Towns & cities · East Midlands
Great Bowden
Great Bowden — village and civil parish in Leicestershire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Market Harborough · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Great Bowden is located in Leicestershire, with the nearest railway station being Market Harborough, which is 1.4 km away. Entry to the town is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is LE16 7EU.
About
Great Bowden is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 802 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 954 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Leicestershire, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.4920°, -0.9040°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Great Bowden is a village and civil parish in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England. It is north-east of and a suburb of Market Harborough, although originally the parish of Great Bowden included Harborough. The population is around 1,000, being measured at the 2011 census as 1,017. Places nearby include Market Harborough, Little Bowden, Sutton Bassett, Foxton and Thorpe Langton.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4920, -0.9040
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Harborough
- Parish
- Great Bowden
- Postcode
- LE16 7EU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
- Population
- 954
- Nearest railway station
- Market Harborough — 1.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q935502 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Great Bowden (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Great Bowden Red Lion - geograph.org.uk - 2859519.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Market Harborough railway station
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Harborough Theatre
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Harborough Theatre
Open-air theatres · 1.9 km
The Three Swans Hotel
Historic pubs · 1.9 km
Great Bowden is a village in Leicestershire, located in the West Midlands, with a population of 954. There are N attractions listed within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 954
- Administrative county
- Leicestershire
- Constituency
- Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
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Things to see in Great Bowden
27 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Great Bowden →
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ABC Market Harborough
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The Three Swans Hotel
The Three Swans Hotel in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
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The Shoulder Of Mutton Public House
The Shoulder Of Mutton Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · East Midlands
Harborough Theatre
Harborough Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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The Old House
The Old House — house in Harborough, Leicestershire, England, UK.
📷 4Gardens · East Midlands
The Tower House, Lubenham
The Tower House, Lubenham — a garden in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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St Mary In Arden Church
St Mary In Arden Church — a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · East Midlands
Thorpe Lubenham Hall
Thorpe Lubenham Hall — a manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · East Midlands
Harborough Museum
Harborough Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Theme parks · East Midlands
Mini Mischiefs
Mini Mischiefs — a theme park in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Heritage railway stations · East Midlands
Market Harborough railway station
Market Harborough railway station — a Grade II-listed railway station in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · East Midlands
Bridge Over River Welland 300 Metres North West Of Thorpe Lubenham Hall (Not Included) (That Part In Parish Of Marston Trussell)
Bridge Over River Welland 300 Metres North West Of Thorpe Lubenham Hall (Not Included) (That Part In Parish Of Marston Trussell) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, Uni
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
1914 To 1918 War Memorial
1914 To 1918 War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
War Memorial Portico at the Cottage Hospital
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
War Memorial 1914 to 1918 War in Churchyard of Church of St Nicholas
War Memorial 1914 to 1918 War in Churchyard of Church of St Nicholas — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Lubenham War Memorial
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Market Harborough
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Harborough District
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📷 5Open-air theatres · East Midlands
Harborough Theatre
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The Shoulder Of Mutton Public House
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📷 3Theme parks · East Midlands
Mini Mischiefs
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📷 3Historic churches · East Midlands
St Mary In Arden Church
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📷 5Archaeological sites · East Midlands
St Mary In Arden Church
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📷 5Heritage railway stations · East Midlands
Market Harborough railway station
Market Harborough railway station — a Grade II-listed railway station in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Where to eat & stay near Great Bowden
Places to stay
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Rural Relaxing
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
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The Three Swans Hotel
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The Nevill Arms Public House
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Fox Inn Public House
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Horse and Trumpet Inn
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Bowden?
- Great Bowden is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE16 7EU), in the parish of Great Bowden.
- What is Great Bowden?
- Great Bowden — village and civil parish in Leicestershire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Great Bowden?
- The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE16 7EU.
- Is Great Bowden free to visit?
- Yes, Great Bowden is free to enter.
- How do I get to Great Bowden?
- The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE16 7EU.