Long Clawson and Stathern
Ward in Melton, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.874, -0.881 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 75 31 |
| Dialling code: | 01949 (Whatton) |
Long Clawson and Stathern lie in the rural borough of Melton, Leicestershire, set on the rolling agricultural landscape of the Vale of Belvoir not far from Melton Mowbray. The ward is characterised by patchwork fields, hedgerows and limestone-built cottages, giving long rural views and a distinctly village atmosphere.
Both settlements have medieval roots and a clutch of listed buildings, village pubs and active community life. Long Clawson in particular is known for its dairy co‑operative and Stilton production, which alongside arable and livestock farming shapes the local economy, while Stathern has a compact, picturesque centre with regular fetes and community events; many residents commute to nearby towns but village traditions remain strong.
Postcode districts covering Long Clawson and Stathern
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 19.8 miles
- Nottingham 13.8 miles
- Derby 24.9 miles
- Mansfield 22.8 miles
- Loughborough 16.2 miles
- West Bridgford 10.9 miles
- Long Eaton 17.1 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 23.7 miles
- Grantham 10.4 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 14.1 miles
- Ilkeston 19.2 miles
- Coalville 22.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Harby Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Stathern Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Hose Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Langar Built-up area 2 miles
- Langar cum Barnstone Parish 2.1 miles
- Clawson, Hose and Harby Parish 2.2 miles
- Eaton Parish 2.6 miles
- Redmile Parish 2.7 miles
- Long Clawson Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Granby Parish 3.3 miles
- Colston Bassett Parish 3.4 miles
- Nevile & Langar Ward 3.5 miles
Example postcodes in Long Clawson and Stathern
LE14 4NQ, LE14 4PJ, LE14 4EX, NG13 0GB, LE14 4BN, NG13 0JE, LE14 4LA, LE14 4NR, LE14 4DF … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 18.9 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 42.3 miles
- Aslockton Railway Station 5.4 miles
- Elton and Orston Railway Station 5.4 miles
Hotels near Long Clawson and Stathern Ad
- The Bingham Townhouse 3 6.1 miles
- Best Western Sysonby Knoll Hotel 3 7.5 miles
- The Residence Hotel at the Nottinghamshire Golf & Country Club 8.4 miles
- Quorn Lodge Hotel 3 7.4 miles
- Holme Pierrepont Country Park Home of the National Water Sports Centre 9.9 miles
Schools in Long Clawson and Stathern
- Harby C of E Primary School Primary
- Hose C of E Primary School Primary
- Long Clawson C of E Primary School Primary
- Redmile C of E Primary School Primary
- Stathern Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 10.7 miles
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 11.2 miles
- City Ground Stadium 11.4 miles
- Meadow Lane Stadium 11.7 miles
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 12.3 miles
- Clifton Hall Country house 13.4 miles
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 13.5 miles
- Kelham Hills Forest 15.6 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 17.2 miles
- Dukes Wood Forest 17.9 miles
- Belgrave Library Library 18.4 miles
- Vaudey Abbey Historic site 18.6 miles