East Norton
Parish in Harborough, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.597, -0.85 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 78 00 |
| Dialling code: | 01572 (Oakham) |
East Norton is a small, quiet parish in the district of Harborough, Leicestershire, England, set among rolling arable fields, hedgerows and lanes. The settlement is compact with a handful of older stone and brick cottages and scattered farms, giving it a distinctly rural, low‑density character that attracts walkers and birdwatchers enjoying the Leicestershire countryside.
Historically the area has an agricultural identity and farming remains important, though many residents now commute to nearby towns such as Market Harborough or Leicester for work and services. The parish retains a modest social life centred on local gatherings and its historic buildings, and relies on neighbouring villages and towns for most amenities.
Postcode districts covering East Norton
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Northampton 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Peterborough 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Rugby 22.1 miles35.5 km
- Loughborough 19.6 miles31.6 km
- Kettering 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Kettering Town 15 miles24.1 km
- Corby 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Wellingborough 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Hinckley 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Grantham 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Coalville 23.1 miles37.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Tugby and Keythorpe Parish 0.6 miles1 km
- Tugby Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Loddington Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Goadby Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Belton-in-Rutland Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Hallaton Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Allexton Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Horninghold Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Skeffington Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Leighfield Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Billesdon & Tilton Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Nevill Ward 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in East Norton
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 25.8 miles41.5 km
- Birmingham International Airport 39 miles62.8 km
- Oakham Railway Station 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Market Harborough Railway Station 8.4 miles13.6 km
Hotels near East Norton Ad
- Nevill Arms Inn 4 4.9 miles7.8 km
- The Lake Isle Restaurant with Rooms 4 5.4 miles8.7 km
- The Falcon Hotel 4 5.4 miles8.7 km
- White Horse Inn & Restaurant 4 8.1 miles13 km
- The Wisteria Hotel 3 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Rutland Water Courtyard Rooms 8.3 miles13.3 km
- The Admiral Hornblower 2 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Best Western Rockingham Forest Hotel 4 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Hampton by Hilton Corby/Kettering 3 8.5 miles13.7 km
- The Three Swans Hotel, Market Harborough, Leicestershire 4 8.7 miles13.9 km
Local points of interest
- Pipewell Abbey Historic site 9.9 miles16 km
- Normanton Park Estate 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Spanhoe Wood Forest 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 10.3 miles16.6 km
- University of Leicester University 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Belgrave Library Library 12 miles19.3 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 12 miles19.4 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Rockingham Road Stadium 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Lyveden New Bield Historic site 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Bradgate House Historic site 16.4 miles26.4 km