Groby
Built-up area in Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.661, -1.225 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 52 07 |
| Population: | 6,796 |
| Dialling code: | 0116 (Leicester) |
Groby is a sizeable village in the borough of Hinckley and Bosworth in Leicestershire, England, lying on the north‑west fringe of Leicester. Today it is largely residential with local shops, schools and community clubs and acts as a commuter settlement for the city while retaining a village feel.
It has clear medieval roots - the motte-and-bailey remains of Groby Castle and the site of Groby Old Hall hint at its long history - and sits close to pleasant countryside and green spaces such as Groby Pool and the edge of Charnwood Forest, which attract walkers and birdwatchers. Social life tends to centre on village organisations, pubs and seasonal events, giving it a quietly active local culture.
Postcode districts covering Groby
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 4.9 miles
- Coventry 20.9 miles
- Nottingham 21.5 miles
- Derby 20.1 miles
- Burton upon Trent 20 miles
- Nuneaton 14.6 miles
- Tamworth 19.4 miles
- Rugby 19.5 miles
- Loughborough 7.3 miles
- West Bridgford 18.6 miles
- Long Eaton 16 miles
- Hinckley 10.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ratby Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Glenfield Ellis Ward 1.2 miles
- Glenfields Parish 1.3 miles
- Glenfield Faire Ward 1.5 miles
- Newtown Linford Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Anstey Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Western Ward 2.2 miles
- Kirby Muxloe Parish 2.4 miles
- Markfield Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Newtown Unthank Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Beaumont Leys Ward 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Groby
LE6 0GL, LE6 0YN, LE6 0GE, LE6 0FT, LE6 0FD, LE6 0ZA, LE6 0YU, LE6 0BD, LE6 0YH … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 12.5 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 26.2 miles
- Leicester North Railway Station 3.9 miles
- Rothley Railway Station 4 miles
Hotels near Groby Ad
- Novotel Leicester 4 3.9 miles
- Days Inn by Wyndham Leicester Forest East M1 3 3 miles
- Belmont Leicester Hotel 3 4.8 miles
- Premier Inn Leicester North West 3 1.4 miles
- voco Leicester 4 4.6 miles
- Ramada Encore by Wyndham Leicester City Centre 3 4.4 miles
- The Castle Hotel 3 1.7 miles
- Fieldhead Hotel 3 2.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Leicester City 4 4 miles
- Premier Inn Leicester Central 3 2.4 miles
Schools in Groby
- Brookvale Groby Learning Campus Secondary
- Elizabeth Woodville Primary School Primary
- Lady Jane Grey Primary School Primary
- Martinshaw Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Bradgate House Historic site 1.8 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 4.1 miles
- Belgrave Library Library 4.4 miles
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 4.5 miles
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 4.6 miles
- University of Leicester University 5 miles
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 7 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 7.9 miles
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 8.8 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 13.1 miles
- Liberty Way Stadium 13.3 miles
- Merevale Abbey Historic site 15.7 miles