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Freeby

Parish in Melton, Leicestershire, England

Coordinates:52.755, -0.811
OS grid ref:SK 80 18
Dialling code: 01664 (Melton Mowbray)
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Freeby is a small, quiet parish in the Borough of Melton, set in the gently rolling farmland of Leicestershire, England. The village retains a rural character of hedged lanes, stone and brick cottages and a small historic parish church with later restoration work; several buildings in and around the settlement are of local historic interest, reflecting its manor-house and agricultural past.

Farming remains an important part of the local economy, while many residents commute to nearby market towns such as Melton Mowbray for services and employment. Community life is typically centred on the church and village events, and the area is popular with walkers and cyclists who use local lanes and footpaths to explore the Leicestershire countryside.

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Transport links

  • East Midlands Airport 22.2 miles35.8 km
  • Birmingham International Airport 44.5 miles71.6 km
  • Melton Mowbray Railway Station 3.2 miles5.1 km
  • Oakham Railway Station 6.5 miles10.5 km

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Local points of interest

  • Normanton Park Estate 11.7 miles18.8 km
  • Vaudey Abbey Historic site 14.6 miles23.5 km
  • Belgrave Library Library 14.8 miles23.9 km
  • Highcross Shopping centre 16 miles25.7 km
  • University of Leicester University 16.1 miles25.8 km
  • Leicester Racecourse Recreation 16.1 miles26 km
  • Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 16.2 miles26.1 km
  • Spanhoe Wood Forest 16.3 miles26.3 km
  • The King Power Stadium Stadium 16.7 miles26.9 km
  • Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 16.7 miles26.9 km
  • Burghley House Historic site 16.9 miles27.2 km
  • Bradgate House Historic site 17.4 miles28 km