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Information about Hinckley Leicestershire
Hinckley is a town in the East midlands in Leicestershire, England.
Hinckley has a long history dating back to the Saxon times. Hinckley is mentioned in the Domesday Book as a small village with a population of just over 100 people. Hinckley grew rapidly during the Industrial Revolution and by the early 19th century Hinckley was one of the largest towns in Leicester County with a population of over 10,000 people. Hinckley continued to grow throughout the 20th century and by 2001 Hinckley had a population of over 45,000 people.
Today Hinckley is a thriving market town with a wide range of shops, businesses, and amenities. Hinckley is also home to several schools and colleges, making it a popular choice for families. Hinckley is well connected, with good road and rail links to Leicester, Birmingham, and London.
If you're looking for somewhere to live that has a rich history, a thriving town centre, and good transport links, Hinckley could be the perfect place for you.
Places To Visit in Hinckley
- Hinckley Leisure Centre
- Hinckley BID
- Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council
- Hinckley Museum
- The Hinckley Times
Places to eat and drink in Hinckley
- Hinckley Tandoori
- Hinckley Curry House
- The Hinckley Hub
- Thai Orchid Hinckley
- The Hinckley Act
Things to do in Hinckley
- Hinckley Carnival
- Hinckley BID Big Weekend
- Hinckley Triathlon Club
- Hinckley Cycle Speedway Club
- Visit Leicester
Interesting Facts about Hinckley
- Hinckley was home to the first-ever ‘Round The Houses’ cycle race in 1925.
- Hinckley is twinned with four towns: La Flèche in France, Hünfeld in Germany, Rosignano Marittimo in Italy, and Pazardzhik in Bulgaria.
- Hinckley Point nuclear power station is located just outside of Hinckley.
- Hinckley was the birthplace of Dr Seuss (real name: Theodor Geisel).
- Hinckley was once home to the largest sock factory in the world.
Recreational sports in Hinckley
- Hinckley Hockey Club
- Hinckley Rugby Club
- Hinckley AFC
- Hinckley United F.C.
- Hinckley Utd JFC
Walks to go on around Hinckley
- Hinckley Canal Walk
- Hinckley Circular Walk
- Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Trail
- New bold Reservoir Circular Walk
- Hinckley Grand Union Canal Walk
Parks and open spaces to visit in Hinckley
- Castle Gardens Hinckley
- Argents Mead Hinckley
- Richmond Park Hinckley
- Hollycroft Park Hinckley
- Dadlen Nature Reserve Hinckley
Libraries in Hinckley
- Hinckley Library
- Earl Shilton Library
Churches in Hinckley
- St Mary's Church Hinckley
- All Saints' Church Hinckley
- Holy Trinity Church Hinckley
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