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Blaby
Blaby — village and civil parish in Leicestershire, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Narborough · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Blaby, the nearest railway station is Narborough, located 2.4 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Blaby is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 6,163 people. Address: LE8. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Leicestershire, UK". Coordinates: 52.5724°, -1.1678°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Blaby () is a large village in the Blaby District in central Leicestershire, England, approximately five miles (8 km) south of Leicester city centre. At the time of the 2011 census, Blaby had a population of 6,194, falling slightly from 6,240 in 2001. Given Blaby's proximity to the city, it is part of the Leicester Urban Area. Its name likely came from Old Norse. Blábýr = "farmstead or village belonging to a man named Blár" (where the -r is a case ending). There seems to have been a dense patch of Viking settlement in Leicestershire, although some records in the Blaby Library indicate the origin of the village's name was from the first vicar. Blaby is twinned with the village of Villers-sous-Saint-Leu in France.
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Background
Architecture
]] While there are few buildings of outstanding historical or architectural interest, old Blaby is a conservation area. Old Blaby contains The Bakers Arms, a thatched public house that dates back to 1485. The other public houses to be found in Blaby are The Fox & Tiger, The Bulls Head and The Black Horse. The Tom Thumb and The Egyptian Queen have been demolished. Blaby is home to three schools: Blaby Stokes CE Primary School, Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School, and Foxfields Academy.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5724, -1.1678
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Blaby
- Parish
- Blaby
- Postcode
- LE8
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Leicestershire
- Population
- 6,163
- Nearest railway station
- Narborough — 2.4 km
- Official site
- www.leicestershireparishcouncils.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q1619060 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Blaby (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Blaby Post Office.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Blaby Westfield Hotel
Hotels · 0.4 km
Whetstone War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Glen Parva Moat
Castles · 1.2 km
Whetstone
Villages · 1.2 km
Ketteringham
Villages · 1.2 km
Narborough Bog
Forests & woodlands · 1.6 km
Boilerhouse And Water Tower
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
Blaby District
Museums · 2.2 km
Narborough
Villages · 2.3 km
South Wigston War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.3 km
Narborough
Towns & cities · 2.3 km
All Saints Church, Narborough
Historic churches · 2.4 km
Blaby is a town in Leicestershire, located in the West Midlands, with a population of 6,163. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 6,163
- Administrative county
- Leicestershire
- Constituency
- South Leicestershire
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Blaby
9 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Blaby →
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Aylestone Meadows
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Saffron Hill Cemetery
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📷 3Castles · East Midlands
Glen Parva Moat
Glen Parva Moat — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Whetstone War Memorial
Whetstone War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Aylestone War Memorial
Aylestone War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
South Wigston War Memorial
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📷 5Hotels · East Midlands
Blaby Westfield Hotel
Blaby Westfield Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.
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📷 5Hotels · East Midlands
Blaby Westfield Hotel
Blaby Westfield Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Whetstone War Memorial
Whetstone War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · East Midlands
Glen Parva Moat
Glen Parva Moat — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5📷 5Forests & woodlands · East Midlands
Narborough Bog
Narborough Bog is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Blaby
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · East Midlands
Blaby Westfield Hotel
Blaby Westfield Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 7Hotels · East Midlands
Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express — a hotel in england west midlands. 3-star. Brand: Holiday Inn Express.
📷 5Hotels · East Midlands
Winstanley House
Winstanley House — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 4Campsites · East Midlands
Fortway Farm
Fortway Farm — a campsite in england west midlands.
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📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Fox Covert Scout Camp
Fox Covert Scout Camp — a campsite in england west midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Narborough Arms
Narborough Arms in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Restaurants · East Midlands
Peter Pizzeria
Peter Pizzeria — a restaurant in england west midlands. Cuisine: sandwich;pizza.
📷 5Restaurants · East Midlands
Pepe's Piri Piri
Pepe's Piri Piri — a restaurant in england west midlands. Cuisine: burger;sandwich;indian;asian;chicken;ice cream. 5-star.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Market Tavern
Market Tavern in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Old Grey Hound Inn Public House
Old Grey Hound Inn Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blaby?
- Blaby is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE8), in the parish of Blaby.
- What is Blaby?
- Blaby — village and civil parish in Leicestershire, UK.
- How do I get to Blaby?
- The nearest railway station is Narborough, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE8.
- Is Blaby free to visit?
- Yes, Blaby is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blaby?
- The nearest railway station is Narborough, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE8.