1. Home
  2. England
  3. Leicestershire
  4. Leicestershire
  5. Charnwood
  6. Cotes

Cotes

Civil Parish in Leicestershire Charnwood

England

Cotes

Telephone box at Loughborough Station Public telephones are becoming more and more of a rarity but railway stations are good places to find them. It is especially pleasing to find one housed in a traditional K6 box as here outside Loughborough station - but it could do with a lick of paint.
Telephone box at Loughborough Station Credit: Stephen McKay

Cotes is a civil parish located in Leicestershire, England. Situated approximately 4 miles east of Loughborough, it is part of the Charnwood district. The parish covers an area of approximately 2.6 square miles and has a population of around 300 people.

Cotes is a predominantly rural area with a mix of agricultural land and residential properties. The landscape is characterized by rolling hills, open fields, and small patches of woodland. The River Soar runs through the southern part of the parish, adding to its natural beauty.

The parish has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to Roman times. The name "Cotes" is derived from the Old English word for cottages, suggesting that the area has been settled for many centuries.

Despite its small size, Cotes has a close-knit community and a strong sense of local pride. The parish has a village hall which serves as a hub for community events and activities. There is also a primary school located in the neighboring village of Hathern, providing education for children in the area.

Cotes is well-connected to the surrounding areas, with good road links to Loughborough and other nearby towns. The parish is also within easy reach of major transport routes, including the M1 motorway and East Midlands Airport.

Overall, Cotes offers a peaceful and picturesque setting, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a rural lifestyle within easy reach of urban amenities.

Show me another place!

