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 miles19.9 km
- Nottingham 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Loughborough 16 miles25.8 km
- Kettering 22 miles35.4 km
- Kettering Town 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Corby 16.5 miles26.6 km
- West Bridgford 19 miles30.6 km
- Long Eaton 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Hinckley 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Grantham 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Coalville 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Arnold 23.2 miles37.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Somerby Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Burton and Dalby Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Great Dalby Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Owston and Newbold Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Twyford and Thorpe Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Burton Lazars Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Knossington and Cold Overton Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Twyford Built-up area 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Marefield Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Whissendine Built-up area 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Melton Warwick Ward 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Melton Dorian Ward 3.8 miles6.2 km
Example postcodes in Somerby
LE14 2BY, LE14 2QE, LE14 2PU, LE14 2PP, LE14 2RH, LE14 2JR, LE14 2JQ, LE14 2JN, LE14 2XB … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 21.6 miles34.7 km
- Birmingham International Airport 41.3 miles66.4 km
- Melton Mowbray Railway Station 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Oakham Railway Station 5.6 miles8.9 km
Hotels near Somerby Ad
- Best Western Sysonby Knoll Hotel 3 4.7 miles7.6 km
- The Wisteria Hotel 3 6 miles9.7 km
- The Admiral Hornblower 2 5.8 miles9.3 km
- The Lake Isle Restaurant with Rooms 4 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Rutland Water Courtyard Rooms 9.2 miles14.8 km
- The Falcon Hotel 4 9.8 miles15.8 km
- The Barnsdale, Rutland 4 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Quorn Lodge Hotel 3 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Oakham Hotel 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Hambleton Hall 8.6 miles13.8 km
Schools in Somerby
- Somerby Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Normanton Park Estate 11.2 miles18 km
- Belgrave Library Library 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 12.5 miles20.1 km
- University of Leicester University 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 12.9 miles20.7 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Spanhoe Wood Forest 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Bradgate House Historic site 14.9 miles24 km
- Pipewell Abbey Historic site 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Vaudey Abbey Historic site 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 17.4 miles28.1 km