long Whatton & Diseworth Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Stonebow Village Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Belton Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Loughborough Ashby Ward 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Hathern Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Dishley, Hathern & Thorpe Acre Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Loughborough Nanpantan Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Thringstone Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Long Whatton Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Charley Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
Example postcodes in Shepshed
LE12 9GG, LE12 9JX, LE12 9GX, LE12 9RY, LE12 9QG, LE12 9BY, LE12 9DL, LE12 9JH, LE12 9DW … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Birmingham International Airport 28.9 miles46.5 km
- Loughborough Central Railway Station 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Loughborough Railway Station 4.1 miles6.7 km
Hotels near Shepshed Ad
- The Queens Head 4 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Dbs Serviced Apartments - the Delven 4 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Link Hotel 3 1.8 miles3 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport 4 4 miles6.5 km
- Donington Park Farmhouse Hotel 3 5 miles8 km
- Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport 3 4 miles6.5 km
- Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Burleigh Court Hotel 4 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport 4 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Bondgate Hotel East Midlands Airport 5.5 miles8.9 km
Schools in Shepshed
- Newcroft Primary Academy Primary
- Oxley Primary School Shepshed Primary
- Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire Primary
Local points of interest
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Donington Park Recreation 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Bradgate House Historic site 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 10.5 miles16.8 km
- Belgrave Library Library 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 11.2 miles18.1 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 12 miles19.3 km
- Pride Park Stadium 12 miles19.3 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 12 miles19.3 km
- University of Leicester University 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 12.7 miles20.5 km