Woodhouse
Built-up area in Charnwood, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.734, -1.204 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SK 53 15 |
| Population: | 215 |
| Dialling code: | 01509 (Loughborough) |
Woodhouse is a small village in the borough of Charnwood, Leicestershire, England, situated on the western fringe of the Charnwood Forest and only a few miles from Loughborough. Its countryside setting gives easy access to public footpaths and country parks, making it popular with walkers and with people commuting to nearby towns.
The village features a mix of stone and brick buildings that reflect local quarrying and rural trades of the past, while today it is largely residential with local shops, a church, a village hall and a couple of pubs that underpin community life. Nearby landmarks such as Beacon Hill and the surrounding heathland add geological and natural interest, and there is a steady programme of local clubs and events that keep the village socially active.
Postcode districts covering Woodhouse
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 8.1 miles13 km
- Nottingham 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Derby 16.6 miles26.8 km
- Burton upon Trent 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Nuneaton 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Tamworth 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Rugby 24.5 miles39.5 km
- Loughborough 2.4 miles3.9 km
- West Bridgford 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Long Eaton 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Hinckley 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Swadlincote 15.3 miles24.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Woodhouse Eaves Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Loughborough Woodthorpe Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Quorndon Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Quorn Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Swithland Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Loughborough Nanpantan Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Loughborough Southfields Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Forest Bradgate Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Loughborough Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Rothley Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
Example postcodes in Woodhouse
LE12 8TZ, LE12 8UZ, LE12 8UD, LE12 8UQ, LE12 8UL, LE12 8TX, LE12 8UR, LE12 8UA, LE12 8UP … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Birmingham International Airport 29.9 miles48.1 km
- Quorn and Woodhouse Railway Station 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Loughborough Central Railway Station 2.5 miles4 km
Hotels near Woodhouse Ad
- Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Link Hotel 3 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Burleigh Court Hotel 4 2.4 miles3.9 km
- The Fieldhead Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 4.1 miles6.7 km
- St Martins Lodge 4 7.4 miles11.9 km
- The Queens Head 4 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Charnwood Regency 3 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Novotel Leicester 4 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Rothley Court Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 3 miles4.9 km
- Castle Hotel by Greene King Inns 4 6.7 miles10.8 km
Local points of interest
- Bradgate House Historic site 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Belgrave Library Library 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 8.1 miles13.1 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 8.2 miles13.3 km
- University of Leicester University 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Donington Park Recreation 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 12.1 miles19.4 km
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 12.7 miles20.4 km