Narborough, Leicestershire

Narborough – A Village and Civil Parish in the Blaby District of Leicestershire

Surrounded by Enderby, Whetstone, Littlethorpe, Cosby and Huncote, visitors to Narborough will find lots of options in terms of attractions. Apart from seeing what Narborough has to offer, they can venture out into nearby towns to see the beauty of Leicestershire. The village is also located about six miles south-west of Leicester, the county town of Leicestershire.

Situated near several major transport corridors, visitors can see lots of sights while making Narborough their point of origin. The M1 motorway passes through the east of the village while the Leicester to Birmingham railway line runs beside the River Soar.

If you like visiting a town with links to several other places, a visit to Narborough makes for a good trip. If you want to get romantic, why not present your date with some Narborough flowers? If you can't get flowers in Narborough, we can get a bouquet to you!

History

Narborough's name is derived from the Old English north burh which means “north stronghold.”

Attractions

Here are some of the attractions located in Narborough:

Narborough Hall – a Grade II* listed building that most likely dates back to 1596. It was an Elizabethan manor house built by James Meade, a local landowner. It wasn't known as Narborough Hall until the mid-19th century when it was remodelled extensively. The front rooms of the house operate as a shop to fund the maintenance of the property.

Church of All Saints – a 15th-century church.

Amenities

Narborough has two small supermarkets: a Tesco Express and a Co-op. The town also has two pubs: The Copt and the Narborough Arms. Narborough also has two Indian restaurants namely The Bell and the Monsoon Indian Restaurant.

Exploring nearby places

Split into two distinct parts, the old village to the south and the newer Pastures estate to the north-east, you can choose how you want to explore Narborough. These two divisions are separated by the B4114.

Arriva Midlands' Number 50 serves the village centre and The Pastures and as such, links the village to Enderby, Croft, Fosse Shopping Park and the Leicester city centre. Broughton Astley, Lutterworth and Rugby are also served by the hourly centrebus 140 in the village centre.

When someone you know from town is celebrating a special occasion in their life, why not send flowers to Narborough and make them smile? The gesture may be simple but it will surely be appreciated. Getting a bouquet to Narborough is something we can do for you. All you have to do is choose a floral arrangement from our collection suitable for anniversaries, birthdays, Mother's Day, Valentine's and even days when you just want to make someone smile. When you want your bouquet delivered on schedule, make sure to order flowers for delivery to Narborough ahead of time.

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