Long Whatton and Diseworth
Parish in North West Leicestershire, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.807, -1.306 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 46 23 |
| Population: | 1,124 |
| Dialling code: | 01509 (Loughborough) |
The civil parish sits in North West Leicestershire, Leicestershire, England and is made up of the neighbouring villages of Long Whatton and Diseworth. The setting is classic rolling Leicestershire countryside with good transport links nearby; the presence of East Midlands Airport and major roads has shaped local development and the mix of residents.
Both villages have long histories and retain historic churches, stone cottages and conservation areas, while the local economy blends farming, small businesses and commuter households. Community life is lively for a rural parish, centred on village halls, pubs and local events, and there are straightforward walking routes and easy access to larger towns for services and shops.
Postcode districts covering Long Whatton and Diseworth
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 14.6 miles
- Nottingham 12.6 miles
- Derby 10.1 miles
- Mansfield 23.9 miles
- Burton upon Trent 14 miles
- Nuneaton 21 miles
- Tamworth 20.3 miles
- Loughborough 4.4 miles
- West Bridgford 11 miles
- Long Eaton 5.8 miles
- Hinckley 18.8 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 21.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Long Whatton Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Long Whatton & Diseworth Ward 1.1 miles
- Belton Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Hathern Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Diseworth Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Kegworth Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Castle Donington Castle Ward 2.6 miles
- Isley cum Langley Parish 2.6 miles
- Shepshed Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Sutton Bonington Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Shepshed West Ward 2.8 miles
- Dishley, Hathern & Thorpe Acre Ward 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Long Whatton and Diseworth
DE74 2HN, DE74 2BD, LE12 5DW, DE74 2SD, LE12 5DF, DE74 2AH, LE12 5BB, LE12 5DE, LE12 5DG … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 1.9 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 30.6 miles
- East Midlands Parkway Railway Station 4.3 miles
- Loughborough Railway Station 5 miles
Hotels in Long Whatton and Diseworth Ad
- Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport 4
- Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport 3
- Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport 4
- The Falcon Inn
- The Royal Oak 4
- Premier Inn East Midlands Airport 3
Schools in Long Whatton and Diseworth
- Diseworth C of E Primary School Primary
- Long Whatton C of E Primary School and Community Centre Primary
Local points of interest
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 3 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 3.2 miles
- Clifton Hall Country house 8.3 miles
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 8.5 miles
- Bradgate House Historic site 9.2 miles
- Pride Park Stadium 9.5 miles
- City Ground Stadium 11.7 miles
- Meadow Lane Stadium 11.7 miles
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 12 miles
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 12.8 miles
- Belgrave Library Library 13.3 miles
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 13.4 miles