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Bradgate park, Newtown Linford, Leicestershire

About 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. (add/update description)

See below for all the best towns & attractions in Leicestershire, or see a selection of our Leicestershire photographs on our picture tour of Leicestershire..

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Taken in the Hall Yard Park looking towards St Simon & St Judes Parish Church, Earl Shilton

Earl Shilton

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

Foxton

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At Loughborough Station on the Great Central Railway. Loughborough, Leicestershire

Loughborough

The joyous sound of bells made in Loughborough have been rung all over the world since 1858, the date that John Taylor of Oxford moved his foundry to Loughborough. Many famous.....

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St. Mary's Church, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire.

Melton Mowbray

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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The fine old church at Tilton-on-the-Hill, Leicestershire

Tilton on the Hill

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

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The Old Man of Beacon, Beacon Hill Country Park, Leicestershire

Beacon Hill Country Park

The second highest point in Leicestershire at 245m (802 feet) and containing a Bronze Age hill fort, Beacon Hill Country Park.....

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Great Crested Grebe

Sence Valley Forest Park

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Jewry wall detail

The Jewry Wall Museum

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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Twycross Zoo, Leicestershire. Sealions

Twycross Zoo

This amazing zoo occupies around 50 acres, it contains many endangered species including a fascinating, world famous primate.....

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A Grey Heron on a bush at Watermead Country Park, Thurmaston near Leicester

Watermead Country Park

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