World-famous for its 180-year-old history of bell making – a fine example of which sits in the tower of St Paul Cathedral in London, Loughborough is a small market town with a big reputation.
Ordinary hotels have been the go-to option of the past, but the emergence of serviced apartments in Loughborough has meant that corporates can choose to book a place to stay that offers unparalleled levels of comfort, security and cleanliness.
Thanks to guaranteed facilities, such as fully-equipped kitchens, on-site washing machines, an allocated parking space, spacious living rooms and free Wi-Fi, the Situ Loughborough apartment enable guests to live and work independently and self-sufficiently.
Ultimately, our serviced apartments in Loughborough offer a 'home away from home' experience that can't be replicated in any other accommodation alternative. Better yet, our Loughborough accommodation is based all over the town, which gives corporates a variety to choose from depending on where they wish to situate themselves.
Nestling in the bosom of the borough of Charnwood in North Leicestershire, Loughborough has a population of over 50,000 residents. Almost 20,000 of these people are students who attend the prestigious University of Loughborough.
The town itself is close to many major Midlands cities such as Nottingham, Leicester and Derby. Due to this, Loughborough is often regarded as an excellent commuter location, as a high-speed rail link means Sheffield and London aren’t too far away either.
The M1 and A6 are easily accessed from the town, while it is possible to get to London in under 90 minutes. East Midlands Airport is only around 15 minutes away by car via the A1.
Main employers in Loughborough cover the engineering sector, while there is also a fair number of energy and environmental companies. The University is also the location of two Enterprise Zones, including the UK’s first-ever in Life Sciences.
The town’s name and its university are pretty much synonymous, with the University having been around since 1966 (before that it was a technical college). As well as producing top-rated engineering students, the University also has a good name for pharmaceutics and, more recently, advanced technologies. It is also famous as a sporting institution – to the extent Team GB stayed trained here before the London Olympics in 2012. Many of its lecturers are also GB medal winners.
For whatever reason you visit the town, whether it is just for a networking event or to relocate your entire company, just remember there are many top-quality Loughborough apartments available that can cater for your corporate travel needs.
Loughborough’s medieval cobbled streets, traditional market squares and early 20th century Art Deco buildings in the pedestrianised town centre, lay testament to its many reincarnations over the centuries. The John Taylor & Co bell foundry is still there today and it’s still possible to see large bell’s being cast. Staying with history, if you head here in November you can enjoy Loughborough Fair – an event which has been running for 800 (almost) consecutive years.
The carved timber roof of the Saints with Holy Trinity Church dates back to medieval times, with Gothic touches added during the 14th century. Twenty minutes’ drive outside town you’ll find the reputedly haunted Priory of Grace Dieu, once home to around 1300 nuns.
Back to the present, and residents enjoy a barrage of concerts, musicals, panto and comedies and the Loughborough Town Hall. Shopping is at Carillon Court and The Rushes Centre, although Market Street and the adjoining Market Place and Churchgate Mews have interesting independent shops. You’ll also find a twice-weekly market with up to 125 stalls, as well as a weekly vintage offering.
Those who love a touch of greenery will enjoy spending time in Queen’s Park with its aviaries and bandstand. More rugged outdoor fans are bound to appreciate Bradgate Park with its 830 acres of ancient woodland and wilderness, including plenty of rocky outcrops to climb. Outwoods and Stoneywell Parks are also in the vicinity.
Ultimately, there's plenty to see and do here, and it is for that reason that we advise taking an extended stay in a serviced apartment in Loughborough, to make sure you don't miss out on anything that the town has to offer.
East Midlands Airport is 7.5 miles from Loughborough and a mere quarter of an hour’s drive away. Get there in 35 minutes via the Skylink bus service from Loughborough’s Swan Street. At the airport, you’ll find up to 90 different flights to various European destinations.
When choosing SITU, corporates can have the luxury of picking and choosing from a range of serviced apartments in Loughborough near the East Midlands Airport to avoid the hassle of long-distance journeys to and from arrival or departure flights.
Grade II-listed Loughborough train station, run by East Midlands Railway, sits northeast of the town centre at Station Boulevard off Nottingham Road. There you can catch regular services to Leicester (10 mins), Nottingham (20 mins), Sheffield 80 mins) and London St Pancras International (90 mins).
Loughborough doesn’t have a dedicated bus station but many of the local routes, as well as the National Express coaches, can be accessed from the High Street, The Rushes and other main bus stops in the town.
There is a regular shuttle bus which runs from the train station to the University, via the town centre. This has a total journey time of around 20 minutes, and during term time the bus runs every 10 minutes. Ultimately though, corporates can pick to stay in serviced apartments in Loughborough close to bus routes that are most convenient for them and their business travel plans.
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