Loughborough

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

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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.

Leicester is one of Loughborough's best, nearby cities to visit in Loughborough.

Don't miss The Arch of Remembrance's historic monuments if visiting the area around Loughborough.

There are a several good canals in the area around Loughborough like Grand Union Canal at Leicester.

The area around Loughborough's best hiking areas can be found at Grand Union Canal at Leicester.

The area around Loughborough features a number of interesting historic buildings including Leicester Cathedral, Church of St Nicholas - Leicester, Lavenham Guildhall, Bradgate House, and Old John Tower.

Abbey Park, Wilton Park, and Bradgate Park are great places to visit near Loughborough if you like parks.

Loughborough is near some unmissable shopping centres like Highcross Leicester,

Loughborough has some unmissable airports nearby like Leicester Airport, and East Midlands Airport.

Loughborough's best nearby towns can be found at Loughborough, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Melton Mowbray, and Market Harborough.

There are a number of villages near Loughborough including Lavenham, Cropston, Newtown Linford, Saddington, and Rothley.

Cropston Reservoir is one of Loughborough's best, nearby lakes to visit in Loughborough.

The area around Loughborough boasts some of the best country parks including Bradgate Park, and East Carlton Countryside Park.

There are a several good ruins in the Loughborough area like Bradgate House, and Old John Tower.

Loughborough History

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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”.