Castles · East Midlands
Groby Castle Hill
In or near Groby.
Groby Castle Hill — a castle in england west midlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester North · 6.3 km
About
Groby Castle Hill is a named castle in england west midlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Groby Castle Hill is a historic site located in the West Midlands. It is the remains of a medieval castle, notable for its earthworks and strategic position. The site reflects the region's feudal history and offers insights into castle architecture of the era. Visitors will find remnants of the defensive structures that once provided protection and authority in the landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6640, -1.2268
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Hinckley and Bosworth
- Parish
- Groby
- Postcode
- LE6 0FF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Leicestershire
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester North — 6.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287420 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Groby Castle Hill?
- Groby Castle Hill is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE6 0FF), in the parish of Groby.
- What is Groby Castle Hill?
- Groby Castle Hill — a castle in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Groby Castle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester North, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE6 0FF.
- Does Groby Castle Hill charge admission?
- Groby Castle Hill typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Groby Castle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester North, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE6 0FF.