Traditional county: Leicestershire · District / Borough: North West Leicestershire · Region: East Midlands
Explore Heather, Leicestershire with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Heather map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | Heather |
| Traditional County | Leicestershire |
| District / Borough | North West Leicestershire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 52.693295 |
| Longitude | -1.424030 |
| Place Type | Village |
Heather's rural charm is evident in its gently undulating landscape. It lies 1.9 km west-north-west of Ibstock (from Ibstock: bearing 290°T, OS grid SK 390 107). Historically, the area around Heather has been shaped by agriculture, with farming remaining a significant part of its identity. The village itself is a peaceful residential centre, offering a quiet escape from busier conurbations. While Heather may not boast grand historical monuments, its character is firmly rooted in its pastoral setting and the enduring traditions of English village life. The proximity to larger centres like Ibstock provides residents with access to amenities while preserving Heather's tranquil atmosphere.
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Explore Heather, Leicestershire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.693295, -1.424030. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |