Medbourne
Built-up area in Harborough, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.53, -0.822 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 79 93 |
| Population: | 473 |
| Dialling code: | 01858 (Market Harborough) |
Medbourne is a small rural village in the district of Harborough, in Leicestershire in the East Midlands of England, lying a few miles north of Market Harborough and close to the county borders with Northamptonshire and Rutland. It sits amid rolling farmland and hedgerows typical of the region, making it a quietly attractive spot for walkers and those looking for a rural base within easy reach of larger towns.
Historically the village has medieval roots and retains a number of older buildings and a parish church, while its economy remains largely agricultural with many residents now commuting to nearby market towns and Leicester. Social life centres on community institutions such as the village hall and local events, giving Medbourne a close-knit feel despite its small size and quiet countryside setting.
Postcode districts covering Medbourne
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 14.3 miles23 km
- Northampton 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Peterborough 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Rugby 20.2 miles32.6 km
- Loughborough 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Kettering 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Kettering Town 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Corby 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Wellingborough 16.3 miles26.3 km
- Hinckley 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Rushden 19.4 miles31.3 km
- Melton Mowbray 16.6 miles26.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Nevill Holt Parish 1.2 miles2 km
- Ashley Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Drayton Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Weston by Welland Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Nevill Ward 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Blaston Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Slawston Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Hallaton Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Welham Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Sutton Bassett Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Bringhurst Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Cranoe Parish 2.8 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in Medbourne
LE16 8DT, LE16 8DZ, LE16 8DX, LE16 8ES, LE16 8FT, LE16 8DY, LE16 8DL, LE16 8DW, LE16 8EQ … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 29.7 miles47.8 km
- Birmingham International Airport 39.3 miles63.3 km
- Market Harborough Railway Station 5 miles8.1 km
- Corby Railway Station 6.3 miles10.1 km
Hotels near Medbourne Ad
- Nevill Arms Inn 4 0.2 miles0.3 km
- White Horse Inn & Restaurant 4 3.4 miles5.4 km
- The Lake Isle Restaurant with Rooms 4 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Best Western Rockingham Forest Hotel 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
- The Falcon Hotel 4 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Hampton by Hilton Corby/Kettering 3 5 miles8.1 km
- Rushton Hall Hotel & Spa 4 6.8 miles10.9 km
- The Three Swans Hotel, Market Harborough, Leicestershire 4 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Travel Plaza Hotel 3 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Rooms at the Ritz Complex 6.1 miles9.7 km
Local points of interest
- Pipewell Abbey Historic site 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Spanhoe Wood Forest 8.7 miles14.1 km
- Rockingham Road Stadium 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Normanton Park Estate 11.2 miles18 km
- Lyveden New Bield Historic site 12.4 miles20 km
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 12.4 miles20 km
- University of Leicester University 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 14.6 miles23.5 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Belgrave Library Library 15.1 miles24.2 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Nene Park Stadium 16.8 miles27 km