Shepshed Map

Shepshed map, view the Leicestershire town of Shepshed, located in the county of Leicestershire, England.

Detailed Street Map of Shepshed Leicestershire & Guide to the Area

Shepshed Map Leicestershire: Interactive map of Shepshed, displaying the town situated in the county of Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Shepshed area and a Shepshed town centre map, showing Shepshed Cemetery and the nearby M1 Motorway.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Shepshed map are: Co-op Food, The Crown Inn, Shepshed Library, The Horse Pub, Field Street Surgery, Shepshed High School, ALDI, Shepshed Dental Practice, Charnwood Vets, Café Loco, The White Horse, Fusion Barbers, Nisa Local, St Botolph's Church, Millers Snooker Club, Top Cut Barbers, The Salon Hair & Beauty, Lidl, Shepshed Pharmacy, Crossfit Charnwood, The Top House, The Hall Croft Surgery, Beauty Box, Noah's Ark Tea Rooms, Charnwood Fish Bar, The Lamb Inn, The Nottingham Building Society, Age UK Shepshed, The Shepshed Inn, Poplar Road Nursery, The Local Store, Ashmount School, Spar, Swinton Insurance, Vine House Cafe, Prestige Barbers, The Cottage Surgery, Londis, HSBC ATM, Marie's Café, SHB Blinds, Shepshed Post Office, Bargain Booze, Shepshed Toy Library, Coral Bookmakers, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Charnwood Dental, Domino's Pizza, Costcutter, Shoe Zone, Le Fevre Art Gallery.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Hathern, Long Whatton, Diseworth, Belton, Osgathorpe, Whitwick, Thringstone, Coalville, Griffydam, Swannington, Ravenstone, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Castle Donington, Kegworth, East Leake, Normanton on Soar, Sutton Bonington, Barrow upon Soar, Quorn, Mountsorrel, Sileby, Burton on the Wolds, Walton on the Wolds, Wymeswold, Hoton, Rempstone, Woodhouse Eaves, Newtown Linford, Anstey, Cropston, Thurcaston, Birstall, Cossington, Seagrave.

Shepshed is a laid-back, well-connected town tucked just off the M1 in north-west Leicestershire. It's the sort of place where everything feels within reach—shops, schools, green spaces, and friendly faces. While it might not be shouting for attention, it quietly ticks all the boxes for a solid Midlands town with a sense of identity and local pride. It's close enough to Loughborough for big-name amenities, but far enough out to hold onto that villagey charm.

Shepshed has roots going back to medieval times and was originally known as Sheepshead, a nod to its sheep farming past. It developed over the centuries thanks to the wool trade, then evolved through the industrial age with a mix of milling and light industry. Today, the population sits around 15,000, making it one of the larger towns in the borough of Charnwood. Its historic High Street still holds a few period buildings and signs of its past, but the town has comfortably grown into the modern age with housing estates, retail parks, and business hubs.

There's plenty to keep you busy around Shepshed. The Glenmore Park is ideal for families, dog walkers, or just sitting with a cuppa and watching the world go by. You'll find pubs, takeaways, hair salons and barbers dotted around town, as well as independent shops that've been part of the community for years. If you're into your stately homes or historic days out, Staunton Harold Estate is nearby, and the National Trust's Calke Abbey is just over the county border. For English Heritage lovers, Ashby de la Zouch Castle is a cracking spot with lovely views from the tower and plenty of room for kids to run about.

Wider Leicestershire offers a brilliant mix of countryside walks, market towns and city life. Bradgate Park is always worth a wander, whether you're after a steep climb to Old John or just a stroll along the river. The city of Leicester brings museums, shops, and food from every corner of the world, while towns like Market Bosworth, Melton Mowbray and Oakham are great for day trips. It's a county that blends the historic with the practical and still manages to surprise you now and again.

Shepshed is right next to junction 23 of the M1, so it's ideal for drivers heading north or south. There's no train station in the town itself, but Loughborough station is just a short hop and has direct services to Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, and London St Pancras. Buses run locally and connect Shepshed to surrounding areas including Loughborough and Coalville. For flights, East Midlands Airport is a 15-minute drive away—handy for holidays or flying visits.

Leicestershire as a county is a real all-rounder. It's got a rich patchwork of farming land, historic villages, and buzzing urban spots. The local economy is built on a mix of manufacturing, services and logistics, with lots of small family-run businesses keeping things ticking over. From the discovery of King Richard III's remains to its links with fox hunting, pie making, and early industry, it's a county that's always had stories to tell. And with its well-maintained countryside, good road links, and welcoming towns like Shepshed, it's easy to see why people stay.

We hope you found this Shepshed tourist map useful for your visit to the area.

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