Medbourne
Built-up area in Harborough, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.53, -0.822 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 79 93 |
| Population: | 473 |
| Dialling code: | 01858 (Market Harborough) |
Medbourne is a small rural village in the district of Harborough, in Leicestershire in the East Midlands of England, lying a few miles north of Market Harborough and close to the county borders with Northamptonshire and Rutland. It sits amid rolling farmland and hedgerows typical of the region, making it a quietly attractive spot for walkers and those looking for a rural base within easy reach of larger towns.
Historically the village has medieval roots and retains a number of older buildings and a parish church, while its economy remains largely agricultural with many residents now commuting to nearby market towns and Leicester. Social life centres on community institutions such as the village hall and local events, giving Medbourne a close-knit feel despite its small size and quiet countryside setting.
Postcode districts covering Medbourne
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 14.3 miles
- Northampton 20.7 miles
- Peterborough 23.5 miles
- Rugby 20.2 miles
- Loughborough 23.5 miles
- Kettering 10.2 miles
- Kettering Town 10.3 miles
- Corby 6.4 miles
- Wellingborough 16.3 miles
- Hinckley 23.3 miles
- Rushden 19.4 miles
- Melton Mowbray 16.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Nevill Holt Parish 1.2 miles
- Ashley Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Drayton Parish 1.6 miles
- Weston by Welland Parish 1.7 miles
- Nevill Ward 1.8 miles
- Blaston Parish 1.9 miles
- Slawston Parish 1.9 miles
- Hallaton Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Welham Parish 2.5 miles
- Sutton Bassett Parish 2.5 miles
- Bringhurst Parish 2.7 miles
- Cranoe Parish 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Medbourne
LE16 8FT, LE16 8EB, LE16 8DR, LE16 8DZ, LE16 8DW, LE16 8DU, LE16 8EQ, LE16 8DY, LE16 8DL … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 29.7 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 39.3 miles
- Market Harborough Railway Station 5 miles
- Corby Railway Station 6.3 miles
Hotels near Medbourne Ad
- The Three Swans Hotel, Market Harborough, Leicestershire 4 5.5 miles
- The R Inn Hotel 6 miles
- The Crown 4 5.9 miles
- Rushton Hall Hotel and Spa 4 6.8 miles
- Hampton by Hilton Corby/Kettering 3 5.1 miles
- Travelodge Market Harborough 3 5.5 miles
- The Raven Hotel 5.9 miles
- The Falcon Hotel 4 5.8 miles
- voco Rockingham Forest Corby 3 4.8 miles
- The Marquess of Exeter 4 5.3 miles
Local points of interest
- Pipewell Abbey Historic site 5.2 miles
- Spanhoe Wood Forest 8.7 miles
- Rockingham Road Stadium 9.1 miles
- Normanton Park Estate 11.2 miles
- Lyveden New Bield Historic site 12.4 miles
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 12.4 miles
- University of Leicester University 14.2 miles
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 14.6 miles
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 14.8 miles
- Belgrave Library Library 15.1 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 15.1 miles
- Nene Park Stadium 16.8 miles