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East Leake

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About East Leake

East Leake is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Gotham, 47km from Dovedale.

East Leake is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 6,337, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, East Leake 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 East Leake to your route.

About East Leake

East Leake () is a large village and civil parish in the Rushcliffe district of Nottinghamshire, England, although its closest town and postal address is Loughborough in Leicestershire. Census data from 2021 shows that the village now has a population of 8,553. The village has always straddled the Sheepwash Brook.

Read more Kingston Brook also runs through the village. Near the centre of the village is the historic St. Mary's Church, built in the 11th century, which Sheepwash Brook flows past, and an old ford, which provided access to the pinfold. The church has six bells. The Treaty of Leake was signed in 1318 by King Edward II and his baronial opponents. British Gypsum, a plasterboard manufacturer, has its headquarters in the village. The mining of gypsum locally began from medieval times but modern operations began in 1914, with manufacturing of plasterboard starting in 1917.

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East Leake 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 East Leake located?

East Leake is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.8302 latitude, -1.1810 longitude.

What is the population of East Leake?

East Leake has a population of approximately 6,337 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
6,337
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
52.8302, -1.1810

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 East Leake

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

13 km · about 25 min 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.

28 km · about 30 min drive

museum

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.

33 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Matlock Bath Motorcycle Strip

The entire riverside parade at Matlock Bath transforms into the UK's most famous bike meet every sunny weekend.

41 km · about 45 min drive

racetrack

PF International Kart Circuit

One of the world's leading kart tracks, in Lincolnshire, host of the CIK-FIA World Karting Championship and the track where many British Formula One drivers began.

42 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Dovedale

A limestone valley of caves and pinnacles crossed by famous stepping stones over the crystal River Dove.

47 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Alton Towers

Major British theme park set in the grounds of a historic estate in Staffordshire with record-breaking coasters.

51 km · about 60 min drive

museum

Coventry Transport Museum

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

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near East Leake

  • 70 kmWinnats PassA steep, narrow limestone gorge with towering pinnacles on either side, creating one of the Peak District's most dramatic drives.
  • 71 kmMam TorKnown as the 'Shivering Mountain' for its unstable layers, this Peak District summit offers spectacular views along the Great Ridge to Lose Hill.
  • 71 kmCat and Fiddle RoadA thrilling moorland road between Macclesfield and Buxton in the Peak District, one of the UK's most famous driving roads.
  • 72 kmCat and Fiddle ViewpointA high-altitude viewpoint on the A537 between Macclesfield and Buxton, one of England's highest roads with expansive moorland vistas.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near East Leake.

Gotham

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Burton on the Wolds

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Hathern

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Kegworth

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7 km awayPop. 3,601

Loughborough

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7 km awayPop. 64,884

Ruddington

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