in the county of Leicestershire
(2.1 miles, 3.4 km, direction S)Staunton was mentioned in the Doomsday Book when it was held by Henry de Ferrers...
in the county of Derbyshire
(2.9 miles, 4.6 km, direction N)Swarkestone is a small enchanting village which grew up on the reeeded banks of the River Trent...
a Historic Market Town in the county of Leicestershire
(4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction S)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...
in the county of Derbyshire
(7.6 miles, 12.2 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 near the east bank of the Derwent, but the town was.....
in the county of Staffordshire
(8.2 miles, 13.2 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...
All towns in Leicestershire
Calke Abbey was built between 1701-1703. The building, in the Baroque style, was built for Sir John Harpur. It is an.....
This is said to be one of the most delightful country houses in Leicestershire, it was the former home of the Ferrers family who.....
Imposing church built in 1653, with fine panelled interior, set in attractive parkland...
The ancient, crumbling walls of Ashby de la Zouch castle keep once rose to a towering 95ft and had four floors. It belonged to.....
The first view of this impressive early 19th-century house nestling above sweeping lawns is quite tantalizing, giving visitors a.....
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