Leicestershire Visitor Travel Guide Page

We have compiled a travel and holiday information guide to help with your holiday stay in Leicestershire.

About Leicestershire

Leicestershire is a county in the middle of England. It is landlocked and borders Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland, Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. The county town is Leicester. There are a large number of historic buildings, gardens and museums to visit in the area. There is also a choice of modern attractions to visit. The county really is a contrast between the old and the new. Belvoir Castle is an historic estate that lies on 30,000 acres of land to represent the old the county has to offer and then there is the National Space Centre in Leicester that symbolizes the new era of the county. The county also has a huge variety of Iron Age hill forts and market towns. There is also the site of the Battle of Bosworth which was the scene for the penultimate battle of the War of the Roses which was the war between the House of York and the House of Lancaster. Donington Park race track has hosted grand prix events in the past and is also home to other motor sport events and music events.

Attractions & Heritage Sites within Leicestershire

1. Bradgate Country Park - Leicester, Leicestershire, LE6 0HE Bradgate Country Park is Leicestershire's biggest country park and is located in the Charnwood Forest. The house is known as Bradgate House. 2. Wymondham Windmill - nr Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 2BU - Tel No: 01572 787304 This windmill was built in 1814 out of ironstone, topped with brick, and outfitted with six sails. It is known as a Six Arm Lincolnshire Cross. 3. Leicester Cathedral - Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 5DE - Tel No: 01162 625294 Leicester Cathedral in the city of Leicester is England's fourth smallest Anglican cathedral. Built around 1086 and originally known as St. Martin's. Significantly restored during the late 19th century. See Full List of Attractions in Leicestershire See Full List of History and Heritage Sites in Leicestershire

Towns and Villages in Leicestershire

Leicestershire has some lovely towns and villages to explore, below is a list with a short summary and link to more information about it and pictures. Ashby-De-La-Zouch - manor house was once a castle within a castle... More... Leicester - population was over 200,000 by the year 1901 and hosted major industries... More... Loughborough - has four separate museums where visitors can explore the city's fascinating history... More... Market Harborough - was formerly a part of a royal hunting forest... More... Melton Mowbray - Country Park has many cycling and foot paths travelling through historic wooded areas and hedgerows... More...

Useful Contact Information for Leicestershire

Ashby-de-la-Zouch Tourist Information Centre North Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 IHU Tel No: 01530 411767 Leicester Tourist Information Centre Every Street, Town Hall Square, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 6AG Tel No: 0844 888 5181 Loughborough Tourist Information Centre Market Place, Loughborough, LE11 3EB Tel No: 01509 218113 Melton Mowbray Tourist Information Centre King Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1XA Tel No: 01664 480992

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