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Villages · South East England

Snarestone

In or near Newton Burgoland.

Snarestone — a village in england west midlands.

Narrowboat emerging from Snarestone Tunnel, Leicestershire - geograph.org.uk - 5138648

Roger Kidd — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Shackerstone · 4.5 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

Photo gallery

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ashby Canal SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Snarestone is a village located in the West Midlands. It features a mix of residential properties and local amenities typical of rural English villages. The area is characterised by its countryside surroundings and community atmosphere. Visitors can expect a quiet setting, suitable for leisurely walks and exploration of the local landscape.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.6805, -1.4948
County
Leicestershire
Parish
Snarestone
Postcode
DE12 7BS
Parliamentary constituency
Hinckley and Bosworth
Nearest railway station
Shackerstone4.5 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Beech House📷 3

Historic houses · South East England

Beech House

Beech House — house in Snarestone, North West Leicestershire, England, UK.

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Close up, Elizabeth II postbox on Main Street, Snarestone - geograph.org.uk - 5046951📷 3

Memorials & monuments · South East England

Snarestone War Memorial

Snarestone War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Canal and pasture north of Snarestone, Leicestershire - geograph.org.uk - 5311371📷 3

Historic bridges · South East England

Number 60 Bridge

Number 60 Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Ashby Canal viewed from Turnover Bridge No 61 - geograph.org.uk - 5184168📷 3

Historic bridges · South East England

Number 61 Turnover Bridge

Number 61 Turnover Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Victorian postbox on the Odd House Inn - geograph.org.uk - 5046961📷 5

Campsites · South East England

New Forest View Caravan Park and Campsite

New Forest View Caravan Park and Campsite — a campsite in england west midlands.

newforestview.com
Farm buildings near Gopsall wood - geograph.org.uk - 739630📷 4

Historic houses · East Midlands

Gopsall

Gopsall is a former civil parish, now in the parish of Twycross, in the Hinckley and Bosworth district, in the county of Leicestershire, England. It is located between the villages of Appleby Magna, S

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Where to eat & stay near Snarestone

Places to stay

Victorian postbox on the Odd House Inn - geograph.org.uk - 5046961📷 5

Campsites · South East England

New Forest View Caravan Park and Campsite

New Forest View Caravan Park and Campsite — a campsite in england west midlands.

newforestview.com
Close up, George V postbox on Newton Lane, Odstone - geograph.org.uk - 5046905📷 5

Campsites · South East England

Spinney View Huts

Spinney View Huts — a campsite in england west midlands.

Woodland track, Willesley Park - geograph.org.uk - 8043316📷 5

Campsites · East Midlands

Willesley Campsite

Willesley Campsite — a campsite in england east midlands.

Footbridge by the bridleway ford - geograph.org.uk - 5376440📷 5

Caravan parks · East Midlands

Snowmans Residential Park

Snowmans Residential Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.

'Heart of the Forest, Moira Junction South' - geograph.org.uk - 6081307📷 5

Hostels · East Midlands

YHA National Forest

YHA National Forest — a hostel in england east midlands.

Pond in Moira Junction Nature Reserve - geograph.org.uk - 7069068📷 5

Caravan parks · East Midlands

Conkers C & C C

Conkers C & C C — a caravan park in england east midlands.

Freecampingandcaravaningclub.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Bird in Hand📷 3

Historic pubs · West Midlands

Bird in Hand

Bird in Hand — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

Free🐕birdinhandaustrey.co.uk
The Shoulder of Mutton, Market Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch - geograph.org.uk - 5861999📷 7

Historic pubs · East Midlands

Shoulder Of Mutton Public House

Shoulder Of Mutton Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

81 Market Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch - geograph.org.uk - 5869565📷 7

Restaurants · East Midlands

De La Zouch

De La Zouch — a restaurant in england east midlands.

de-lazouch.co.uk
Rectory Cottage, Clifton Campville - geograph.org.uk - 3198091📷 5

Historic pubs · West Midlands

The Green Man

The Green Man in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

Church and Public House in Blackfordby - geograph.org.uk - 4376782📷 5

Historic pubs · East Midlands

The Black Lion Public House

The Black Lion Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

Path and stream off Cademan Street - geograph.org.uk - 2258742📷 5

Historic pubs · East Midlands

Three Horseshoes

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Snarestone?
Snarestone is in Leicestershire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DE12 7BS), in the parish of Snarestone.
What is Snarestone?
Snarestone — a village in england west midlands.
How do I get to Snarestone?
The nearest railway station is Shackerstone, about 4.5 km away. The nearest town is Newton Burgoland. Drivers can use postcode DE12 7BS.
Is Snarestone a protected site?
Yes — Snarestone is part of the Ashby Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Snarestone?
The nearest railway station is Shackerstone, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE12 7BS.