Birstall is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE4), in the parish of Birstall.

How do I get to Birstall?

The nearest railway station is Leicester North, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE4.

Is Birstall free to visit?

Yes, Birstall is free to enter.

How do I get to Birstall?

The nearest railway station is Leicester North, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE4.

Towns & cities · East Midlands

Birstall

Also known as: Birstall, Swydd Gaerlŷr

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Birstall — village and civil parish in Leicestershire, England.

Birstall, towns & cities in Leicestershire — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station: Leicester North · 1.1 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly

Birstall is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 11,480 people. Address: LE4. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Leicestershire, England". Coordinates: 52.6736°, -1.1200°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Birstall is a large village and civil parish within the Charnwood borough of Leicestershire, England. It is three miles north of Leicester city centre and is part of the wider Leicester Urban Area. It is the largest village in Charnwood, with a population only marginally lower than the neighbouring town of Syston at the 2001 census.

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Background

History

on Church Hill. Here lies the grave of John Hannah (VC).]] The village's name means . Saxon remnants have been found in the village and surrounding area. The village was called Burstalle in the Domesday Book when it belonged to Hugh de Grandmesnil. Willard held these lands for Hugh and the 16 acre of meadow and a mill were said to be worth three ounces of gold. The village began its growth with the arrival of the Great Central Railway in 1899. From then onwards development has continued and still continues to-day. Between 1901 and the 2001 the population grew from 611 to over 11,000.

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Coordinates: 52.6736, -1.1200
County: Leicestershire
District: Charnwood
Parish: Birstall
Postcode: LE4
Parliamentary constituency: Mid Leicestershire
Population: 11,480
Nearest railway station: Leicester North — 1.1 km

Sources

wikidata: Q370592 (CC0)
wikipedia: Birstall, Leicestershire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Birstall Parish Church of St.James - geograph.org.uk - 565163.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Birstall is a town located in Leicestershire, in the West Midlands region of England, with a population of 11,480. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.

At a glance

Population: 11,480
Administrative county: Leicestershire
Constituency: Mid Leicestershire
Top categories near here: 8 Historic churches
4 Theatres
2 Cemeteries
2 Museums
1 Memorials & monuments

Things to see in Birstall

21 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Birstall →

Birstall Social Club in Leicestershire - geograph.org.uk - 5974608

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Theatres · East Midlands

Lawn Cinema

Lawn Cinema in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

Catherine Street, Leicester - geograph.org.uk - 72956

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Theatres · East Midlands

Carlton Kinema

Carlton Kinema in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

^88 Leire Road - geograph.org.uk - 5422619

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Theatres · East Midlands

Coliseum Picture Theatre

Coliseum Picture Theatre in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

Footbridge over Red Hill Way - geograph.org.uk - 3589237

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Cemeteries · East Midlands

Belgrave Cemetery

Belgrave Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.

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Great Central Railway, Birstall - geograph.org.uk - 70998

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Cemeteries · East Midlands

Birstall Cemetery

Birstall Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.

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Memorials & monuments · East Midlands

Birstall War Memorial

Birstall War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

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Motorsport circuits · East Midlands

Red Hill filling station

Red Hill filling station — petrol station in City of Leicester, Leicestershire, England, UK.

Flood relief basin next to the River Soar - geograph.org.uk - 6471602

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Natural landmarks · East Midlands

Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre

Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Detail of Belgrave Hall, Church Road, Leicester - geograph.org.uk - 7434073

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Museums · East Midlands

Belgrave Hall Museum

Belgrave Hall Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Historic bridges · East Midlands

Belgrave Bridge (Over River Soar)

Belgrave Bridge (Over River Soar) — scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Public art & sculpture · East Midlands

Mammoth

Mammoth — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Theatres · East Midlands