Towns & cities · East Midlands
Sileby
Sileby — village and civil parish in the Soar Valley in Leicestershire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sileby · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Sileby, the nearest railway station is Sileby, located just 0.2 km away. Entry to the town is free. The postcode for navigation is LE12.
About
Sileby is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 6,875 people. Address: LE12. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in the Soar Valley in Leicestershire, England". Coordinates: 52.7310°, -1.1060°.
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Official information
Sileby Parish Council offers local services and information to improve the community. The website provides resources on various council activities and how to contact them for further inquiries.
From the Wikipedia article
Sileby is a former industrial village and civil parish in the Soar Valley in the Charnwood borough of Leicestershire, England. It is located between Leicester and Loughborough. The village is close to Barrow upon Soar, Mountsorrel, Ratcliffe-on-the-Wreake, Seagrave and Cossington. The population of the civil parish at the 2011 census was 7,835, rising to 8,959 at the 2021 census. The origins of the village date back to around 840 AD when the area was settled by the Danes - Leicestershire forming part of the Danelaw along with other counties in the vicinity. The name Sileby may in fact come from the Danish name "Sighulf". The village lies at the bottom of an ancient valley created by the nearby River Soar, meaning that surrounding farmland is particularly prone to flooding during persistent or heavy rain.
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Background
History
Traditionally, Sileby was split into two wards, separated by the brook that flows through the middle of the village. These are St Mary's to the north and St Gregory's to the south. However, due to Boundary Commission changes, a third ward of "Barrow West" was added, albeit as an arbitrary boundary essentially for electoral purposes. One of Sileby's most notable landmarks is the Anglican church of St. Mary founded around 1152 and a Grade II* listed building, The Gothic tower now houses a ring of ten bells. Sileby Primitive Methodist Church was built in 1866 to the designs of James Kerridge. Sileby Wesleyan Methodist Church on High Street was built in 1884. Sileby industrialised heavily over…
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- Coordinates
- 52.7310, -1.1060
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Charnwood
- Parish
- Sileby
- Postcode
- LE12
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melton and Syston
- Population
- 6,875
- Nearest railway station
- Sileby — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.silebyparishcouncil.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q649238 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Sileby (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Sileby High Street - geograph.org.uk - 860407.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
War Memorial at Sileby Memorial Park
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Cossington War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
Mountsorrel Castle
Literary houses · 2.3 km
Mountsorrel War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.3 km
Mountsorrel Castle
Archaeological sites · 2.3 km
Meadow Farm Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 2.3 km
Church of St Peter
Historic churches · 2.3 km
Cossington Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.4 km
Seagrave
Villages · 2.6 km
War Memorial and Retaining Wall at Church of St Botolph
Memorials & monuments · 2.6 km
Seagrave Manor
Castles · 2.6 km
Seagrave war memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.7 km
Sileby is a village in Leicestershire, located in the East Midlands, with a population of 6,875. Our guide lists N nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 6,875
- Administrative county
- Leicestershire
- Constituency
- Melton and Syston
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Things to see in Sileby
8 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Sileby →
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Cossington War Memorial
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
War Memorial and Retaining Wall at Church of St Botolph
War Memorial and Retaining Wall at Church of St Botolph — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Thrussington War Memorial
Thrussington War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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War Memorial at Sileby Memorial Park
War Memorial at Sileby Memorial Park — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Seagrave war memorial
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Ratcliffe on the Wreake
Ratcliffe on the Wreake — a village in england east midlands.
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
War Memorial at Sileby Memorial Park
War Memorial at Sileby Memorial Park — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Cossington War Memorial
Cossington War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Literary houses · East Midlands
Mountsorrel Castle
Mountsorrel Castle — a literary house museum in england east midlands.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Mountsorrel War Memorial
Mountsorrel War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · East Midlands
Mountsorrel Castle
Mountsorrel Castle — scheduled monument at Mountsorrel, Leicestershire, England, UK.
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Meadow Farm Caravan Park
Meadow Farm Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.
Where to eat & stay near Sileby
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Meadow Farm Caravan Park
Meadow Farm Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Proctors Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Orchard Mobile Home Park
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📷 7Hotels · East Midlands
Quorn Country Hotel, Charnwood House
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Inglenook Park (Mobile Home Park)
Inglenook Park (Mobile Home Park) — a caravan park 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
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Rothley Court
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The Blue Bell Public House
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Market Tavern
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📷 5Restaurants · East Midlands
Pepe's Piri Piri
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Peter Pizzeria
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sileby?
- Sileby is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE12), in the parish of Sileby.
- What is Sileby?
- Sileby — village and civil parish in the Soar Valley in Leicestershire, England.
- How do I get to Sileby?
- The nearest railway station is Sileby, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE12.
- Is Sileby free to visit?
- Yes, Sileby is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sileby?
- The nearest railway station is Sileby, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE12.