Gilmorton
Parish in Harborough, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.482, -1.169 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 56 87 |
| Population: | 976 |
Gilmorton is a compact village and civil parish in the district of Harborough, Leicestershire, in England, set among rolling arable and pastureland typical of the county. It sits close to Lutterworth and within easy reach of Leicester, with the M1 corridor providing straightforward road links towards Birmingham and London, so the village combines a quiet rural feel with commuter accessibility.
The settlement has historic roots going back several centuries, reflected in its parish church and traditional village streets, and retains a lively community spirit centred on a village hall, local pub and primary school. Economically the area remains strongly agricultural but also supports small local businesses and a commuting population, while community clubs and events keep social life active.
Postcode districts covering Gilmorton
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 10.2 miles
- Coventry 14.9 miles
- Northampton 21.1 miles
- Royal Leamington Spa 20.2 miles
- Nuneaton 13.8 miles
- Tamworth 23.6 miles
- Rugby 7.7 miles
- Loughborough 19.8 miles
- Kettering 20.2 miles
- Kettering Town 20.2 miles
- Corby 20.3 miles
- Wellingborough 23.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Gilmorton Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Peatling Parva Parish 1.9 miles
- Lutterworth East Ward 2 miles
- Bitteswell Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Ashby Magna Parish 2.1 miles
- Dunton Bassett Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Ashby Parva Parish 2.1 miles
- Upper Bruntingthorpe Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Misterton with Walcote Parish 2.4 miles
- Kimcote and Walton Parish 2.4 miles
- Dunton Ward 2.5 miles
- Misterton Ward 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Gilmorton
LE17 5FA, LE17 5LS, LE17 5PF, LE17 5PP, LE17 5SN, LE17 5PE, LE17 5LY, LE17 5FS, LE17 5FU … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 24.5 miles
- East Midlands Airport 25 miles
- Narborough Railway Station 6.3 miles
- South Wigston Railway Station 7.1 miles
Hotels near Gilmorton Ad
- Kilworth House Hotel & Theatre 4 3.2 miles
- The Greyhound Coaching Inn 3 2.2 miles
- Best Western Plus Ullesthorpe Court Hotel & Golf Club 4 3.7 miles
- Golden Lion Hotel 3 8 miles
- Leicester Marriott Hotel 4 7.9 miles
- Voco Leicester 4 10 miles
- Bridge House Barn 5 7.5 miles
- Leonardo Hotel and Conference Venue Hinckley Island 4 8.1 miles
- Chequers Country Inn 3.7 miles
- Holiday Inn Leicester - Wigston 4 8.3 miles
Schools in Gilmorton
- Gilmorton Chandler C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 8.5 miles
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 9.6 miles
- University of Leicester University 9.8 miles
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 9.9 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 10.7 miles
- Belgrave Library Library 11.8 miles
- Liberty Way Stadium 11.8 miles
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 12.7 miles
- Ricoh Arena Stadium 14 miles
- Bradgate House Historic site 14.2 miles
- Herbert Art Gallery and Museum Museum 15.1 miles
- Coventry Transport Museum Museum 15.2 miles