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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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.

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

There are a number of historic monuments near to Loughborough including The Arch of Remembrance.

Canals to visit near Loughborough include Grand Union Canal at Leicester.

Don't miss Grand Union Canal at Leicester's hiking areas if visiting the area around Loughborough.

Historic Buildings to visit near Loughborough include Leicester Cathedral, Church of St Nicholas - Leicester, Lavenham Guildhall, Bradgate House, and Old John Tower.

Parks to visit near Loughborough include Abbey Park, Wilton Park, and Bradgate Park.

The area around Loughborough's best shopping centres can be found at Highcross Leicester.

Don't miss Leicester Airport, and East Midlands Airport's airports if visiting the area around Loughborough.

Don't miss Loughborough, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Melton Mowbray, and Market Harborough's towns if visiting the area around Loughborough.

Loughborough's best nearby villages can be found at Lavenham, Cropston, Newtown Linford, Saddington, and Rothley.

There are a several good lakes in the area around Loughborough like Cropston Reservoir.

Bradgate Park, and East Carlton Countryside Park are great places to visit near Loughborough if you like country parks.

Bradgate House, and Old John Tower are great places to visit near Loughborough if you like ruins.

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”.