Guidebook for LEICESTER
Sightseeing
Lord Hastings began construction in 1482. There is a complete tower and the ruins are surrounded by a moat
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Kirby Muxloe Castle
Lord Hastings began construction in 1482. There is a complete tower and the ruins are surrounded by a moat
First enclosed as a deer park around 800 years ago.Around 800 acres of accessible countryside the Park has dramatic rocky outcrops and gnarled old oak trees, some 500 years old. Lady Jane Grey home.
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Bradgate Park
Bradgate ParkFirst enclosed as a deer park around 800 years ago.Around 800 acres of accessible countryside the Park has dramatic rocky outcrops and gnarled old oak trees, some 500 years old. Lady Jane Grey home.
An attractive atmospheric area of Ancient Woodland 146 acres: . Designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest Swithland Wood is an important habitat for a wide range of plant and animal species
Swithland Wood
An attractive atmospheric area of Ancient Woodland 146 acres: . Designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest Swithland Wood is an important habitat for a wide range of plant and animal species
The last big battle of the War of the Roses where Richard III was killed and Henry, the victor, made Henry Vii. Views over the Leicestershire countryside and details of the battle.
Bosworth Battlefield
Ambion LaneThe last big battle of the War of the Roses where Richard III was killed and Henry, the victor, made Henry Vii. Views over the Leicestershire countryside and details of the battle.
Based in a Medieval Manor House dating back to 1280, the house has a fascinating history and was owned by one of the Gunpowder Plotters!
Donington le Heath
Based in a Medieval Manor House dating back to 1280, the house has a fascinating history and was owned by one of the Gunpowder Plotters!
Arts & Culture
The UK’s only double track, main line heritage railway. It’s the only place in the world where full size steam engines can be seen passing each other - as when steam ruled rail.
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Great Central Railway
Great Central RoadThe UK’s only double track, main line heritage railway. It’s the only place in the world where full size steam engines can be seen passing each other - as when steam ruled rail.