Whitwick
Built-up area in North West Leicestershire, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.744, -1.358 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 43 16 |
| Dialling code: | 01530 (Coalville) |
Whitwick is a former coal-mining village on the northern fringe of Coalville in North West Leicestershire, Leicestershire, England. It sits where the industrial contours of the East Midlands give way to more rural, wooded countryside, with pleasant local views toward the Charnwood area and a mix of Victorian terraces and later housing marking its growth during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Historically shaped by the pits and the mining community, Whitwick has since moved toward a more residential and light-industrial economy while retaining a strong local identity - churches, clubs, shops and sports teams remain focal points. Its industrial heritage is still visible in street patterns and older buildings, and many residents commute to nearby towns and cities, so it combines a village feel with easy access to regional centres.
Postcode districts covering Whitwick
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 12.7 miles
- Coventry 23.8 miles
- Nottingham 17.5 miles
- Derby 12.5 miles
- Burton upon Trent 12.6 miles
- Sutton Coldfield 23.1 miles
- Nuneaton 16.2 miles
- Tamworth 16 miles
- Loughborough 5.8 miles
- West Bridgford 15.7 miles
- Long Eaton 10.5 miles
- Hinckley 14.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Thornborough Ward 0.2 miles
- Hermitage Ward 0.5 miles
- Holly Hayes Ward 0.7 miles
- Thringstone Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Broom Leys Ward 1.3 miles
- Swannington Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Coalville Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Coalville West Ward 1.4 miles
- Coalville East Ward 1.5 miles
- Snibston North Ward 1.6 miles
- Griffydam Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Valley Ward 1.8 miles
Example postcodes in Whitwick
LE67 5GG, LE67 5BQ, LE67 5HT, LE67 8NR, LE67 5BX, LE67 5BW, LE67 5ET, LE67 5EG, LE67 8LT … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 6.2 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 25.9 miles
- Loughborough Central Railway Station 7 miles
- Shackerstone Railway Station 7 miles
Hotels near Whitwick Ad
- Hermitage Park Hotel 3 1.2 miles
- Link Hotel 3 4.7 miles
- Halfway Hotel 3 1.8 miles
- Burleigh Court Hotel and Leisure 4 5.1 miles
- The Queens Head 4 2.8 miles
- Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport 3 5.9 miles
- Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport 4 6 miles
- Premier Inn Ashby De La Zouch 3 3.7 miles
- Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel 5.5 miles
- The Falcon Inn 5.2 miles
Schools in Whitwick
- Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy Primary
- New Swannington Primary School Primary
- Thringstone Primary School Primary
- Whitwick St John The Baptist C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 4.7 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 5.9 miles
- Bradgate House Historic site 7.3 miles
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 10.3 miles
- Belgrave Library Library 11.8 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 11.8 miles
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 12.4 miles
- Pride Park Stadium 12.4 miles
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 12.5 miles
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 12.5 miles
- University of Leicester University 12.9 miles
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 13.1 miles