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Tilton on the Hill

Built-up area in Harborough, Leicestershire, England

Coordinates:52.644, -0.904
OS grid ref:SK 74 05
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Tilton on the Hill is a small, hilltop village and civil parish in the district of Harborough, Leicestershire, England. Sitting on one of the county’s higher ridges, it enjoys wide, panoramic views across the surrounding rolling farmland and is a recognisable local landmark for miles around.

The village combines a quiet rural economy centred on agriculture with a lively community spirit: there’s a historic parish church dating back several centuries, a village hall and traditional pub that host social events, and many residents commute to nearby centres such as Market Harborough. Its long history, scenic setting and active local life make it typical of small Leicestershire villages that balance heritage with everyday rural living.

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Transport links

  • East Midlands Airport 21.9 miles35.3 km
  • Birmingham International Airport 37.8 miles60.8 km
  • Oakham Railway Station 7.4 miles11.9 km
  • Melton Mowbray Railway Station 8.1 miles13.1 km

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Local points of interest

  • Leicester Racecourse Recreation 8.6 miles13.9 km
  • Belgrave Library Library 9.1 miles14.6 km
  • University of Leicester University 9.4 miles15.1 km
  • Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 9.7 miles15.6 km
  • Highcross Shopping centre 9.8 miles15.8 km
  • The King Power Stadium Stadium 10.1 miles16.3 km
  • Normanton Park Estate 12.1 miles19.5 km
  • Bradgate House Historic site 13.2 miles21.2 km
  • Spanhoe Wood Forest 13.7 miles22.1 km
  • Pipewell Abbey Historic site 13.9 miles22.3 km
  • Garendon Abbey Historic site 17.3 miles27.9 km
  • Rockingham Road Stadium 17.7 miles28.5 km