Gilmorton
Parish in Harborough, Leicestershire, LE17, 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 5PT, LE17 4LE, LE17 5LR, LE17 5PB, LE17 5LU, LE17 5SB, LE17 5PQ, LE17 5FX, LE17 5PR … 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
- Badgers Mount Hotel 8.1 miles
- Leonardo Hotel and Conference Venue Hinckley Island 4 8.1 miles
- Bridge House Barn 5 7.5 miles
- Chequers Country Inn 3.7 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