Local Area Information
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Loughborough is in the Borough of Charnwood, in the county of Leicestershire. A busy market town with a vibrant history, it is the largest town in Leicestershire, with a population of over 55,000. With a great choice in restaurants, entertainment and shopping, Loughborough has lots to offer.
Its location is ideal for exploring the cities of Nottingham, Leicester and Derby, as well being close to a variety of tourist attractions such as the Peak District, Sherwood Forest and the National Space Centre. Close by is Bradgate Park (dating from at least 1240). The Park will be forever associated with England's 'Queen for Nine Days', the Lady Jane Grey, who lost her crown and her head to Mary Tudor, eldest daughter of Henry VIII.
The town is close to some fantastic countryside. Charnwood gets its name from the rocky Charnwood Forest to the west, which was recently replanted to create the heart of the National Forest. It contains some of the oldest rocks and fossils in Britain.
Conveniently located in the town centre is the Odeon Cinema, along with a wide selection of bars, restaurant and nightlife to choose from.
For further information on the local area, eating out, leisure and the social in Loughborough, please visit http://www.goleicestershire.com
Loughborough is also an easy train journey away from London. If you are travelling from outside the UK, consider building into your agenda a trip into the UK's capital city. Trains run frequently from Loughborough directly into London St Pancras allowing you the opportunity to go and visit many of this country's famous attractions such as Tower Bridge, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace, and many many more.
Its location is ideal for exploring the cities of Nottingham, Leicester and Derby, as well being close to a variety of tourist attractions such as the Peak District, Sherwood Forest and the National Space Centre. Close by is Bradgate Park (dating from at least 1240). The Park will be forever associated with England's 'Queen for Nine Days', the Lady Jane Grey, who lost her crown and her head to Mary Tudor, eldest daughter of Henry VIII.
The town is close to some fantastic countryside. Charnwood gets its name from the rocky Charnwood Forest to the west, which was recently replanted to create the heart of the National Forest. It contains some of the oldest rocks and fossils in Britain.
Conveniently located in the town centre is the Odeon Cinema, along with a wide selection of bars, restaurant and nightlife to choose from.
For further information on the local area, eating out, leisure and the social in Loughborough, please visit http://www.goleicestershire.com
Loughborough is also an easy train journey away from London. If you are travelling from outside the UK, consider building into your agenda a trip into the UK's capital city. Trains run frequently from Loughborough directly into London St Pancras allowing you the opportunity to go and visit many of this country's famous attractions such as Tower Bridge, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace, and many many more.