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Little Stretton

Parish in Harborough, Leicestershire, England

Coordinates:52.597, -1.021
OS grid ref:SK 66 00
Dialling code: 0116 (Leicester)

Little Stretton is a small, rural civil parish in the district of Harborough in south‑east Leicestershire, England. Set in rolling farmland typical of the area, the settlement lies within the broader Welland valley and is a short drive from the market town of Market Harborough, with a network of quiet lanes and public footpaths that attract walkers and riders.

Historically the community grew around agriculture and scattered farmsteads, and a number of older cottages and farm buildings hint at medieval and post‑medieval origins. Today farming still shapes the landscape, but many residents commute to nearby towns for work; social life tends to be centred on neighbouring villages and Market Harborough for shops, schools and pubs, giving the parish a peaceful, community‑oriented character with good regional connections.

Postcode districts covering Little Stretton

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Transport links

  • Airport East Midlands Airport 20.7 miles33.2 km
  • Airport Birmingham International Airport 32.1 miles51.7 km
  • Railway station South Wigston Railway Station 4.8 miles7.8 km
  • Railway station Leicester Railway Station 4.9 miles8 km

Local points of interest

  • Leicester Racecourse Recreation 3.1 miles5 km
  • University of Leicester University 4.6 miles7.5 km
  • Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 5 miles8.1 km
  • The King Power Stadium Stadium 5.3 miles8.6 km
  • Highcross Shopping centre 5.6 miles9 km
  • Belgrave Library Library 5.6 miles9 km
  • Bradgate House Historic site 10.1 miles16.3 km
  • Pipewell Abbey Historic site 14.1 miles22.8 km
  • Garendon Abbey Historic site 15.8 miles25.4 km
  • Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 16.1 miles26 km
  • Normanton Park Estate 17.2 miles27.6 km
  • Spanhoe Wood Forest 17.3 miles27.8 km

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