Thurcaston
Built-up area in Charnwood, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.692, -1.157 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 57 10 |
| Population: | 877 |
| Dialling code: | 0116 (Leicester) |
Thurcaston is a small village and civil parish in the Charnwood district of Leicestershire, England, lying on the rural fringes northwest of Leicester. It sits close to notable landscape features such as Bradgate Park, Cropston Reservoir and the woodlands around Swithland, so walking and countryside recreation are a big part of local life.
Historically a farming community, Thurcaston has a long history reflected in its parish church, St Nicholas Church, and links with the Reformation preacher Hugh Latimer who served in the parish. Today it remains largely residential with a village hall, primary school and a mix of historic cottages and newer homes; many residents commute into Leicester while the village retains an active community and a conservation-minded, semi-rural character.
Postcode districts covering Thurcaston
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Coventry 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Nottingham 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Derby 20.1 miles32.3 km
- Burton upon Trent 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Nuneaton 18.2 miles29.2 km
- Tamworth 22.6 miles36.3 km
- Rugby 21.9 miles35.3 km
- Loughborough 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Corby 24.3 miles39.1 km
- West Bridgford 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Long Eaton 14.7 miles23.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Thurcaston and Cropston Parish 0.6 miles1 km
- Cropston Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Rothley Brook Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Rothley Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Birstall West Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Birstall Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Wanlip Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Anstey Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Swithland Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Birstall East & Wanlip Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Beaumont Leys Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Mountsorrel Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
Example postcodes in Thurcaston
LE7 7JX, LE7 7JL, LE7 7JU, LE7 7JE, LE7 7JB, LE7 7JT, LE7 7JH, LE7 7JS, LE7 7JP … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Birmingham International Airport 29.8 miles47.9 km
- Rothley Railway Station 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Leicester North Railway Station 1.9 miles3.1 km
Hotels near Thurcaston Ad
- St Martins Lodge 4 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Novotel Leicester 4 4 miles6.4 km
- Voco Leicester 4 4.8 miles7.6 km
- Ibis Budget Leicester 3 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Holiday Inn Leicester 4 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Belmont Hotel Leicester 4 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Rothley Court Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 1 mile1.6 km
- Castle Hotel by Greene King Inns 4 4.8 miles7.8 km
- The Broadway Rooms 2.6 miles4.2 km
- The Fieldhead Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 4.5 miles7.3 km
Schools in Thurcaston
- Richard Hill C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Bradgate House Historic site 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Belgrave Library Library 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 4 miles6.5 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 4.8 miles7.8 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 5 miles8.1 km
- University of Leicester University 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 7 miles11.3 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 12.3 miles19.9 km
- Donington Park Recreation 13 miles20.9 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 15 miles24.1 km