Groby
Built-up area in Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire, LE6, 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 0GW, LE6 0GP, LE6 0YG, LE6 0YD, LE6 0GH, LE6 0YJ, LE6 0DP, LE6 0GU, LE6 0AX … 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
- Castle Hotel by Greene King Inns 4 1.6 miles
- St Martins Lodge 4 4.1 miles
- The Fieldhead Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 2.4 miles
- Novotel Leicester 4 3.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Leicester 4 4 miles
- Voco Leicester 4 4.6 miles
- Winstanley House 4 3.2 miles
- Belmont Hotel Leicester 4 4.8 miles
- Mallories 4 6.1 miles
- Leicester Marriott Hotel 4 4.8 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