Whissendine is a predominantly rural electoral ward in Rutland, England, centred on a traditional village with a long green and lanes of stone and thatch. Set amid rolling arable countryside, it lies within easy reach of market towns such as Oakham and Stamford, which makes it popular both with local farmers and commuters.
The ward retains a strong village feel, with a historic parish church, a recognised conservation area of cottages and farmhouses, and an active community life - cricket, fêtes and produce shows are regular features. The local economy remains largely agricultural with a handful of small businesses, while quiet footpaths and heritage buildings attract walkers and those interested in traditional rural English life.
Postcode districts covering Whissendine
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 16.4 miles26.3 km
- Nottingham 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Peterborough 23 miles37 km
- Loughborough 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Kettering 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Kettering Town 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Corby 16.4 miles26.4 km
- West Bridgford 20.8 miles33.4 km
- Long Eaton 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Grantham 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Newark-on-Trent 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Coalville 24.9 miles40.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Whissendine Built-up area 0.5 miles0.7 km
- Ashwell Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Teigh Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Langham Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Barleythorpe Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Wymondham Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Freeby Parish 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Oakham Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Oakham North West Ward 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Market Overton Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Burley Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Barrow Parish 3.6 miles5.7 km
Example postcodes in Whissendine
LE15 7HE, LE15 7HB, LE15 7ET, LE15 7FB, LE15 7EZ, LE15 7PB, LE15 7GY, LE15 7EY, LE15 7RT … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Birmingham International Airport 45.3 miles72.8 km
- Oakham Railway Station 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Melton Mowbray Railway Station 5.8 miles9.4 km
Hotels near Whissendine Ad
- The Wisteria Hotel 3 4 miles6.4 km
- The Admiral Hornblower 2 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Best Western Sysonby Knoll Hotel 3 6.7 miles10.7 km
- The Barnsdale, Rutland 4 5.4 miles8.8 km
- Rutland Water Courtyard Rooms 7 miles11.2 km
- The Lake Isle Restaurant with Rooms 4 9.3 miles15 km
- Greetham Valley Hotel 3 6.9 miles11 km
- Oakham Hotel 3.7 miles6 km
- Hambleton Hall 6 miles9.6 km
- The Falcon Hotel 4 9.4 miles15.1 km
Schools in Whissendine
- Whissendine C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Normanton Park Estate 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Vaudey Abbey Historic site 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Spanhoe Wood Forest 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Burghley House Historic site 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Belgrave Library Library 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 16.3 miles26.3 km
- University of Leicester University 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 16.8 miles27 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 16.9 miles27.1 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Pipewell Abbey Historic site 17.9 miles28.9 km
- Bradgate House Historic site 18.9 miles30.4 km