Pictures of Leicestershire

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

Foxton (21 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Leicestershire

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Rothley (12 Pictures)

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...

Staunton Harold (22 Pictures)

in the county of Leicestershire

Staunton was mentioned in the Doomsday Book when it was held by Henry de Ferrers...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Leicestershire

Brown's Hill Quarry Nature Reserve (2 Pictures)

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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.....

Grace Dieu Priory (2 Pictures)

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Watermead Country Park (174 Pictures)

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