Breedon on the Hill
Parish in North West Leicestershire, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.806, -1.392 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 41 23 |
| Population: | 686 |
| Dialling code: | 01530 (Coalville) |
Breedon on the Hill is a compact village and civil parish in North West Leicestershire, set atop a distinctive limestone ridge that gives long views across Leicestershire. The village is dominated by the church of St Mary and St Hardulph, a medieval building on an ancient religious site renowned for its Anglo‑Saxon stonework and strong links in local tradition to the early Mercian period, which together give the place a measurable historic character.
Limestone extraction has long shaped the parish: Breedon Quarry and related industry remain important employers and landscape features, even as the village maintains a quiet, community‑oriented life with a village hall, pub and regular local events. Its position close to the main road network and the wider East Midlands transport hub makes it both a working rural place and a popular spot for walkers and commuters.
Postcode districts covering Breedon on the Hill
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Nottingham 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Derby 8 miles12.9 km
- Mansfield 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Burton upon Trent 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Sutton Coldfield 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Nuneaton 19.9 miles32.1 km
- Tamworth 17.7 miles28.4 km
- Loughborough 7.5 miles12 km
- West Bridgford 13.7 miles22 km
- Long Eaton 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Hinckley 18.6 miles29.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Breedon on the Hill Built-up area 0.5 miles0.7 km
- Isley cum Langley Parish 1 mile1.7 km
- Worthington & Breedon Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Melbourne Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Worthington Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Diseworth Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Staunton Harold Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Calke Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Castle Donington Park Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Osgathorpe Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Belton Built-up area 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Newbold Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Breedon on the Hill
DE73 8LS, DE73 8LU, DE73 8AR, DE73 8JT, DE73 8AU, DE73 8JU, DE73 8AJ, DE73 8BB, DE73 8HH … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Birmingham International Airport 28.6 miles46 km
- East Midlands Parkway Railway Station 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Long Eaton Railway Station 7 miles11.2 km
Hotels near Breedon on the Hill Ad
- Donington Park Farmhouse Hotel 3 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Dbs Serviced Apartments - the Delven 4 3.2 miles5.2 km
- The Queens Head 4 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Melbourne View Hotel 1.6 miles2.5 km
- The Staff of Life 4 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Bondgate Hotel East Midlands Airport 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport 4 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport 4 3.1 miles5 km
- Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport 3 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Hilton East Midlands Airport 4 4.8 miles7.8 km
Schools in Breedon on the Hill
- St Hardulph's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Donington Park Recreation 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 6 miles9.6 km
- Pride Park Stadium 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Bradgate House Historic site 11.2 miles18 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Meadow Lane Stadium 14.2 miles22.9 km
- City Ground Stadium 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 14.3 miles23 km
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Statfold Barn Railway Museum 14.7 miles23.6 km