Facebook is suing a company called
Teachbook , which operates a social networking site for
teachers, apparently because it has "book" in its
name and "competes" with Facebook. Teachbook is
described as "a professional community for
teachers". Sounds like a threat to Facebook's
existence doesn't it? Well we know of a book
that predates Facebook and tells us all about Leicestershire. Yes "The Doomsdaybook! The Domesday Book was
commissioned in December 1085 by William the
Conqueror, who invaded England in 1066. The first
draft was completed in August 1086 and contained
records for 13,418 settlements in the English
counties south of the rivers Ribble and Tees (the
border with Scotland at the time). Read about
Leicestershire in The Doomsday Book
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THE ANGLES HAVE LANDED
The Angles came here for a visit 1515 years
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stayed.
According to sources such as the History of Bede,
after the invasion of Britannia, the Angles split
up and founded the kingdoms of the Nord Angelnen
(Northumbria), Ost Angelnen (East Anglia), and the
Mittlere Angelnen (Mercia). Confirmation is
afforded by English and Danish traditions relating
to two kings named Wermund and Offa of Angel, from
whom the Mercian royal family claimed descent and
whose exploits are connected with Angeln,
Schleswig, and Rendsburg. Danish tradition has
preserved record of two governors of Schleswig,
father and son, in their service, Frowinus
(Freawine) and Wigo (Wig), from whom the royal
family of Wessex claimed descent. During the 5th
century, the Anglii invaded Great Britain, after
which time their name does not recur on the
continent except in the title of Suevi Angili.
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The Leicestershire County Livestock
Show showcases the best of the
region's agricultural & rural
life. The show takes place on a
hardstanding surface and is mainly
under cover so can guarantee to go
ahead in all weathers.
Blaston & District Agricultural
Society was founded in 1957 and the
Blaston show that originally started
as a small gymkhana competition now
features show classes of horses and
ponies, sheep, goats, cattle and
dogs.
The Rutland Showground, Showground
Way, Barleythorpe, Oakham, Rutland
LE15 7TW
One of the oldest county shows in the
country, Rutland County Show 2016
celebrates it's 184th show at its new
site in Oakham. The show features the
best of Rutland's traditional food and
farming including classes for horses,
ponies, cattle, sheep and goats.
There's also show jumping, vintage
cars, farm machinery, trade stands,
childrens amusements, the Macmillan
Cancer Support Giant Tombola, and
licenced refreshment tents.
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Ashby de la Zouch Tourist Information Centre
North Street, Ashby-de-La-Zouch, Leicestershire,
LE65 1HU Tel: 01530 411767 Alternate Tel: 01530
454 601 Fax: 01530 560 660
Email:
ashby.tic@nwleices.gov.uk
Map
Open all year inc Bank Holidays . In season
opening times Weekdays: 10.00 - 17.00, Saturday:
10.00 - 15.00pm. Out season opening times
Weekdays: 10.00 - 17.00 Saturday: 10.00 -
15.00pm
Coalville Tourist information Centre
Snibston Discovery Park Ashby Road Coalville
Leicestershire LE67 3LN Tel: +44 (0) 1530 813 608
Open all year inc Bank Holidays In season opening
times Weekdays: 10.00 - 18.00, Saturday: 10.00 -
18.00, Sunday: 10.00 - 18.00 Out season opening
times Weekdays: 10.00 - 17.00, Saturday: 10.00 -
17.00 Sunday: 10.00 - 17.00
Hinckley Tourist information Centre
Hinckley Library Lancaster Road Hinckley
Leicestershire LE10 0AT Tel: 01455 635 106 Fax:
01455 251 385
Email:
hinckleytic@leics.gov.ukMap
Open all year. Closed Bank Holidays In season
opening times Weekdays: 10.00 - 17.00, Saturday:
9.30am - 16.00pm Out season opening times
Weekdays: 10.00 - 17.00, Saturday: 9.30am -
16.00pm
7-9 Every Street Town Hall Square Leicester LE1
6AG Tel: +44 (0) 116 299 8888 Fax: 01162 221
534
Email:
info@goleicestershire.comMap
Open all year inc Bank Holidays In season opening
times Weekdays: 10.00am - 17.30pm, Saturday:
9.00am - 17.00pm Out season opening times
Weekdays: 10.00am - 17.30pm, Saturday: 9.00am -
17.00pm
Loughborough Tourist information Centre
Town Hall Market Place Loughborough Leicestershire
LE11 3EB Tel: +44 (0) 1509 218 113 Fax: 01509
240617
Email:
tic@charnwoodbc.gov.ukMap
Open all year. Closed Bank Holidays In season
opening times Weekdays: 10.00am - 16.00pm,
Saturday: 10.00am - 16.00pm Out season opening
times Weekdays: 10.00am - 16.00pm, Saturday:
10.00am - 16.00pm
Market Harborough Tourist information Centre
Council Offices Adam & Eve Street Market
Harborough Leicestershire LE16 7AG
MapTel: +44 (0) 1858 821 270
Melton Mowbray Tourist information Centre
Windsor House Windsor Street Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire LE13 1BU Tel: +44 (0) 1664 480 992
LE13 1XA Fax: 01664 480 992
Email:
tic@melton.gov.ukMapOpen all year inc Bank Holidays In season opening
times Weekdays: 10.00 - 17.00, Saturday: 10.00 -
16.00 Out season opening times Weekdays: 10.00 -
17.00, Saturday: 10.00 - 16.00
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summer vacation periods (July, August,
September), when students clear their
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Rooms typically become available two to
three months in advance, so please
revisit the website within that period if
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Ashby-de-la-Zouch "Ashby" is a word of Anglo-Danish origins,
meaning "Ash Farm".The unusual name of Ashby de la Zouch is derived
from the Breton nobleman, who inherited the estate
through marriage in the 12th century. Ashby
developed into a Spa town in the 19th century, it
has a long wide main street, with fine Elizabethan
half-timbered houses and delightful bow fronted
Georgian shops.In 1464 the town and castle came into the
possession of the Hastings family.
Later the town was one of the Royalists' "chief
garrisons" under the control of Colonel Henry
Hastings, 1st Baron Loughborough and commander of
the North Midlands Army. When the town fell after
a long siege in March, 1646 it was counted a great
relief to the surrounding towns and
villages.
The parish church, St Helens, houses a rare 300
year-old finger pillory, which may have been
used to punish people misbehaving in church.Many
of the buildings in Market Street, the town's
main thoroughfare, have timber framing, but most
of this is hidden by later brick facades. The
"Bull's Head" pub retains the original
Elizabethan
half-timbering. There are also Regency buildings
in this street.Bath Street has a row of
Classical-style houses dating from the time that
the town was a spa.
North Street, Ashby-de-La-Zouch, Leicestershire,
LE65 1HU
Email:
ashby.tic@nwleices.gov.uk
Map
Open all year inc Bank Holidays . In season
opening times Weekdays: 10.00 - 17.00, Saturday:
10.00 - 15.00pm. Out season opening times
Weekdays: 10.00 - 17.00 Saturday: 10.00 -
15.00pm
Visit the Ashby Canal at Moira from Bath Yard
Basin at Conkers Waterside to beyond Moira
Furnace. Boat trips from the Furnace (ring to
check). Walks leaflet available.
Ashby de la Zouch Castle belonged to Lord
Hastings in the 15th Century. The
setting
for many of the jousting scenes in Sir
Walter Scott's novel 'Ivanhoe'. See the impressive ruin of the late medieval
Castle. Climb the impressive 78
ft (24 metre) high Hastings Tower and enjoy
the panoramic views of the
surrounding countryside. Explore the kitchen
tunnel and listen to an amusing account of the castle's history
on audio tour.
