Local authority district in Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.61, -1.39 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 41 01 |
Hinckley and Bosworth sits in west Leicestershire, to the south‑west of Leicester, and combines the busy market town of Hinckley with a patchwork of smaller towns, villages and rolling farmland, so you get a clear urban–rural mix across the borough.
The area carries strong historic resonance thanks to the nearby Battle of Bosworth Field, the 1485 battle that ended Richard III’s reign, remembered around Market Bosworth and in local museums and landscapes. There are attractive conservation areas and period streets, and attractions such as Twycross Zoo, notable for its primate collection and conservation work, bring in visitors.
Economically the borough blends light manufacturing, distribution and local services, building on a long tradition of hosiery and knitwear in Hinckley alongside modern engineering and logistics employers. Many residents commute to nearby centres such as Leicester and Coventry, while a lively programme of markets, festivals and voluntary groups keeps strong community ties across the towns and villages.