Earl Shilton
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.
Postcode districts covering Earl Shilton
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Leicester 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Coventry 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Derby 24.2 miles39 km
- Solihull 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Burton upon Trent 21 miles33.9 km
- Sutton Coldfield 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Royal Leamington Spa 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Nuneaton 8.1 miles13 km
- Tamworth 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Rugby 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Loughborough 13.9 miles22.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Elmesthorpe Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Barwell Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Peckleton Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Potters Marston Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Stapleton Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Kirkby Mallory Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Stoney Stanton Built-up area 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Hinckley De Montfort Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Fosse Stoney Cove Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Thurlaston Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Fosse Normanton Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Aston Flamville Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Earl Shilton
LE9 0EQ, LE9 7GT, LE9 7NR, LE9 7AU, LE9 7PS, LE9 7FL, LE9 7FH, LE9 7GU, LE9 7JY … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Birmingham International Airport 20 miles32.2 km
- Hinckley Railway Station 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Shenton Railway Station 4.6 miles7.4 km
Hotels near Earl Shilton Ad
- Mallories 4 2 miles3.2 km
- Castle Hotel by Greene King Inns 4 5.7 miles9.2 km
- St Martins Lodge 4 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Sketchley Grange Hotel & Spa 4 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Hampton by Hilton Nuneaton 3 7.4 miles12 km
- Leonardo Hotel and Conference Venue Hinckley Island 4 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Abbey Grange Hotel 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Leicester Marriott Hotel 4 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Voco Leicester 4 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Novotel Leicester 4 8.5 miles13.7 km
Schools in Earl Shilton
- Heath Lane Academy Secondary
- Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy Primary
- Townlands C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Liberty Way Stadium 6.5 miles10.4 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 8 miles12.8 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 8.6 miles13.8 km
- University of Leicester University 8.7 miles13.9 km
- Bradgate House Historic site 9 miles14.4 km
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Belgrave Library Library 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Merevale Abbey Historic site 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Ricoh Arena Stadium 11.5 miles18.6 km
- Coventry Transport Museum Museum 13.9 miles22.3 km