South Street
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Leicestershire
LE65 1BR | View
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Ashby De La Zouch Library
The Library is in an old school building on North
Street, between Ivanhoe Community College and the
Health Centre, in front of Hood Park.
Ashby-de-la-Zouch Museum Opened in 1982, the collection at the main town
museum is one of the finest in the area and is
certainly the definitive source of knowledge for
those wishing to find out more about the
community. Filled with interesting artefacts,
documents and pictures from the history of Ashby,
visitors will be treated to a real experience as
they walk through times gone by and marvel at the
collection.
We specialise in trees and shrubs, including
very rare and unusual varieties.
We also have a beautiful three acre arboretum
full of choice plants that is open to the public
all year round.We have an excellent and reliable
mail order service and can send plants by
overnight courier to your door at any time of
year.
Ferrers Centre for Arts & Crafts Situated amidst the beauty and tranquility of
a quintessential English landscape with
its lakes and woodlands you will find the
Ferrers Centre for Arts
and Crafts, housed in the original Georgian
Stable block at the rear of Staunton Harold
Hall.This thriving community offers the
visitor an
opportunity to experience the working and
retail environments of crafts people. Here
traditional skills mix harmoniously alongside
more contemporary
studios and workshops. The Centre has a
tearoom and the Ferrers
Gallery also runs a year round exhibition
programme.
Staunton Harold, Ashby de la Zouch,
Leicestershire, LE65 1RU
The Ferrers Gallery
promotes the very best in British Contemporary
Craft and Applied Arts. Situated in the
picturesque and tranquil valley of Staunton Harold
at the heart of the National Forest the Ferrers
Gallery has three floors of jewellery, textiles,
glass, sculpture, ceramics, metalwork and
paintings. The gallery nestles within the
courtyard of the Ferrers Centre for Arts &
Crafts and is surrounded by stunning scenery with
permitted pathways past Staunton Harold Hall, lake
and National Trust Church.
East Midlands Enjoy England Excellence Award
winners. Silver for Marketing Excellence 2005 and
2006, Bronze for Customer Service 2006, Bronze for
Best Visitor Experience 2007.
Melbourne Road, Staunton Harold, Ashby de la
Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1RU
An early 19th century iron-making furnace.
New interactive displays relate to the iron
making process, the industries of Moira and
the story of its inhabitants.There is also a
restored section of Ashby Canal near the site
so you may wish to enjoy a boat trip. The
furnace adjoins a 50 acre newly planted
Woodland Park.There are a few craft workshops
including: Furnace Lane Pottery, Glover Cues
and the Furnace Tea Rooms.
Furnace Lane, Moira, nr Ashby, Leicestershire,
DE12 6AT map
Willesley lake and parkland was formerly part
of the Willesley Hall estate, home of the
Hastings family. Although the hall has long
since been demolished the parkland at the
eastern end of the site is a remnant of the
former estate lands whcih stretch to the edge
of Ashby in avenues of Lime trees. The site
was acquired by the Woodland Trust in
1991.
is a village and civil parish in the Melton
district It is close to the county
boundary, the nearest town being Grantham in
Lincolnshire (eight miles east of the
village).The parish includes the villages of Belvoir,
Knipton and Harston. Nearby places outside the
parish are
Woolsthorpe by Belvoir, Redmile, and Croxton Kerrial.The village is the site of Belvoir Castle and
so gives its name to the Vale of Belvoir.
Belvoir Castle
The first Belvoir Castle was built by
William the Conqueror�s standard bearer
in
the 11th century. Home to the Duke of
Rutland, the Castle
enjoys breathtaking views and houses an
impressive collection of
period furniture
and porcelain, together with paintings
by
Gainsborough, Reynolds,
Holbein and Poussin. Extensive grounds
include
the Spring Gardens,
dating from the 1800s, recently
restored
by the Duchess of Rutland and now open
to visitors.
Blaby Blaby is a village , some five miles
south of Leicester city centre and with a
population of around 6,240 (2001 figures).
Its name probably came Old Norse
Bl�b�r = "farmstead
or village belonging to a man named Bl�r". The
-r is a
case ending.
There seems to have been a dense patch of Viking
settlement in Leicestershire, although some
records indicate origin of the village's name
were from the first vicar, these can be found in
the Blaby Library.While there are few buildings
of outstanding historical or architectural
interest, old Blaby is a conservation area, it
contains some ancient and picturesque dwellings
and has a charming 'olde worlde' feel. Old Blaby
also contains The Baker's Arms, a thatched
public house that dates back to 1485 and is thus
the second oldest pub in Britain .To the
South of the Bakers Arms stands Bouskell Park -
a nature park with a 19th Century ice
house.Otherwise 'new' Blaby is less a village
than a suburb of Greater Leicester, with most
shops and amenitites standing on the A426
between Leicester to the north and Lutterworth
to the south. Fosse Park shopping centre and the
M1 and M69 motorways are just a few miles
away.
This local library is a very important part of
the community and is one of the centres of
social and cultural life in Blaby. It offers a
wealth of interesting information for those who
are keen on learning more about this area and
the way that it has developed and changed
throughout the years. The library also offers
all of the usual lending facilities and a great
selection of dvds and books.
Coalville is a town in North West
Leicestershire, with a population of about
30,000. It is just off junction 22 of the M1
motorway and is between Ashby-de-la-Zouch and
Leicester. Coalville is the administrative
centre for North-West Leicestershire District
Council.As the name indicates, Coalville is a
former coal-mining town, with name coming from
the name of the house of the owner of Whitwick
Colliery, Coalville House.Following the closure
of the mines and the Palitoy factory in the
1980s, the town fell on hard times. Effort was
put into regeneration and the Whitwick Business
park now stands on top of the former Whitwick
Colliery site. New business parks and industrial
estates were constructed along the A511.
Snibston Discovery Park Ashby Road Coalville
Leicestershire LE67 3LN Open all year inc
Bank Holidays In season opening times Weekdays:
10.00 - 18.00, Saturday: 10.00 - 18.00, Sunday:
10.00 - 18.00 Out season opening times Weekdays:
10.00 - 17.00, Saturday: 10.00 - 17.00 Sunday:
10.00 - 17.00
Tel: +44 (0) 1530 813 608
Coalville Library This library is located at the heart of the
community and has served as a cultural and
social hub to the town for many years. As well
as carrying a large collection of books, audio
and visual materials on a variety of subjects,
the library has a reference and local history
collection that is an interesting place to
browse. On occasion the library is used for
small scale exhibitions and talks by visiting
speakers.
A charming Medieval Manor House dating back to
1280. The house has a fascinating history and is
now restored with fine oak furnishings. The
surrounding grounds have a scented period herb
garden and an orchard. The adjoining stone barn
is home to a tempting tea room.
Events all year round.
New permanent exhibitions with a virtual tour
and low tech interactives.
Set in a beautifully elevated position in
Charnwood Forest. The first catholic abbey to
be founded in this country since the
Reformation. Includes gardens, High Calvary,
Shop and Abbey Church.
Snibston Discovery Park Visit Snibston and try to lift a Mini
Cooper in our hands on gallery Extra
Ordinary. Interact with moving images with
our 'living surface' exhibit. Come
and see the amazing selection of
historic and contemporary costumes in the
Fashion Gallery. Join real life miners on a
tour of the colliery and
and experience what it was like to work
underground. Take a ride on
our diesel locomotive and get creative with
our holiday activities.
Hinckley has a history going back to
Saxon times.
