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Loughborough sits in the heart of the Soar Valley, positioned almost exactly halfway between Leicester and Nottingham. It is primarily defined by its long-standing industrial roots and its world-renowned university, which occupies a sprawling campus on the western edge of the town. Historically a prosperous market town, it still hosts a busy outdoor market twice a week in the shadow of the distinctive Carillon Tower - a unique war memorial that houses 47 bells. To the south, the landscape changes quickly as you head towards the rocky outcrops of Charnwood Forest and Bradgate Park, providing a rugged contrast to the flat canal paths of the Grand Union that run through the town centre. While it functions as a major hub for engineering and sports science, it retains the practical feel of a traditional Midlands settlement, well-connected by the M1 and a direct rail link that gets you into London St Pancras in about an hour and a quarter.