Shangton
Parish in Harborough, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.565, -0.943 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 71 96 |
| Dialling code: | 01858 (Market Harborough) |
Shangton is a small, rural parish in the district of Harborough in south‑east Leicestershire, England. It sits amid gently rolling farmland and hedgerows typical of the county, with a scattering of cottages and farmsteads rather than a large built-up centre; the market town of Market Harborough is the nearest notable service hub.
Historically the settlement reflects agricultural roots and retains a modest parish church and several older houses, giving it a quietly historic feel. The local economy remains largely agricultural, supplemented by residents who commute to nearby towns, and community life tends to be small-scale and close-knit, centred on village and parish activities rather than on shops or leisure facilities.
Postcode districts covering Shangton
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 8.7 miles14 km
- Northampton 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Nuneaton 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Rugby 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Loughborough 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Kettering 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Kettering Town 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Corby 12 miles19.3 km
- Wellingborough 20.6 miles33.2 km
- Hinckley 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Coalville 20.6 miles33.2 km
- Rushden 24.2 miles39 km
Neighbouring places
- Carlton Curlieu Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Tur Langton Parish 1.2 miles2 km
- Stonton Wyville Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Noseley Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Illston on the Hill Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Kibworths Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Glooston Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Goadby Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Rolleston Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Burton Overy Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- East Langton Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Glen Ward 2.8 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in Shangton
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Birmingham International Airport 34.7 miles55.9 km
- Market Harborough Railway Station 6 miles9.7 km
- South Wigston Railway Station 8.1 miles13.1 km
Hotels near Shangton Ad
- Nevill Arms Inn 4 5.6 miles9 km
- White Horse Inn & Restaurant 4 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Bridge House Barn 5 3.7 miles5.9 km
- The Three Swans Hotel, Market Harborough, Leicestershire 4 6 miles9.6 km
- The Lake Isle Restaurant with Rooms 4 9.4 miles15.2 km
- St Martins Lodge 4 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Voco Leicester 4 9 miles14.5 km
- Belmont Hotel Leicester 4 8.8 miles14.2 km
- The Falcon Hotel 4 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Novotel Leicester 4 9.7 miles15.5 km
Local points of interest
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 6.8 miles11 km
- University of Leicester University 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 9 miles14.4 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Belgrave Library Library 9.5 miles15.4 km
- Pipewell Abbey Historic site 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Spanhoe Wood Forest 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Rockingham Road Stadium 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Bradgate House Historic site 14.1 miles22.6 km
- Normanton Park Estate 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Lyveden New Bield Historic site 18 miles29 km