Somerby
Built-up area in Melton, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.686, -0.849 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SK 77 10 |
| Population: | 548 |
Somerby is a small village and civil parish in the Melton district of Leicestershire, set in gently rolling East Midlands countryside a short drive from the market town of Melton Mowbray. The landscape is predominantly agricultural, with hedged fields and a mix of period brick and stone cottages; farming remains visible in the local economy, although many residents commute to nearby towns for work and services.
Its name carries the familiar Old Norse "-by" ending, a hint of medieval origins, and the village retains a compact centre with a parish church and several historic buildings that contribute to a strong local identity. Community life is typical of rural Leicestershire - village halls, local clubs and seasonal events - while proximity to Melton Mowbray provides access to market traditions, specialist food producers and broader transport links.
Postcode districts covering Somerby
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Nottingham 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Loughborough 16.7 miles26.8 km
- Kettering 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Kettering Town 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Corby 15.3 miles24.6 km
- West Bridgford 20.2 miles32.5 km
- Long Eaton 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Hinckley 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Grantham 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Coalville 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Arnold 24.5 miles39.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Owston and Newbold Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Knossington and Cold Overton Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Marefield Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Twyford and Thorpe Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Burton and Dalby Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Twyford Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Launde Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Great Dalby Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Withcote Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Tilton on the Hill and Halstead Parish 3.7 miles6 km
- Tilton on the Hill Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
- Lowesby Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
Example postcodes in Somerby
LE14 2PZ, LE14 2QG, LE14 2QH, LE14 2QA, LE14 2BY, LE14 2PU, LE14 2QB, LE14 2QE, LE14 2PP … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 22.4 miles36 km
- Birmingham International Airport 41 miles66 km
- Oakham Railway Station 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Melton Mowbray Railway Station 5.4 miles8.7 km
Hotels near Somerby Ad
- The Wisteria Hotel 3 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Best Western Sysonby Knoll Hotel 3 6 miles9.6 km
- The Admiral Hornblower 2 5.1 miles8.2 km
- The Lake Isle Restaurant with Rooms 4 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Rutland Water Courtyard Rooms 8.3 miles13.4 km
- The Falcon Hotel 4 8.6 miles13.9 km
- The Barnsdale, Rutland 4 8 miles12.9 km
- Oakham Hotel 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Hambleton Hall 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Quorn Lodge Hotel 3 5.9 miles9.5 km
Schools in Somerby
- Somerby Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Normanton Park Estate 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Belgrave Library Library 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 12 miles19.4 km
- University of Leicester University 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 12.7 miles20.4 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Spanhoe Wood Forest 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Bradgate House Historic site 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Pipewell Abbey Historic site 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Burghley House Historic site 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Vaudey Abbey Historic site 17.4 miles28 km