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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · East Midlands

Thurnby

In or near Little Stretton.

Thurnby — a village in england west midlands.

Footpath from Saint Luke's church to the Uppingham Road - geograph.org.uk - 5050797

Tim Glover — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Leicester · 5.4 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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Place summary

Thurnby is a village located in the West Midlands. It features typical characteristics of English rural communities, with residential areas and local amenities. The village offers a glimpse into the regional lifestyle, with its blend of historical and modern elements.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.6331, -1.0442
County
Leicestershire
District
Harborough
Parish
Thurnby and Bushby
Postcode
LE7 9PF
Parliamentary constituency
Rutland and Stamford
Nearest railway station
Leicester5.4 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Trees along Wintersdale Road in Leicester - geograph.org.uk - 5577470📷 3

Theatres · East Midlands

Trocadero Cinema

Trocadero Cinema in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

Thurncourt Road in Thurnby Lodge, Leicester - geograph.org.uk - 6341262📷 5

Historic churches · East Midlands

The Peace Centre

The Peace Centre — a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Freeas-salaamtrust.org
Scraptoft Hall📷 3

Historic houses · East Midlands

Scraptoft Hall

Scraptoft Hall — house in Scraptoft, Leicestershire, England, UK.

👶seearoundbritain.com
Pavilion Road, Scraptoft - geograph.org.uk - 5734936📷 5

Castles · East Midlands

Scraptoft

Scraptoft — a castle in england west midlands.

Goodwood Road in Leicester - geograph.org.uk - 4118425📷 5

Historic churches · East Midlands

St Paul's Catholic Comprehensive School and Performing Arts College

St Paul's Catholic Comprehensive School and Performing Arts College — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Freest-pauls.leicester.sch.uk
Leicester Nuffield Hospital - geograph.org.uk - 470848📷 5

Historic churches · East Midlands

Darul Ihsaan

Darul Ihsaan — a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Thurnby

Places to stay

Barkby Lodge near Barkby - geograph.org.uk - 4426751📷 5

Caravan parks · East Midlands

Inglenook Park (Mobile Home Park)

Inglenook Park (Mobile Home Park) — a caravan park in england west midlands.

Path along the Grand Union Canal - geograph.org.uk - 3244667📷 5

Caravan parks · East Midlands

Unicorn Mobile Home Park

Unicorn Mobile Home Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.

Raw Dykes Road near the King Power Stadium - geograph.org.uk - 3305047📷 7

Hotels · East Midlands

Holiday Inn Express

Holiday Inn Express — a hotel in england west midlands. 3-star. Brand: Holiday Inn Express.

hiexpress.com
Cattle grazing near Sludge Hall Farm - geograph.org.uk - 6984391📷 5

Campsites · East Midlands

Topstones

Topstones — a campsite in england west midlands.

topstones.co.uk
Churchyard gates, Syston - geograph.org.uk - 3760339📷 5

Caravan parks · East Midlands

Orchard Mobile Home Park

Orchard Mobile Home Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.

The front of Winstanley House - geograph.org.uk - 8148727📷 5

Hotels · East Midlands

Winstanley House

Winstanley House — a hotel in england west midlands.

Freewinstanleyhouse.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Leicester - former Methodist Church - geograph.org.uk - 3027908📷 5

Restaurants · 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.

Leicester - Clock tower at Haymarket - geograph.org.uk - 5236852📷 5

Historic pubs · East Midlands

Market Tavern

Market Tavern in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

camra.org.uk
The remains of the New Walk Centre - geograph.org.uk - 4366951📷 5

Restaurants · East Midlands

Peter Pizzeria

Peter Pizzeria — a restaurant in england west midlands. Cuisine: sandwich;pizza.

peterpizzeria.co.uk
Benchmark on ^25 Oxford Street - geograph.org.uk - 6061995📷 5

Historic pubs · East Midlands

The Charlotte

The Charlotte in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

War Memorial, Great Glen - geograph.org.uk - 6946893📷 5

Historic pubs · East Midlands

Old Grey Hound Inn Public House

Old Grey Hound Inn Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

The Coach ^ Horses Inn - geograph.org.uk - 7675994📷 6

Historic pubs · East Midlands

Coach And Horses Inn Public House

Coach And Horses Inn Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

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West Walton village sign - geograph.org.uk - 6644703📷 5

Villages · East Midlands

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Church House, Church Street, Werrington - geograph.org.uk - 3951547📷 5

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Werrington — a village in england london.

View from a Doncaster-Peterborough train - Electricity Substation by Wulfric Square - geograph.org.uk - 6131006📷 5

Villages · East Midlands

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Walton — a village in england london.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Thurnby?
Thurnby is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE7 9PF), in the parish of Thurnby and Bushby.
What is Thurnby?
Thurnby — a village in england west midlands.
How do I get to Thurnby?
The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE7 9PF.
How do I get to Thurnby?
The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE7 9PF.