Griffydam
Built-up area in North West Leicestershire, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.761, -1.389 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 41 18 |
| Dialling code: | 01530 (Coalville) |
Griffydam is a small rural village in North West Leicestershire, Leicestershire, England, lying a few miles from the market towns of Coalville and Ashby-de-la-Zouch. It occupies typical midlands countryside of rolling fields, hedgerows and pockets of ancient woodland, and is popular with walkers who use the network of lanes and public footpaths around the village.
Historically the settlement grew up around agriculture and local stone and mineral working linked to the wider Coalville area, and today it retains a village character with period cottages, a local pub and an active community life featuring occasional fetes and clubs; many residents commute to nearby towns. The village also sits close to landscape regeneration efforts such as the National Forest, offering a quieter, traditional slice of Leicestershire life with a strong local identity.
Postcode districts covering Griffydam
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Coventry 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Nottingham 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Derby 11 miles17.6 km
- Burton upon Trent 11 miles17.7 km
- Sutton Coldfield 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Nuneaton 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Tamworth 15.6 miles25.2 km
- Loughborough 6.9 miles11.1 km
- West Bridgford 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Long Eaton 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Hinckley 15.4 miles24.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Valley Ward 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Coleorton Built-up area 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Newbold Built-up area 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Worthington Parish 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Osgathorpe Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Swannington Built-up area 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Thringstone Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Thornborough Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Whitwick Built-up area 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Worthington & Breedon Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Hermitage Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Snibston North Ward 2.3 miles3.6 km
Example postcodes in Griffydam
LE67 8HN, LE67 8HB, LE67 8HT, LE67 8HD, LE67 8JR, LE67 8HW, LE67 8JS, LE67 8HA, LE67 8HX … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Birmingham International Airport 26 miles41.8 km
- Shackerstone Railway Station 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Loughborough Central Railway Station 8.1 miles13 km
Hotels near Griffydam Ad
- The Queens Head 4 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Donington Park Farmhouse Hotel 3 4.3 miles7 km
- Dbs Serviced Apartments - the Delven 4 5.9 miles9.5 km
- The Staff of Life 4 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Melbourne View Hotel 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport 4 5.6 miles9 km
- Bondgate Hotel East Midlands Airport 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport 3 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport 4 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Halfway Hotel 3 3 miles4.8 km
Schools in Griffydam
- Griffydam Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Donington Park Recreation 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 5.6 miles9 km
- Bradgate House Historic site 9 miles14.5 km
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Pride Park Stadium 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 11.3 miles18.3 km
- Statfold Barn Railway Museum 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Belgrave Library Library 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 13.6 miles21.9 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 14.2 miles22.8 km