Knossington and Cold Overton
Parish in Melton, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.671, -0.812 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 80 08 |
| Dialling code: | 01572 (Oakham) |
The parish of Knossington and Cold Overton sits in the borough of Melton, in Leicestershire, England, close to the border with Rutland. The two villages are set in rolling agricultural countryside with quiet lanes and hedgerows, making it a peaceful rural spot a short drive from nearby market towns.
Both settlements retain a strong sense of history and local identity, with notable country houses such as Knossington Hall and Cold Overton Hall, traditional stone cottages and a parish church alongside working farms. Community life revolves around village halls, occasional open days at the halls and country pursuits, so it appeals to walkers and anyone interested in rural heritage while still being within reach of local services.
Postcode districts covering Knossington and Cold Overton
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 13.3 miles21.5 km
- Peterborough 23.7 miles38.1 km
- Loughborough 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Kettering 19.3 miles31 km
- Kettering Town 19.4 miles31.3 km
- Corby 13.7 miles22 km
- West Bridgford 22 miles35.3 km
- Grantham 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Coalville 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Melton Mowbray 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Oadby 12 miles19.3 km
- Market Harborough 14 miles22.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Somerby Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Withcote Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Braunston-in-Rutland Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Owston and Newbold Parish 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Oakham North West Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Launde Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Langham Built-up area 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Barleythorpe Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Brooke Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Oakham Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Oakham South Ward 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Oakham North East Ward 3.7 miles6 km
Example postcodes in Knossington and Cold Overton
LE15 8LW, LE15 8LR, LE15 7QB, LE15 7QD, LE15 8LX, LE15 8DR, LE15 8LT, LE15 8LN, LE15 8LP … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 24.2 miles39 km
- Birmingham International Airport 42.1 miles67.7 km
- Oakham Railway Station 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Melton Mowbray Railway Station 6.9 miles11.2 km
Hotels near Knossington and Cold Overton Ad
- The Wisteria Hotel 3 3.6 miles5.8 km
- The Admiral Hornblower 2 3.4 miles5.5 km
- The Lake Isle Restaurant with Rooms 4 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Rutland Water Courtyard Rooms 6.5 miles10.5 km
- The Falcon Hotel 4 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Best Western Sysonby Knoll Hotel 3 7.6 miles12.2 km
- The Barnsdale, Rutland 4 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Nevill Arms Inn 4 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Oakham Hotel 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Hambleton Hall 6.2 miles10 km
Schools in Knossington and Cold Overton
- The Grange Therapeutic School Independent - special
Local points of interest
- Normanton Park Estate 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Spanhoe Wood Forest 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Belgrave Library Library 13 miles20.9 km
- University of Leicester University 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 13.9 miles22.3 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 14.3 miles23 km
- Pipewell Abbey Historic site 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Burghley House Historic site 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Vaudey Abbey Historic site 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Bradgate House Historic site 16.8 miles27 km