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A large detailed map of Leicestershire, England

Explore Leicestershire with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Leicestershire 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 links to city and town maps, live weather and local news below.

Leicestershire County Map

County Town	Leicester
Region	East Midlands
Country	England
Status	Ceremonial county
Area	2,156 km²
Population	1,104,000

Latitude	52.6594
Longitude	-1.1407
Cities & Towns	422
Locality Maps	Locality Maps

About Leicestershire

Gentle undulations define Leicestershire's terrain, a tapestry woven from rolling farmland and meandering watercourses. The River Soar, a placid artery, carves its way south to north, feeding the county's verdant plains, whilst the smaller Sence and Anker offer their own quiet contributions to the hydrological symphony. There are no dramatic coastal cliffs here, nor imposing mountain ranges; instead, a more subtle beauty prevails, a landscape of quiet dignity marked by ancient woodlands and the occasional, shy rise of hills like Beacon Hill, offering soft panoramas rather than stark pronouncements.

Echoes of antiquity resonate through this land, from the Roman foundations at Ratby to the Norman stronghold of Leicester Castle. Viking raids left their mark upon the Danelaw, and the Wars of the Roses saw the pivotal Battle of Bosworth Field, a clash that irrevocably altered the course of English monarchy. Later centuries witnessed the burgeoning of market towns like Loughborough and Melton Mowbray, centres of commerce and community that grew alongside the nation’s industrial might, each era etching its unique story into the very soil.

Prosperity has long been cultivated from Leicestershire's fertile earth, with agriculture remaining a cornerstone of its economy, particularly in the rearing of livestock and the growth of cereal crops. Beyond the fields, a strong industrial heritage persists, evident in the automotive sector and the manufacture of textiles, a legacy continued by enterprises such as Caterpillar in Desford. Engineering prowess also thrives, contributing significantly to the county's enduring economic vitality and employment.

A spirit of sturdy practicality and quiet resilience characterises the people of Leicestershire, a populace whose traditions are often rooted in the rhythms of rural life and the fellowship of local communities. The county has nurtured figures of note, from the poet Philip Sidney to the pioneering scientist Sir Jagdish Chandra Bose, and continues to foster a vibrant arts scene, with theatres and galleries in Leicester itself offering avenues for creative expression and cultural enrichment, reflecting a way of life both grounded and aspirational.