Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton
Ward in Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.659, -1.296 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 47 07 |
| Dialling code: | 01530 (Coalville) |
Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton form a mixed suburban and rural ward in the borough of Hinckley and Bosworth, in Leicestershire, England. The area combines a larger village with smaller former mining communities and sits within easy commuting distance of Leicester, so you get a blend of village life and practical road and rail links to the city.
Locally the landscape and culture reflect that dual identity: pockets of historic village centres and parish amenities sit alongside remnant industrial heritage and areas of reclaimed green space popular for walking, sports and community events. Social life tends to revolve around village halls, sports clubs and pubs, while recent years have seen a focus on conserving local character even as development and commuter demand bring change.
Postcode districts covering Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Coventry 19.3 miles31 km
- Nottingham 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Derby 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Burton upon Trent 17.6 miles28.4 km
- Sutton Coldfield 23.1 miles37.1 km
- Nuneaton 12.4 miles20 km
- Tamworth 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Rugby 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Loughborough 8 miles12.9 km
- West Bridgford 19.6 miles31.6 km
- Long Eaton 15.9 miles25.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Merry Lees Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Thornton Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Bagworth & Thornton Parish 1.3 miles2 km
- Newtown Unthank Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Markfield Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Stanton under Bardon Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Bagworth Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Desford Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Ratby Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Newbold Verdon Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Groby Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton
LE6 0HX, LE67 1AR, LE6 0XD, LE6 0NY, LE6 0LG, LE6 0NX, LE67 1AY, LE6 0NJ, LE67 1BR … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Birmingham International Airport 23.7 miles38.2 km
- Market Bosworth Railway Station 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Shackerstone Railway Station 6.1 miles9.8 km
Hotels near Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton Ad
- The Fieldhead Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Castle Hotel by Greene King Inns 4 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Mallories 4 4.3 miles6.9 km
- St Martins Lodge 4 6.8 miles11 km
- Novotel Leicester 4 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Voco Leicester 4 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Winstanley House 4 5.6 miles9 km
- Holiday Inn Leicester 4 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Belmont Hotel Leicester 4 7.5 miles12.1 km
- The Queens Head 4 8.7 miles14 km
Schools in Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton
- Clovelly House School Independent - special
- Ratby Primary School Primary
- Thornton Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Bradgate House Historic site 4 miles6.4 km
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 6.8 miles11 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 7 miles11.2 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 7.2 miles11.7 km
- Belgrave Library Library 7.4 miles11.8 km
- University of Leicester University 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 8.1 miles13 km
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Liberty Way Stadium 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Donington Park Recreation 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Merevale Abbey Historic site 13 miles20.9 km