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About Leicestershire

The County of Leicestershire is situated in the heart of England. There are many places of interest to visit including the city of Leicester, notable attractions include 'Leicester Cathedral','The National Space Centre', the UK's largest attraction dedicated to space science and astronomy, 'New Walk Museum and Art Gallery', situated within the historic New Walk area of the city and 'Belgrave Hall' built in the early 18th century, in what was then a small village 3 miles from the town of Leicester. Leicestershire boasts some of Englands most beautiful countryside and interesting towns and villages.

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See below for all the best towns & attractions in Leicestershire, or see a selection of our Leicestershire photographs on our picture tour of Leicestershire..

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Recommended towns & villages in Leicestershire

	Earl Shilton Earl Shilton is one of the largest villages in the County of Leicestershire. It occupies a rich rural landscape between the town of Hinckley and the City of Leicester... Information \| Pictures (1) \| Hotels
	Foxton .. Information \| Pictures (24) \| Hotels
	Hallaton Easter Monday sees the villages of Hallaton and Medbourne engaged in a riotous 'bottle kicking' contest which is said to have pagan origins... Information \| Pictures (18) \| Hotels
	John O'Gaunt .. Information \| Pictures (1) \| Hotels
	Leicester Leicester is famed amongst other things for its fine parish church which was raised to Cathedral status in 1927... Information \| Pictures (345) \| Hotels
	Queniborough A lovely village, where round every corner there is another visual delight... Information \| Pictures (1) \| Hotels
	Quorn Quorn can be found between Leicester and Loughborough, it is surrounded by magnificent countryside and a wealth of visitor attractions... Information \| Pictures (23) \| Hotels
	Rothley Rothley is a delightful village with two village greens, one is flanked by some of the country's finest timber framed houses. The village shows a graceful selection of architecture including pretty Cruck Cottages... Information \| Pictures (15) \| Hotels
	Tilton on the Hill This is a quiet rural village situated in one of the highest parts of the rolling Leicestershire countryside... Information \| Pictures (5) \| Hotels
	Wistow .. Information \| Pictures (2) \| Hotels

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Recommended attractions in Leicestershire

	Ashby de la Zouch Castle The ancient, crumbling walls of Ashby de la Zouch castle keep once rose to a towering 95ft and had four floors. It belonged to..... Information \| Pictures (24) \| Hotels
	Beacon Hill Country Park The second highest point in Leicestershire at 245m (802 feet) and containing a Bronze Age hill fort, Beacon Hill Country Park..... Information \| Pictures (21) \| Hotels
	Belvoir Castle A castle has stood on this spot since the 11th-century, it was built by Robert de Todini, standard-bearer to William the..... Information \| Pictures (26) \| Hotels
	Bradgate Park Comprising of 850 acres of land with roaming deer, Bradgate Park is Leicestershire's largest and most popular country park. In..... Information \| Pictures (148) \| Hotels
	Old John Tower Standing on a hill overlooking Bradgate Park, Old John Tower folly..... Information \| Pictures (10) \| Hotels
	Sence Valley Forest Park .. Information \| Pictures (5) \| Hotels
	Staunton Harold Hall This is said to be one of the most delightful country houses in Leicestershire, it was the former home of the Ferrers family who..... Information \| Pictures (14) \| Hotels
	The Jewry Wall Museum This is Leicester's leading Museum of Archaeology, showing an extensive range Roman finds as well as other unique historic relics..... Information \| Pictures (15) \| Hotels
	Twycross Zoo This amazing zoo occupies around 50 acres, it contains many endangered species including a fascinating, world famous primate..... Information \| Pictures (68) \| Hotels
	Watermead Country Park .. Information \| Pictures (157) \| Hotels