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Croft

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Croft

Croft is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Cosby, 38km from Warwick Castle.

Croft is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,770, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Croft sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Croft to your route.

About Croft

Croft railway station was a railway station serving the village of Croft in Leicestershire. It was on the Birmingham to Peterborough Line about 9 miles (14 km) southwest of Leicester. The line is owned by Network Rail.

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Croft offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Croft located?

Croft is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.5567 latitude, -1.2464 longitude.

What is the population of Croft?

Croft has a population of approximately 1,770 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,770
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
52.5567, -1.2464

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

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 Croft

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

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.

8 km · about 15 min drive

museum

Coventry Transport Museum

Houses the world's largest publicly owned collection of British road transport, including land speed record holders.

24 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

JLR Classic Works

Jaguar Land Rover's dedicated classic vehicle facility in Coventry where heritage models are restored and reimagined.

26 km · about 30 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.

32 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.

36 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Land Rover Experience Solihull

Off-road driving experience at Jaguar Land Rover's headquarters on a purpose-built terrain course.

37 km · about 40 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.

38 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

The Peter James Collection

A remarkable private collection of over 100 classic and vintage cars on display in Birmingham.

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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4 km awayPop. 3,728

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4 km awayPop. 8,940

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