We have compiled a list of Historic Heritage Sites in Leicestershire to visit during your stay. We hope the information about the history sites in Leicestershire helps you with your holiday planning.
1. Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre - Nr. Market Bosworth, Nuneaton, Leicestershire, CV13 0AD - Tel No: 01455 290429
This park is located on the site of the famous Battle of Bosworth that played an important part in English history. This battle was the last battle of the famous War of the Roses. It marked the death of Richard III and the beginning of the Tudor dynasty. Access to the park and the Battlefield Trail is by 1.75 miles of footpaths that link the Ashby Canal and the Shackerstone Railway.
Belvoir Castle, which means beautiful view, overlooks the Vale of Belvoir. While open to the public for tours, a part of the castle is still occupied by the Manners family and is the seat of the Dukes of Rutland as it was hundreds of years ago. The castle displays many works of art but the tour highlights are the elaborate staterooms. The grounds are open for a number of activities including, fishing, shooting, and biking. The Castle hosts sheep, dog, and duck exhibitions as well as an annual folk music festival.
3. Stanford Hall - Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 6DH - Tel No: 01788 860250
This beautiful hall is located in Stanford-on-Avon. The original manor house owned by the Cave family was torn town and Stanford Hall was built on that site in 1690. Today Stanford hall boasts a grand ballroom, original portraits of the Cave family, and furniture that has been collected over hundreds of years. The rose garden are ideal for a relaxing getaway and has a tiny chapel and a working forge. Stanford Hall also has a motorcycle museum and offers tours of the hall and the grounds.
Leicester Cathedral in the city of Leicester is England's fourth smallest Anglican cathedral. Built around 1086 and originally known as St. Martin's, the cathedral survived the years of religious turmoil that made up the Tudor reign. It was significantly restored during the late 19th century and was honoured with the title Leicester Cathedral in 1927.
5. Ashby de la Zouch Castle - Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1BR - Tel No: 01530 413343
Ashby Castle in Leicestershire was originally built in the 12th century as a fortified manor house. In 1464 Edward the IV gave it to Lord Hastings who turned it into his castle and added a chapel and the 90-foot Hastings Tower. Today visitors learn about the history of the castle through an audio tour. As part of the tour you can climb to the top of the tower and enjoy the wonderful views as well as walk through the underground passage that runs from the tower to the kitchen.
6. Jewry Wall Museum - Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 4LB - Tel No: 01162 254971
Located in Leicester, the Jewry Wall is thought to be an original remaining wall of the 2000-year old Roman baths that were located Leicester. Foundations of the baths themselves are also present. The wall is the second biggest section of a Roman building in the UK. The Jewry Wall Museum explains Leicester's archaeological past and has exhibits of the ancient inhabitants of Leicester from the Prehistoric days to the medieval era. The museum also has on display Roman mosaics, detailed painted wall plasters, and part of an ancient Roman helmet.