The name means the "woodland clearing (Old Englishleah) of a man called Hynca". By the time
of the Domesday Book in 1086, Hinckley was quite
a large village, and grew over the course of the
following 200 years into a small market town � a
market was first recorded there in 1311. In the
17th century the town developed a hosiery
industry, producing stockings and similar
items.
Hinckley played a prominent part in the English
Civil War. Its proximity to several rival
strongholds - the royalist garrisons at
Ashby de la Zouch
and Leicester, those of the Parliamentarians at
Tamworth and Coventry, and the presence of
parties of troops or brigands occupying several
fortified houses in nearby Warwickshire �
ensured frequent visits by the warring
parties.Hinckley is currently the second largest
town in Leicestershire, after Loughborough
(Leicester itself being a city).The town is
mentioned in Shakespeare's Henry IV, part 2 (Act
5, Scene 1):Davy:
Now, sir, a new link to the bucket must need
be had: and, sir, do you mean to stop any of
William's wages, about the sack he lost the
other day at Hinckley fair?Joseph Hansom built the first Hansom cab in
Hinckley in 1835.
Barwell Library
A small library situated in the centre of the
village near the main roundabout, providing a
limited range of services for the local
community.
This library is located at the very heart of
the village and provides an absolute life-line
to the people of the community. As well as
simply being a book depository, holding a large
collection of texts, audio and visual material,
the library is also a social and cultural
centre. It is host to a variety of events
throughout the year which include small scale
art exhibitions and talks by visiting
speakers.
Church Street, Burbage, Hinckley, Leicestershire
LE10 2DA
Hinckley Museum contains a wealth of
information that helps to bring to life the
fascinating story of this community. No matter
whether you are young or old, a local or a
visitor, the museum has something to offer you,
from a range of historic artefacts that have
been discovered through archaeological digs, to
ancients maps and more modern antiquities.
The library in Hinckley acts as a central cultural
hub for the people of the community and the
visitors who come here. The collection is made up
of a large range of subjects that cover the
general fiction, non-fiction and reference
sections, as well as being well resourced in local
history. The library has interactive facilities
for those wishing to research and communicate with
the rest of the world.
Circular tours through pretty villages such
as Shenton, Upton, Dadlington and Stoke
Golding in an Omnibus drawn by 2 Shire horses.
It will seat 10 people and makes an ideal size
for family and friends to celebrate special
occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries.
Price includes a 3 course meal at Upton Barn
and admission to the Bosworth Battlefield
Visitor Centre.
The Stables, Wykin Farm, Higham Lane Hinckley,
Leicestershire, LE10 3EF
The city centre is mainly Victorian with some
later developments, which have usually been
integrated in smoothly. The heart of the city
centre is the Clock Tower, which is at the heart
of the vibrant pedestrian shopping centre. Next to
it are the historic markets and the very
successful Shires Shopping centre, which is
currently undergoing major extensions. Leicester
has a large multi-ethnic population, mainly from
the Indian subcontinent. There are many Hindu
temples, Sikh gurdwaras and Muslim mosques around
the city. The area around Belgrave Road is known
as the Golden Mile, and contains many Indian
restaurants, jewellery shops, and other shops that
make it a major visitor attraction.
7-9 Every Street Town Hall Square Leicester LE1
6AG
Email:
info@goleicestershire.comMap
Open all year inc Bank Holidays In season opening
times Weekdays: 10.00am - 17.30pm, Saturday:
9.00am - 17.00pm Out season opening times
Weekdays: 10.00am - 17.30pm, Saturday: 9.00am -
17.00pm Leicester City Council - Shopping in Leicester
Tel: +44 (0) 116 299 8888 Fax: 01162 221 534
LEICESTER TREASURE HUNT
No prior knowledge
of Leicester is required as all clues are
solved by observation. Both young
and old will be fascinated whilst getting
out for a couple of hours seeing the sites
and solving the clues. Children will enjoy
beating adults to solve the clues!
We even supply a map just in case you get
lost. The answers are at the back of
the book so you can check any unsolved
ones before you leave.The hunt starts at
the Tourist Information Centre , Every Street,
Leicester, LE1 6AG.From Leicester
or just visiting, you will be surprised at how
much you walk past without even noticing. We so
often walk around blinkered without appreciating
the great features which make our towns and
cities fabulous. By following our hunt these
things will be highlighted rather than hidden
away.Our Leicester treasure hunt packs contain
all the necessary elements for you need
including maps, clues, answer sheet, and tips on
how to get things going.
This gallery is well loved in the community and
has for some time been one of the leading new
galleries in the city. It offers a modern and
inviting place to view a collection of different
exhibitions throughout the year. These
exhibitions range in size, theme and type, and
bring together a varied and eclectic group of
artists from across the country.
Abbey Park Abbey Park is Leicester�s premier park and lies
approximately one mile north of the City centre.
The River Soar divides this beautiful park into
two distinct areas: to the east of the river
lies the highly decorative Victorian part of the
park with its evergreen shrubberies, trees,
lakes and formally planted flower displays and
to the west of the river lies the fascinating
Abbey Grounds. Within this area are the remains
of the twelfth century Leicester Abbey and the
ruins of Cavendish House, a seventeenth century
mansion. This 57 acre park still reflects the Victorian
era with formal gardens and bandstand. Later
additions include the Chinese garden, model
railway, pets corner and a large play area for
children of all ages. There is also a cafe.
There are large grassed areas suitable for ball
games.
This rural library on the outskirts of
Leicester provides a lifeline for the local
community that it serves. It has a great range
of books on display, many of which are available
for loan. The titles cover a large range of
topics and are well loved by the local
community. Te library also has some interesting
and historic pieces related to local
history.
This magnificent structure is one of the
architectural gems of the city of Leicester.
Built between 1709 and 1713 by the eminent
architect and designer Edmond Cradock, the hall
was for many years in the hand of the Vanns
family, local landowners and industrialists. In
the modern age, the hall has been converted into
a museum that exhibits many of the finer things
about life in the olden days in Leicester.
Tel : 0116 267 3494
24hr renewal line Tel : 0845 6022815
Fax : 0116 267 7212
Bradgate Country Park Bradgate Park is Leicestershire's largest and
most popular country park. It
comprises of 840 acres of land with grass,
heath, bracken, rocky outcrops, small
woods, herds of deer and the River Lin. The
Park also includes the
ruins of Bradgate House, the birthplace and
early home of Lady Jane
Grey 1537 - 1554 (Nine Days Queen of
England.) Old John Tower folly, a
well known Leicestershire landmark, stands on
the ridge of high land.
Estate Office, Deer Barn Buildings
Bradgate Park
Newtown Linford Leicester Leicestershire
LE6 0HE | View
map
Tel: 0116 236
2713
Fax: +44 (0) 116 234 1851
Charles Moore Collection
Situated at the University of Leicester, this
collection is one of the finest of musical
instruments in the country. Collected over a
long period of time and dating back many
hundreds of years, these musical instruments
cover many of the more well loved pieces that we
are familiar with, and a great deal of bizarre
instruments that we often don�t see. Anyone with
any interest in music will love looking through
this exceptional collection.
County Hall Library is located at the heart of
Leicester and acts as one of the largest and
most high profile libraries in the county.
Carrying a large collection of books that are
available for loan, as well as a huge reference
section featuring local history interest, the
library is an essential resource and cultural
focal point in the city. On occasion both
exhibitions of art and crafts and speakers are
hosted in the complex.The library is in County
Hall and is available for use by Leicestershire
Council Staff and County Councillors and is not
open to the public. However, all lending stock
in County Hall Library is on the catalogue and
can be requested via your local Leicestershire
library.
