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 miles16.8 km
- Nottingham 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Loughborough 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Kettering 24 miles38.6 km
- Kettering Town 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Corby 18.9 miles30.4 km
- West Bridgford 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Long Eaton 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Hinckley 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Grantham 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Newark-on-Trent 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Ilkeston 23.8 miles38.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Great Dalby Built-up area 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Kirby Bellars Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Twyford and Thorpe Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Burton and Dalby Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Melton Dorian Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Twyford Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Gaddesby Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Frisby on the Wreake Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Melton Warwick Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Burton Lazars Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Asfordby Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Melton Craven Ward 3.3 miles5.3 km
Example postcodes in Gaddesby
LE7 4AP, LE14 2UN, LE14 2EY, LE14 2TA, LE7 4AJ, LE14 2TE, LE7 4WL, LE7 4AN, LE14 2BH … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Birmingham International Airport 39.2 miles63 km
- Melton Mowbray Railway Station 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Syston Railway Station 6.8 miles11 km
Hotels near Gaddesby Ad
- Best Western Sysonby Knoll Hotel 3 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Quorn Lodge Hotel 3 3.5 miles5.6 km
- The Wisteria Hotel 3 9.1 miles14.6 km
- The Admiral Hornblower 2 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Ibis Budget Leicester 3 8.7 miles14 km
- The Broadway Rooms 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Rothley Court Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Oakham Hotel 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Oyo Sunrise Hotel, A46 N Leicester 3 6 miles9.7 km
Schools in Gaddesby
- Gaddesby Primary School Primary
- Great Dalby School Primary
Local points of interest
- Belgrave Library Library 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 10.7 miles17.2 km
- University of Leicester University 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 11 miles17.7 km
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 11.1 miles17.9 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Bradgate House Historic site 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Normanton Park Estate 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 17.3 miles27.8 km
- City Ground Stadium 17.5 miles28.1 km