Villages · East Midlands
Stanford on Soar
In or near Burton on the Wolds.
Stanford on Soar — a village in england east midlands.
Peter Mackenzie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Loughborough · 1.4 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2022
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Loughborough Meadows SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Stanford on Soar is a village located in the East Midlands. It features a rural setting typical of the region, with a small community and local amenities. The village is characterised by its traditional architecture and surrounding countryside. Visitors can expect a tranquil atmosphere and opportunities for walking in the scenic landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7919, -1.1960
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- District
- Rushcliffe
- Parish
- Stanford on Soar
- Postcode
- LE12 5QA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rushcliffe
- Nearest railway station
- Loughborough — 1.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2637085 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Church of St John the Baptist, Stanford on Soar
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Stanford on Soar Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.2 km
Stanford Viaduct
Historic bridges · 0.2 km
Site of Former Cold War Bunker
Archaeological sites · 1.2 km
Loughborough railway station
Heritage railway stations · 1.4 km
Deserted medieval village
Vineyards · 1.5 km
Bridge, 300 Yards To West Of Cotes Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.6 km
Shah jalal Mosque & Centre
Historic churches · 1.7 km
Cotes Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.7 km
Cotes Mill
Watermills · 1.7 km
Shree Ram Krishna Temple
Historic churches · 1.7 km
The Old Rectory Museum
Museums · 2.0 km
Nearby
📷 3Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of St John the Baptist, Stanford on Soar
Church of St John the Baptist, Stanford on Soar — Grade I listed church in Nottinghamshire, England, UK.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
Stanford on Soar Village Sign
Stanford on Soar Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · East Midlands
Stanford Viaduct
Stanford Viaduct — a bridge in england east midlands.
📷 3Archaeological sites · East Midlands
Site of Former Cold War Bunker
Site of Former Cold War Bunker — a archaeological in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Heritage railway stations · East Midlands
Loughborough railway station
Loughborough railway station — a Grade II*-listed railway station in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · East Midlands
Deserted medieval village
Deserted medieval village — a UK vineyard in england east midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Where to eat & stay near Stanford on Soar
Places to stay
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📷 5Hotels · East Midlands
The Cedars Hotel
The Cedars Hotel — a hotel in england east midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Midshires Barn Campsite
Midshires Barn Campsite — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
County Bridge Mobile Home Park
County Bridge Mobile Home Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Proctors Park
Proctors Park — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 7Hotels · East Midlands
Quorn Country Hotel, Charnwood House
Quorn Country Hotel, Charnwood House — a hotel in england east midlands. 4-star.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Historic pubs · East Midlands
Rothley Court
Rothley Court in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Three Horseshoes
Three Horseshoes 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.
📷 5Restaurants · East Midlands
Restaurant Sat Bains
Restaurant Sat Bains — a restaurant in england east midlands.
📷 7More places in this region
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stanford on Soar?
- Stanford on Soar is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE12 5QA), in the parish of Stanford on Soar.
- What is Stanford on Soar?
- Stanford on Soar — a village in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Stanford on Soar?
- The nearest railway station is Loughborough, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE12 5QA.
- Is Stanford on Soar a protected site?
- Yes — Stanford on Soar is part of the Loughborough Meadows SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Stanford on Soar?
- The nearest railway station is Loughborough, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE12 5QA.