Towns & cities · East Midlands
Waltham on the Wolds
Waltham on the Wolds — village in Leicestershire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Central Station · 7.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Waltham on the Wolds is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 967 people. Address: LE14. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Leicestershire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.8211°, -0.8045°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Waltham on the Wolds is a village in the civil parish of Waltham on the Wolds and Thorpe Arnold, in the Melton borough of Leicestershire, England. It lies about 5 miles (8.0 km) north-east of Melton Mowbray and 11 miles (17.7 km) south-west of Grantham on the main A607 road. The population of Waltham on the Wolds and Thorpe Arnold was 967 in 2011.
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Background
History
One of the earliest mentions of this place is in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed among lands given to Hugh de Grandmesnil by the King. There were 100 acre of meadow and land for 11 ploughs. It was valued at six pounds. The village had a railway station 1 mi north of the village, which opened in 1883 on a branch line from Scalford, but was used only occasionally by passenger trains for special occasions, such as events at Croxton Park. The station was a terminus, and there was no regular passenger service. The line was owned by GNR and was used mainly by iron ore trains from quarries near Knipton, Eaton and Branston. The remains of the line are still visible. There was a…
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- Coordinates
- 52.8211, -0.8045
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Melton
- Parish
- Waltham on the Wolds and Thorpe Arnold
- Postcode
- LE14
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melton and Syston
- Population
- 967
- Nearest railway station
- Central Station — 7.2 km
- Official site
- www.leicestershireparishcouncils.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q1613277 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Waltham on the Wolds (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Waltham.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Waltham on the Wolds
Villages · 0.5 km
Church of St Mary Magdelene
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Waltham on the Wolds Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Fair Farm
Campsites · 1.5 km
Stonesby
Villages · 1.8 km
Borough of Melton
Museums · 2.4 km
Goadby Marwood
Villages · 2.6 km
Croxton Abbey and associated remains
Cathedrals · 2.8 km
Post mill at Windmill Hill
Windmills · 2.8 km
Church of St Denys, Goadby Marwood
Historic churches · 2.9 km
Chadwell
Villages · 3.0 km
Church of St Denys, Eaton
Historic churches · 3.7 km
Waltham on the Wolds is a village in Leicestershire, located in the East Midlands, with a population of 967. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 967
- Administrative county
- Leicestershire
- Constituency
- Melton and Syston
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Waltham on the Wolds
28 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Waltham on the Wolds →
📷 3Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of St Denys, Eaton
Church of St Denys, Eaton — church in Eaton, Leicestershire, England, UK.
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Church of St Mary Magdelene
Church of St Mary Magdelene — Grade I listed church in Waltham on the Wolds, Leicestershire, England, UK.
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Croxton Abbey
Croxton Abbey — abbey in Croxton Kerrial, Melton, England, UK.
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Harby Hill Wood
Harby Hill Wood is a archaeological site in the United Kingdom.
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Croxton Abbey and associated remains
Croxton Abbey and associated remains is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
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Church of St Denys, Goadby Marwood
Church of St Denys, Goadby Marwood — a Grade I-listed church in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Church of St Egelwin the Martyr
Church of St Egelwin the Martyr — Grade II* listed building-listed church in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Windmills · East Midlands
Post mill at Windmill Hill
Post mill at Windmill Hill — scheduled monument-listed windmill in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Windmills · East Midlands
Windmill At National Grid Reference (8372 2907)
Windmill At National Grid Reference (8372 2907) — Grade II listed building-listed windmill in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Branston War Memorial
Branston War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Scalford War Memorial
Scalford War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
Long Clawson Village Sign
Long Clawson Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · East Midlands
Borough of Melton
Melton is a local government district with borough status in north-eastern Leicestershire, England. It is named after its only town, Melton Mowbray. The borough also includes numerous villages and sur
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Fair Farm
Fair Farm — a campsite in england east midlands.
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Waltham on the Wolds
Waltham on the Wolds — a village in england east midlands.
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📷 5Villages · East Midlands
Waltham on the Wolds
Waltham on the Wolds — a village in england east midlands.
📷 3Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of St Mary Magdelene
Church of St Mary Magdelene — Grade I listed church in Waltham on the Wolds, Leicestershire, England, UK.
📷 5Mountains & hills · East Midlands
Waltham on the Wolds Hill
Waltham on the Wolds Hill — a hill or mountain in england east midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Fair Farm
Fair Farm — a campsite in england east midlands.
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Borough of Melton
Melton is a local government district with borough status in north-eastern Leicestershire, England. It is named after its only town, Melton Mowbray. The borough also includes numerous villages and sur
Where to eat & stay near Waltham on the Wolds
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Fair Farm
Fair Farm — a campsite in england east midlands.
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Sysonby Acres Leisure Park
Sysonby Acres Leisure Park — a campsite in england east midlands.
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📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
The Landings at Langar
The Landings at Langar — a caravan park in england east midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Greendale Farm Caravan Park
Greendale Farm Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Nags Head Public (number 20) House And Attached Walls, Railings, Gate And Overthrow
The Nags Head Public (number 20) House And Attached Walls, Railings, Gate And Overthrow in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · East Midlands
Anne of Cleves
Anne of Cleves — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 7Cafés · East Midlands
The Storehouse At The Fox
The Storehouse At The Fox — a café in england east midlands.
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The Blue Bell Public House
The Blue Bell Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Waltham on the Wolds?
- Waltham on the Wolds is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE14), in the parish of Waltham on the Wolds and Thorpe Arnold.
- What is Waltham on the Wolds?
- Waltham on the Wolds — village in Leicestershire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Waltham on the Wolds?
- The nearest railway station is Central Station, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE14.
- Is Waltham on the Wolds free to visit?
- Yes, Waltham on the Wolds is free to enter.
- How do I get to Waltham on the Wolds?
- The nearest railway station is Central Station, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE14.