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Bradgate Park, Near Leicester: Old John Tower

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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Recommended towns & villages in Leicestershire

Hallaton village centre, Leicestershire.

Hallaton

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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Viaduct near John O'Gaunt, Leicestershire

John O'Gaunt

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Main St, Queniborough

Queniborough

A lovely village, where round every corner there is another visual delight...

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Lion photographed on roof of Staunton harold hall, by richyp. 2002

Staunton Harold

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

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Wistow, Leicestershire, from the Grand Union Canal

Wistow

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Recommended attractions in Leicestershire

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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Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire, England

Belvoir Castle

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

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Old John, Bradgate Park, Leicestershire

Old John Tower

Standing on a hill overlooking Bradgate Park, Old John Tower folly.....

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Great Crested Grebe

Sence Valley Forest Park

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Staunton Harold Hall, taken from woodlands, next to church.

Staunton Harold Hall

This is said to be one of the most delightful country houses in Leicestershire, it was the former home of the Ferrers family who.....

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