Leicestershire County Cricket Club are one of the
main counties that compete in the English and
Welsh cricket league and have a grand tradition of
playing the game at the highest level. This museum
is located within the ground and offers an insight
into the history of the game and follows the
development of this club and its players. There
are many fine artefacts and pieces of sporting
memorabilia on show.
County Ground, Grace Road, Leicester,
Leicestershire LE2 8AD
Welcome to the De Montfort Hall's website
where you can find details on forthcoming shows,
latest news, booking information and general
details on the facilities here at the Hall. Our
programme ranges from jazz, ballet, comedy and
opera to world and roots music, West End
musicals and our superb classical programme
featuring the Philharmonia Orchestra. Whatever
your interests we're sure that you'll find
something to tempt you!
De Montfort Hall , Granville Road, Leicester, LE1
7RU, Leicestershire, DE MONTFORT HALL CLICK
The East Midlands Oral History Archive is a
relatively rare and very interesting study
centre. Much of history that we have today has
been passed on to us through the oral tradition,
and especially the great legends that are always
shrouded in myth. This centre brings together a
great deal of these stories and tries to trace
them back, making for a fascinating project to
visit.
University of Leicester, Leicester, Leicestershire
LE1 7RH
Gorse Hill City Farm
is a city farm and community project
practising humane farming based in Leicester.
The site is a popular destination for field
trips from local schools particularly due to the
handling area for small farm animals.Come and meet the animals,
relax in the gardens, stroll
around the nature trail, let off
steam in the children's play areas
or
simply stop by for a cuppa in the
caf�.
Leicester is very privileged in having one of
the best preserved timber framed halls in the
country, dating back six hundred years. The Guildhall has had many uses and lives.
The Great Hall itself was built in about 1390
as a meeting place for the Guild of Corpus
Christi (a small but powerful group of
businessman and gentry).Today, The Guildhall is best known as an
excellent performance venue, attracting acts
from across the country, and as a museum where
visitors can step back in time and come face
to face with 'Crankie Gemmie' and 'Emma
Smith', two of Leicester's notorious
pick-pockets who can be found lurking within
the Victorian police cells. The Guildhall is
reputedly Leicester's most haunted building -
five ghosts have been reported in total.
The first registered Sikh museum in Europe is
located in the city centre near St. Nicholas
Circle. Permanent displays include the
spectacular models of major Sikh shrines, a
superb collection of paintings illustrating Sikh
religious culture, hand written manuscripts,
coins, weaponry and many historic photographs.
These photographs include those who fought for
Britain in world wars. The museum caters for
educational group visits.
Haymarket Memorial Clock Tower is a major landmark and popular meeting point
in the city centre. It is located roughly in the middle of the
area inside the ring-road, and is at the point where five major
streets (Gallowtree Gate, Humberstone Gate,
Belgrave Gate, Church Gate and High Street)
meet, and also close by to the junction with
Cheapside.The Clock Tower was constructed in 1868, as a
centre piece for a traffic island for the
increasingly busy Haymarket/Eastgates junction
(its business grew with Leicester's expansion
and with the adoption of what is now the A6 as
the primary road to London). A competition was
held for the design, this was won by
Joseph Goddard. The
tower was built mostly in Ketton stone. Funding
was provided largely by private subscription,
with the initial origanisation being from John
Burton.Officially a memorial, the Clock Tower
has four statues of sons of Leicester, one at
each corner. The figures are
Simon de Montfort,
William Wyggeston
(spelt 'William Wigston' on the tower itself),
Thomas White
and
Gabriel Newton.
The Jewry Wall is one of the most famous pieces
of architecture in Leicester and represents an
original Roman wall that has survived over two
thousand years of change in the area. The museum
is located adjacent to the wall and explores the
history of Leicester and its development as a
city from pre-historic times. With reference to
archaeological samples and other artefacts, the
museum brings history to life.
Leicester Castle Gardens
in Leicester was the original site of Leicester
Castle, all that can be seen now is the lage
mound that it was once situated upon. There are
cobbled lanes and buildings like the Mary de
Castro church which give indications of
Leicester's historic past.You are allowed to stroll along the River Soar
and enjoy a peaceful and tranquil moment just
two minutes away from the busy city
centre.
Leicester Market
is a large market on Market Place
just south of the
clock tower.
It is open Monday to Saturday and has over 270
stalls. It has been on the site for 700 years
and is the largest covered market in Europe.
Leicester market is 800 years old but was moved
near the clock tower 700 years ago
The outdoor market sells a wide variety of
goods, particularly fruit and vegetables, but
also flowers, clothes, second-hand-books,
bric-a-brac, jewellery and pet products.The
indoor market (1973) is a multi-level building
containing the fish market and delicatessen, as
well as stalls selling clothes, haberdashery,
footware, confectionery and kitchenware.
In the centre of the market stands the
Corn Exchange
(1850), originally built as a trading centre,
but now serving as a bar/restaurant. The Duke of
Rutland Statue stands close to the Corn
Exchange.
Market Place
Leicester Leicestershire LE1
Leicester Print Workshop
Leicester is a city that has had a printing
industry of some size for many generations, and
in fact at one point was renowned as one of the
best places in the country for printing. This
workshop and museum is open to visitors and
offers them the chance to see how the printing
take place, and using traditional methods, you
are invited to get involved in the
projects.
50 St Stephen's Road, Leicester, Leicestershire
LE2 1GG
The Leicester Royal Infirmary Museum is
really two museums in one, a museum of the
History of Medicine, and a museum of the
History of the Leicester Royal
Infirmary.Founded in 1990 by former Consultant
Anaesthetist Dr. Aubrey Stewart, and former
Administrator the late Stanley Tipton, the
museum builds upon Dr. Stewart's interest in
the History of Medicine, and generous
donations of equipment and artefacts from
retiring hospital staff.Exhibits in the museum
range from an 1820 trephine set, bone saws,
and a device for curing diverse ills by
electric shock are on display. The museum also
boasts a range of medicine bottles from the
18th and 19th century. These were colour
coded as many patients couldn�t read - green
bottles held ointment, while blue bottles
contained poison. Stoneware was used to hold
toxic substances that were strong enough to
dissolve glass.The museum is open on Wednesday
afternoons from 12:00noon to 2:00pm
This collection in Leicester is the largest in
the country that is dedicated to the study of
space and travel into the dark beyond. There is
a great many fine exhibits on display in this
collection that have been brought together from
across the world. There are interactive displays
that open on a regular basis here, which in the
past have involved tie-ins with science fiction
films and famous space events.
is a folly
atop the highest hill in Bradgate Park, . It was built in 1784, by the Grey
family of Groby, and was originally an observation tower
built to give the ladies a view of a race
course which circled the top of the hill. It
is well known for its "mug-shape", the
'handle' of which was added later, apparently
in memory of a beer-loving family
retainer.In the past it has been used as a meeting place
for hunters with their fox hounds, a luncheon
house for shooting parties in the park, and an
observation tower at the centre of a one-mile
long practice horse gallop. Below the tower is
the remains of a walled enclosure built into the
rock face which was formerly a stable for the
horses.
Estate Office, Deer Barn Buildings
Bradgate Park
Newtown Linford Leicester Leicestershire
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Fax: +44 (0) 116 234 1851
Swan Line Cruisers Ltd.
