Mountsorrel

Mountsorrel is a village south of Loughborough in Charnwood, surrounding a steep hill, once crowned by a castle and renowned for the Buttercross Market in the village centre as well as its granite quarry, the largest in Europe. The village is well serviced with a number of shops, hairdressers, restaurants, cafes and pubs; there is a fishing shop as the sport is popular due to the proximity of the River Soar. A leisure centre provides excellent facilities and runs many activities for all ages. The primary school is St Peter’s Church of England. Nearest Airport: East Midlands (13.6 miles). Nearest Train Station: Sileby: (2 miles). Nearest Town/City: Loughborough (5.1 miles). Nearest Motorway: M1 (J23)