Built-up area in Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.573, -1.315 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 46 97 |
| Population: | 19,578 |
| Dialling code: | 01455 (Hinckley) |
Earl Shilton is a small town in the borough of Hinckley and Bosworth in Leicestershire, England, set close to the rolling Leicestershire countryside and within easy reach of Leicester. It has a compact high street, local schools and parks, and sits between a string of villages and larger urban centres, giving it a semi-rural, community-focused feel.
Historically the town expanded with light industry and manufacturing in the 19th and 20th centuries, and today its economy mixes small local businesses, residual manufacturing and a significant commuter population. Social life is centred on clubs, churches and sports teams, and the place retains pockets of older architecture and a sense of local identity alongside more modern housing and amenities.