Charnwood Borough Council - Leading in Leicestershire

Named after the Charnwood Forest, the area forms a triangle between Derby, Nottingham and Leicester. The largest town, Loughborough famed for its University and Colleges, is also a busy commercial centre with modern industries such as pharmaceuticals and electrical engineering contrasting with the older art of bell manufacturing. The River Soar, flowing north to the Trent, bisects the District and provides two very different landscapes; to the east of the Soar are some of England's most unspoiled villages on the rolling contours of the Leicestershire Wolds, whilst to the west the much older landscapes of the Charnwood Forest provides some of the oldest rock formations to be found anywhere in the British Isles.

The area is rich in history and heritage with many places to visit. The world's largest bellfoundry and museum, a prestigious main line steam railway; The Great Central Railway, much used by period film makers, architecture ranging from a 9th century Saxon cross to a 151 feet Carillon. It is the birthplace of the "nine day" Queen of England Lady Jane Grey, a Civil War poet, one of England's best known historians, Lord Maucaulay, and was also home to Robert Bakewell, the innovative 18th century farmer.

On the fringe of the area is the Castle Donington Race Circuit, The National Forest, National Space Centre and the three cities.

For a copy of the latest Visitor Guide contact the Visitor Service Centre by email or telephone on 01509 218113

Events/What's on - for upto date information on whats on in the area

Places to Stay - find and book accomodation

Places to Visit - explore the range of attractions

Travel Information

Travel Information - for how to get here and travel within the area:

• Road - Route Planner and Roadworks Bulletin
• Rail - Midland Mainline and London Midland Trains
• Air - Nottingham East Midlands Airport
• Bus - Barton, Kinch, Leicester Travel and National Express

If you require help with any of the above or want more information then please contact the Visitor Service Centre.

Useful Links

The official On-line guide to Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland. Use this link to find out what is going on all over Leicestershire.

Charnwood Promotions is a partnership body formed to maximise tourism opportunities in the Loughborough and Charnwood area. Use the link to find out more

Charnwood Business is an initiative from Charnwood Borough Council designed to help both existing and new businesses find the information they need about doing business or locating in the Charnwood area of Leicestershire. It contains a business directory which is free for businesses to register with, as well as details on grants and funding, business premises and events.