England: Leicestershire
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Leicestershire is a landlocked county in central England which shares its borders with the counties of Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland, Staffordshire and Warwickshire. As a UK vacation destination the county is not really well known but this is not to say that it is not possible have an enjoyable vacation here. To make the most of a vacation in Leicestershire it is best to visit many places around your chosen base, as the county has a large number of places highly suitable for day trips.
The vast majority of interest lies in the west of the county where it is less industrial (though there are a few pockets here and there). It is in the North West of Leicestershire that you will find part of the new National Forest which continues into Derbyshire and Staffordshire. This fascinating venture aims to influence local landowners to pass over some of their land into woodland until about a third of the area consists of a forest. In the first few years they had managed to cover about seventeen percent of the land with millions of trees. Though the true beauty will not be seen for a long time yet it is already taking shape and places like the Conkers Discovery Centre at Moira and other ventures aim to promote tourism to the area.
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Places To Visit In Leicestershire, England
May2005.jpg "Alder Mill, near to Pinwall, Leicestershire, Great Britain")
Settlements In The County Of Leicestershire
There is only one city in the the county, Leicester, and several towns and villages including; Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Barrow upon Soar, Coalville, inckley, Loughborough, Market Harborough, Melton Mowbray, Oadby and Wigston.
Museums & Art Galleries
The Bosworth Battlefield, Donington Grand Prix Collection, Donington le Heath Manor House Museum, Charnwood Museum, Harborough Museum, National Space Centre, Melton Carnegie Museum, New Walk Museum, John Taylor Bellfounders and the Snibston Discovery Park.
Heritage Railways
Battlefield Line, Great Central Steam Railway, Snibston Railway and Stapleford Miniature Railway.
Parks & Gardens, Places Of Natural Beauty
Abbey Park, Belgrave Hall Gardens, New Walk, Saffron Hill Cemetery, Victoria Park, Watermead Country Park and Welford Road Cemetery. Bradgate Park & Swithland Wood Country Park
Historic Religious Buildings
Church of All Saints in Blaby, Church of St Luke in Gaddesby and many other Grade I Listed churches. Leicester Abbey.
Historic Houses & Stately Homes
Beaumanor Hall, Bede House, Belgrave Hall, Bosworth Hall, Donnington-le-Heath Manor House, Prestwold Hall, Quenby Hall, Stanford Hall, Swithland Hall and The Moat House at Appleby Magna. Burleigh Hall was demolished but some remnants of the estate remain such as the Walled Garden & Summer House.
Castles
Ashby de la Zouch Castle (Ruins), Belvoir Castle, Donington Castle, Groby Castle, Hallaton Castle, Kirby Muxloe Castle (Ruins), Leicester Castle, Mountsorrel Castle (Earthworks) and Sauvey Castle.
Other Places In Leicestershire To Visit
Butterfly Farm
Other Interesting Buildings To Visit In Leicestershire
The Abbey Pumping Station.
Hotels In Leicestershire
To find Leicestershire hotels simply click on the vacation destinations below:
| Leicester | |||
| Ashby-de-la-Zouch | Hinckley | Melton Mowbray | |
| Barrow upon Soar | Loughborough | Oadby | |
| Coalville | Market Harborough | Wigston |
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Leicestershire Bed & Breakfast
Listings of guest houses and B&B in Leicestershire.
Hotels In Leicestershire
Listings of hotels in towns & villages in Leicestershire.
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