Lutterworthfor businessLutterworth is an attractive markettown at the southernmost tip ofLeicestershire. The town is famousfor its connections with JohnWycliffe, who inspired thetranslation of the Bible into Englishwhilst serving as Rector ofLutterworth, and Sir Frank Whittlewho developed the jet engine in thetown in the years after 1938. For allits interesting history, Lutterworth isvery much a modern town. Thetown is ideally situated at the heartof the country’s road network and iswell placed for accessing train linksand airports. This location at thehub of the motorway network led tothe creation of Magna Park,

Europe’s biggest distribution centre,just to the west of the town.

Lutterworth has a fine historiccentre, three high street banks, anda good stock of office and industrialaccommodation. In and around thetown there is an excellent range ofplaces to eat and drink, and aselection of hotel accommodation.

The town has many leisureopportunities, including a modernsports centre, numerous localsports clubs and a golf course. Thetown benefits from good schoolsand is an appealing location beingsurrounded by quiet countrysideand attractive villages.

BusinessMagna Park, a large distribution hub for many of thecountry’s major businesses, is located close to the town.It is home to household names such as Disney, Asda,Toyota, Argos and many more. The town also has avaried selection of industrial units and officeaccommodation that can cater for both small andmedium sized businesses.

The most significant office development of recent yearsis the St John’s Business Park located at the southernentrance to the town, close to Junction 20 of the M1.Retail space is popular, but there are regularopportunities for both purchase and lease.

Population

Lutterworth has a population of approximately10,000 people. It is unique amongst ruralcentres in Leicestershire in having a daytimepopulation that is greater than the eveningpopulation. This is caused principally byemployment at Magna Park, the large schoolpopulation and other significant localemployers. The proportion of residents inprofessional and managerial occupations ishigher than the national average. Researchsuggests that residents have relatively highlevels of potential expenditure.

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An ideal location

LutterworthRoadLutterworth has an enviable location in the centre of the countryand is situated just to the west of Junction 20 of the M1, and afew miles from Junction 1 of the M6. Other major routes such asthe A5 and A14 are nearby.

RailLutterworth is close to two mainline stations. Rugby services thewest coast line and London Euston, and Market Harboroughservices the east coast line and provides a direct link to theEurostar trains that depart from London St Pancras. Nearbystations at Narborough and Leicester connect to other stations inthe Midlands. Lutterworth is also within easy reach of DIRFT(Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal) which speedsproducts to and from Europe.

BusThere are regular services to Leicester, Rugby, Hinckley andMarket Harborough.

AirThere are two major airports within easy reach of Lutterworth,these being: Birmingham International and East Midlands.

The Greyhound Coaching InnLutterworth

MARKET STREET, LUTTERWORTH,LEICESTERSHIRE LE17 4EJ

TEL: (01455) 553307 FAX: (01455) 554558E-MAIL: bookings@greyhoundinn .co.uk

C O A C H I N G I N N

A traditional 18th Century Coaching Inn offeringfine food and a wide selection of wines, lagers

and, of course, real ale.

With 32 en-suite bedrooms it’s the ideal place forbusiness meetings, long weekend breaks, special

occasions, weddings, birthday parties etc.

For further information please call or visit us at

www.greyhoundinn.co.uk

Chartered Surveyors and Property Consultants

THE REGION’S LEADING COMMERCIAL SURVEYORS

SPECIALISING IN:

Property Management Property Sales and Lettings

Development Land Sales and AcquisitionsPlanning Advice

Valuations

FOR FURTHER DETAILS ON THESE AND OUR OTHER SERVICES PLEASE CONTACT US.

Tel: 01455 559030www.wellsmcfarlane.co.uk

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Our services include:• Auditing • Accountancy• Taxation • VAT • Payroll

CROWFOOTAND COMPANY

Chartered Accountantsand Registered Auditors

‘Lonsdale’, High StreetLutterworth, Leics LE17 4AD

Tel: 01455 556143Fax: 01455 554144Email: enquiries@

crowfootandcompany.co.uk

Also at: The Springboard Centre,Mantle Lane, CoalvilleLeics LE67 3DWTel: 01530 839531

Quality of Life

Accommodation

Lutterworth combines the appeal of an historic markettown with an excellent range of services and facilities.Furthermore, the tranquillity of the countryside is onlyminutes away.

Lutterworth has good pre-school provision and schoolscatering for the entire age range from 4-19. In recentOfsted reports all have been shown to provide a highquality of education, and achieve results well above thenational average. The town acts as an important servicecentre in south Leicestershire and benefits from acommunity hospital, police station, library, museum, acentre for the local voluntary and community sector, aswell as a new medical centre, fire and ambulancestations. The town has a strong community spirit andthere are numerous social networks and activities inwhich to get involved.

A broad selection of leisure facilities is available at themodern Sports Centre, which offers a swimming pool,gym and exercise classes as well as facilities forfootball, table tennis and badminton. There are severalgolf courses in the area, including Lutterworth Golf Clubon the edge of town. Lutterworth is well positioned foraccess to theatres, cinemas and concert venueslocated in larger centres close by. Around Lutterworththere is picturesque countryside to explore, andinteresting places to visit such as Stanford Hall, FoxtonLocks and Bruntingthorpe Air Museum.

In and around the town there isa range of hotels that provideaccommodation to suit differingbudgets. Business meetingsand conferences are hosted ata variety of venues.

Travelodge

Kilworth House

The Greyhound

Stanford Hall

Foxton Locks

RegenerationThe Lutterworth Town Centre Vision and Masterplan sets out a detailed plan for theregeneration of the town centre over a period of 10-15 years.

The implementation is underway and there has been collaboration between themajor stakeholders to deliver a wide variety of projects that can individually andcollectively improve the quality of the town centre and strengthen the local economy.

Leicestershire County CouncilBetter Places Team 0116 2323232

Co-ordination of regenerationactivities throughout Leicestershire.

Harborough District Council01858 828282

Advice on development andjob creation opportunities.

LutterworthTown Council01455 550225

General support and advice onlocal issues.

Welland Enterprise Agency/Business Link0845 0501050

Advice and support to businessstart-ups and small and growingbusinesses.

Local commercial agents:

Wells McFarlane01455 559030

Castle Commercial01455 251771

Business Support/Regeneration Contacts:

Lutterworth is an appealing Englishmarket town. It has catered for theneeds of the local population andvisitors for hundreds of years. It boastsan excellent range of independentretailers who can provide everythingfrom IT and electrical goods to

designer clothing and gifts for alloccasions. The town has modernsupermarkets, as well as familybusinesses that have given goodservice for generations. Lutterworth isproud to be a Fairtrade Town.

As befits a former coaching town ithas plenty to offer those in need ofrefreshment. There is achoice of pubs,including an originalcoaching inn, as well ascafes and a wideselection of

restaurants. Thursday is market day inthe town, and on the morning of thesecond Saturday of each month thereis a farmers’ market selling localproduce.

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