Husbands Bosworth
Parish in Harborough, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.445, -1.056 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SP 64 83 |
| Population: | 1,027 |
| Dialling code: | 01858 (Market Harborough) |
Husbands Bosworth is a compact village and civil parish in the district of Harborough, Leicestershire, England, set in rolling agricultural countryside a short drive from market towns such as Market Harborough. Its compact village centre of stone and brick cottages, parish church and village green gives a distinctly rural character, while good local road links mean many residents commute to nearby towns and cities.
The village has a layered history – medieval origins are visible in the church and layout, and the nearby wartime airfield, RAF Husbands Bosworth, later repurposed for gliding, is a striking local landmark and leisure hub. Local life remains strongly community-focused with pubs, village events and farming shaping the economy and social scene, making it a quiet but well-connected example of Leicestershire village life.
Postcode districts covering Husbands Bosworth
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Coventry 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Northampton 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Royal Leamington Spa 22.7 miles36.6 km
- Nuneaton 19 miles30.6 km
- Rugby 8.7 miles14.1 km
- Loughborough 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Kettering 15 miles24.1 km
- Kettering Town 14.9 miles24 km
- Corby 15.9 miles25.5 km
- Wellingborough 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Hinckley 14.9 miles24 km
Neighbouring places
- Husbands Bosworth Built-up area 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Bosworth Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- North Kilworth Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Sulby Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Welford Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- South Kilworth Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Theddingworth Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Sibbertoft Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Kimcote and Walton Parish 3 miles4.9 km
- Marston Trussell Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Mowsley Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Laughton Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
Example postcodes in Husbands Bosworth
LE17 6LD, LE17 6NH, LE17 6JA, LE17 6NB, LE17 6LT, LE17 6RF, NN6 6JQ, LE17 6LL, LE17 6RE … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 29 miles46.7 km
- Birmingham International Airport 29.1 miles46.9 km
- Market Harborough Railway Station 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Rugby Railway Station 9.3 miles15 km
Hotels near Husbands Bosworth Ad
- Kilworth House Hotel & Theatre 4 2.5 miles4.1 km
- The Greyhound Coaching Inn 3 6.1 miles9.8 km
- The Three Swans Hotel, Market Harborough, Leicestershire 4 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Bridge House Barn 5 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Best Western Plus Ullesthorpe Court Hotel & Golf Club 4 9 miles14.5 km
- The Hillmorton Manor Hotel 3 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Rooms at the Ritz Complex 9.9 miles16 km
- Travel Plaza Hotel 3 9.3 miles15 km
- Holiday Inn Rugby/ Northampton M1, Jct 18 4 7.6 miles12.2 km
- The R Inn Hotel 3 9.9 miles16 km
Schools in Husbands Bosworth
- Husbands Bosworth C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Pipewell Abbey Historic site 12.1 miles19.5 km
- University of Leicester University 12.6 miles20.2 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Rockingham Road Stadium 14 miles22.5 km
- Belgrave Library Library 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Franklin's Gardens, Northampton Saints Stadium 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Sixfields Stadium, Northampton Town Stadium 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Catesby Priory Historic site 16.8 miles27 km
- Liberty Way Stadium 17.1 miles27.5 km