Here at Fradley Junction in the heart of the
canal network, the staff at Swan Line Cruisers
are waiting to greet you for the start of your
cruise. Experience narrowboat trips aboard �The
Duke of Bridgewater�, travelling the River Soar
and the Grand Union Leicester line. Private
parties, conference facilities, public trips and
Santa cruises are catered for
The Waterside Centre, Abbey Meadows, Leicester LE4
5AE
Tropical Birdland
Set in 5 acres of natural woodland with walk
through aviaries, baby bird viewing room, over 70
species including toucans, emus, owls, macaws and
parrots. Many free flying parrots can be seen in
these idyllic surroundings. Snack bar and roofed
picnic area, woodland walk and Koi ponds. Some of
our birds are at liberty and may land on you with
no cause for alarm. Open daily 10am to 5pm. Closed
from late October to early March. Admission �
Adults �4, Child �3 concessions �3.50. Season
ticket �12. Disabled access to and around
attraction and adapted toilets.
The Country Park is nearly two miles long and
as its name suggests it is a wetland area with
over 12 lakes and smaller ponds. It is an ideal
spot for walking, cycling, picnics,
birdwatching, fishing or more active
watersports. The largest of the lakes,
King Lears, is an excellent Day Ticket Coarse
Fishery.Running through the Park are the River
Soar and Grand Union Canal which provide an
essential corridor for wildlife as well as a
route for pleasure boating and walking.
The West End Gallery
has a massive range of artists works. The
gallery exhibits work that are very different
from eachother so caters for all tastes.They
display different mediums from photography to
oil paintings and various subject topics like
sea-life or old cars.
The West End Gallery is a must if you are an art
lover, even if you're not it makes an interesting,
cultural day out.OUR OPENING HOURS ARE 9.30-5.00 MON TO FRIDAY
9.30-4.00 SATURDAY FREE CUSTOMER PARKING. WHY
NOT DROP IN NEXT TIME YOU ARE PASSING?
107 Highcross Street
Leicester Leicestershire LE1 4PH IViewmap
Tableaux of key moments in Carey�s life with
some original documents from the founding of the
Baptist Missionary Society. There are large
illustrated panels of his life in Leicester,
India and about his legacy.
Loughborough is best known for two things:
bells and sports science. The bells came to town
in 1858 when John Taylor relocated his famous
foundry from Oxford. For nearly 150 years
Loughborough bells have peeled the world over,
Great Paul in St. Ball's Cathedral was cast
here. The Bell Foundry in Freehold Street is now
a museum.
Loughborough University is recognised the world
over as one of the best centres for sports
science and psychology. Many, many figures from
the world of sport have studied here including
world record holding long-distance runner Paula
Radcliffe.
Town Hall Market Place Loughborough
Leicestershire LE11 3EB
Email:
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Open all year. Closed Bank Holidays In season
opening times Weekdays: 10.00am - 16.00pm,
Saturday: 10.00am - 16.00pm Out season opening
times Weekdays: 10.00am - 16.00pm, Saturday:
10.00am - 16.00pm
Burrough Hill and Somerby
walk is a 9km / 5.3 miles round trip which
mainly follows footpaths and small walking
tracks but there are some steep climbs
occasionally.Burrough Hill is one of the most
historically important sites in East
Leicestershire; it would have been used as a
strong defensive position.The Iron Age fort on Burrough Hill can be
climbed and offers picturesque views all
around.
This walk is very picturesque and interesting
you get to experience a range of things on the
way, including part of the town, beautiful
woodland area where you'll be able to spot some
wildlife and you can picnic on a hillside with
fantastic views.It is quite a hard walk so not recommended for
young children.
Galerie Resonance
This gallery is situated in the heart of
Loughborough and has over the years developed a
reputation for displaying some of the best art in
the area. There are works on show from some local
and emerging talents as well as more established
acts from across the nation. The environment that
has been created by the gallery is conducive to
the appreciation of art and is well managed by
enthusiastic staff.
47 Church Gate, Loughborough, Leicestershire E11
1UE - England, UK
'The Halls and Hives' is a picturesque 4.5mile/7KM circuit
walk which is mainly across footpaths and
quiet lanes so is quiet leisurely and
easygoing.You will pass through the lovely English
village of Hoby, and you'll have to walk through
the grounds of Brooksby Agricultural College.
The college is based at Brooksby Hall, and is
the former home of Lord Cardigan, who led the
Charge of the Light Brigade.The walk also passes
through the lovely town of Rearsby so a pint is
on the cards at the end.
Woodhouse Lane (off B5350)
Nanpantan
Loughborough
Leicestershire
Tel: +44 (0) 1509 890048
Fax: +44 (0) 1509 890048
Loughborough University
This East Midlands university dates back to 1909
and has an expansive campus covering approximately
two square kilometres. It has a strong sporting
emphasis borne out in a centre of excellence for
the study of sports science. The Students� Union
naturally therefore has many sporting clubs, but
also organises many other activities, including
hosting concerts for touring bands.
Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 3TU - England,
UK
This is busy, working boatyard with more
than 40 privately owned boats permanently
moored here. The boatyard specialises in
day boat hire, short breaks and
holidays.On a day boat trip from Sileby Mill you
can explore the River Soar in either
direction. You may head South towards
Leicester where you will pass through some
delightful and suprisingly remotre
countryside with abundant wildlife. With
Birstall making a good lunchtime
destination with its large riverside pub.
Or you may choose to head North towards
Loughborough where there are also a number
of riverside pubs and picnic sites. The
boats for hire are easy to handle and full
tuition is given to all novice
crews.
Mill Lane
Sileby
Loughborough
Leicestershire
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Stonehurst Family Farm at Stonehurst Family
Farm and Motor Museum
Come and see all the animals of a working farm,
horses, donkeys, chickens, goats, sheep, pigs,
cows and many more including a wide range of
animals available to be handled by children.
Collect eggs, and watch the chicks that are bing
reared in the hatchery. Enjoy a tractor ride and
the adventure playground.
Bond Lane, Mountsorrel,
Loughborough, Leicestershire
Tel: 01509 413216
Thornton Reservoir
is set amongst 75 acre's of beautiful rolling
farmland and woodland. Paths have been created
through the woodland surrounding the reservoir
for a variety of users; an extension to the
surfaced track around the reservoir enables less
able visitors to access the wood.
There is also a Sculpture Trail that is worth
checking out, it was designed and created by
groups of disabled people working with
professional artist Martin Herron, it reflects
the bird life seen on the reservoir.If you wish to visit the pub, walk along the
gravel track most of the way around the
reservoir, when you reach a footpath, take it,
this leads up to the church. Walk up through the
churchyard, and out onto the road. Turn left,
and you will reach the pub.
Villages Of The Forest This walk offers beautiful scenery of green
fields and spectacular bird life. The walk
maybe quite challenging for children and
elderly as some fields have over-grown
areas.Part of the walk is along the reservoir front
that also offers great wildlife and has
toilets.In Thornton, Barlestone and Nailstone you'll be
able to find pubs that serve good food after
your hike.
Lutterworth is a market town in the
Harborough district of Leicestershire.
The name of Lutterworth is probably derived
from the Old Norse name "Lutter's Vordig"
meaning Luther's Farm.The town was granted its
Market Charter in 1214 by King John and
continues to hold a market to this day.Some 4 km
(2.5 miles) to the west of the town is a large
logistics and distribution centre called Magna
Park, which is the main source of employment in
the Lutterworth area. Magna Park is built upon
the site of the old Bitteswell aerodrome.
Market Bosworthis a small town in West Leicestershire, and the 1988
winner of Britain in Bloom
(though its postal town is Nuneaton in Warwickshire).It is mainly known for giving its name to
the nearby Battle of Bosworth Field, the concluding battle in the Wars of the Roses. A town charter, granting the right to the market was
granted in 1285 by King Edward I.Market Bosworth previously held a large
livestock market on Mondays in the area behind
the Black Horse Pub. Sheep, pigs and cattle
were sold there.
