Villages · South East England
Twycross
In or near Shackerstone.
Twycross — a village in england west midlands.
Philip Jeffrey — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Shackerstone · 4.5 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
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Place summary
Twycross is a village located in the West Midlands. It is known for its rural character and community atmosphere. The area features typical English countryside scenery, with a mix of residential properties and local amenities. Visitors can expect a quiet environment, suitable for leisurely walks and experiencing village life.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6411, -1.5034
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Hinckley and Bosworth
- Parish
- Twycross
- Postcode
- CV9 3QG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hinckley and Bosworth
- Nearest railway station
- Shackerstone — 4.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2635296 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Twycross War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
Church of St James
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Gopsall
Historic houses · 2.1 km
Outdoor Theatre
Theatres · 2.1 km
Twycross Zoo
Zoos & aquariums · 2.2 km
Norton juxta Twycross
Villages · 2.4 km
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Historic churches · 3.0 km
Congerstone
Villages · 3.1 km
Congerstone War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 3.2 km
Orton on the Hill
Villages · 3.3 km
Church of St Edith
Historic churches · 3.4 km
Sheepy Magna War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 3.7 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South East England
Twycross War Memorial
Twycross War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · South East England
Church of St James
Church of St James — church in Twycross, Leicestershire, England, UK.
📷 4Historic houses · East Midlands
Gopsall
Gopsall is a former civil parish, now in the parish of Twycross, in the Hinckley and Bosworth district, in the county of Leicestershire, England. It is located between the villages of Appleby Magna, S
📷 3Theatres · South East England
Outdoor Theatre
Outdoor Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Zoos & aquariums · South East England
Twycross Zoo
Twycross Zoo — zoo in Leicestershire, England, UK.
📷 5Villages · South East England
Norton juxta Twycross
Norton juxta Twycross — a village in england west midlands.
Where to eat & stay near Twycross
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
New Forest View Caravan Park and Campsite
New Forest View Caravan Park and Campsite — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Upton Barn Caravan and Camping site
Upton Barn Caravan and Camping site — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Atherstone Stables
Atherstone Stables — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Spinney View Huts
Spinney View Huts — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 7Places to eat & drink
📷 3Historic pubs · West Midlands
Bird in Hand
Bird in Hand — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3Historic pubs · West Midlands
Market Tavern
Market Tavern — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3Historic pubs · South East England
Blue Lion
Blue Lion — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3Historic pubs · West Midlands
New Swan Inn
New Swan Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Old Swan
The Old Swan — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5More places in this region
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Twycross?
- Twycross is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV9 3QG), in the parish of Twycross.
- What is Twycross?
- Twycross — a village in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Twycross?
- The nearest railway station is Shackerstone, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV9 3QG.
- How do I get to Twycross?
- The nearest railway station is Shackerstone, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV9 3QG.