Frisby-on-the-Wreake
Ward in Melton, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.765, -0.973 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 69 19 |
| Dialling code: | 01664 (Melton Mowbray) |
The ward centred on Frisby-on-the-Wreake sits in the borough of Melton in Leicestershire, England, occupying a gently undulating, rural landscape along the River Wreake. It lies close to Melton Mowbray and is within easy commuting distance of Leicester, giving the area a mix of long‑established farming activity and residents who travel out for work and services.
The village has clear historic roots - the placename and local layout reflect medieval and Norse influences - and contains a parish church and a number of traditional and listed buildings that contribute to its conservation‑minded character. Community life remains important, with local halls, village events and footpaths drawing walkers and those interested in rural heritage, while agricultural enterprises still shape the local economy and landscape.
Postcode districts covering Frisby-on-the-Wreake
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 11.4 miles
- Nottingham 16.5 miles
- Derby 23.2 miles
- Loughborough 10.5 miles
- Corby 22.6 miles
- West Bridgford 12.8 miles
- Long Eaton 15.8 miles
- Hinckley 23.1 miles
- Grantham 17.2 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 22.5 miles
- Swadlincote 24.7 miles
- Ilkeston 20.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Asfordby Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Frisby on the Wreake Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Grimston Parish 1.5 miles
- Hoby with Rotherby Parish 1.8 miles
- Asfordby Hill Built-up area 2 miles
- Kirby Bellars Parish 2.3 miles
- Brooksby Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Melton Egerton Ward 2.8 miles
- Broughton and Old Dalby Parish 3.1 miles
- Old Dalby Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Melton Dorian Ward 3.1 miles
- Thrussington Built-up area 3.4 miles
Example postcodes in Frisby-on-the-Wreake
LE14 3PP, LE14 2NQ, LE14 3PJ, LE14 2NH, LE14 2NN, LE14 3PF, LE14 2LW, LE14 2DT, LE14 2TN … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 15.5 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 39 miles
- Melton Mowbray Railway Station 3.7 miles
- Sileby Railway Station 6.1 miles
Hotels near Frisby-on-the-Wreake Ad
- Best Western Sysonby Knoll Hotel 3 2.9 miles
- Quorn Lodge Hotel 3 3.3 miles
- Ibis Budget Leicester 3 8.2 miles
- Charnwood Regency 3 9.4 miles
- Rothley Court Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 8.4 miles
- Quorn Grange Hotel 3 8.1 miles
- Oyo Sunrise Hotel, A46 N Leicester 3 3.9 miles
- Quorn Country Hotel Leicester 8.2 miles
Schools in Frisby-on-the-Wreake
- Frisby C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Belgrave Library Library 10 miles
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 11 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 11.3 miles
- Bradgate House Historic site 11.3 miles
- University of Leicester University 11.8 miles
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 11.8 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 11.9 miles
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 12.2 miles
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 12.6 miles
- Clifton Hall Country house 13.6 miles
- City Ground Stadium 13.8 miles
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 13.8 miles