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Ellistown

Built-up area in North West Leicestershire, Leicestershire, England

Coordinates:52.701, -1.366
OS grid ref:SK 42 11
Dialling code: 01530 (Coalville)
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Ellistown is a small village in the district of North West Leicestershire in Leicestershire, England, lying a few miles west of Coalville and within easy commuting distance of Leicester. It grew up in the 19th century as a coal‑mining settlement established by the Ellis family, and the village still bears traces of that industrial past in its street pattern and older buildings.

Since the pits closed in the 20th century Ellistown has become largely residential with local amenities and community groups, alongside some light industry; social life retains a strong community feel rooted in its mining heritage, while many residents now commute to larger towns and cities nearby.

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Transport links

  • East Midlands Airport 9.1 miles14.7 km
  • Birmingham International Airport 23.4 miles37.7 km
  • Shackerstone Railway Station 4.5 miles7.2 km
  • Market Bosworth Railway Station 5.8 miles9.3 km

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Schools in Ellistown

  • Ellistown Community Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Bradgate House Historic site 6.5 miles10.5 km
  • Garendon Abbey Historic site 6.8 miles10.9 km
  • Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 7.4 miles11.9 km
  • Donington Park Recreation 8.8 miles14.2 km
  • Highcross Shopping centre 10.6 miles17 km
  • Belgrave Library Library 10.8 miles17.5 km
  • The King Power Stadium Stadium 10.9 miles17.5 km
  • Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 11.1 miles17.9 km
  • University of Leicester University 11.5 miles18.5 km
  • Statfold Barn Railway Museum 11.9 miles19.1 km
  • Merevale Abbey Historic site 12.2 miles19.7 km
  • Liberty Way Stadium 12.9 miles20.7 km