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

Anstey (5 Pictures)

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...

Queniborough (1 Pictures)

in the county of Leicestershire

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

Quorn (18 Pictures)

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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Recommended Attractions to visit in Leicestershire

Grace Dieu Priory (2 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.....

The Battle of Bosworth Field (42 Pictures)

At Amble Hill where the Battle of Bosworth was fought on 22 August 1485 close to the village of Sutton Cheney. The Battle of.....

The Jewry Wall Museum (15 Pictures)

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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