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 miles
- Coventry 19.3 miles
- Nottingham 22.1 miles
- Derby 18.9 miles
- Burton upon Trent 17.6 miles
- Sutton Coldfield 23.1 miles
- Nuneaton 12.4 miles
- Tamworth 16.5 miles
- Rugby 19.6 miles
- Loughborough 8 miles
- West Bridgford 19.6 miles
- Long Eaton 15.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Merry Lees Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Thornton Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Bagworth & Thornton Parish 1.3 miles
- Newtown Unthank Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Markfield Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Stanton under Bardon Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead Ward 2.2 miles
- Bagworth Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Desford Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Ratby Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Newbold Verdon Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Groby Built-up area 3 miles
Example postcodes in Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton
LE6 0NJ, LE67 1AQ, LE6 0NU, LE6 0XA, LE6 0LD, LE67 1DN, LE67 1BR, LE67 1HJ, LE67 1BA … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 11.9 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 23.7 miles
- Market Bosworth Railway Station 5.8 miles
- Shackerstone Railway Station 6.1 miles
Hotels near Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton Ad
- Fieldhead Hotel 3 2.3 miles
- Mallories 4 4.2 miles
- Days Inn by Wyndham Leicester Forest East M1 3 4.7 miles
- The Royal Arms Hotel Room Only 4 5.3 miles
- Novotel Leicester 4 6.7 miles
- The Castle Hotel 3 3.2 miles
- Travelodge Leicester Markfield 3 2.7 miles
- Bosworth Hall Hotel & Spa 3 4.6 miles
- Belmont Leicester Hotel 3 7.5 miles
- Leicester Marriott Hotel 4 6.1 miles
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 miles
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 6.3 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 6.8 miles
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 7 miles
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 7.2 miles
- Belgrave Library Library 7.4 miles
- University of Leicester University 7.6 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 8.1 miles
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 9.4 miles
- Liberty Way Stadium 11.4 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 12.1 miles
- Merevale Abbey Historic site 13 miles