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About New Lount Nature Reserve
New Lount Nature Reserve is an old colliery site, the main operations took place between 1924 and 1968, but small-scale excavations continued until 1986. The eastern part of the site is the old colliery yard, which retains many of the features of its oprational days including areas of hard standing and stretches of mineral railway. The large hill at the western end was created when spoil from mining activities was tipped. British Coal remodelled the tip as part of the restoration work and in 1997 it was acquired by Leicestershire County Council who developed it as a nature reserve in conjunction with the Trust. Habitats include ponds, species-rich grassland, scrub and plantation woodland.
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Recommended attractions near New Lount Nature Reserve
| Staunton Harold Church | (1.2 miles, 2.0 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Staunton Harold Hall | (2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Ashby de la Zouch Castle | (2.1 miles, 3.4 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Grace Dieu Priory | (2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Staunton Harold Reservoir | (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Calke Abbey | (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Melbourne Hall | (4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Sence Valley Forest Park | (4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Moira Furnace Museum | (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Conkers | (5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction W) | Pictures |
All attractions in LeicestershireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near New Lount Nature Reserve
Staunton Harold, in the county of Leicestershire (2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction NW)
Staunton was mentioned in the Doomsday Book when it was held by Henry de Ferrers.
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Ashby de la Zouch, in the county of Leicestershire (2.5 miles, 4.0 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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Swarkestone, in the county of Derbyshire (6.7 miles, 10.7 km, direction N)
Swarkestone is a small enchanting village which grew up on the reeeded banks of the River Trent.
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Repton, in the county of Derbyshire (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction NW)
Repton is one of England's most ancient towns, it was once the capital of the Saxon Kingdom of Mercia and the church there is the burial ground of Saxon Kings.
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Loughborough, in the county of Leicestershire (8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction E)
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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Burton upon Trent, in the county of Staffordshire (10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction W)
Burton-on-Trent is an attractive town, it has a pleasing market place surrounded by pleasant properties, some being timber-frame black and white.
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Quorn, in the county of Leicestershire (10.4 miles, 16.8 km, direction E)
Quorn can be found between Leicester and Loughborough, it is surrounded by magnificent countryside and a wealth of visitor attractions.
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Anstey, in the county of Leicestershire (11.1 miles, 17.9 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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Long Eaton, in the county of Derbyshire (11.2 miles, 18.1 km, direction NE)
Long Eaton is a small town lying on the River Trent around 8 miles east of Derby. The town has a history stretching back to the 7th century, but was for many centuries naught but a sleepy agricultural village.
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Derby, in the county of Derbyshire (11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction N)
This is the premier town of the Shire, it is steeped in history with roots stretching to Roman times - the legions had a camp...
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All towns in LeicestershireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| M1 Junction 23 | (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction E) |
| M1 Junction 23A | (5.9 miles, 9.4 km, direction NE) |
| East Midlands Airport | (6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction NE) |
| Willington Station | (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction NW) |
| Loughborough Station | (9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction E) |
| Birmingham International Airport | (25.2 miles, 40.6 km, direction SW) |
| New Lount Nature Reserve to London | (102.4 miles, 164.8 km, direction SE) |
Accommodation & Hotels near New Lount Nature Reserve
| Hotel Name |
| The Queens Head Hotel | (2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction W) |
| Hermitage Park Hotel | (3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction SE) |
| The Hardinge Arms | (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction N) |
| The Grange Courtyard | (5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction E) |
| Thistle Hotel and Conference Centre East Midlands Airport | (5.8 miles, 9.4 km, direction NE) |
| The Priest House On The River | (5.8 miles, 9.4 km, direction N) |
| Express By Holiday Inn Nottingham East Midlands Airport | (6.2 miles, 9.9 km, direction NE) |
| Donington Manor Hotel | (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction NE) |
| Quality Hotel Loughborough M1 Junction 23 | (7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction E) |
| Ramada Birmingham East -A42 | (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction SW) |
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