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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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Markfield
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Markfield
Markfield is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Groby, 11km from Mallory Park.
Markfield is in England, United Kingdom, with about 5,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Groby, about 5 km away.
Markfield is a large village in both the National Forest and Charnwood Forest, in the Hinckley and Bosworth district of Leicestershire, England. The settlement dates back to at least the time of the Norman conquest and is mentioned in the Domesday Book under the name Merchenefeld. A variant of this is still used asRead more
the name for the village primary school, Mercenfeld. It is to the south-east of Junction 22 of the M1, and to the south of the A50. The highest point in Markfield is shown on OS sheet 129 as 222 metres above sea level, making it one of the highest villages in Leicestershire. Nearby places are Newtown Linford, Groby, Field Head, and Stanton under Bardon. In the 1841 census its population was recorded at 1,203. In the 2011 census the parish had a population of 5,681. In 2012 Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council published an overview of the Markfield conservation area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Markfield?
Within an hour or so of Markfield: Mallory Park (11 km), Donington Grand Prix Collection (17 km), Coventry Transport Museum (35 km), JLR Classic Works (38 km).
Are there any good drives near Markfield?
The nearest famous roads are Monsal Trail, A54 Congleton to Buxton and Goyt Valley road, Peak District.
Where is Markfield?
Markfield is in England, United Kingdom, about 5 km from Groby.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 4,993
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 52.6875, -1.2748
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 Markfield
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Donington Grand Prix Collection
World's largest collection of Grand Prix racing cars spanning from the 1930s to modern F1 at Donington Park circuit.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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Coventry Transport Museum
Houses the world's largest publicly owned collection of British road transport, including land speed record holders.
35 km · about 40 min drive
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JLR Classic Works
Jaguar Land Rover's dedicated classic vehicle facility in Coventry where heritage models are restored and reimagined.
38 km · about 45 min drive
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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
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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
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Great British Car Journey
Interactive museum in Ambergate telling the story of the British car industry through 130+ vehicles, from Austin 7 to Aston Martin: many of which you can actually drive on site.
45 km · about 50 min drive
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The Peter James Collection
A remarkable private collection of over 100 classic and vintage cars on display in Birmingham.
47 km · about 55 min drive
Driving roads near Markfield
7 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 67 kmMonsal TrailAn 8.5-mile traffic-free walking and cycling route along a former railway through the Wye valley, passing through four lit tunnels.
- 68 kmMonsal HeadA viewpoint above the Wye valley looking down on the five-arch Headstone Viaduct, now carrying the Monsal Trail.
- 68 kmCurbar EdgeA gritstone escarpment above the Derwent valley with sweeping views and long-established bouldering and climbing.
- 70 kmFroggatt EdgeA wooded gritstone edge north of Curbar, home to classic climbs and an easy level walk along the escarpment top.
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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