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Pictures of Leicestershire

Exploring the most picturesque & historic places to visit in the county of Leicestershire, England.

About the county of 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.

Recommended Towns & Villages to visit in Leicestershire

St Helen's Church

Ashby de la Zouch (41 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Leicestershire

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...

Foxton Locks, looking down into the basin, Near Market Harborough

Foxton (21 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Leicestershire

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Guildhall Lane, with the Guildhall and the Cathedral, Leicester.

Leicester (362 Pictures)

a Historic City in the county of Leicestershire

Leicester is famed amongst other things for its fine parish church which was raised to Cathedral status in 1927...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Leicestershire

Belvoir Castle

Belvoir Castle (26 Pictures)

A castle has stood on this spot since the 11th-century, it was built by Robert de Todini, standard-bearer to William the.....

The view from Burrough Hill

Burrough Hill Hillfort (5 Pictures)

Burrough Hill is an Iron Age hillfort in Leicestershire, England, situated at Burrough on the Hill, 7 miles south of Melton.....

New Lount Nature Reserve, Lount, Leicestershire

New Lount Nature Reserve (3 Pictures)

New Lount Nature Reserve is an old colliery site, the main operations took place between 1924 and 1968, but small-scale.....

Jewry Wall, A small piece of the Roman Wall still remains in Leicester City Centre.

The Jewry Wall Museum (15 Pictures)

This is Leicester's leading Museum of Archaeology, showing an extensive range Roman finds as well as other unique historic relics.....

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