Loughborough

Loughborough is a Town in the county of Leicestershire.

Loughborough is a market town in Leicestershire, England. It is the administrative headquarters of Charnwood Borough Council and a large part of the town falls within the boundaries of Charnwood Forest, an area of countryside popular with walkers, cyclists and other outdoor enthusiasts. The 44 hectares Medieval Park provides a peaceful oasis in this largely urbanised borough.

One major landmark is St Peter’s Church, which is located on top of the highest point in the town. It has stood for over 900 years and can be seen from miles around, including as far away as Belvoir Castle 20 miles to the south.

The town’s most notable association is with its traditional industries of shoemaking and footwear - particularly sports shoes - which have been exported all over the world.

A motte-and-bailey castle was built around 1086, and a priory in 1114. The current St Peter’s Church is the third church on the site: the first was built in Saxon times, the second in Norman times - which itself replaced a wooden Anglo-Saxon church.

Loughborough University

The University was established in 1891 as a teacher training college. It has since developed into a major centre for higher education, with over 14,000 students.

Loughborough postcode: LE11 5BJ

Retail in Loughborough

There are great places to visit near Loughborough including some great cities, historic monuments, canals, hiking areas, historic buildings, parks, shopping centres, airports, towns, villages, lakes, country parks and ruins.

Places near Loughborough feature a number of interesting cities including Leicester.

Places near Loughborough feature a number of interesting historic monuments including The Arch of Remembrance.

Canals to visit near Loughborough include Grand Union Canal at Leicester.

The area around Loughborough's best hiking areas can be found at Grand Union Canal at Leicester.

Leicester Cathedral, Church of St Nicholas - Leicester, Lavenham Guildhall, Bradgate House, and Old John Tower are some of Loughborough best historic buildings to visit near Loughborough.

The area around Loughborough boasts some of the best parks including Abbey Park, Wilton Park, and Bradgate Park.

Shopping Centres to visit near Loughborough include Highcross Leicester.

Loughborough has some unmissable airports nearby like Leicester Airport, and East Midlands Airport.

Loughborough has some unmissable towns nearby like Loughborough, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, and Melton Mowbray.

Loughborough has some unmissable villages nearby like Lavenham, Cropston, Newtown Linford, Saddington, and Rothley.

Don't miss Cropston Reservoir's lakes if visiting the area around Loughborough.

The area close to Loughborough boasts some of the best country parks including Bradgate Park.

Loughborough's best nearby ruins can be found at Bradgate House, and Old John Tower.

Loughborough History

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History of Loughborough

Loughborough’s earliest historical reference was to “Lucteburne” in the 1086 Domesday Book. It appeared in a charter from the reign of Henry II as Lucteburga, and in the Pipe Rolls of 1186 as Luchteburc. The name means “Luhhede’s burgh or fortified place”.