Shepshed
Parish in Charnwood, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.762, -1.303 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 47 18 |
| Population: | 13,505 |
Shepshed is a town and civil parish in the borough of Charnwood, in Leicestershire, England, lying just west of Loughborough and within easy reach of the M1. It sits on the edge of the low-lying agricultural plain with the wooded hills of Charnwood Forest and Beacon Hill not far away, and has medieval origins visible in its church of St Botolph and several older streets. Historically the town grew with hosiery and light manufacturing, and traces of that industrial past remain alongside Victorian and post‑war housing.
Today Shepshed feels like a mix of commuter town and local centre: retail and small industrial units sit beside active community groups, sports clubs such as the well‑known local football side, and volunteer organisations. Its location makes it convenient for people working in Loughborough, Leicester or Nottingham, while nearby countryside and country parks give residents ready access to walks and outdoor leisure.
Postcode districts covering Shepshed
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 12 miles
- Nottingham 15.4 miles
- Derby 12.5 miles
- Burton upon Trent 14.4 miles
- Nuneaton 18.2 miles
- Tamworth 18.7 miles
- Loughborough 3.3 miles
- West Bridgford 13.4 miles
- Long Eaton 8.9 miles
- Hinckley 15.8 miles
- Swadlincote 10.9 miles
- Ilkeston 14.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Shepshed West Ward 0.4 miles
- Shepshed East Ward 0.6 miles
- Shepshed Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Thringstone Built-up area 2 miles
- Long Whatton & Diseworth Ward 2 miles
- Belton Built-up area 2 miles
- Castle Rock Ward 2.1 miles
- Charley Parish 2.1 miles
- Holly Hayes Ward 2.3 miles
- Stonebow Village Parish 2.4 miles
- Loughborough Ashby Ward 2.6 miles
- Whitwick Built-up area 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Shepshed
LE12 9DX, LE12 9RR, LE12 9HE, LE12 9WF, LE12 9QT, LE12 9HZ, LE11 9PY, LE12 9AA, LE12 9DQ … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 4.9 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 28.3 miles
- Loughborough Central Railway Station 4.5 miles
- Loughborough Railway Station 4.6 miles
Hotels near Shepshed Ad
- The Queens Head 4 2.1 miles
- Dbs Serviced Apartments - the Delven 4 5.6 miles
- Link Hotel 3 2.2 miles
- Donington Park Farmhouse Hotel 3 5.1 miles
- Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport 3 4.4 miles
- Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport 4 4.4 miles
- Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel 3 miles
- Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport 4 4.5 miles
- Burleigh Court Hotel 4 2.6 miles
- Best Western Premier Yew Lodge East Midlands Airport 4 5.2 miles
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 2.1 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 5.4 miles
- Bradgate House Historic site 6.5 miles
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 10.7 miles
- Belgrave Library Library 10.8 miles
- Clifton Hall Country house 11 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 11.1 miles
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 11.9 miles
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 11.9 miles
- Pride Park Stadium 12.2 miles
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 12.2 miles
- University of Leicester University 12.3 miles