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About Anstey

This village was first mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086, of its latter history the village records close links with the Luddite riots which started during the early stages of the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century. The leader of the riots was Ned Ludd who was born in the village, he opposed the new machinery fearing it would cause mass un-employment. He and his fellow rioters went into factories to smash newly installed stocking frame machines. Stocking making had previously flourished as a cottage industry and was carried on in many homes and smaller working establishments throughout the region.

One of the most attractive features of Anstey is the famous 14th century five arched pack-horse bridge crossing the River Wreake. The bridge spans no more than five feet, it is bounded by pretty water-meadows and has some quaint old cottages close-by.

The parish church is a building of 1846, it incorporates bits of a previous church probably built during the 12th century. In the corner of the churchyard visitors can see the shaft of a rare cross, this is now a listed Grade II Scheduled Ancient Monument, as are several of the graves and tombs. Inside the church there are interesting stained glass windows, a Norman font, and many other historic church treasures including tablets and monuments.

There is a pleasant blend of properties to be seen, amongst these are delightful Victorian and Edwardian houses. There are usual village amenities with larger shops to be found in Leicester City Centre.

Visitors to the area can enjoy pleasant riverside strolls, or walks in the surrounding countryside. There is a close by wildlife reserve and Bradgate Park with its herd of beautiful fallow deer, has associations with Lady Jane Grey who was Queen of England for just nine days, she spent her childhood at Bradgate House.

Anstey makes a pleasant location for anyone seeking to explore the rich industrial and rural heritage of Leicestershire.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Anstey

Cropston Reservoir	(1.3 miles, 2.1 km, direction N)	Pictures
Bradgate Park	(1.5 miles, 2.4 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Old John Tower	(2.1 miles, 3.5 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Belgrave Hall Museum & Gardens	(2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction E)	Pictures
Kirby Muxloe Castle	(3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Abbey Park	(3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction SE)	Pictures
The Jewry Wall Museum	(3.3 miles, 5.4 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Newarke Houses Museum & Gardens	(3.6 miles, 5.7 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Leicester Cathedral	(3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Ulverscroft Priory	(3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction NW)	Pictures
New Walk Museum & Art Gallery	(4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Watermead Country Park	(4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction E)	Pictures
Beacon Hill Country Park	(4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Cossington Meadows Nature Reserve	(4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Thornton Reservoir	(4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction W)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Anstey

Leicester, a Historic City in the county of Leicestershire (3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction SE)
Leicester is famed amongst other things for its fine parish church which was raised to Cathedral status in 1927.
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Rothley, in the county of Leicestershire (3.3 miles, 5.2 km, direction NE)
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.
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Quorn, in the county of Leicestershire (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction N)
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Queniborough, in the county of Leicestershire (6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction E)
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Loughborough, in the county of Leicestershire (6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction N)
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Earl Shilton, in the county of Leicestershire (8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction SW)
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Wistow, in the county of Leicestershire (9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction SE)
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John O'Gaunt, in the county of Leicestershire (11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction E)
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Tilton on the Hill, in the county of Leicestershire (12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction E)
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Ashby de la Zouch, in the county of Leicestershire (12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction NW)
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Staunton Harold, in the county of Leicestershire (13.1 miles, 21.0 km, direction NW)
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Melton Mowbray, in the county of Leicestershire (14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction NE)
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Long Eaton, in the county of Derbyshire (16.0 miles, 25.7 km, direction N)
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Nearby travel help

M1 Junction 21A	(2.5 miles, 4.1 km, direction SW)
Leicester Station	(3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction SE)
M1 Junction 22	(4.9 miles, 7.8 km, direction W)
Syston Station	(4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction E)
East Midlands Airport	(12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction NW)
Birmingham International Airport	(27.5 miles, 44.3 km, direction SW)
Anstey to London	(92.4 miles, 148.6 km, direction SE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Anstey

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Anstey center
Leicester Central Premier Travel Inn	(1.8 miles, 3.0 km, direction SE)
The Rothley Court Hotel	(3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction NE)
Comfort Hotel Leicester	(3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction SE)
Holiday Inn Leicester City	(3.4 miles, 5.4 km, direction SE)
Days Inn Leicester Central	(3.4 miles, 5.4 km, direction SE)
Campanile Hotel Leicester	(3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction SE)
Days Inn Hotel Leicester	(3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction S)
Ramada Leicester	(3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction SE)
Fieldhead Hotel	(3.8 miles, 6.2 km, direction W)
Express By Holiday Inn Leicester Walker Stadium	(3.9 miles, 6.2 km, direction SE)
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