racetrack
Mallory Park
Compact lakeside circuit at Kirkby Mallory known as the 'friendly circuit', racing since 1956. Its Gerard's Bend is one of the longest, fastest corners in British motorsport.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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Glen Parva
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Glen Parva
Glen Parva is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Braunstone, 44km from Warwick Castle.
Glen Parva is in England, United Kingdom, with about 17,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Braunstone, about 4 km away.
Glen Parva is a civil parish in the Blaby district of Leicestershire, England, with a population of over 17,000. The population of the civil parish, including Eyres Monsell was 17,189 in the 2011 census. To the north it runs into Aylestone and to the east South Wigston. To the south and west, it is not immediatelyRead more
adjacent to development.
Eyres Monsell forms part of the City Of Leicester District. It is included in the Parish of Glen Parva, the southern part of Eyres Monsell only, from south of Sturdee road. Glen Parva forms part of the Leicester Urban Area due to its close proximity to Leicester City Centre. Glen Parva is in the Saxondale ward of Leicestershire. Glen Parva with Eyres Monsell is 4.5 miles south of Leicester city centre, one mile southeast of the Fosse Shopping Park in Enderby and half a mile from Blaby.
It is a largely residential area without main shopping or leisure centres, although it is situated next to Fosse Shopping Park, one of Britain's largest out-of-town shopping parks. There are a few small shops located in Glen Parva itself, mainly located at Carvers Corner where there is a newsagent, off licence, post office, chemist, barbers, cob shop and accountant. In the surrounding area, there is a beautician and another off licence as well as a members' only working men's club.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Glen Parva?
Within an hour or so of Glen Parva: Mallory Park (11 km), Coventry Transport Museum (30 km), JLR Classic Works (31 km), Donington Grand Prix Collection (31 km).
Are there any good drives near Glen Parva?
The nearest famous roads are Monsal Trail, A54 Congleton to Buxton and Goyt Valley road, Peak District.
Where is Glen Parva?
Glen Parva is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Braunstone.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 17,189
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 52.5853, -1.1706
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Glen Parva
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
museum
Coventry Transport Museum
Houses the world's largest publicly owned collection of British road transport, including land speed record holders.
30 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
JLR Classic Works
Jaguar Land Rover's dedicated classic vehicle facility in Coventry where heritage models are restored and reimagined.
31 km · about 35 min drive
museum
Donington Grand Prix Collection
World's largest collection of Grand Prix racing cars spanning from the 1930s to modern F1 at Donington Park circuit.
31 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
National Motorcycle Museum
The world's largest collection of British motorcycles with over 1,000 machines spanning a century of manufacturing near Solihull.
40 km · about 45 min drive
castle
Warwick Castle
A medieval castle built by William the Conqueror in 1068, situated on the banks of the River Avon in Warwickshire.
44 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Land Rover Experience Solihull
Off-road driving experience at Jaguar Land Rover's headquarters on a purpose-built terrain course.
44 km · about 50 min drive
film location
Drayton House (Saltburn)
The private Northamptonshire country house used as the Catton family estate in Saltburn; visible from public rights of way only.
44 km · about 50 min drive
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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