Castles · East Midlands
Glen Parva Moat
In or near Blaby.
Glen Parva Moat — a castle in East Midlands, United Kingdom.
Mat Fascione — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- South Wigston · 1.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Glen Parva Moat is a castle located in East Midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Glen Parva Moat is a historic castle located in the West Midlands. It features a significant moat, indicative of its defensive purpose. The site is a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its archaeological importance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.5776, -1.1518
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Blaby
- Parish
- Glen Parva
- Postcode
- LE2 9TL
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Leicestershire
- Nearest railway station
- South Wigston — 1.3 km
Sources
- osm: node/13277546752 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Blaby Westfield Hotel
Hotels · 1.0 km
South Wigston War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Blaby
Towns & cities · 1.2 km
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Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
Saffron Hill Cemetery
Cemeteries · 2.1 km
Whetstone
Villages · 2.5 km
Ketteringham
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Wigston Academy
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Boilerhouse And Water Tower
Memorials & monuments · 2.5 km
Countesthorpe
Towns & cities · 2.6 km
Narborough Bog
Forests & woodlands · 2.7 km
Wigston Framework Knitters Museum
Museums · 2.8 km
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
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Whetstone War Memorial
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📷 4Cemeteries · East Midlands
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📷 5Where to eat & stay near Glen Parva Moat
Places to stay
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📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Restaurants · East Midlands
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glen Parva Moat?
- Glen Parva Moat is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE2 9TL), in the parish of Glen Parva.
- What is Glen Parva Moat?
- Glen Parva Moat — a castle in East Midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Glen Parva Moat?
- The nearest railway station is South Wigston, about 1.3 km away. The nearest town is Blaby. Drivers can use postcode LE2 9TL.
- Does Glen Parva Moat charge admission?
- Glen Parva Moat typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Glen Parva Moat?
- The nearest railway station is South Wigston, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE2 9TL.