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

Hallaton (18 Pictures)

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...

Tilton on the Hill (4 Pictures)

in the county of Leicestershire

This is a quiet rural village situated in one of the highest parts of the rolling Leicestershire countryside...

Wistow (2 Pictures)

in the county of Leicestershire

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Leicestershire

Ashby de la Zouch Castle (28 Pictures)

The ancient, crumbling walls of Ashby de la Zouch castle keep once rose to a towering 95ft and had four floors. It belonged to.....

Conkers (3 Pictures)

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Moira Furnace Museum (2 Pictures)

Moira Furnace is one of the best examples of an early 19th Century iron-making blast furnace anywhere in Europe. It was built in.....

Staunton Harold Church (6 Pictures)

Imposing church built in 1653, with fine panelled interior, set in attractive parkland...

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