Bosworth Battlefield Sutton Cheney Market Bosworth
Leicestershire Market Bosworth Show
Bosworth Battlefield Visitor Centre and Country
Park
The Battle of Bosworth is one of the most
famous in the history of English political
change, and saw the defeat of Richard III by the
then Henry Tudor, who became Henry VII. This
magnificent parkland is a million miles from the
chaos of the 15th Century day, now a beautiful
place, filled with marvellous trees and
wonderful plants, it is a great place for all
the family to visit.
Market Harborough Market Harborough is a market town in
Leicestershire It has a population of 20,785 (2001
census), and is the administrative headquarters of
the Harborough district.One of the town's most
notable features is an unusual grammar school
located in the town centre which stands on wooden
stilts. This construction was due to the regular
flood risk to the town, allayed only in recent
years by major engineering works to the towns
water system. The underside of the Grammar School
was once used as a market.The town also has the
shortest street in Europe, called Little Street,
between the Red cow public house and the old Town
Hall.
Council Offices Adam & Eve Street Market
Harborough Leicestershire LE16 7AG ViewMap
Foxton Canal Museum The museum is halfway down the flight of 10
locks, situated in the rbuilt former boiler house
of the Incline Plane boat lift. Using interactive
displays, models, artefacts and photographs, we
tell the story of the canals, locks and lift pas,
present and future.
Harborough Museum The Harborough Museum illustrates Market
Harborough's role as a market, social and
hunting centre and a stagecoach post. Its
displays include the Symington Collection of
Corsetry and reconstruction of a local
shoemaker's workshop.Regular events and exhibitions.
Council Offices
Adam & Eve Street
Market Harborough
Leicestershire
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Rockingham Castle Built by William the Conqueror, Rockingham was a
Royal fortress for 450 years. For the last 450
years it has been home to the Watson family.
Set in a panoramic location, with views over five
counties, the Castle has magnificently furnished
rooms of several periods, and is surrounded by 12
acres of superbly contrasting gardens. Exhibitions
set out the Castle's fascinating history and a new
audio visual depicts the 'Castle under Siege'.
Excellent lunches, home-made teas and light
refreshments are available at the Castle.
Hire a canal boat from the prestigious newly
developed canal basin in Market Harborugh and
cruise to the spectacular Foxton Locks, have
lunch in a village pub or disappear with your
picnic into the heart of the beautiful
Leicestershire countryside.
Melton Mowbray Melton Mowbray has made its mark on English
culinary tradition and the local gastronomic
delights include the pork pie and Stilton cheese,
both of which originate in the town � for
authentic pies head to the Olde Pork Pie Shoppe.
For more information on the town and its heritage
visit the Melton Carnegie Museum at Thorpe End.
The town is also known for being the town where
the phrase 'painting the town red' originated from
in 1837, this was because at the time Melton
Mowbray was home to a highly fashionable
fox-hunting scene.
Windsor House Windsor Street Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire LE13 1BU
Email:
tic@melton.gov.ukMapOpen all year inc Bank Holidays In season opening
times Weekdays: 10.00 - 17.00, Saturday: 10.00 -
16.00 Out season opening times Weekdays: 10.00 -
17.00, Saturday: 10.00 - 16.00
A Brewery where you can find out how beer is
made - ingredients that go into it. Visit our
'shop' and take some beer home with you. We
also have a facility where you can make your
own beer and we deliver it to you once it is
ready
Crown Business Park, Station Road, Old Dalby,
Melton Mowbray, LE14 3NQ
Displays on the social, artistic and industrial
history of the Melton area. John Ferneley
paintings, Stilton tableware, the story of
'Painting the Town Red' regular exhibitions and
events.
Melton Library & Art Gallery
The main library in the heart of Melton is an
important place of cultural and social exchange
amongst the people of this community. The library
carries a massive collection of books that cross a
range of topics, and there is also a fine
selection of audio and visual materials available
for loan. On occasion the library is used for
exhibitions and public speakers in the evenings.
The gallery is well respected across the county
The one fifth scale Stapleford Miniature
Railway is home to the superb scale British
LMS Jubilee and GWR Saint and the mighty NYC
Niagara and NKP Berkshire American locos as
well as the Curwen Warship Diesel and Curwen
Atlantic.
Stapleford Park The Old Forge Yard, Stapleford
Road, Stapleford, Melton Mowbray,
Leicestershire, LE14 2SF
Twin Lakes Park You will find fun for all the family at this
adventure park. The converted farm marries country
pleasures with amusement for active children.
Along with falconry and livestock, there are
rides, slides and kart tracks. Peacocks wander
through picnic areas. There are mock-castles to
clamber over and a child-size wild-west town. As
you would expect with a name like Twin Lakes,
boating is on offer. These bumper boats are like
dodgems on water.
Wymondham Windmill has been converted into a
visitor attraction with craft workshops and
sales outlets, a tea room and childrens play
equipment. Climb up inside the mill if you are
feeling energetic
The Windmill
Butt Lane
Wymondham
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
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Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe at Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe
& Sausage Shop
Learn about the fascinating history of the shop
and why Melton Mowbray became the original home of
the pork pie industry. Watch demonstrations of
hand raised pork pies, sample their unique taste
and also visit The Sausage Shop next door.
Nuneaton Nuneaton is the largest town in the
county of Warwickshire.The town is near the M6,
the M42 and M69A5 trunk road (Watling Street),
which also acts as a border with Leicestershire
and the neighbouring town of Hinckley.However some
of Nuneaton is in Leicestershire.
Ashby Boat Company
Holiday in a boat from Ashby Boat Company and
enjoy all that's best in canal cruising. The
designed interiors are extremely comfortable
and superbly equipped. Ashby Boat Company
takes great pride in its boats both inside and
out with many people returning year after
year.
The Ashby Canal is an unspoilt and lock-free
rural canal winding its way through
picturesque countryside south to Marston
Junction. From here it joins the Oxford and
Grand Union canals. It is possible to visit
Rugby, Braunston, Warwick and Leamington to
the south and Market Bosworth, Tamworth, Great
Heywood, Stoke on Trent and Birmingham to the
north.Stoke Golding is a picturesque village
with a 13th century church, three pubs and a
grocery shop. A couple of miles away are two
supermarkets.
Station Road, Stoke Golding, Nuneaton,
Leicestershire, CV13 6EY
The Battlefield Line Railway is in the
village of Shackerstone. Jump aboard a steam
train that will take you to Shenton. You will
follow the Ashby canal for a good part of your
journey, passing though countryside and
alongside small villages and farms. At
Shenton, you may return or wish to explore
Bosworth Battlefield Country Park.
The Old Rectory
Cadeby
Nuneaton
Leicestershire
CV13 0AS | View
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Tel: +44 (0) 1455 290462
George Eliot Hospital Museum
The George Eliot Hospital Museum was
established in the early 1980s with the original
intention of being a teaching aid for student
doctors. However, throughout the years it has
developed into a museum and archive of medicine.
Now open to the public, you can visit and learn
a great deal about how a hospital works today
and how they have developed throughout the
years.
College Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire CV10 7D
Phone: +44 (0)870 855 2540
Oadby
The Sculpture was designed and erected by
Alan Greenwood of Oadby Wrought Iron. At the
outset there were wide ranging opinions about
its design, however, it is now generally
admired by the people of Oadby and it gives a
unique identity to the town.
Rutland is a county of mainland England,
bounded on the west and north by Leicestershire,
northeast by Lincolnshire, and southeast by
Peterborough and Northamptonshire.
