East Farndon
Built-up area in West Northamptonshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.459, -0.944 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 71 85 |
| Population: | 307 |
| Dialling code: | 01858 (Market Harborough) |
East Farndon is a small, characterful village in West Northamptonshire, sitting close to the Leicestershire border and just a few miles from Market Harborough. Perched on a limestone ridge, it enjoys pleasant views across the surrounding countryside and the Welland Valley, with a compact core of stone cottages and lanes that reflect its long rural history.
The village has medieval origins and retains a traditional parish church and several historic buildings, while the local economy remains largely agricultural with many residents now commuting to nearby towns. Community life tends to be active for a place of its size, centred on village amenities and occasional local events that reflect the area's rural character.
Postcode districts covering East Farndon
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Coventry 23.7 miles38.2 km
- Northampton 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Nuneaton 23.3 miles37.6 km
- Rugby 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Loughborough 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Kettering 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Kettering Town 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Corby 11 miles17.7 km
- Wellingborough 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Hinckley 19 miles30.6 km
- Rushden 19 miles30.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Market Harborough-Welland Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Great Oxendon Parish 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Lubenham Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Market Harborough Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Market Harborough-Logan Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Marston Trussell Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Market Harborough-Little Bowden Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Clipston Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Gartree Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Great Bowden Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Sibbertoft Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in East Farndon
LE16 9SJ, LE16 9SF, LE16 9SS, LE16 9SN, LE16 9BS, LE16 9SQ, LE16 9SE, LE16 9SU, LE16 9SG … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 30.3 miles48.8 km
- Birmingham International Airport 33.9 miles54.5 km
- Market Harborough Railway Station 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Kettering Railway Station 10 miles16.1 km
Hotels near East Farndon Ad
- The Three Swans Hotel, Market Harborough, Leicestershire 4 1.7 miles2.7 km
- White Horse Inn & Restaurant 4 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Nevill Arms Inn 4 6.9 miles11.2 km
- Kilworth House Hotel & Theatre 4 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Travel Plaza Hotel 3 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Rooms at the Ritz Complex 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Rushton Hall Hotel & Spa 4 7.4 miles11.9 km
- The R Inn Hotel 3 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Bridge House Barn 5 7 miles11.2 km
- Holiday Inn Express Kettering 3 9.4 miles15.2 km
Local points of interest
- Pipewell Abbey Historic site 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Rockingham Road Stadium 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 11.5 miles18.5 km
- University of Leicester University 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 13.9 miles22.4 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Spanhoe Wood Forest 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Belgrave Library Library 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Franklin's Gardens, Northampton Saints Stadium 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Sixfields Stadium, Northampton Town Stadium 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Lyveden New Bield Historic site 16.5 miles26.5 km