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Cotes Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.78917/-1.18175 or Grid Reference SK5521. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Telephone box at Loughborough Station Public telephones are becoming more and more of a rarity but railway stations are good places to find them. It is especially pleasing to find one housed in a traditional K6 box as here outside Loughborough station - but it could do with a lick of paint.
Telephone box at Loughborough Station
Public telephones are becoming more and more of a rarity but railway stations are good places to find them. It is especially pleasing to find one housed in a traditional K6 box as here outside Loughborough station - but it could do with a lick of paint.
Loughborough Station Loughborough station can be a busy place, not least because of the number of students travelling to and from the town's university. The newer section of building covers the ticket gates. There is also a substantial bicycle rack.
Loughborough Station
Loughborough station can be a busy place, not least because of the number of students travelling to and from the town's university. The newer section of building covers the ticket gates. There is also a substantial bicycle rack.
Loughborough Station The present station was opened in 1872 (replacing an earlier facility built in 1840) and its grade II listed status means that the best of its buildings and delightful traditional canopies have been retained. It was at one time one of three stations serving the town but this is the only one left on the National Rail network. Note the Brush works behind - the prominent sign has long been an iconic sight for travellers on the Midland Main Line.
Loughborough Station
The present station was opened in 1872 (replacing an earlier facility built in 1840) and its grade II listed status means that the best of its buildings and delightful traditional canopies have been retained. It was at one time one of three stations serving the town but this is the only one left on the National Rail network. Note the Brush works behind - the prominent sign has long been an iconic sight for travellers on the Midland Main Line.
Bridging the Loughborough Gap The bridge over the Midland Main Line is a reinstatement of the Great Central Railway's old route north of Loughborough Central station. The intention is that this will allow GCR heritage trains to run north of Loughborough as well as south. It is a complicated project but the construction of this bridge is a significant step forward.
Bridging the Loughborough Gap
The bridge over the Midland Main Line is a reinstatement of the Great Central Railway's old route north of Loughborough Central station. The intention is that this will allow GCR heritage trains to run north of Loughborough as well as south. It is a complicated project but the construction of this bridge is a significant step forward.
Brush Works The Brush Works, also known as the Falcon Works, occupies a large site on the northern edge of Loughborough. It has for many years manufactured railway and other transport equipment including some of the more successful diesel locomotives acquired by the British Transport Commission as part of its 1950s modernisation plan. In April 2021 the parent company, Wabtec, who had acquired Brush in 2011, announced the closure of the plant, citing reduced work volumes, putting about 300 jobs at risk. Outside the bus stop is served by three routes including the Kinchbus service to Nottingham via Bunny and the Centrebus service to Melton Mowbray via Wymeswold.
Brush Works
The Brush Works, also known as the Falcon Works, occupies a large site on the northern edge of Loughborough. It has for many years manufactured railway and other transport equipment including some of the more successful diesel locomotives acquired by the British Transport Commission as part of its 1950s modernisation plan. In April 2021 the parent company, Wabtec, who had acquired Brush in 2011, announced the closure of the plant, citing reduced work volumes, putting about 300 jobs at risk. Outside the bus stop is served by three routes including the Kinchbus service to Nottingham via Bunny and the Centrebus service to Melton Mowbray via Wymeswold.
Cotes Bridge Cotes Bridge carries the A60 over the River Soar. The structure dates from the 18th century, although some fragments are of medieval date and the parapet was rebuilt in the 20th century. It is grade II listed. The bridge was the location of a minor battle in 1644 during the Civil War when Royalist forces were trying to reach Newark to relieve the garrison there. They were held up by the Parliamentary army here and initially forced back into Loughborough, but after word was received that the Royalist garrison at Ashby castle had been reinforced, the Parliamentarians withdrew allowing the Royalists to continue on to Newark.
Cotes Bridge
Cotes Bridge carries the A60 over the River Soar. The structure dates from the 18th century, although some fragments are of medieval date and the parapet was rebuilt in the 20th century. It is grade II listed. The bridge was the location of a minor battle in 1644 during the Civil War when Royalist forces were trying to reach Newark to relieve the garrison there. They were held up by the Parliamentary army here and initially forced back into Loughborough, but after word was received that the Royalist garrison at Ashby castle had been reinforced, the Parliamentarians withdrew allowing the Royalists to continue on to Newark.
Footpath to Stanford Lane The footpath cuts a corner off between the A60 and Stanford Lane in Cotes village.
Footpath to Stanford Lane
The footpath cuts a corner off between the A60 and Stanford Lane in Cotes village.
A60 through Cotes Although the A60 is a long distance road, running in full from Loughborough to Doncaster, the southernmost section winds its way through a succession of villages in Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire. The first of these is Cotes, a very small place that most motorists probably barely notice. It's a pleasant enough drive if the traffic isn't too heavy.
A60 through Cotes
Although the A60 is a long distance road, running in full from Loughborough to Doncaster, the southernmost section winds its way through a succession of villages in Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire. The first of these is Cotes, a very small place that most motorists probably barely notice. It's a pleasant enough drive if the traffic isn't too heavy.
Parish notice case at Cotes It is a common arrangement for notices to be displayed in cases such as this one for Burton on the Wolds, Cotes and Prestwold Parish Council. As well as the council meeting agenda there is a variety of miscellaneous items posted including an advertisement for Mr Muck's Garden Supplies Ltd and Happy Waggs canine services.
Parish notice case at Cotes
It is a common arrangement for notices to be displayed in cases such as this one for Burton on the Wolds, Cotes and Prestwold Parish Council. As well as the council meeting agenda there is a variety of miscellaneous items posted including an advertisement for Mr Muck's Garden Supplies Ltd and Happy Waggs canine services.
Riding to Cotes This rather splendid horse and its lady rider were proceeding slowly along Stanford Lane on a beautiful spring day. Life at a nice gentle pace!
Riding to Cotes
This rather splendid horse and its lady rider were proceeding slowly along Stanford Lane on a beautiful spring day. Life at a nice gentle pace!
Bus shelter at Cotes Kinchbus service 9 passes through Cotes on its way from Loughborough to Nottingham via Bunny. For what is essentially a rural service the frequency is pretty good - hourly for much of the day and there is a Sunday service. What's more, the timetable case displays up-to-date information in an easy to read format - this is how it should be! The basically simple bus shelter has rather interesting brackets.
Bus shelter at Cotes
Kinchbus service 9 passes through Cotes on its way from Loughborough to Nottingham via Bunny. For what is essentially a rural service the frequency is pretty good - hourly for much of the day and there is a Sunday service. What's more, the timetable case displays up-to-date information in an easy to read format - this is how it should be! The basically simple bus shelter has rather interesting brackets.
Sprint at Loughborough Station The Sprint service operates on a frequent basis between Loughborough's railway station, the town centre and the university campus. Here, a vehicle is awaiting departure from outside the station.
Sprint at Loughborough Station
The Sprint service operates on a frequent basis between Loughborough's railway station, the town centre and the university campus. Here, a vehicle is awaiting departure from outside the station.
Brush Works Seen from Loughborough Station.
Brush Works
Seen from Loughborough Station.
Loughborough Station This is a classic Victorian Midland Main Line station design. Many have been either demolished or sold off over the last 40 years.
Loughborough Station
This is a classic Victorian Midland Main Line station design. Many have been either demolished or sold off over the last 40 years.
Swans beside Grand Union Canal Leicester Navigation at Meadow Lane Bridge
Swans beside Grand Union Canal Leicester Navigation at Meadow Lane Bridge
Boat Inn and towpath beside Grand Union Canal at Meadow Lane Bridge
Boat Inn and towpath beside Grand Union Canal at Meadow Lane Bridge
Loughborough Station car park
Loughborough Station car park
Houses on Belton Road, Loughborough The building on the left is a tyre fitters.
Houses on Belton Road, Loughborough
The building on the left is a tyre fitters.
Show me another place!

Cotes is located at Grid Ref: SK5521 (Lat: 52.78917, Lng: -1.18175)

Administrative County: Leicestershire

District: Charnwood

Police Authority: Leicestershire

What 3 Words

///beyond.fear.values. Near Loughborough, Leicestershire

Nearby Locations

Cotes Moat Hill Fishpond Spinney

Related Wikis

Cotes, Leicestershire
Cotes, Leicestershire

Cotes is a hamlet and very small civil parish near the town of Loughborough in Leicestershire, England. Cotes has a population of about 50. At the 2011...

Cotes Grassland
Cotes Grassland

Cotes Grassland is a 3.3-hectare (8.2-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Cotes in Leicestershire. This meadow on the bank of the River...

Church of St John the Baptist, Stanford on Soar
Church of St John the Baptist, Stanford on Soar

The Church of St. John the Baptist, Stanford on Soar is a parish church in the Church of England in Stanford on Soar, Nottinghamshire. The church is Grade...

Stanford on Soar
Stanford on Soar

Stanford on Soar, known locally as Stanford, is a village and civil parish in the Rushcliffe district of Nottinghamshire, England near the River Soar....

Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.78917,-1.18175
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.
Cotcliffe Yorkshire
Cotesbach Leicestershire

Have you been to Cotes?

Leave your review of Cotes below (or comments, questions and feedback).

© 2024 UK Place Database | Privacy