Markfield
Built-up area in Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.683, -1.272 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SK 49 09 |
| Population: | 4,993 |
| Dialling code: | 01530 (Coalville) |
Markfield is a large village and civil parish in the borough of Hinckley and Bosworth, in Leicestershire, England, set on the western edge of Charnwood Forest. The surrounding landscape is rockier than much of the county, with views towards Bardon Hill, active and historic quarries and a network of countryside walks that draw local walkers and mountain bikers.
Historically the village grew through agriculture, quarrying and framework knitting, and today combines small local businesses and commuter links to Leicester with a strong community feel; the presence of the Markfield Institute of Higher Education adds a distinctive cultural and educational dimension. Village life is marked by community groups, schools and sports clubs, and the visible industrial heritage gives Markfield a blend of rural charm and working history.
Postcode districts covering Markfield
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 7.4 miles11.8 km
- Coventry 21.2 miles34.1 km
- Nottingham 20.3 miles32.6 km
- Derby 17.9 miles28.7 km
- Burton upon Trent 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Sutton Coldfield 24.5 miles39.5 km
- Nuneaton 14.3 miles23.1 km
- Tamworth 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Rugby 21.1 miles34 km
- Loughborough 6.1 miles9.8 km
- West Bridgford 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Long Eaton 14.3 miles23 km
Neighbouring places
- Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Stanton under Bardon Built-up area 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Newtown Linford Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Forest Bradgate Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Ulverscroft Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Thornton Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Groby Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Bagworth & Thornton Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Ratby Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Merry Lees Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Bagworth Built-up area 3.1 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Markfield
LE67 9XL, LE67 9RX, LE67 9WX, LE67 9SP, LE67 9WH, LE67 9RU, LE67 9WU, LE67 9XJ, LE67 9WL … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Birmingham International Airport 25.5 miles41.1 km
- Rothley Railway Station 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Quorn and Woodhouse Railway Station 5.3 miles8.5 km
Hotels near Markfield Ad
- The Fieldhead Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Castle Hotel by Greene King Inns 4 3.6 miles5.8 km
- St Martins Lodge 4 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Novotel Leicester 4 6.4 miles10.3 km
- The Queens Head 4 7.4 miles12 km
- Voco Leicester 4 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Mallories 4 6.2 miles10 km
- Holiday Inn Leicester 4 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Winstanley House 4 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Belmont Hotel Leicester 4 7.2 miles11.7 km
Schools in Markfield
- Mercenfeld Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Bradgate House Historic site 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Belgrave Library Library 6.7 miles10.8 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 6.9 miles11.2 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 7.1 miles11.4 km
- University of Leicester University 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Donington Park Recreation 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Liberty Way Stadium 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Merevale Abbey Historic site 14.6 miles23.6 km