Shepshed
Built-up area in Charnwood, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.768, -1.293 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 47 19 |
| Population: | 13,505 |
Shepshed is a market town in the borough of Charnwood, in Leicestershire, England, a few miles north‑west of Loughborough. It sits on the edge of Charnwood Forest and is within easy reach of Beacon Hill and the M1, so residents enjoy good access to both countryside and larger urban centres.
Historically it grew from a medieval market and framework‑knitting settlement into a centre for hosiery and light industry; today it’s largely a mix of local businesses and commuter households. The town retains community life around sports clubs and churches (notably St Botolph's Church) and feels more like a large village than a bustling urban centre, with walks, remnant industrial heritage and an active local scene.
Postcode districts covering Shepshed
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 12.1 miles
- Nottingham 14.9 miles
- Derby 12.4 miles
- Burton upon Trent 14.7 miles
- Nuneaton 18.8 miles
- Tamworth 19.2 miles
- Loughborough 2.9 miles
- West Bridgford 12.8 miles
- Long Eaton 8.4 miles
- Hinckley 16.3 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 24.6 miles
- Swadlincote 11.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Shepshed East Ward 0.5 miles
- Shepshed West Ward 0.6 miles
- Long Whatton & Diseworth Ward 1.7 miles
- Stonebow Village Parish 1.9 miles
- Belton Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Loughborough Ashby Ward 2.1 miles
- Hathern Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Dishley, Hathern & Thorpe Acre Ward 2.4 miles
- Loughborough Nanpantan Ward 2.4 miles
- Thringstone Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Long Whatton Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Charley Parish 2.5 miles
Example postcodes in Shepshed
LE12 9LJ, LE12 9FT, LE12 9DR, LE12 9PD, LE12 9HY, LE12 9HX, LE12 9DT, LE12 9QZ, LE11 9PT … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 4.6 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 28.9 miles
- Loughborough Central Railway Station 4.1 miles
- Loughborough Railway Station 4.1 miles
Hotels near Shepshed Ad
- Link Hotel 3 1.8 miles
- Burleigh Court Hotel and Leisure 4 2.3 miles
- Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport 4 4 miles
- Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport 3 4 miles
- Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel 2.6 miles
- OYO Aparthotel Hathern – Loughborough 3 2.3 miles
- The Queens Head 4 2.2 miles
- The Royal Oak 4 2.5 miles
- The Falcon Inn 2.7 miles
- Crowne Plaza East Midlands Airport 4 4.8 miles
Schools in Shepshed
- Newcroft Primary Academy Primary
- Oxley Primary School Shepshed Primary
- Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire Primary
Local points of interest
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 1.5 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 5.3 miles
- Bradgate House Historic site 6.6 miles
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 10.1 miles
- Clifton Hall Country house 10.5 miles
- Belgrave Library Library 10.9 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 11.2 miles
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 12 miles
- Pride Park Stadium 12 miles
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 12 miles
- University of Leicester University 12.4 miles
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 12.7 miles