Its greatest length north to south is only
18 miles (29.0 km), greatest breadth
east to west, 17 miles (27.4 km). It is
the smallest (in terms of population) normal
unitary authority in mainland England (only the
City of London is smaller)
Oakham is the county town of
Rutland. It lies 17.4 miles (28.0 km) east
from Leicester, and has a total resident
population of 9,975.
Oakham, which has civil parish status, lies to
the west of Rutland Water, one of the largest
man-made lakes in Europe.
A unique showcase of high quality, comtemporary
art works, in a variety of media by nationally
established artists, carefully sited throughout
the garden and grounds of Wingwell, which have
already been designed to be a sculptural event in
their own right.
Wingwell Top Street, Wing, Oakham, Rutland,
LE15 8SE
Barnsdale Gardens
are the creation of Geoff Hamilton, Britains
best loved television gardener and presenter of
BBC TV's Gardener's World weekly gardening
programme, which Geoff presented from his home
at Barnsdale in Rutland.
Since Geoff's death in 1996, his gardens have
been open to the public & include a nursery
of choice & unusual plants, mainly
propagated from the gardens.
Catmose Gallery This gallery has a reputation for hosting some
of the most interesting and prestigious artistic
events that take place in the small community.
Concentrating on traditional styles and themes
of painting and sculpture, the gallery changes
its collection on a fairly regular basis, and is
committed to promoting artists who have a
connection with the local area or in some way
have been influenced by it.
The brewery tap opened its doors in September
1995 and is recognised as one of the best brew
pubs in the UK. The 15-barrel brewhouse plant
with its capacity to brew 60 barrels per week
started brewing its first brew, �Cooking
Bitter� a few months later. Since then, the
business has gone from strength to strength.
The combination of superb beers brewed on the
premises, served in a traditional pub setting
has proved a winner.
As well as serving-up some of the best beer in
Rutland, the Grainstore pub also regularly has
live music including jazz and blues and a
whole host of traditional pub games, drinks
promotions and blind tastings.
The Lyddington Bede House (House of Prayer)
was once a genteel retreat for the Bishops of
Lincoln, converted in 1600 into almshouses.
Admire the fine 16th century rooms, fireplace
& ceiling.
Oakham Castle dates back to 1190 and although
much of it has become ruinous the Great Hall
still stands to provide one of the finest
examples of late 12th century architecture in
England today. Visitors can study the medieval
sculptures of musicians and over 200
horseshoes given as forfeits to the Lord of
the Manor by peers of the realm and royalty
hang on the walls.
A cruise aboard the Rutland Belle allows you
to enjoy the sights of Rutland Water whilst
listening to commentary highlighting points of
interest.
The Rutland Belle can carry up to 110
passengers, with 60 places in the under-cover
saloons. Drinks are available on board.
Rutland County Museum The museum is the perfect introduction to
England�s smallest county. The �Welcome to
Rutland� gallery is a guide to the history and
an extensive rural life collection. There is a
temporary exhibition programme for local artists
to display their work. The site itself is also
remarkable as the museum is set in an 18th
Century riding school built for the Rutland
Fencible Cavalry.
Launch private craft, hire a dinghy or get
yourself some expert tuition.Hire a laser pico
(one buoyancy aid) or a laser strato (3
buoyancy aids) from �15 per hour.Have an
introductory sailing lesson...... or complete
your RYA level 2 (the equivalent to passing
your driving test) on a five day course or
over three weekends. �250.....or have a family
dinghy tuition session......or cover racing
and advanced boat handling.
This turf maze is one of only eight known to
exist in England. Mediaeval Monks may have
crawled along the lines, stopping at points to
pray and repent.
Rutland Open-Air Theatre
Tolethorpe Hall
Little Casterton
Stamford
Leicestershire
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Tel: +44 (0) 1780 754381
Fax: +44 (0) 1780 481954
Wigston Wigston
(or more properly Wigston Magna to
distinguish it from the nearby Wigston Parva), is
a town within Leicestershire, just to the
south of Leicester, on the A5199 road One of the
earliest mentions of this place is in the
Domesday book
where it is listed amongst the lands held by Hugh
de Grandmesnil
for the King.There is a Framework Knitting
Museum here,as it was an important occupation in this
area.
The museum is unique, because when the last
master hosier, Edgar Carter, died in 1952, the
workshop was locked and left. Inside on the
ground floor were eight hand frames for making
gloves, mitts and fancy ribbed tops for golf
hose, together with all the needle moulds and
tools associated with each machine.The museum is
open from 2.00pm until 5.00pm
Ingles Hill Caravan Site Established 20 years, Ingles Hill Caravan
Park is situated on a 200 acre working farm
in the heart of the New National Forest.The
1/3 acre site is a caravan club certificated
location, landscaped to garden standards,
and overlooks 'Ivanhoe's valley.Prestop Park
and Ingles Hill Farm provide 130 acres of
newly planted woodland, ideal for walking.
www.ingleshillcaravansite.co.uk or
www.normansbarn.co.uk
Ingles Hill Farm Burton Road Ashby De La
Zouch Leicestershire LE65
2TE Tel: 01530 412224 Pitches: 5
Open: Open All Year
Holly Farm Caravan Park
and Fishery
Set in the picturesque south
Leicestershire countryside, this quiet,
well maintained site is situated next to
3 prolific, well stocked lakes with a
variety of fish for day ticket fishing.
Both hard and grass standing are
available, all with electric hook ups
and shower facilities and toilets close
by. The site has good easy access and
local amenities are only 2 miles away.
On site we have a log cabin that will
seat 80 people, serving breakfasts, and
hot/cold snacks and drinks through the
day, as well as a well stocked tackle
shop. With lots of local attractions and
country walks, Holly Farm makes a quiet,
relaxing site for your break.
Willoughby Road, Ashby Magna,
Leicestershire,
LE17 5NP
Tel 01455 202391 5 Tourers/Motorhomes/Tents, (6 Hard
standing), 15 Hookups, Toilets, Showers,
Chemical Disposal Point, Disabled
Facilities, Pets Allowed, Snacks, Fishing,
Rallies Welcome.
Donington Park Farmhouse Hotel Camp
Site
Melbourne Rd , Isley Walton Castle
Donington Leicestershire DE74
2RN
Tel: 01332 862409 Pitches: 60 Open:
March To December
The Victoria - Bikers Pub
Whitwick Rd , Coalville , Leicestershire
LE67 3FA Tel: 01530 814718
Pitches: 60
Open: Open All Year
Hallaton Caravan Club Cl
38 Medbourne Road, Hallaton Leicestershire
LE16 8UH Tel: 01858 555639 Pitches: 5
hardstandingsOpen: Open All Year
Crossways Country Holidays Ideal north/south stopover. A new toilet
and shower block is built on site with
disabled facilities. This block consists
of individual washrooms each containing
toilet, shower, washbasin and seating. All
units are individually secured and unisex.
We have endeavoured to provide facilities
with that 'home from home' feeling.
Crossways caravan site is situated on the
Leicester/Warwickshire border set in 4
acres of paddocks. It is ideally situated
for touring, being centrally located and
within driving distance of all the main
attractions on offer here in the Heart of
England.
