Swithland
Parish in Charnwood, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.709, -1.186 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SK 55 12 |
| Population: | 217 |
| Dialling code: | 01509 (Loughborough) |
Swithland is a small rural parish tucked into the rolling gritstone of Charnwood in Leicestershire, England. It sits by the tranquillity of Swithland Reservoir and the mixed deciduous woodland of Swithland Wood on the fringe of Charnwood Forest, making it a popular spot for walkers, birdwatchers and anyone after quiet countryside views and well‑used footpaths.
Historically the area is notable for its slate quarries - Swithland slate was prized for roofing and gravestones - and remnants of that industry and a handful of attractive stone cottages and the parish church of St Leonard's Church give the place a distinctive character. The parish remains largely residential and agricultural, with a conservation‑minded local community and plenty of low‑key recreational and heritage interest rather than heavy industry or tourism development.
Postcode districts covering Swithland
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 6.2 miles10 km
- Coventry 24.5 miles39.5 km
- Nottingham 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Derby 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Burton upon Trent 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Nuneaton 18 miles29 km
- Tamworth 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Rugby 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Loughborough 4.3 miles6.9 km
- West Bridgford 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Long Eaton 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Hinckley 14.3 miles23 km
Neighbouring places
- Swithland Built-up area 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Cropston Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Thurcaston and Cropston Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Rothley Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Rothley Brook Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Woodhouse Eaves Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Thurcaston Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Woodhouse Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Mountsorrel Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Forest Bradgate Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Anstey Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Newtown Linford Built-up area 2.5 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in Swithland
LE12 8XZ, LE12 8TG, LE12 8QB, LE12 8TH, LE12 8TP, LE12 8TQ, LE12 8TJ
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Birmingham International Airport 29.4 miles47.4 km
- Rothley Railway Station 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Quorn and Woodhouse Railway Station 2.1 miles3.4 km
Hotels near Swithland Ad
- St Martins Lodge 4 5.5 miles8.9 km
- The Fieldhead Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Novotel Leicester 4 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Rothley Court Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Castle Hotel by Greene King Inns 4 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Voco Leicester 4 6.2 miles10 km
- Holiday Inn Leicester 4 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Ibis Budget Leicester 3 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Belmont Hotel Leicester 4 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel 4.5 miles7.3 km
Schools in Swithland
- Swithland St Leonard's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Bradgate House Historic site 1.9 miles3 km
- Belgrave Library Library 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 6.3 miles10.1 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 6.4 miles10.3 km
- University of Leicester University 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Donington Park Recreation 11.3 miles18.3 km
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 12 miles19.4 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 12.3 miles19.7 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 13.8 miles22.2 km