Earl Shilton
Built-up area in Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.573, -1.315 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 46 97 |
| Population: | 19,578 |
| Dialling code: | 01455 (Hinckley) |
Earl Shilton is a small town in the borough of Hinckley and Bosworth in Leicestershire, England, set close to the rolling Leicestershire countryside and within easy reach of Leicester. It has a compact high street, local schools and parks, and sits between a string of villages and larger urban centres, giving it a semi-rural, community-focused feel.
Historically the town expanded with light industry and manufacturing in the 19th and 20th centuries, and today its economy mixes small local businesses, residual manufacturing and a significant commuter population. Social life is centred on clubs, churches and sports teams, and the place retains pockets of older architecture and a sense of local identity alongside more modern housing and amenities.
Postcode districts covering Earl Shilton
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 24.6 miles
- Leicester 8.9 miles
- Coventry 13.7 miles
- Derby 24.2 miles
- Solihull 23.5 miles
- Burton upon Trent 21 miles
- Sutton Coldfield 21.3 miles
- Royal Leamington Spa 21.5 miles
- Nuneaton 8.1 miles
- Tamworth 15.8 miles
- Rugby 13.9 miles
- Loughborough 13.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Elmesthorpe Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Barwell Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Peckleton Parish 2 miles
- Potters Marston Parish 2 miles
- Stapleton Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Kirkby Mallory Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Stoney Stanton Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Hinckley De Montfort Ward 2.5 miles
- Fosse Stoney Cove Ward 2.5 miles
- Thurlaston Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Fosse Normanton Ward 2.7 miles
- Aston Flamville Parish 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Earl Shilton
LE9 7AG, LE9 7DN, LE9 7BN, LE9 7AU, LE9 7BQ, LE9 7GX, LE9 7PW, LE9 7FE, LE9 7DJ … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 17.8 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 20 miles
- Hinckley Railway Station 3.6 miles
- Shenton Railway Station 4.6 miles
Hotels near Earl Shilton Ad
- Mallories 4 2 miles
- Castle Hotel by Greene King Inns 4 5.7 miles
- Leonardo Hotel and Conference Venue Hinckley Island 4 4.5 miles
- St Martins Lodge 4 8.5 miles
- Hampton by Hilton Nuneaton 3 7.4 miles
- Sketchley Grange Hotel & Spa 4 4.2 miles
- Abbey Grange Hotel 7.6 miles
- Leicester Marriott Hotel 4 5.5 miles
- Voco Leicester 4 8.5 miles
- Novotel Leicester 4 8.5 miles
Schools in Earl Shilton
- Heath Lane Academy Secondary
- Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy Primary
- Townlands C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 4.1 miles
- Liberty Way Stadium 6.5 miles
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 8 miles
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 8.4 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 8.6 miles
- University of Leicester University 8.7 miles
- Bradgate House Historic site 9 miles
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 9.4 miles
- Belgrave Library Library 9.8 miles
- Merevale Abbey Historic site 10.8 miles
- Ricoh Arena Stadium 11.5 miles
- Coventry Transport Museum Museum 13.9 miles