Towns & cities · East Midlands
Markfield
Markfield — village and civil parish in the Hinckley and Bosworth district of Leicestershire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rothley · 8.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Markfield in the West Midlands, you can reach it via the nearest railway station, Rothley, which is 8.1 km away. The postcode for Markfield is LE67 9LA. Entry to the town is free.
About
Markfield is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 4,454 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in the Hinckley and Bosworth district of Leicestershire, England". Coordinates: 52.6878°, -1.2775°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Markfield is a large village in both the National Forest and Charnwood Forest, in the Hinckley and Bosworth district of Leicestershire, England. The settlement dates back to at least the time of the Norman conquest and is mentioned in the Domesday Book under the name Merchenefeld. A variant of this is still used as the name for the village primary school, Mercenfeld. It is to the south-east of Junction 22 of the M1, and to the south of the A50. The highest point in Markfield is shown on OS sheet 129 as 222 metres above sea level, making it one of the highest villages in Leicestershire. Nearby places are Newtown Linford, Groby, Field Head, and Stanton under Bardon. In the 1841 census its population was recorded at 1,203. In the 2011 census the parish had a population of 5,681. In 2012 Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council published an overview of the Markfield conservation area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6878, -1.2775
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Hinckley and Bosworth
- Parish
- Markfield
- Postcode
- LE67 9LA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Leicestershire
- Population
- 4,454
- Nearest railway station
- Rothley — 8.1 km
- Official site
- www.ukcensusdata.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q675979 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Markfield (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: MAIN STREET, MARKFIELD.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Markfield Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.3 km
The Markfield Mosque
Historic churches · 1.2 km
Cliffe Hill Quarry
Quarries · 1.6 km
Stoneywell
Historic houses · 1.8 km
National Trust Stoneywell
Natural landmarks · 1.8 km
Ulverscroft
Museums · 1.9 km
Stanton under Bardon War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.3 km
Ulverscroft Mill
Watermills · 2.5 km
Charnwood Acres Park
Caravan parks · 2.6 km
Ulverscroft Priory
Abbeys & priories · 2.7 km
New Cliffe Hill Quarry
Quarries · 3.1 km
Thornton Reservoir
Reservoirs & lochs · 3.1 km
Markfield is a village located in Leicestershire, in the West Midlands region of England, with a population of 4,454. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 4,454
- Administrative county
- Leicestershire
- Constituency
- Mid Leicestershire
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Markfield
22 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Markfield →
📷 3Historic houses · East Midlands
Bardon Hall
Bardon Hall — house in Bardon, North West Leicestershire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · East Midlands
Bardon Park Chapel
Bardon Park Chapel — grade II listed church in Bardon, North West Leicestershire, England,UK.
📷 5Historic houses · East Midlands
Stoneywell
Stoneywell — house in Ulverscroft, Leicestershire, England, UK.
📷 3Natural landmarks · East Midlands
National Trust Stoneywell
National Trust Stoneywell — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Abbeys & priories · East Midlands
Ulverscroft Priory
Ulverscroft Priory — a abbey in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Bardon Hill War Memorial
Bardon Hill War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
The Oaks Scout Campsite
The Oaks Scout Campsite — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · East Midlands
Bardon Hill
Bardon Hill — a hill or mountain in england east midlands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · East Midlands
Bardon Hill
Bardon Hill — mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 279.9 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · East Midlands
Birch Hill
Birch Hill — mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 254 m.
📷 3Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter — church in Thornton, Leicestershire, England, UK.
📷 5Quarries · East Midlands
Cliffe Hill Quarry
Cliffe Hill Quarry — geological site in Leicestershire, England.
📷 3Quarries · East Midlands
New Cliffe Hill Quarry
New Cliffe Hill Quarry — primarily quarrying granite for road aggregate.
📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · East Midlands
Thornton Reservoir
Thornton Reservoir — lake in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Stanton under Bardon War Memorial
Stanton under Bardon War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Bagworth War Memorial
Bagworth War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East Midlands
The Markfield Mosque
The Markfield Mosque — a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · East Midlands
Bagworth
Bagworth is a village in the civil parish of Bagworth and Thornton, in the Hinckley and Bosworth district, in Leicestershire, England, 9 miles (14 km) west of Leicester.
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Charnwood Acres Park
Charnwood Acres Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5📷 5Mountains & hills · East Midlands
Markfield Hill
Markfield Hill — mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 222 m.
Nearby
📷 5Mountains & hills · East Midlands
Markfield Hill
Markfield Hill — mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 222 m.
📷 5Historic churches · East Midlands
The Markfield Mosque
The Markfield Mosque — a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Quarries · East Midlands
Cliffe Hill Quarry
Cliffe Hill Quarry — geological site in Leicestershire, England.
📷 5Historic houses · East Midlands
Stoneywell
Stoneywell — house in Ulverscroft, Leicestershire, England, UK.
📷 3Natural landmarks · East Midlands
National Trust Stoneywell
National Trust Stoneywell — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Markfield
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Charnwood Acres Park
Charnwood Acres Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
The Oaks Scout Campsite
The Oaks Scout Campsite — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
St Christopher Park Homes
St Christopher Park Homes — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Cropston Caravan Site
Cropston Caravan Site — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Snowmans Residential Park
Snowmans Residential Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Fox Covert Scout Camp
Fox Covert Scout Camp — a campsite in england west midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Three Horseshoes
Three Horseshoes in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · East Midlands
Rothley Court
Rothley Court in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Market Tavern
Market Tavern in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 5Restaurants · East Midlands
Peter Pizzeria
Peter Pizzeria — a restaurant in england west midlands. Cuisine: sandwich;pizza.
📷 5Restaurants · East Midlands
Pepe's Piri Piri
Pepe's Piri Piri — a restaurant in england west midlands. Cuisine: burger;sandwich;indian;asian;chicken;ice cream. 5-star.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Markfield?
- Markfield is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE67 9LA), in the parish of Markfield.
- What is Markfield?
- Markfield — village and civil parish in the Hinckley and Bosworth district of Leicestershire, England.
- How do I get to Markfield?
- The nearest railway station is Rothley, about 8.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE67 9LA.
- Is Markfield free to visit?
- Yes, Markfield is free to enter.
- How do I get to Markfield?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LE67 9LA. It sits within the Mid Leicestershire parliamentary constituency.