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The framework knitting heritage, the Charnwood Forest gateway, and a Leicestershire community between Loughborough and Coalville
A little history
Shepshed grew as a framework knitting and hosiery town. The town is at the edge of Charnwood Forest — Beaumanor Hall and Bradgate Park are close. The town has good community character.
Bradgate Park (Lady Jane Grey's birthplace) is a short drive — excellent deer park and ruins. Charnwood Forest walking. The town centre for local character.
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Shepshed is a place in Leicestershire known for the framework knitting heritage, the Charnwood Forest gateway, and a Leicestershire community between Loughborough and Coalville. Shepshed grew as a framework knitting and hosiery town. The population is around 16,000.
The town has local cafes and independent food. Loughborough is close for wider food choice.
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Roam covers Shepshed and the surrounding area in Leicestershire, including Loughborough, Coalville, Whitwick, Thringstone, Hathern, Diseworth, Kegworth and Castle Donington.
