Towns & cities · East Midlands
Kirkby Mallory
Kirkby Mallory — village and former civil parish in Leicestershire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Shenton · 6.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Kirkby Mallory is located in the West Midlands, Leicestershire, with the postcode LE9 7RJ. The nearest railway station is Shenton, which is 6.7 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Kirkby Mallory is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village and former civil parish in Leicestershire, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.6000°, -1.3167°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Kirkby Mallory is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Kirkby Mallory, Peckleton and Stapleton, in the Hinckley and Bosworth district of Leicestershire, England. In 1931 the parish had a population of 231. It is known mainly for its race circuit, Mallory Park, a one-mile (1.6 km) track where car and motorbike races take place. Its church is All Saints and is located near the entrance. Numerous lakes and farms are situated in and around the village and the lakes are popular fishing areas. There is a yearly firework display at the circuit which is well attended by residents and locals.
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Background
History
Kirkby was named after the Mallory family, most prominently Sir Anketil Malory (1341–1393), a knight and governor of the castle and town of Leicester in the time of Richard II. In 1564, the population consisted of 25 families. In 1675, Sir Thomas Neale (Noell, Noel, etc.) became 3rd Baronet of Kirkby Mallory and inherited Kirkby Manor from his father Baronet William Neale. In 1696, Thomas's brother, Sir John Neale (father of Clobery and William), left a rent roll listing the tenants and their rents and referring to Sir John's mansion house or hall with attached woods worth 3,000 pounds and "a large park, very well wooded, and stocked with deer". According to Nichols, Kirkby was enclosed in…
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- Coordinates
- 52.6000, -1.3167
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Hinckley and Bosworth
- Parish
- Kirkby Mallory, Peckleton & Stapleton
- Postcode
- LE9 7RJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hinckley and Bosworth
- Nearest railway station
- Shenton — 6.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1735522 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kirkby Mallory (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Desford Lane in Kirkby Mallory - geograph.org.uk - 703232.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Kirkby Mallory
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Campsites · 1.8 km
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Earl Shilton Castle
Literary houses · 2.4 km
Church of St Simon and St Jude
Historic churches · 2.4 km
Earl Shilton
Castles · 2.6 km
Earl Shilton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.7 km
Hinckley and Bosworth
Museums · 2.9 km
A47 Car Boot Sale
Farmers’ markets · 3.1 km
Desford
Towns & cities · 3.1 km
Desford War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 3.3 km
Kirkby Mallory is a village located in Leicestershire, in the West Midlands region of England. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Administrative county
- Leicestershire
- Constituency
- Hinckley and Bosworth
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Things to see in Kirkby Mallory
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Church of All Saints, Kirkby Mallory
Church of All Saints, Kirkby Mallory — church in Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire, England, UK.
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Church of St Martin
Church of St Martin — church in Stapleton, Leicestershire, England, UK.
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Church of St Simon and St Jude
Church of St Simon and St Jude — church in Earl Shilton, Leicestershire, England, UK.
📷 3📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Earl Shilton War Memorial
Earl Shilton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · East Midlands
Earl Shilton
Earl Shilton — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Fox Covert Scout Camp
Fox Covert Scout Camp — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Literary houses · East Midlands
Earl Shilton Castle
Earl Shilton Castle — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
📷 5Farmers’ markets · East Midlands
A47 Car Boot Sale
A47 Car Boot Sale — a UK farmers' market in england west midlands.
📷 5📷 5Castles · East Midlands
Earl Shilton Castle Yard
Earl Shilton Castle Yard — a castle in england west midlands.
Nearby
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Church of All Saints, Kirkby Mallory
Church of All Saints, Kirkby Mallory — church in Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire, England, UK.
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Fox Covert Scout Camp
Fox Covert Scout Camp — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Castles · East Midlands
Earl Shilton Castle Yard
Earl Shilton Castle Yard — a castle in england west midlands.
📷 5Literary houses · East Midlands
Earl Shilton Castle
Earl Shilton Castle — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
📷 3Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of St Simon and St Jude
Church of St Simon and St Jude — church in Earl Shilton, Leicestershire, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Kirkby Mallory
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Fox Covert Scout Camp
Fox Covert Scout Camp — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 4Campsites · East Midlands
Fortway Farm
Fortway Farm — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Charnwood Acres Park
Charnwood Acres Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Hotels · East Midlands
Winstanley House
Winstanley House — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Upton Barn Caravan and Camping site
Upton Barn Caravan and Camping site — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Spinney View Huts
Spinney View Huts — a campsite in england west midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Narborough Arms
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📷 5Restaurants · East Midlands
Peter Pizzeria
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📷 5Restaurants · East Midlands
Pepe's Piri Piri
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📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Market Tavern
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📷 3Historic pubs · South East England
Blue Lion
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirkby Mallory?
- Kirkby Mallory is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE9 7RJ), in the parish of Kirkby Mallory, Peckleton & Stapleton.
- What is Kirkby Mallory?
- Kirkby Mallory — village and former civil parish in Leicestershire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kirkby Mallory?
- The nearest railway station is Shenton, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE9 7RJ.
- Is Kirkby Mallory free to visit?
- Yes, Kirkby Mallory is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kirkby Mallory?
- The nearest railway station is Shenton, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE9 7RJ.