Kirkby Mallory | |
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Desford Lane | |
Location within Leicestershire | |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | LEICESTER |
Postcode district | LE9 |
Kirkby Mallory is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Kirkby Mallory, Peckleton and Stapleton, in the Hinckley and Bosworth district of Leicestershire, England. In 1931 the parish had a population of 231.[1]
It is known mainly for its race circuit, Mallory Park, a one-mile (1.6 km) track where car and motorbike races take place. Its church is All Saints and is located near the entrance. Numerous lakes and farms are situated in and around the village and the lakes are popular fishing areas.
There is a yearly firework display at the circuit which is well attended by residents and locals.