Towns near Desford
Kirkby Mallory (2 Miles)*
Newbold Verdon (2 Miles)*
Thornton (2 Miles)*
Kirby Muxloe (2 Miles)*
One of the country's most important monuments is in the parish of Kirby Muxloe. Built in the late 15th century by Lord Hastings, who was executed in 1483 before the building was completed, Kirby Muxloe Castle now has a Grade I listing.
Bagworth (3 Miles)*
Sprowston (3 Miles)*
Markfield (3 Miles)*
Cadeby (4 Miles)*
Barlestone (4 Miles)*
Enderby (4 Miles)*
Enderby - The St. Johns area of the parish is separated from the main village, which is where the ancient village of Aldeby stood. Mentioned in the Domesday Book, this village was deserted probably in the 12th century.
Barwell (4 Miles)*
Newtown Limford (4 Miles)*
Elmesthorpe (4 Miles)*
The parish of Elmesthorpe has strong connections with King Richard III and the Battle of Bosworth.
Glenfield (4 Miles)*
Glenfield has a prominent place in railway history, with the opening of the Swannington Leicester line, the first railway line south of Manchester.
Croft (4 Miles)*
Croft is a village of interest and character dominated by extensive quarry working which provide high quality granite. These workings are reputed to have been used for the Fosse Way.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.


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