Waltham-on-the-Wolds
Ward in Melton, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.803, -0.846 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 77 23 |
| Dialling code: | 01664 (Melton Mowbray) |
Waltham-on-the-Wolds is a small village and ward in the Borough of Melton in Leicestershire, England, sitting on the fringe of the rolling farmland of the Vale of Belvoir and within easy reach of the market town of Melton Mowbray. The compact core has traditional stone buildings and a history stretching back to medieval times, which is still visible in its street pattern and parish amenities.
The locality is largely rural and agricultural, with many residents working on the land or commuting to nearby centres; community life revolves around the village hall, the pub and seasonal events, while the surrounding lanes and countryside make it popular with walkers seeking a quiet slice of the East Midlands countryside.
Postcode districts covering Waltham-on-the-Wolds
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Nottingham 17.9 miles28.7 km
- Loughborough 16 miles25.8 km
- Corby 22.7 miles36.6 km
- West Bridgford 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Long Eaton 19.5 miles31.3 km
- Grantham 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Newark-on-Trent 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Ilkeston 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Coalville 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Arnold 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Hucknall 22 miles35.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Waltham on the Wolds and Thorpe Arnold Parish 0.6 miles1 km
- Scalford Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Waltham on the Wolds Built-up area 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Melton Newport Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Melton Sysonby Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Eaton Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Melton Mowbray Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Melton Craven Ward 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Ab Kettleby Parish 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Melton Egerton Ward 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Melton Warwick Ward 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Freeby Parish 3.6 miles5.8 km
Example postcodes in Waltham-on-the-Wolds
LE14 4DH, LE14 4ST, LE14 4AT, LE14 4DL, LE14 4TA, LE14 4ES, LE14 4DW, LE14 4UD, LE14 4RU … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 20.2 miles32.5 km
- Birmingham International Airport 44.9 miles72.2 km
- Melton Mowbray Railway Station 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Bottesford Railway Station 10 miles16.1 km
Hotels near Waltham-on-the-Wolds Ad
- Best Western Sysonby Knoll Hotel 3 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Quorn Lodge Hotel 3 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Oyo Sunrise Hotel, A46 N Leicester 3 9.8 miles15.7 km
Schools in Waltham-on-the-Wolds
- Scalford C of E Primary School Primary
- Waltham on the Wolds C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Normanton Park Estate 15.1 miles24.4 km
- City Ground Stadium 15.3 miles24.5 km
- Meadow Lane Stadium 15.5 miles25 km
- Belgrave Library Library 15.6 miles25 km
- Vaudey Abbey Historic site 16 miles25.8 km
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 16.8 miles27.1 km
- University of Leicester University 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 17.2 miles27.7 km