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Villages · South East England

Twycross

In or near Shackerstone.

Twycross — a village in england west midlands.

St James' church - geograph.org.uk - 4657610

Philip Jeffrey — 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

See it from the streetimagery from 2026

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Place summary

Twycross is a village located in the West Midlands. It is known for its rural character and community atmosphere. The area features typical English countryside scenery, with a mix of residential properties and local amenities. Visitors can expect a quiet environment, suitable for leisurely walks and experiencing village life.

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Coordinates
52.6411, -1.5034
County
Leicestershire
Parish
Twycross
Postcode
CV9 3QG
Parliamentary constituency
Hinckley and Bosworth
Nearest railway station
Shackerstone4.5 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

St James' church - geograph.org.uk - 4657610📷 3

Memorials & monuments · South East England

Twycross War Memorial

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

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Church of St James📷 3

Historic churches · South East England

Church of St James

Church of St James — church in Twycross, Leicestershire, England, UK.

FreeGrade I
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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Miniature Railway at Twycross Zoo - geograph.org.uk - 1826346📷 3

Theatres · South East England

Outdoor Theatre

Outdoor Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

twycrosszoo.org
Twycross Zoo📷 5

Zoos & aquariums · South East England

Twycross Zoo

Twycross Zoo — zoo in Leicestershire, England, UK.

👶twycrosszoo.org
Footpath to Main Street - geograph.org.uk - 4145267📷 5

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Norton juxta Twycross

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Where to eat & stay near Twycross

Places to stay

Hill Farm sign - geograph.org.uk - 5181625📷 5

Campsites · South East England

Etties Field

Etties Field — a campsite in england west midlands.

ettiesfield.com
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
Hawthorne Cottage along Main Road - geograph.org.uk - 3625521📷 5

Caravan parks · South East England

Upton Barn Caravan and Camping site

Upton Barn Caravan and Camping site — a caravan park in england west midlands.

Freeuptonbarn.co.uk
Signs around stile at end of Myrtle Lane 0003 - geograph.org.uk - 6630989📷 5

Caravan parks · South East England

Atherstone Stables

Atherstone Stables — a caravan park in england west midlands.

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.

Witherley village sign - geograph.org.uk - 3616836📷 7

B&Bs · South East England

The Old House

The Old House — a bed-and-breakfast in england west midlands.

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
Atherstone Parish Church - geograph.org.uk - 2087643📷 3

Historic pubs · West Midlands

Market Tavern

Market Tavern — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

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Church of St Peter, Witherley - geograph.org.uk - 3385177📷 3

Historic pubs · South East England

Blue Lion

Blue Lion — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

Free🐕
New Swan Inn📷 3

Historic pubs · West Midlands

New Swan Inn

New Swan Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

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The Old Swan📷 3

Historic pubs · West Midlands

The Old Swan

The Old Swan — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

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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.

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Bell and Colville car dealership, West Horsley - geograph.org.uk - 2582775📷 5

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Twycross?
Twycross is in Leicestershire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CV9 3QG), in the parish of Twycross.
What is Twycross?
Twycross — a village in england west midlands.
How do I get to Twycross?
The nearest railway station is Shackerstone, about 4.5 km away. The nearest town is Shackerstone. Drivers can use postcode CV9 3QG.
How do I get to Twycross?
The nearest railway station is Shackerstone, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV9 3QG.