"Loughborough - A Univeristy Town." Loughborough by A2002

Loughborough Travel Guide: 63 reviews and 67 photos

Tower at Queen's Park in summer. - Loughborough

Loughborough, pronounced as "Luf-bra", is not my hometown, but where I am at the moment till 2004. I am born in Malaysia and was educated in Singapore for 17 years.

Loughborough is in the middle of England. It is within Leicestershire, in the Midlands, surrounded by 3 cities namely Leicester, Nottingham and Derby. These cities are within easy reach from Loughborough by the trains or buses. It is also surrounded by the peaceful countryside - Charnwood Forest, managed by the Charnwood Borough Council. Loughborough is also the home to the Great Central Railway and has the world's largest bell foundary and museum.

Good and efficient rail network will enable one to reach London in one and half hours. The proximity to the East Midlands Airport (EMA) provides further transportation to many parts of Europe, especially with the "no-frill" airline BMIbaby and Easyjet.

Loughborough is also a small University town with the "world-renowned" Loughborough University for its Physical education and Sports, and Engineering.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Small town.
Cons:Not much to see and do...
In a nutshell:Drinking seems to be the only thing people here do in their free time.

Intro Updated Nov 18, 2003
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Loughborough Train Station. - Loughborough

Train. Transportation (4)

You can get to Loughborough by train. Train services by Midland mainline and Central train runs to Loughborough. I... more travel advice

Cavery meal in Toby with my sister. - Loughborough

British roast... Restaurants (3)

It used to be known as "Forestgate Pub". During weekends, they have the traditional roast - gammon, turkey or beef. Plus... more travel advice

Queen's Park. Things to Do (3)

Have a picnic in Queen's Park on a bright sunny day. more travel advice

Shopping. In Loughborough??? Shopping (2)

I enjoy shopping in the nearby city of Nottingham as compared to Loughbrough. Perhaps Loughborough has good selections... more travel advice

Warnings Or Dangers (2)
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Local Customs (4)
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What to Pack (2)
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Comments (13)

danspencer May 19, 2005 at 1:20 PM Report Abuse

The word "Medoc" is not used in loughborough. The local people in Loughborough and Leicestershire tend to use the term of endearment "Me Duck" in shops etc. You get used to it!!!
ExoticGal Jan 18, 2004 at 9:07 PM Report Abuse

Wow, people do drink a lot in Loughborough, medoc! (Do I use the word right?). heheh
belgrade03 Nov 11, 2003 at 3:27 AM Report Abuse

very nice and comprehensive pages about Loughborough. Very useful warning tips. Regards, Vesna
Paolo-Italy Oct 30, 2003 at 7:35 AM Report Abuse

Probably Loughborough has the best public drainage of the world! ;-)
bkoon Oct 16, 2003 at 8:54 AM Report Abuse

Remember to take winter pictures, and maybe autumn pictures of this University town. Maybe rugby matches or athletics meets ones too! Informative. Great job! Pix at the restaurant is "nice".
Ronald_T Sep 12, 2003 at 2:49 PM Report Abuse

Maybe you don't like this place much Lina, I understand very well the difference of culture between Malaysia and England. On the other hand, I think you are living in one of the cutest towns of England. A great job you did here Lina...
misakitaguchi Aug 19, 2003 at 5:22 AM Report Abuse

Thank you for stopping my page. To go to pub and club in Uk is one of my dream. Well done. I like it!
Audrey118 Aug 12, 2003 at 6:08 AM Report Abuse

you pics on the student get together meal reminded me so much of my days in the varsity as well...but that is 20 years back!!!
Unknownsu Jul 10, 2003 at 11:45 PM Report Abuse

i've learned a lot about your hometown after viewing your page. mighty interesting and hopefully, i'll get the chance to visit someday!
Djinn76 Feb 14, 2003 at 11:47 PM Report Abuse

lol, your local custom tip is so true ;-)) When I was studying in UK, it was always entertaining to look all the students coming back from the pubs around 11pm...