Thurcaston and Cropston
Parish in Charnwood, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.696, -1.17 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 56 11 |
| Population: | 877 |
| Dialling code: | 0116 (Leicester) |
Thurcaston and Cropston sit on the northern edge of Charnwood in Leicestershire, England, tucked against the sandstone ridges and woodlands of Charnwood Forest. The settlements are notable for their proximity to Bradgate Park and Cropston Reservoir, which attract walkers, birdwatchers and families to open heath, ancient parkland and waterside paths; the landscape gives a strong sense of countryside despite the short commute into Leicester.
Locally there’s a village feel with historic stone cottages, a parish church and community groups alongside small businesses and services; agriculture and leisure/tourism are important to the local economy. The area also has a notable historical note - Thurcaston’s long history includes connections to prominent figures of the Reformation - and conservation-minded residents work to protect the character of the villages and surrounding natural sites.
Postcode districts covering Thurcaston and Cropston
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 5.2 miles
- Coventry 24.2 miles
- Nottingham 19 miles
- Derby 19.5 miles
- Burton upon Trent 21.1 miles
- Nuneaton 17.9 miles
- Tamworth 22.1 miles
- Rugby 22.1 miles
- Loughborough 5.4 miles
- Corby 24.9 miles
- West Bridgford 15.9 miles
- Long Eaton 14.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Cropston Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Thurcaston Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Rothley Brook Ward 1 mile
- Rothley Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Swithland Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Anstey Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Birstall West Ward 2 miles
- Mountsorrel Built-up area 2 miles
- Beaumont Leys Ward 2.1 miles
- Wanlip Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Birstall Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Birstall East & Wanlip Ward 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Thurcaston and Cropston
LE7 7GS, LE7 7HH, LE7 7HN, LE7 7JT, LE7 7JX, LE7 7HD, LE7 7HT, LE7 7HB, LE7 7JD … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 11.4 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 29.5 miles
- Rothley Railway Station 0.7 miles
- Leicester North Railway Station 2.5 miles
Hotels near Thurcaston and Cropston Ad
- St Martins Lodge 4 4.5 miles
- Novotel Leicester 4 4.3 miles
- Holiday Inn Leicester 4 4.4 miles
- The Fieldhead Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 4 miles
- Ibis Budget Leicester 3 1.9 miles
- Belmont Hotel Leicester 4 5.1 miles
- Voco Leicester 4 5.1 miles
- Castle Hotel by Greene King Inns 4 4.7 miles
- Rothley Court Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 1.1 miles
- Winstanley House 4 4.9 miles
Schools in Thurcaston and Cropston
- Richard Hill C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Bradgate House Historic site 1.9 miles
- Belgrave Library Library 3.8 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 4.4 miles
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 5.2 miles
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 5.4 miles
- University of Leicester University 5.5 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 6.5 miles
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 7.5 miles
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 12 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 12.5 miles
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 13.1 miles
- Clifton Hall Country house 14.7 miles