Burrough on the Hill

Burrough on the Hill

Burrough on the Hill is a small village 5 miles south of Melton Mowbray,Leicestershire.It has a population of between 150-200 and the parish church is St.Mary.Close by is the country park of Burrough Hill,an Iron Age hill fort.This is one of the highest points in Leicestershire at 690 feet and provides excellent views towards Melton Mowbray.

The village pub, the Stag & Hounds, has recently had a large refurbishment, and offers several real ales, meals & outside decking. There used to be a train station shared with neighbouring village Twyford, and was named 'John O Gaunt' at the village in between the two. Trains used to go north to Melton Mowbray, and south to Leicester and Market Harborough. John O Gaunt station was next to an impressive 14 arch viaduct, but both were closed to train traffic in the 60s. There is a currently a local bus service to Melton Mowbray & Oakham.


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