Gaddesby
Ward in Melton, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.72, -0.925 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 72 14 |
| Dialling code: | 01664 (Melton Mowbray) |
The Gaddesby ward sits within the borough of Melton in rural Leicestershire, covering a cluster of small villages and surrounding farmland a short distance from Melton Mowbray. The landscape is typical rolling Leicestershire countryside, with hedged fields, quiet lanes and pockets of woodland, making it popular for walking, equestrian activities and country pursuits.
Locally the area retains a strong historic character centred on the village of Gaddesby, with an old parish church, traditional cottages and a history rooted in agriculture. While farming remains important, many residents now commute to nearby towns and there is a mix of small local businesses, pubs and community groups; village halls and annual events help sustain a lively rural social scene alongside gradual housing and demographic change. England.
Postcode districts covering Gaddesby
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 10.5 miles
- Nottingham 20.1 miles
- Loughborough 12.9 miles
- Kettering 24 miles
- Kettering Town 24.1 miles
- Corby 18.9 miles
- West Bridgford 16.5 miles
- Long Eaton 19.2 miles
- Hinckley 22.8 miles
- Grantham 17.8 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 24.9 miles
- Ilkeston 23.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Great Dalby Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Kirby Bellars Parish 1.6 miles
- Twyford and Thorpe Parish 2 miles
- Burton and Dalby Parish 2.1 miles
- Melton Dorian Ward 2.4 miles
- Twyford Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Gaddesby Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Frisby on the Wreake Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Melton Warwick Ward 3.1 miles
- Burton Lazars Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Asfordby Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Melton Craven Ward 3.3 miles
Example postcodes in Gaddesby
LE14 2UJ, LE7 4AH, LE7 4WF, LE14 2FA, LE14 2EW, LE14 2UT, LE14 2EX, LE14 2UH, LE7 4AL … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 18.5 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 39.2 miles
- Melton Mowbray Railway Station 3.2 miles
- Syston Railway Station 6.8 miles
Hotels near Gaddesby Ad
- Harboro Hotel 3.3 miles
- Best Western Sysonby Knoll Hotel 3 3.3 miles
- The Quorn Lodge Hotel 3 3.5 miles
- The Old Stables 3.5 2.9 miles
- The White Lion Inn 4 6.3 miles
- Premier Inn Melton Mowbray 3 3.6 miles
- The Admiral Hornblower 8.9 miles
- Oakham Hotel 8.9 miles
- ibis budget Leicester 3 8.7 miles
- Rothley Court Hotel 3 9.4 miles
Schools in Gaddesby
- Gaddesby Primary School Primary
- Great Dalby School Primary
Local points of interest
- Belgrave Library Library 9.5 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 10.7 miles
- University of Leicester University 10.8 miles
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 11 miles
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 11.1 miles
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 11.4 miles
- Bradgate House Historic site 12.2 miles
- Normanton Park Estate 14.2 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 14.4 miles
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 14.7 miles
- Clifton Hall Country house 17.3 miles
- City Ground Stadium 17.5 miles