Groby
Parish in Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.668, -1.236 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 51 08 |
| Population: | 6,796 |
| Dialling code: | 0116 (Leicester) |
Groby is a large village and civil parish in the borough of Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire, England, lying to the west of Leicester. It has an easy mix of historic and green features: the earthwork remains of the medieval motte-and-bailey known as Groby Castle and the site of the old manor sit alongside Groby Pool and surrounding woodlands, popular with walkers and local wildlife, and with strong historical links to the Grey family of nearby Bradgate Park.
Today Groby feels both suburban and villagey - a commuter catchment for Leicester with local shops, schools and sports clubs, while traces of its industrial past remain in former stone and quarrying works that helped shape the local landscape. Community events, active village organisations and easy access to green spaces give it a character that balances historic interest with everyday family life.
Postcode districts covering Groby
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 5.5 miles
- Coventry 21 miles
- Nottingham 21.1 miles
- Derby 19.5 miles
- Burton upon Trent 19.4 miles
- Nuneaton 14.6 miles
- Tamworth 19 miles
- Rugby 20 miles
- Loughborough 6.8 miles
- West Bridgford 18.3 miles
- Long Eaton 15.5 miles
- Hinckley 10.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Groby Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Newtown Linford Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Ratby Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Markfield Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Glenfield Ellis Ward 1.8 miles
- Glenfields Parish 1.9 miles
- Anstey Built-up area 2 miles
- Glenfield Faire Ward 2.1 miles
- Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton Ward 2.6 miles
- Newtown Unthank Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Forest Bradgate Ward 2.6 miles
- Western Ward 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Groby
LE6 0DH, LE6 0YN, LE6 0GW, LE6 0DL, LE6 0EA, LE6 0YS, LE6 0DW, LE6 0GU, LE6 0DG … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 11.9 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 26.1 miles
- Rothley Railway Station 4.1 miles
- Leicester North Railway Station 4.3 miles
Hotels near Groby Ad
- Castle Hotel by Greene King Inns 4 2.1 miles
- The Fieldhead Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 1.8 miles
- St Martins Lodge 4 4.7 miles
- Novotel Leicester 4 4.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Leicester 4 4.6 miles
- Voco Leicester 4 5.2 miles
- Belmont Hotel Leicester 4 5.4 miles
- Winstanley House 4 3.9 miles
- Leicester Marriott Hotel 4 5.3 miles
- Ibis Budget Leicester 3 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 1.7 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 4.7 miles
- Belgrave Library Library 5 miles
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 5.1 miles
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 5.3 miles
- University of Leicester University 5.7 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 7.4 miles
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 7.6 miles
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 8.7 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 12.5 miles
- Liberty Way Stadium 13.4 miles
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 15.4 miles