Bardon
Ward in North West Leicestershire, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.711, -1.324 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 45 12 |
| Dialling code: | 01530 (Coalville) |
The ward of Bardon sits in the district of North West Leicestershire in Leicestershire, England, dominated by the granite outcrop of Bardon Hill, the county's highest point at around 278 metres. The hill and the adjacent workings give the area a distinctive skyline and provide sweeping views across the surrounding countryside; parts of the hill are recognised for their geological interest and designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Stone extraction at Bardon Hill Quarry has shaped the local economy and identity for generations, supplying material for buildings and local industry while sustaining jobs in the locality. The ward combines that industrial heritage with a rural character - scattered villages, footpaths and conservation interests sit alongside active quarrying - close to the former coalfield town of Coalville, which influences services and community links.
Postcode districts covering Bardon
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Coventry 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Nottingham 19 miles30.6 km
- Derby 15.1 miles24.4 km
- Burton upon Trent 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Sutton Coldfield 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Nuneaton 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Tamworth 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Rugby 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Loughborough 5.6 miles9.1 km
- West Bridgford 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Long Eaton 12.4 miles20 km
Neighbouring places
- Greenhill Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Bardon Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Ellistown & Battleflat Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Ellistown and Battleflat Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Broom Leys Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Coalville East Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Stanton under Bardon Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Coalville Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Hugglescote St. John's Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Castle Rock Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Hugglescote Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
Example postcodes in Bardon
LE67 4BW, LE67 4EY, LE67 4AW, LE67 4LB, LE67 4LD, LE67 4JU, LE67 9QD, LE67 4GB, LE67 1TL … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Birmingham International Airport 25.2 miles40.5 km
- Quorn and Woodhouse Railway Station 6 miles9.7 km
- Shackerstone Railway Station 6.3 miles10.1 km
Hotels near Bardon Ad
- The Queens Head 4 5 miles8 km
- The Fieldhead Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 3 miles4.8 km
- Halfway Hotel 3 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Hermitage Park Hotel 3 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Castle Hotel by Greene King Inns 4 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Dbs Serviced Apartments - the Delven 4 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Link Hotel 3 4.7 miles7.5 km
- St Martins Lodge 4 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Donington Park Farmhouse Hotel 3 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Burleigh Court Hotel 4 4.9 miles8 km
Local points of interest
- Bradgate House Historic site 5 miles8.1 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Donington Park Recreation 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Belgrave Library Library 9.5 miles15.3 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 10 miles16.1 km
- University of Leicester University 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Statfold Barn Railway Museum 13.8 miles22.1 km
- Merevale Abbey Historic site 14 miles22.5 km