Villages · East Midlands
Foxton
In or near East Langton.
Foxton — a village in england west midlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Market Harborough · 4.8 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Place summary
Foxton is a village located in the West Midlands, with a population of 478 residents. The village is characterised by its rural setting and traditional English architecture. It offers a glimpse into village life in the region, featuring local amenities and a close-knit community atmosphere.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5034, -0.9686
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Harborough
- Parish
- Foxton
- Postcode
- LE16 7RE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
- Population
- 478
- Nearest railway station
- Market Harborough — 4.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2649115 (CC BY 4.0)
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Foxton Locks
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Foxton?
- Foxton is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE16 7RE), in the parish of Foxton.
- What is Foxton?
- Foxton — a village in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Foxton?
- The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE16 7RE.
- How do I get to Foxton?
- The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE16 7RE.