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About Old John Tower
Standing on a hill overlooking
Bradgate Park, Old John Tower folly is a well known Leicestershire landmark. Built in 1784 as a folly, it has 2 rooms and a distinctive mug shape. Apparently, the tower got its name by the unfortunate tale of a local man, Old John, who was the owner of a windmill that was previously on the spot where the tower was built. It is said that Old John whilst attending the birthday celebrations of the son of the Earl of Stamford, was charged with looking after the fire that had been built around a large flagpole. The fire got out of control, but John refused to desert his post. The fire caused the flagpole to fall, and it landed right on top of him, killing poor Old John. Old John tower was built as a memorial to him.
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Recommended attractions near Old John Tower
| Bradgate Park | (0.8 miles, 1.4 km) | Pictures |
| Beacon Hill Country Park | (2.6 miles, 4.1 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Thornton Reservoir | (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Abbey Park | (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Great Central Railway | (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Watermead Country Park | (5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| The Jewry Wall Museum | (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Leicester Cathedral | (5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Grace Dieu Priory | (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Sence Valley Forest Park | (7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction W) | Pictures |
All attractions in LeicestershireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Old John Tower
Anstey, in the county of Leicestershire (2.1 miles, 3.5 km, direction SE)
One of the most attractive features of Anstey is the famous 14th century five arched pack-horse bridge crossing the River Wreake.
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Rothley, in the county of Leicestershire (3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction E)
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 (4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction NE)
Quorn can be found between Leicester and Loughborough, it is surrounded by magnificent countryside and a wealth of visitor attractions.
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Loughborough, in the county of Leicestershire (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction N)
The joyous sound of bells made in Loughborough have been rung all over the world since 1858, the date that John Taylor of Oxford...
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Leicester, a Historic City in the county of Leicestershire (5.3 miles, 8.6 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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Queniborough, in the county of Leicestershire (7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction E)
A lovely village, where round every corner there is another visual delight.
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Earl Shilton, in the county of Leicestershire (9.5 miles, 15.2 km, direction SW)
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.
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Ashby de la Zouch, in the county of Leicestershire (10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction W)
This town takes its name from the La Souche family, lords of the manor from about 1160. The Norman prefix distinguishes Ashby from other towns of similar name.
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Staunton Harold, in the county of Leicestershire (11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction NW)
Staunton was mentioned in the Doomsday Book when it was held by Henry de Ferrers.
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Wistow, in the county of Leicestershire (12.0 miles, 19.2 km, direction SE)
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All towns in LeicestershireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| M1 Junction 22 | (3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction W) |
| M1 Junction 21A | (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction S) |
| Barrow upon Soar Station | (4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction NE) |
| Sileby Station | (5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction NE) |
| East Midlands Airport | (10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction NW) |
| Birmingham International Airport | (27.4 miles, 44.0 km, direction SW) |
| Old John Tower to London | (94.5 miles, 152.0 km, direction SE) |
Accommodation & Hotels near Old John Tower
| Hotel Name |
| Fieldhead Hotel | (2.3 miles, 3.8 km, direction W) |
| The Rothley Court Hotel | (3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction E) |
| Quorn Grange Hotel | (3.8 miles, 6.2 km, direction NE) |
| Leicester Central Premier Travel Inn | (4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction SE) |
| Quorn Country Hotel | (4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction NE) |
| Imago At Burleigh Court | (4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction N) |
| The Cedars Hotel | (4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction N) |
| Quality Hotel Loughborough M1 Junction 23 | (4.7 miles, 7.5 km, direction N) |
| The Great Central Hotel | (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction N) |
| Ramada Loughborough Hotel | (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction N) |
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