Towns in Leicestershire

Anstey in the county of Leicestershire
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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Ashby de la Zouch 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.
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Earl Shilton in the county of Leicestershire
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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Glenfield in the county of Leicestershire
This is a busy, thriving suburb of Leicester City which developed in the early part of the 20th century and which was further extended towards the end of the same century.
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Hallaton in the county of Leicestershire
Easter Monday sees the villages of Hallaton and Medbourne engaged in a riotous 'bottle kicking' contest which is said to have pagan origins.
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Leicester 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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Loughborough in the county of Leicestershire
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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Melton Mowbray in the county of Leicestershire
An historic market town famous for its Pork packed pies and Stilton cheeses, both are savoured all over Britain and in many other countries.
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Queniborough in the county of Leicestershire
A lovely village, where round every corner there is another visual delight.
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Quorn in the county of Leicestershire
Quorn can be found between Leicester and Loughborough, it is surrounded by magnificent countryside and a wealth of visitor attractions.
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Rothley in the county of Leicestershire
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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Staunton Harold in the county of Leicestershire
Staunton was mentioned in the Doomsday Book when it was held by Henry de Ferrers.
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Tilton on the Hill in the county of Leicestershire
This is a quiet rural village situated in one of the highest parts of the rolling Leicestershire countryside.
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