Towns & cities · East Midlands
Breedon on the Hill
Breedon on the Hill — village in Leicestershire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Breedon on the Hill is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 958 people. Address: DE73. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Leicestershire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.8020°, -1.3990°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Breedon on the Hill is a village and civil parish about 5 miles (8 km) north of Ashby-de-la-Zouch in North West Leicestershire, England. The parish adjoins the Derbyshire county boundary and the village is only about 2 miles (3 km) south of the Derbyshire town of Melbourne. The 2001 Census recorded a parish population (including Isley and Wilson) of 958 people in 404 households. The parish includes the hamlets of Tonge 1 mile (1.6 km) east of the village and Wilson 1.3 miles (2 km) north of the village on the county boundary. The population at the 2011 census (including Isley cum Langley and Langley Priory) was 1,029 in 450 households.
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Background
History
Excavation of The Bulwarks in 1946 identified occupation between about the 1st century BC and about 1st century AD. Medieval hagiography manuscripts record four saints buried in Breedon on the Hill. They are Friduricus, donor of the Mercian royal monastery built in Breedon during the seventh century, King Eardwulf of Northumbria, and relatively unknown Anglo-Saxon Saints Beonna of Breedon and Cotta of Breedon. Breedon has a circular stone-built village lock-up and similar to the one in the nearby Worthington. It was used for detaining local drunks, and the adjoining pound for straying livestock. The lock-up and pound together comprise a Grade II listed building. Breedon Hall is an historic…
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- Coordinates
- 52.8020, -1.3990
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- North West Leicestershire
- Parish
- Breedon on the Hill
- Postcode
- DE73
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Leicestershire
- Population
- 958
- Official site
- breedononthehill.leicestershireparishcouncils.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q769580 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Breedon on the Hill (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Breedonchurch.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Three Horseshoes Public House
Historic pubs · 0.1 km
Breedon on the Hill War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Breedon Hill, Leicestershire
Archaeological sites · 0.4 km
The Bulwarks (earthworks)
Vineyards · 0.4 km
Breedon Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.4 km
Church of St Mary and St Hardulph, Breedon on the Hill
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Tonge
Villages · 1.5 km
Breedon Cloud Wood and Quarry
Quarries · 2.0 km
viewing point
Viewpoints · 2.1 km
Bird sculptures
Public art & sculpture · 2.1 km
Worthington
Towns & cities · 2.3 km
Pedestal And Four Seasons Vase In Melbourne Hall Gardens
Gardens · 2.4 km
Breedon on the Hill is a village in Leicestershire, located in the East Midlands, with a population of 958. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 958
- Administrative county
- Leicestershire
- Constituency
- North West Leicestershire
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Breedon on the Hill
60 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Breedon on the Hill →
📷 5Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of St Mary and St Hardulph, Breedon on the Hill
Church of St Mary and St Hardulph, Breedon on the Hill — church in North West Leicestershire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of St Michael
Church of St Michael — Grade I listed church in Stanton by Bridge, Derbyshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of St Michael and St Mary
Church of St Michael and St Mary — church in Melbourne, Derbyshire, England, UK.
📷 3Holy wells · East Midlands
Garden Walls Attached To South Front Of Melbourne Hall With Attached Railings And Wall To East
Garden Walls Attached To South Front Of Melbourne Hall With Attached Railings And Wall To East — Grade I listed wall in South Derbyshire, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Holy Well, Kings Newton
Holy Well, Kings Newton is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Kings Newton Cross
Kings Newton Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Market Place
Market Place is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · East Midlands
Melbourne Castle
Melbourne Castle — limited remains of a castle in Melbourne, Derbyshire, England, UK.
📷 5Cemeteries · East Midlands
Melbourne Cemetery
Melbourne Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Old Market Monument
Old Market Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East Midlands
St Mary the Virgin’s Church
St Mary the Virgin’s Church — Grade I listed church in Weston-on-Trent, Derbyshire, England, UK.
📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · East Midlands
Staunton Harold Reservoir
Staunton Harold Reservoir — lake in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Swarkestone Causeway
Swarkestone Causeway is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Natural landmarks · East Midlands
Calke Explore
Calke Explore — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · East Midlands
Breedon Hill, Leicestershire
Breedon Hill, Leicestershire — a archaeological in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · East Midlands
Old Deer Shelter
Old Deer Shelter — a historic house in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · East Midlands
Swarkestone Pavilion
Swarkestone Pavilion — a manor in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · East Midlands
Melbourne Hall
Melbourne Hall — a manor in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · East Midlands
Calke Abbey
Calke Abbey — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · East Midlands
Swarkestone Hall Pavilion
Swarkestone Hall Pavilion — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Gardens · East Midlands
Two Pairs Of Cherubs To North West Of The Grand Basin In Melbourne Hall Gardens
Two Pairs Of Cherubs To North West Of The Grand Basin In Melbourne Hall Gardens — a Grade I-listed garden in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Gardens · East Midlands
The Birdcage Arbour In Melbourne Hall Gardens
The Birdcage Arbour In Melbourne Hall Gardens — a Grade I-listed garden in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Gardens · East Midlands
Covered Seat To East Of Fountain Pond In Melbourne Hall Gardens
Covered Seat To East Of Fountain Pond In Melbourne Hall Gardens — a Grade I-listed garden in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Three Horseshoes Public House
The Three Horseshoes Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Breedon on the Hill War Memorial
Breedon on the Hill War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · East Midlands
Breedon Hill, Leicestershire
Breedon Hill, Leicestershire — a archaeological in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · East Midlands
The Bulwarks (earthworks)
The Bulwarks (earthworks) — a UK vineyard in england east midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Mountains & hills · East Midlands
Breedon Hill
Breedon Hill — mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 127 m.
📷 5Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of St Mary and St Hardulph, Breedon on the Hill
Church of St Mary and St Hardulph, Breedon on the Hill — church in North West Leicestershire, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Breedon on the Hill
Places to stay
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Park Farmhouse Caravan Site
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📷 5Hotels · East Midlands
The Priest House Hotel
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Donington Manor Hotel
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📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Broadleaves Glamping
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📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Shardlow Caravan Park
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📷 5Hotels · East Midlands
Hilton East Midlands Airport
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Three Horseshoes Public House
The Three Horseshoes Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Hardinge Arms
Hardinge Arms in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Wheel Public House
The Wheel Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Three Horseshoes
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📷 7Restaurants · East Midlands
De La Zouch
De La Zouch — a restaurant in england east midlands.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Breedon on the Hill?
- Breedon on the Hill is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE73), in the parish of Breedon on the Hill.
- What is Breedon on the Hill?
- Breedon on the Hill — village in Leicestershire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Breedon on the Hill?
- Drivers can use postcode DE73.
- Is Breedon on the Hill free to visit?
- Yes, Breedon on the Hill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Breedon on the Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DE73. It sits within the North West Leicestershire parliamentary constituency.