Somerby
Parish in Melton, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.705, -0.856 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 77 12 |
| Population: | 548 |
| Dialling code: | 01664 (Melton Mowbray) |
Somerby is a small, predominantly rural parish in the Borough of Melton, Leicestershire, England, lying a few miles south‑east of Melton Mowbray on rolling countryside of the East Midlands. Perched above the Vale of Belvoir, it offers broad views across farmland and a network of quiet lanes and footpaths that make it popular with walkers and those seeking a tranquil village setting.
Historically the community has agricultural roots and retains many traditional stone cottages and a long‑standing parish church, while today the local economy mixes farming with commuters and small local businesses. Social life tends to centre on village events, fetes and rural pastimes, and the parish is often noted for its peaceful character and close links with nearby market towns.
Postcode districts covering Somerby
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 12.4 miles
- Nottingham 22.6 miles
- Loughborough 16 miles
- Kettering 22 miles
- Kettering Town 22.1 miles
- Corby 16.5 miles
- West Bridgford 19 miles
- Long Eaton 22.2 miles
- Hinckley 24.7 miles
- Grantham 16.9 miles
- Coalville 21.1 miles
- Arnold 23.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Somerby Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Burton and Dalby Parish 1.8 miles
- Great Dalby Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Owston and Newbold Parish 2.5 miles
- Twyford and Thorpe Parish 2.7 miles
- Burton Lazars Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Knossington and Cold Overton Parish 3 miles
- Twyford Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Marefield Parish 3.3 miles
- Whissendine Built-up area 3.6 miles
- Melton Warwick Ward 3.8 miles
- Melton Dorian Ward 3.8 miles
Example postcodes in Somerby
LE14 2QQ, LE14 2QP, LE14 2QG, LE14 2JQ, LE14 2PR, LE14 2PU, LE14 2QA, LE14 2XQ, LE14 2QJ … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 21.6 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 41.3 miles
- Melton Mowbray Railway Station 4.1 miles
- Oakham Railway Station 5.6 miles
Hotels near Somerby Ad
- The White Lion Inn 4 3.6 miles
- Harboro Hotel 4.2 miles
- The Old Stables 3.5 1.5 miles
- The Admiral Hornblower 5.8 miles
- The Quorn Lodge Hotel 3 4.6 miles
- Best Western Sysonby Knoll Hotel 3 4.7 miles
- Oakham Hotel 5.8 miles
- Premier Inn Melton Mowbray 3 4.5 miles
- Wisteria Hotel 3 6 miles
- Finchs Arms Oakham Road 8.4 miles
Schools in Somerby
- Somerby Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Normanton Park Estate 11.2 miles
- Belgrave Library Library 11.7 miles
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 12.5 miles
- University of Leicester University 12.6 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 12.7 miles
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 12.9 miles
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 13.3 miles
- Spanhoe Wood Forest 14.7 miles
- Bradgate House Historic site 14.9 miles
- Pipewell Abbey Historic site 17.2 miles
- Vaudey Abbey Historic site 17.2 miles
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 17.4 miles