Lutterworth Road, Burbage, Hinckley ,
Leicestershire LE10
3AH Tel: 01455 239261
Pitches: 15 Open: March To October
Five Ways Lakes Fishery
Coventry Road Wolvey Hinkley
Leicestershire
LE10 3LD Tel: 01455 882961
Pitches: 5 Caravan Club Only Open: Open All
Year
Lower Grange Farm Certified Location
Grange Road Hugglescote Leicestershire LE67
2BT Tel: 01530 838074 Pitches: 8
Open: Open All Year
Pinewood Lodge
Overton Road Ibstock
Leicestershire LE67 6PD Tel:
01530 264477 Pitches: 20 Open: Open
All Year
Billesdon - Grange Farm Certificated Site
Tilton On The Hill Leicester Leicestershire
LE7 9PD Tel: 01162 773796 Pitches: 10
- Caravans only Open: All Year Round
Whetstone Gorse Touring Caravan Park And
Fishing A very popular site with good views in
open countryside, but only 6 miles from
Leicester city centre. Grass and hard
standing available all with electric
hook-ups. Four fishing lakes on the farm
within easy reach. Rally field with barn
available for hire to hold dances,
bar-b-cues and wet day events. Rallies
Welcome.
Whetstone Leicester
Leicestershire LE8 6LX
Tel: 01162 773796 Pitches: 10 -
Caravans only Open: All Year Round
Huston Close Barrow-on-Soar Loughborough
Leicestershire LE12 8NB Tel:
01509 816035
Pitches: 50 Open: Open All Year
Mill Farm
Chaveney Road Quorn Loughborough
Leicestershire LE12 8AD Tel: 01509
413760
Pitches: 5 Open: March To October
Proctors Park
Barrow On Soar Loughborough Leicestershire
LE12 8QF Tel: 01509 412434 Pitches:
Open fields
Open: Open All Year
Quorn Lodge Caravan Club C L
Quorn Lodge, Loughborough Road, Quorn
Loughborough Leicestershire LE12
8UE Tel: +44 01509 214466
Pitches: 5 Caravan Club Only
Open: Open All Year
Whatoff Lodge Farm Whatoff Lodge Farm is a grass field site
with magnificent views to the Charnwood
Forest. Situated just a quarter of a mile
from the road near the Steam Trust
Railway. The site is on a working farm
with country walks around the farm and
close to an extensive footpath network.
Rallies Welcome.
Woodhouse Road Quorn Loughborough
Leicestershire LE12 8AL Tel:
01509 412127
Pitches: 5 Open: All Year Round
Stanford Park Caravan Site
Stanford Hall Lutterworth Leicestershire
LE17 6DH Tel: 01788 860387 Pitches:
123 Open: April To 2nd October
Victoria Farm Caravan Club C L
High Cross Road Claybrooke Magna
Lutterworth
Leicestershire LE17 5AU Tel:
01455 208270
Pitches: 5 Caravan Club Only Open: Open All
Year
The Gatehouse Located in the heart of England with no
traffic lights for seven miles in any
direction! The Gatehouse is a very
gently-sloping field site from the top of
which, on a fine day, the flags of
Bosworth Battlefield (c. 1485) can be
seen. In an area of outstanding natural
beauty, Market Bosworth is the Britain in
Bloom Winner. Free pedestrian access to
Bosworth Park. Rallies Very Welcome.www.bosworth
caravanpark.co.uk
Cadeby Lane, Cadeby, Market Bosworth,
Warwickshire,
CV13
Tel 01455 292259 Superb 5 Acre Site, Chemical Disposal
Point, Tea Rooms, Restaurant,
Accommodation Available in 4 Star Self
Catering and Bed and Breakfast. Dogs
Welcome (No Dobermans, Alsations,
Bulldogs)
Innarla Caravan & Camping Park
The site is rather unique due to its
situation built on an old disused railway
line.The driveway itself-runs along the
embankment giving an elevated view of
beautiful countryside. A pool at the side of
the road indicates the site entrance. The
main feature is a large three arch railway
bridge harbouring the kitchen and Tearooms
The Camping/Caravan field is well secluded
with high banks to the east and west of the
vans, creating a natural windbreak. There
are facilities for 16 vans on
hook-up�s. The toilets with wash hand
basin & small laundry room are situated
under the bridge arches. There are disposal
facilities with tap and two other stand
pipes for drinking water.On the
Camping/Caravan field there is a spring
pool, which itself is a haven for wildlife
including Great Crested Newts. Although the
pool is small it gives excellent fishing.
The larger pool at the entrance is also
teeming with fish.
Hallaton Rd Medbourne Market Harborough
Leicestershire LE16 8DR Tel:
01858 565478
Pitches: 40 Open: Open All Year
Brook Meadow Lakeside Holidays A level mown grass site beside a 5-acre
lake stocked with carp (25lbs) and tench
(7lbs) available for guests to fish. Many
historic houses are in the area, including
Boughton House and Althorp. The new
Rockingham Motor Speedway 14 miles. The
Jurassic Way is within 1 mile. 4WD course,
Quad bikes, Racing Buggies, Archery and
Clay shooting are available on the farm.
Pets are welcome. Colour brochure
available. Showers and toilets are in our
fishing lodge for the benefit of all our
guests. Secure caravan storage on site.www.brookmeadow.co.uk
Welford Road Sibbertoft Market Harborough
Leicestershire
LE16 9UJ Tel: 01858 880886
Pitches: 18 Open: All Year Round
Leicester Hill Wood Caravan Club C L
Ulverscroft Lane Newtown Linford
Leicestershire LE60AJ Tel: 01530
244784 Pitches: 5 Caravan Club OnlyOpen:
Open All Year
Ranksborough Hall Caravan & Camping
Leisure Park
Ranksborough Hall NR OAKHAM
LE15 7SR
Lime Tree Caravan Park
Lime Tree Caravan Park is quiet, very well
kept and in attractive countryside. There
are lovely walks along the River Sence that
lead from the site. There is free fishing on
the river but please bring your own
equipment. Dogs are welcome but must be kept
under control. The village pub and
restaurant "The Gate" is within short
walking distance, it has a beer garden and
serves good food twice a day.
Limes Farm Main Road Ratcliffe Culey, Atherstone Leicestershire
CV9 3PD Tel: 01827 720123
Pitches: 5 Open: All Year Round
Hill Top Caravan And Leisure Park
Hill Top Caravan Park is a clean and well
maintained with 0.75 acre of mown grass
and 0.25 acre of hard standing the views
of the surrounding countryside are
unobstructed. Our site is very secure with
electrically operated entrance gates. Each
pitch has electric hook up and mains
water. Archery is available on site, all
equipment supplied. Within the village of
Thrussington there are two pubs that serve
fine ales and wonderful food.
67 Old Gate Road Thrussington
Leicestershire LE7 4TL Tel: 01664
424357 Pitches: 10Open: All Year Round
Wolvey Caravan Park
We are a family run site, which has been
established for over 35 years. We are open
all year with 110 touring pitches including
hard standing and grassland.We pride
ourselves in the cleanliness of the site and
keep a high standard of maintenance. Our
customers come from all over the UK along
with continental visitors. Many of our
customers return yearly, we also have our
weekend regulars. We are always pleased to
see old faces and there is a good atmosphere
on site. Visitors come to the area because
of the amount of places of interest
throughout the Midlands.
Villa Farm Wolvey Leicestershire
LE10 3HF Tel: 01455 220493
Pitches: 110 Open: Open All Year
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Beedles Lake,
170 Broome Lane, East Goscote, LE7 3WQ
Birstall,
Station Road, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 3BB
Russell Hoult
a footballer was born in Ashby de la Zouch,
and still lives locally now, in
Coleorton
Adrian Mole, a fictional character who wrote diaries
including
The growing pains of Adrian Mole and
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole aged
13�
(written by
Sue Townsend). Adrian moves from
Leicester
to Ashby-de-la-Zouch during his lifetime.
His girlfriend
Pandora Braithwaite
later becomes MP for the town.