Towns & cities · East Midlands
Desford
Desford — village and civil parish in Leicestershire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Market Bosworth · 8.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Desford is located in the West Midlands, with the nearest railway station being Market Bosworth, which is 8.5 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Desford is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 3,676 people. Address: LE9. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Leicestershire, England". Coordinates: 52.6250°, -1.2950°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Desford is a village and civil parish in the Hinckley and Bosworth district of England, 7 miles (11 km) west of the centre of Leicester and around 7 miles north east of Hinckley. Situated on a hill approximately 400 feet above sea level, the parish includes the hamlets of Botcheston and Newtown Unthank and a scattered settlement at Lindridge. The population at the 2021 census had increased to 4,592. Desford is in the Doomsday Book of 1086 but the name itself is older than that meaning Deor's Ford suggesting an Anglo Saxon origin. Another suggestion is that it means 'ford frequented with wild animals'.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6250, -1.2950
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Hinckley and Bosworth
- Parish
- Desford
- Postcode
- LE9
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hinckley and Bosworth
- Population
- 3,676
- Nearest railway station
- Market Bosworth — 8.5 km
- Official site
- desford.leicestershireparishcouncils.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q1612314 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Desford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St martins church desford 31l07.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Desford War Memorial
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3B Series No.2
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Tropical Birdland
Natural landmarks · 0.7 km
War Memorial North of Polebrook House at Ngr 484058
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Fox Covert Scout Camp
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Kirkby Mallory
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Church of All Saints, Kirkby Mallory
Historic churches · 3.8 km
Desford is a village in Leicestershire, located in the West Midlands, with a population of 3,676. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 3,676
- Administrative county
- Leicestershire
- Constituency
- Hinckley and Bosworth
Things to see in Desford
6 attractions within 12 km.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
3B Series No.2
3B Series No.2 in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Country parks · East Midlands
Bagworth Heath Woods
Bagworth Heath Woods is a 75-hectare (185-acre) country park on the location of the former Desford Colliery, in Leicestershire, England consisting of woodland, grassland, heathland, lakes and ponds. T
📷 3Zoos & aquariums · East Midlands
Tropical Birdland, Leicestershire
Tropical Birdland, Leicestershire — zoo in Desford , United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · East Midlands
Tropical Birdland
Tropical Birdland — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
War Memorial North of Polebrook House at Ngr 484058
War Memorial North of Polebrook House at Ngr 484058 — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Desford War Memorial
Desford War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Desford War Memorial
Desford War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
3B Series No.2
3B Series No.2 in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Zoos & aquariums · East Midlands
Tropical Birdland, Leicestershire
Tropical Birdland, Leicestershire — zoo in Desford , United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · East Midlands
Tropical Birdland
Tropical Birdland — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
War Memorial North of Polebrook House at Ngr 484058
War Memorial North of Polebrook House at Ngr 484058 — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Kirkby Mallory
Kirkby Mallory — village and former civil parish in Leicestershire, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Desford
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Fox Covert Scout Camp
Fox Covert Scout Camp — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Charnwood Acres Park
Charnwood Acres Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Hotels · East Midlands
Winstanley House
Winstanley House — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
St Christopher Park Homes
St Christopher Park Homes — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 4Campsites · East Midlands
Fortway Farm
Fortway Farm — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Spinney View Huts
Spinney View Huts — 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.
📷 7Historic pubs · East Midlands
Rothley Court
Rothley Court in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Desford?
- Desford is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE9), in the parish of Desford.
- What is Desford?
- Desford — village and civil parish in Leicestershire, England.
- How do I get to Desford?
- The nearest railway station is Market Bosworth, about 8.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE9.
- Is Desford free to visit?
- Yes, Desford is free to enter.
- How do I get to Desford?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LE9. It sits within the Hinckley and Bosworth parliamentary constituency.