Grimston
Parish in Melton, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.786, -0.97 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 69 21 |
| Population: | 1,848 |
| Dialling code: | 01664 (Melton Mowbray) |
The civil parish of Grimston lies a few miles north‑east of Melton Mowbray in the Borough of Melton, Leicestershire, England. It’s a small, quiet community set in rolling farmland with hedgerowed lanes, traditional cottages and working farms; the countryside is popular for walks and equestrian activity, while many residents commute to nearby Melton Mowbray or Leicester for work and services.
Grimston has long rural roots and a village church and several older farmbuildings give a tangible sense of history. Local life revolves around agriculture and small community events, and the parish’s proximity to Melton Mowbray ties it into the area’s distinctive food and market traditions while preserving a quiet, village atmosphere.
Postcode districts covering Grimston
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Nottingham 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Derby 22.8 miles36.6 km
- Loughborough 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Corby 23.7 miles38.2 km
- West Bridgford 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Long Eaton 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Hinckley 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Grantham 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Newark-on-Trent 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Swadlincote 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Ilkeston 19.3 miles31 km
Neighbouring places
- Asfordby Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Old Dalby Built-up area 1.8 miles3 km
- Broughton and Old Dalby Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Asfordby Hill Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Ab Kettleby Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Frisby on the Wreake Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Nether Broughton Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Hoby with Rotherby Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Melton Egerton Ward 3 miles4.8 km
- Melton Sysonby Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Kirby Bellars Parish 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Upper Broughton Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
Example postcodes in Grimston
LE14 3BY, LE14 3DD, LE14 3PN, LE14 3NA, LE14 3PS, LE14 3PJ, LE14 3PF, LE14 3DB, LE14 3PL … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Birmingham International Airport 39.9 miles64.2 km
- Melton Mowbray Railway Station 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Sileby Railway Station 7 miles11.2 km
Hotels near Grimston Ad
- Best Western Sysonby Knoll Hotel 3 3.1 miles5 km
- Quorn Lodge Hotel 3 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Ibis Budget Leicester 3 9.3 miles15 km
- Charnwood Regency 3 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Rothley Court Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Quorn Grange Hotel 3 8.7 miles13.9 km
- Oyo Sunrise Hotel, A46 N Leicester 3 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Quorn Country Hotel Leicester 8.7 miles14 km
Local points of interest
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Belgrave Library Library 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 12.1 miles19.4 km
- Bradgate House Historic site 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 12.6 miles20.3 km
- City Ground Stadium 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Meadow Lane Stadium 12.9 miles20.7 km
- University of Leicester University 13.1 miles21 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 13.1 miles21.1 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 13.5 miles21.7 km