Scattered with picturesque villages, all of which enjoy a thriving community, the Charnwood Forest is renowned for its beautiful landscape yet surrounded by metropolitan cities and outstanding commuter links.

It could be Newtown Linford which hosts the gateway into Bradgate Park. Mountsorrel, home to Leicestershire’s only Michelin Star restaurant, John’s House as well as the Charnwood Leisure Centre. Woodhouse Eaves, Barrow upon Soar or Swithland all with divine walks through ancient woodland, arable land or along the river Soar. There is something for everybody in Charnwood.

Are you a commuter? Needing to work in cities such as London, Birmingham, Nottingham, Leicester or Derby? Trains, planes, and automobiles are here for you in Charnwood.

Midlands mainline can see you at St Pancras station in less than 1 hour 15 minutes (picking the right train), East Midlands Airport has internal and international flights that could give you a weekend in Edinburgh, your family holiday to the Mediterranean or some winter sun further afield. It all feels very easy and close by.

The road network is second to none. With easy access onto the M1 for the north or south, M69 or A50 to take you West or the A47 and A6 taking you east. You can be rambling in the Peak District, watching a production at The Curve theatre Leicester, in your Birmingham office, watching Premier League football or international cricket at Trent Bridge Nottingham whilst never being more than an hour away from your home.

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