Markfield
Built-up area in Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.683, -1.272 |
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| 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 miles
- Coventry 21.2 miles
- Nottingham 20.3 miles
- Derby 17.9 miles
- Burton upon Trent 17.6 miles
- Sutton Coldfield 24.5 miles
- Nuneaton 14.3 miles
- Tamworth 17.8 miles
- Rugby 21.1 miles
- Loughborough 6.1 miles
- West Bridgford 17.7 miles
- Long Eaton 14.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead Ward 1.4 miles
- Stanton under Bardon Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Newtown Linford Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton Ward 1.9 miles
- Forest Bradgate Ward 2.1 miles
- Ulverscroft Parish 2.1 miles
- Thornton Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Groby Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Bagworth & Thornton Parish 2.6 miles
- Ratby Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Merry Lees Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Bagworth Built-up area 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Markfield
LE67 9PR, LE67 9RH, LE67 9SE, LE67 9RG, LE67 9ZY, LE67 9UR, LE67 9WQ, LE67 9UF, LE67 9XN … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 10.5 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 25.5 miles
- Rothley Railway Station 4.9 miles
- Quorn and Woodhouse Railway Station 5.3 miles
Hotels near Markfield Ad
- The Fieldhead Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 0.3 miles
- Castle Hotel by Greene King Inns 4 3.6 miles
- St Martins Lodge 4 6.5 miles
- Novotel Leicester 4 6.4 miles
- The Queens Head 4 7.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Leicester 4 6.4 miles
- Voco Leicester 4 7.1 miles
- Mallories 4 6.2 miles
- Belmont Hotel Leicester 4 7.2 miles
- Winstanley House 4 5.7 miles
Schools in Markfield
- Mercenfeld Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Bradgate House Historic site 2.5 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 6.3 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 6.5 miles
- Belgrave Library Library 6.7 miles
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 6.9 miles
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 7.1 miles
- University of Leicester University 7.5 miles
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 8.2 miles
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 9.4 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 10.9 miles
- Liberty Way Stadium 13.3 miles
- Merevale Abbey Historic site 14.6 miles