Shepshed has so much to offer for all ages, from first time buyers to families searching for a forever home. As well as all the essential amenities, it also has a range of unique places to eat, shop and explore. Junction 23 of the M1 is just five minutes from home, Loughborough only four miles away and Leicester is a twelve mile trip, so whether you’re commuting or want the occasional taste of city life, it’s all within easy reach. East Midlands airport is only five miles away and Loughborough to London is less than two hours on the train. Surrounded by quaint villages and with beautiful rural walks right on your doorstep, living at Radiance means you can create the mix of city and country life that’s right for you.

Shepshed has something for everyone. With a range of amenities on your doorstep, the town is surrounded by quaint villages, beautiful countryside and plenty of places to enjoy and explore. 

Less than a ten minute drive from home you’ll find Beacon Hills Country Park, which has scenic walks through woodland and open heathland, where you can discover nature and appreciate the panoramic views of Leicestershire from the summit of Beacon Hill. Younger visitors will enjoy the children’s play area, hazel maze and log train, and the whole family can relax at Beacon Hill Café. 

Bradgate Park is around twenty minutes away. Covering 850 acres, its dramatic landscape offers fine views throughout the seasons and is home to a large herd of free roaming deer. Enjoy a picnic next to the River Lin as the children paddle in the shallows, explore the ruins of Bradgate House, once home to Lady Jane Grey, or relax in the comfort of the park’s tearoom.

Ten miles away, Stonehurst Family Farm is a working farm, where visitors can meet the animals, ride on a pony or a tractor and trailer, and even hold the baby animals. Enjoy the selection of home-cooked food, or take home some of Leicestershire’s finest produce, with homegrown vegetables, free-range eggs and local cheeses meats and delicatessen in the Farm Shop.

For families with young children, Noah’s Ark offers three storeys of soft play for children and a café for parents to meet and relax while their children play. And for football fans, the Dovecote Stadium, home to Shepshed Dynamo Football Club is just a short drive away.

Just five minutes from home is St. Winefrides Catholic Voluntary Academy. Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2020, this school has been a part of the history of Shepshed for over a century. Offering places from Early Years to Year 6 (4 -11years) it’s in an ideal location for children living at Radiance. 

Loughborough High School is 15 minutes away and is rated excellent by the ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate). It teaches girls from 11-18, offering a Sixth Form curriculum also. There’s also Loughborough College, just 10 minutes from Radiance which offers A Levels, apprenticeships and vocational courses in a range of subjects.
 
Living at Radiance, you’re also never far from some of the UK’s top universities. Loughborough University is just a 10-minute drive from home, and the University of Nottingham and the University of Leicester are both under half an hour away via the M1.
 

Field Street Fitness is located in the heart of Shepshed, or you could get your exercise fix at Anytime Fitness in Loughborough, which is a few minute drive away. It has a range of facilities for functional training, cardio and strength, as well as full timetable of classes including yoga, boxfit and x-biking.
 
If you want more than just a gym, the Burleigh Springs Leisure Club is just nine minutes from home and offers a range of sports and relaxation features including a swimming pool, spa and fitness equipment. You can also enjoy a pamper session with their range of health and beauty treatments.

Shepshed has two GP practices; Forest House Surgery and Field Street Surgery , and Ingrams Dental Practice is just a five minute drive from home.

Radiance is perfectly placed for travel. Junction 23 of the M1 is only five minutes away, connecting to the national road network. Loughborough is just four miles away, Leicester twelve miles, and Nottingham and Derby both 20 miles.
 
Barrow upon Soar train station is just 20 minutes from home and runs regular East Midlands rail services to Nottingham, Leicester and Lincoln.
 
When it comes to travelling abroad, East Midlands airport is around ten minutes away by car.

Bom Bom Patisserie is just a ten minutes away from home and serves sweet and savoury food alongside delicious, locally sourced coffee. All of the food Bom Bom offer is baked fresh every day, filling their shops with a beautiful baked aroma. They also serve gluten free, dairy free and vegan options. The patisserie has two shops in Loughborough, one located on Derwent Drive (10 minutes away) and a second store at Canal House (13 minutes away). 

Cafe LEO’S is a family run business located in the centre of Shepshed. It has a warm, cosy atmosphere, free Wi-Fi and offers breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as fabulous afternoon teas and outstanding coffee.

You can drive to The Urban Farm Shop in under five minutes. It offers a vast range of fresh, locally sourced produce, such as fruit and veg, milk and cream, jams and marmalades. They also offer freshly baked goods and bedding plants for your summer garden.  

In 15 minutes you can be at Charnwood Brewery, a family run brewery in Loughborough. The Reed family, who founded the brewery in 2014 are passionate about their brewery which is designed to be open and inviting for local people to shop onsite. You can find their award winning cask, keg and bottled beer throughout the great pubs, restaurants and shops in the local area.