Hinckley and Bosworth is a local government district and borough in Leicestershire, encompassing the industrial town of Hinckley, the historic market town of Market Bosworth, and numerous villages including Earl Shilton, Barwell, and Burbage within an area of attractive countryside. This diverse district features industrial heritage from hosiery and footwear manufacturing, the famous Bosworth Battlefield site, and the edge of the National Forest. The climate is typical of the English Midlands with mild temperatures, moderate rainfall, and typical central England conditions. Culturally, Hinckley and Bosworth holds national significance as the site of the Battle of Bosworth (1485), the decisive battle of the Wars of the Roses where Henry Tudor defeated Richard III, celebrated at the Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre. The area preserves important heritage including Market Bosworth's Georgian character with its fine church, historic school, and market place, Hinckley's hosiery industry heritage (celebrated at Hinckley and District Museum), and the remains of medieval settlement. The district's villages feature traditional Leicestershire character with brick and timber-framed buildings while the countryside offers walking and cycling including the Ashby Canal. Burbage and Earl Shilton maintain their own identities with historic cores and modern housing. The National Forest extends into the district with tree planting transforming former industrial landscapes. Hinckley's modern role as a retail and commercial centre serves the surrounding area while its connections to Leicester and the M69 support commuters. Boundary GIS data for Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council is available for download in GeoJSON and KML formats, supporting battlefield heritage preservation, industrial heritage conservation, and sustainable development in this historically significant Leicestershire borough.

📍 Administrative boundary of hinckley and bosworth local authority district

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