Loughborough in Leicestershire

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

Retail in Loughborough

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.

Don't miss Leicester's cities if visiting the area around Loughborough.

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

Grand Union Canal at Leicester is one of Loughborough's best, nearby canals to visit in Loughborough.

Places near Loughborough feature a number of interesting hiking areas including Grand Union Canal at Leicester.

There are a several good historic buildings in the Loughborough area like Leicester Cathedral, Church of St Nicholas - Leicester, Lavenham Guildhall, Bradgate House, and Old John Tower.

Don't miss Abbey Park, Wilton Park, and Bradgate Park's parks if visiting the area around Loughborough.

There are a several good shopping centres in the area around Loughborough like Highcross Leicester.

The area around Loughborough boasts some of the best airports including Leicester Airport, and East Midlands Airport.

The area around Loughborough boasts some of the best towns including 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.

There are a number of lakes near to Loughborough including Cropston Reservoir.

Loughborough's best nearby country parks can be found at Bradgate Park, and East Carlton Countryside Park.

The area around Loughborough boasts some of the best ruins including 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”.

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Lakes 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

    International Supermarket 52, Sparrow Hill

    International Supermarket supermarket

    Tesco Unit 1, The Rushes

    Tesco supermarket

    My Local 13, Devonshire Square

    My Local supermarket

    Sainsbury's Ashby Road, Loughborough

    Sainsbury's supermarket

    Wisla Supermarket Pinfold Gate, Loughborough

    Wisla Supermarket supermarket

    ALDI 51, Belton Road

    ALDI supermarket

    Where to Eat in Loughborough

    The Hartshead Tower(s)

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