Long Clawson
Built-up area in Melton, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.838, -0.928 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 72 27 |
| Population: | 1,066 |
| Dialling code: | 01664 (Melton Mowbray) |
Long Clawson in Melton, Leicestershire, England sits in the gentle, rolling farmland of the Vale of Belvoir, a few miles north of Melton Mowbray and within sight of Belvoir Castle. The village retains a traditional rural character with stone cottages and farmed fields that reflect centuries of agricultural use.
Economically and culturally it is best known for the local dairy co‑operative - Long Clawson Dairy - which is one of the producers of Stilton cheese, giving the village a notable place in the specialist food sector. There’s an active community life with clubs and local events, and the settlement balances its farming heritage with small businesses and visitors drawn to the food and countryside of the area.
Postcode districts covering Long Clawson
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 16.6 miles26.8 km
- Nottingham 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Derby 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Mansfield 24 miles38.6 km
- Loughborough 13.3 miles21.5 km
- West Bridgford 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Long Eaton 15.5 miles25 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Grantham 13.1 miles21 km
- Newark-on-Trent 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Ilkeston 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Coalville 19.6 miles31.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Clawson, Hose and Harby Parish 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Hose Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Nether Broughton Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Ab Kettleby Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Hickling Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Nevile & Langar Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Harby Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Scalford Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Long Clawson and Stathern Ward 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Old Dalby Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Upper Broughton Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Eaton Parish 3.5 miles5.7 km
Example postcodes in Long Clawson
LE14 4NJ, LE14 4NF, LE14 4NX, LE14 4PE, LE14 4NP, LE14 4ND, LE14 4PA, LE14 4NZ, LE14 4JT … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Birmingham International Airport 43.4 miles69.9 km
- Melton Mowbray Railway Station 5.6 miles9 km
- Aslockton Railway Station 8 miles12.8 km
Hotels near Long Clawson Ad
- Best Western Sysonby Knoll Hotel 3 5 miles8.1 km
- The Bingham Townhouse 3 7.9 miles12.8 km
- The Residence Hotel at the Nottinghamshire Golf & Country Club 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Quorn Lodge Hotel 3 5.1 miles8.2 km
- The Cottage Hotel 3 9.9 miles16 km
- Oyo Sunrise Hotel, A46 N Leicester 3 8.3 miles13.4 km
Schools in Long Clawson
- Long Clawson C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 10.7 miles17.2 km
- City Ground Stadium 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Meadow Lane Stadium 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 12.1 miles19.4 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Belgrave Library Library 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Bradgate House Historic site 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 16 miles25.8 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 16.5 miles26.6 km
- University of Leicester University 17.1 miles27.5 km