Loughborough is a Town in the county of Leicestershire.
Loughborough is a market town in Leicestershire, England. It is the administrative headquarters of Charnwood Borough Council and a large part of the town falls within the boundaries of Charnwood Forest, an area of countryside popular with walkers, cyclists and other outdoor enthusiasts. The 44 hectares Medieval Park provides a peaceful oasis in this largely urbanised borough.
One major landmark is St Peter’s Church, which is located on top of the highest point in the town. It has stood for over 900 years and can be seen from miles around, including as far away as Belvoir Castle 20 miles to the south.
The town’s most notable association is with its traditional industries of shoemaking and footwear - particularly sports shoes - which have been exported all over the world.
A motte-and-bailey castle was built around 1086, and a priory in 1114. The current St Peter’s Church is the third church on the site: the first was built in Saxon times, the second in Norman times - which itself replaced a wooden Anglo-Saxon church.
Loughborough University
The University was established in 1891 as a teacher training college. It has since developed into a major centre for higher education, with over 14,000 students.
Loughborough postcode: LE11 5BJ
There are great places to visit near Loughborough including some great cities, historic monuments, canals, hiking areas, historic buildings, parks, shopping centres, airports, towns, villages, lakes, country parks and ruins.
The area close to Loughborough boasts some of the best cities including Leicester.
Places near Loughborough feature a number of interesting historic monuments including The Arch of Remembrance.
Don't miss Grand Union Canal at Leicester's canals if visiting the area around Loughborough.
The area around Loughborough's best hiking areas can be found at Grand Union Canal at Leicester.
Historic Buildings to visit near Loughborough include Leicester Cathedral, Church of St Nicholas - Leicester, Lavenham Guildhall, Bradgate House, and Old John Tower.
The area around Loughborough boasts some of the best parks including Abbey Park, Wilton Park, and Bradgate Park.
There are a several good shopping centres in the area around Loughborough like Highcross Leicester.
Airports to visit near Loughborough include Leicester Airport, and East Midlands Airport.
There are a several good towns in the Loughborough area like Loughborough, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Melton Mowbray, and Market Harborough.
Don't miss Lavenham, Cropston, Newtown Linford, Saddington, and Rothley's villages if visiting the area around Loughborough.
Cropston Reservoir is a great place to visit close to Loughborough if you like lakes.
Loughborough has some unmissable country parks nearby like Bradgate Park, and East Carlton Countryside Park.
Loughborough's best nearby ruins can be found at Bradgate House, and Old John Tower.
Loughborough History
There are some historic monuments around Loughborough:
Places to see near Loughborough
History of Loughborough
Loughborough’s earliest historical reference was to “Lucteburne” in the 1086 Domesday Book. It appeared in a charter from the reign of Henry II as Lucteburga, and in the Pipe Rolls of 1186 as Luchteburc. The name means “Luhhede’s burgh or fortified place”.
Lakes near Loughborough
Canals near Loughborough
Rivers near Loughborough
Shopping in Loughborough
Regent Place Loughborough, Charnwood
Regent Place retail park
Hermitage Shopping Centre Loughborough, Charnwood
Hermitage Shopping Centre retail park
Fresh Biggin Street, Loughborough
Fresh supermarket
Tesco Unit 1, The Rushes
Tesco supermarket
My Local 13, Devonshire Square
My Local supermarket
Sainsbury's Ashby Road, Loughborough
Sainsbury's supermarket
Euro Asia Pinfold Gate, Loughborough
Euro Asia supermarket
Lidl Station Avenue, Loughborough
Lidl supermarket
Wisla Supermarket Pinfold Gate, Loughborough
Wisla Supermarket supermarket
ALDI 51, Belton Road
ALDI supermarket
International Supermarket 52, Sparrow Hill
International Supermarket supermarket
The Co-operative Food Knightthorpe Road, Loughborough
The Co-operative Food supermarket
