Towns & cities · East Midlands
Groby
Groby — village in Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester North · 6.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Groby, you can reach the nearest railway station, Leicester North, which is approximately 6.8 km away. The postcode for Groby is LE6 0FP, and entry to the town is free.
About
Groby is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 7,301 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.6582°, -1.2327°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Groby ( GROO-bee) is a village in the Hinckley and Bosworth borough of Leicestershire, England. It is to the north west of Leicester. The population at the time of the 2011 census was 6,796. The village saw a huge expansion during the 1970s along with the village of Glenfield. The historic village centre retains some of its historic buildings, cobbled lanes and thatched cottages. The church of St Philip and St James, built in the lancet style by George Harry Booth-Grey, the sixth Earl of Stamford, dates from 1840 and stands in the grounds of Groby Castle. The architect was William Railton. Additionally the village was also home to the former Groby Old Hall, the stone-built parts of which are thought to have been part of the castle's outer buildings.
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Background
History
became a pub in 1921. According to Groby Heritage Group, the tall chimney belonged to a quarry.]] Groby was mentioned in Domesday Book of 1086, when it was described as having "land for 4 ploughs, 10 villagers with 1 Freeman and 5 smallholders have 3 ploughs...the value was 20s; now 60s." Ulf is shown as the lord of Markfield, Groby, Blaby and Ratby in the hundred of Guthlaxton in Leicestershire in 1066. By 1086, the lord was Hugh de Grandmesnil who was also associated with the hundreds of Goscote, Guthlaxton and Gartree in Leicestershire. The estate was held by the Ferrers family until 1445 when it passed to the Grey family. By 1800 the village had expanded with the population reaching…
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- Coordinates
- 52.6582, -1.2327
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Hinckley and Bosworth
- Parish
- Groby
- Postcode
- LE6 0FP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Leicestershire
- Population
- 7,301
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester North — 6.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q984128 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Groby (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Groby church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Groby Old Hall
Historic houses · 0.7 km
Groby Castle
Hill forts · 0.7 km
Groby Castle Hill
Castles · 0.8 km
Church of St Philip and St James
Historic churches · 1.2 km
Ratby War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Ratby Post Office
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
Sheet Hedges Wood
Wildlife reserves · 1.8 km
Norman Church Ruins
Historic houses · 2.0 km
Glenfield War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Kirby Muxloe Castle
Castles · 2.4 km
Bury Camp
Vineyards · 2.5 km
Kirby Muxloe
Castles · 2.6 km
Groby is a village in Leicestershire, located in the West Midlands region, with a population of 7,301. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 7,301
- Administrative county
- Leicestershire
- Constituency
- Mid Leicestershire
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Groby
15 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Groby →
📷 3Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of St Philip and St James
Church of St Philip and St James — church in Ratby, Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire, England, UK.
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Groby Old Hall
Groby Old Hall — house in Groby, Leicestershire, England, UK.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · East Midlands
Kirby Firth Nature Park
Kirby Firth Nature Park is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · East Midlands
Kirby Muxloe Castle
Kirby Muxloe Castle — unfinished 15th century fortified manor house in Kirby Muxloe, Leicestershire, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Ratby Post Office
Ratby Post Office is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · East Midlands
Highway Spinney
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📷 3Historic houses · East Midlands
Norman Church Ruins
Norman Church Ruins — a historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Ratby War Memorial
Ratby War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Kirby Muxloe Stone of Remembrance and War Memorial Gates
Kirby Muxloe Stone of Remembrance and War Memorial Gates — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Glenfield War Memorial
Glenfield War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · East Midlands
Kirby Muxloe
Kirby Muxloe is a large village and civil parish in the Blaby district of Leicestershire, England, west of Leicester. It is in the Leicester Urban Area. The Leicester Forest East parish border runs al
📷 5Vineyards · East Midlands
Bury Camp
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📷 3Historic houses · East Midlands
Groby Old Hall
Groby Old Hall — house in Groby, Leicestershire, England, UK.
📷 3📷 5📷 3Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of St Philip and St James
Church of St Philip and St James — church in Ratby, Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Ratby War Memorial
Ratby War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Ratby Post Office
Ratby Post Office is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Groby
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Charnwood Acres Park
Charnwood Acres Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Cropston Caravan Site
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📷 5Hotels · East Midlands
Winstanley House
Winstanley House — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 7Hotels · East Midlands
Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express — a hotel in england west midlands. 3-star. Brand: Holiday Inn Express.
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Fox Covert Scout Camp
Fox Covert Scout Camp — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Unicorn Mobile Home Park
Unicorn Mobile Home Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Market Tavern
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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
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📷 7Historic pubs · East Midlands
Rothley Court
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📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Narborough Arms
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Groby?
- Groby is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE6 0FP), in the parish of Groby.
- What is Groby?
- Groby — village in Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Groby?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester North, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE6 0FP.
- Is Groby free to visit?
- Yes, Groby is free to enter.
- How do I get to Groby?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester North, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE6 0FP.