Towns & cities · East Midlands
Worthington
Worthington — village in Leicestershire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Worthington is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,350 people. Address: LE65. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Leicestershire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.7810°, -1.3980°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Worthington is a village and civil parish in North West Leicestershire, England, about 4 miles (6.4 km) north of the town of Coalville and a similar distance north-east of the market town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch. The population of the civil parish (including Gelsmoor, Griffydam and Newbold) at the 2011 census was 1,461. The village is about 5 miles (8 km) from East Midlands Airport and junction 23a of the M1 motorway where it meets the A42 road. The parish also includes the hamlet of Newbold.
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Background
History
Worthington's toponym may derive from the family name "Werden" or a man called "Weorth". The Domesday Book of 1086 records Henry de Ferrers as holding four carucates of land at "Werditone". The Church of England parish church of Saint Matthew is Norman. Most of its present windows were added in the 13th century and the remainder were added in about 1300. The parish lock-up is believed to have been built late in the 18th century. It is an octagonal building In 1874 the Midland Railway extended its Melbourne branch through Worthington parish to and opened Worthington railway station to serve the village. The Midland's successor the London, Midland and Scottish Railway withdrew the line's…
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- Coordinates
- 52.7810, -1.3980
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- North West Leicestershire
- Parish
- Worthington
- Postcode
- LE65
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Leicestershire
- Population
- 1,350
- Official site
- worthington.leicestershireparishcouncils.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q947697 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Worthington, Leicestershire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Worthington, Church Street - geograph.org.uk - 915736.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Archaeological sites · 2.7 km
Chapel of the Holy Trinity
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Breedon Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.8 km
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Staunton Harold Hall
Historic houses · 2.8 km
Church of St Mary and St Hardulph, Breedon on the Hill
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Worthington is a village in Leicestershire, located in the East Midlands, with a population of 1,350. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,350
- Administrative county
- Leicestershire
- Constituency
- North West Leicestershire
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Worthington
6 attractions within 12 km.
📷 5Quarries · East Midlands
Breedon Cloud Wood and Quarry
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📷 3Chapels · East Midlands
Chapel of the Holy Trinity
Chapel of the Holy Trinity — Grade I listed chapel in Staunton Harold, Leicestershire, England, UK.
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📷 3Galleries · East Midlands
Ferrers Gallery
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📷 4Historic houses · East Midlands
Staunton Harold Hall
Staunton Harold Hall — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
Bird sculptures
Bird sculptures — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Bird sculptures
Bird sculptures — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Quarries · East Midlands
Breedon Cloud Wood and Quarry
Breedon Cloud Wood and Quarry is a quarry in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Three Horseshoes Public House
The Three Horseshoes Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
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Breedon on the Hill
Breedon on the Hill — village in Leicestershire, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Breedon on the Hill War Memorial
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Where to eat & stay near Worthington
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Park Farmhouse Caravan Site
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📷 5Hotels · East Midlands
The Priest House Hotel
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📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Broadleaves Glamping
Broadleaves Glamping — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 7Hotels · East Midlands
Donington Manor Hotel
Donington Manor Hotel — a hotel in england east midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Snowmans Residential Park
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📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
The Oaks Scout Campsite
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Three Horseshoes Public House
The Three Horseshoes Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Three Horseshoes
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📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Hardinge Arms
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📷 7Restaurants · East Midlands
De La Zouch
De La Zouch — a restaurant in england east midlands.
📷 7Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Wheel Public House
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Shoulder Of Mutton Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Worthington?
- Worthington is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE65), in the parish of Worthington.
- What is Worthington?
- Worthington — village in Leicestershire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Worthington?
- Drivers can use postcode LE65.
- Is Worthington free to visit?
- Yes, Worthington is free to enter.
- How do I get to Worthington?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LE65. It sits within the North West Leicestershire parliamentary constituency.