Villages · East Midlands
Packington
In or near Donisthorpe.
Packington — a village in england east midlands.
Oliver Mills — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Waterside Station · 5.3 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Mease SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Packington is a village located in the East Midlands, with a population of 734. This small settlement offers a glimpse into rural life in England. Its size and community atmosphere reflect typical characteristics of many villages in the region. Visitors can expect a quiet environment, with local amenities likely catering to the needs of residents and occasional visitors.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7285, -1.4662
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- North West Leicestershire
- Parish
- Packington
- Postcode
- LE65 1WJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Leicestershire
- Population
- 734
- Nearest railway station
- Waterside Station — 5.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2640697 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Bridge By Packington Mill
Historic bridges · 0.2 km
Bridge Opposite Manor House
Historic bridges · 0.2 km
Conkers
Family attractions · 1.7 km
Ashby de la Zouch Castle
Castles · 1.9 km
Loudoun Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Ashby Castle and associated formal garden
Castles · 2.0 km
Holy Trinity Church
Historic churches · 2.0 km
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Castles · 2.1 km
Willesley Campsite
Campsites · 2.1 km
Shoulder Of Mutton Public House
Historic pubs · 2.1 km
St Helen's Church, Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Historic churches · 2.1 km
War Memorial in Churchyard to West of St Helen's Parish Church
Memorials & monuments · 2.1 km
Nearby
📷 3Historic bridges · East Midlands
Bridge By Packington Mill
Bridge By Packington Mill — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · East Midlands
Bridge Opposite Manor House
Bridge Opposite Manor House — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 4Family attractions · East Midlands
Conkers
120-acre family activity park in the heart of the National Forest.
📷 5Castles · East Midlands
Ashby de la Zouch Castle
Ashby de la Zouch Castle — Grade I listed ruins in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Loudoun Memorial
Loudoun Memorial — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · East Midlands
Ashby Castle and associated formal garden
Ashby Castle and associated formal garden — castle in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Packington
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Willesley Campsite
Willesley Campsite — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Snowmans Residential Park
Snowmans Residential Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
New Forest View Caravan Park and Campsite
New Forest View Caravan Park and Campsite — a campsite in england west midlands.
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📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Conkers C & C C
Conkers C & C C — a caravan park in england east midlands.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Spinney View Huts
Spinney View Huts — a campsite in england west midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · East Midlands
Shoulder Of Mutton Public House
Shoulder Of Mutton Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Restaurants · East Midlands
De La Zouch
De La Zouch — a restaurant in england east midlands.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Black Lion Public House
The Black Lion Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Three Horseshoes
Three Horseshoes in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Wheel Public House
The Wheel Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Three Horseshoes Public House
The Three Horseshoes Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Packington?
- Packington is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE65 1WJ), in the parish of Packington.
- What is Packington?
- Packington — a village in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Packington?
- The nearest railway station is Waterside Station, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE65 1WJ.
- Is Packington a protected site?
- Yes — Packington is part of the River Mease SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Packington?
- The nearest railway station is Waterside Station, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE65 1WJ.