Waltham on the Wolds and Thorpe Arnold
Parish in Melton, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.803, -0.832 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 78 23 |
| Population: | 836 |
| Dialling code: | 01664 (Melton Mowbray) |
Waltham on the Wolds and Thorpe Arnold form a quiet, largely rural parish in the borough of Melton, Leicestershire, England. Waltham on the Wolds sits on higher ground with wide views over the Vale of Belvoir, while Thorpe Arnold is a compact village with a traditional green and a historic church, giving the area a distinctly villagey character.
With medieval roots and a long agricultural tradition, the parish’s economy still leans on farming and small local businesses, though many residents commute to nearby towns. Community life is active for its size, centred on a village hall, the local pub and occasional parish events, and the area enjoys easy links to Melton Mowbray with its well‑known food heritage.
Postcode districts covering Waltham on the Wolds and Thorpe Arnold
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 17.2 miles
- Nottingham 18.3 miles
- Loughborough 16.6 miles
- Corby 22.6 miles
- West Bridgford 15 miles
- Long Eaton 20 miles
- Grantham 11 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 18.8 miles
- Ilkeston 23.2 miles
- Coalville 22.7 miles
- Arnold 18.2 miles
- Hucknall 22.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Waltham on the Wolds Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Scalford Parish 1.5 miles
- Melton Newport Ward 2.5 miles
- Eaton Parish 2.9 miles
- Melton Sysonby Ward 3.1 miles
- Melton Mowbray Built-up area 3.4 miles
- Freeby Parish 3.4 miles
- Melton Craven Ward 3.6 miles
- Garthorpe Parish 3.7 miles
- Melton Warwick Ward 3.8 miles
- Sproxton Parish 3.9 miles
- Melton Egerton Ward 3.9 miles
Example postcodes in Waltham on the Wolds and Thorpe Arnold
LE14 4AY, LE14 4AN, LE14 4AP, LE14 4AH, LE14 4RT, LE14 4DQ, LE14 4FG, LE14 4AE, LE14 4AQ … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 20.8 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 45.4 miles
- Melton Mowbray Railway Station 3.7 miles
- Oakham Railway Station 9.9 miles
Hotels near Waltham on the Wolds and Thorpe Arnold Ad
- Best Western Sysonby Knoll Hotel 3 3.9 miles
- Quorn Lodge Hotel 3 3.6 miles
Schools in Waltham on the Wolds and Thorpe Arnold
- Waltham on the Wolds C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 14.4 miles
- Normanton Park Estate 14.8 miles
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 15.2 miles
- Vaudey Abbey Historic site 15.4 miles
- City Ground Stadium 15.7 miles
- Meadow Lane Stadium 16 miles
- Belgrave Library Library 16 miles
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 16.7 miles
- Clifton Hall Country house 16.9 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 17.2 miles
- University of Leicester University 17.5 miles
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 17.6 miles