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Hemsby beach, Norfolk

Hemsby

in the county of Norfolk

Gates leading to Meaburn Hall, Maulds Meaburn, Cumbria

Maulds Meaburn

in the county of Cumbria

Pictures of Leicestershire

Exploring the most picturesque & historic places to visit in the county of Leicestershire, England.

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

Mary Queens of Scots slept here - Ashby-de-la Zouch Castle, Derbyshire. - November 2004

Ashby de la Zouch (41 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Leicestershire

This town takes its name from the La Souche family, lords of the manor from about 1160. The Norman prefix distinguishes Ashby from other towns of similar name...

River Welland near Great Easton

Great Easton (5 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Leicestershire

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Wistow, Leicestershire, from the Grand Union Canal

Wistow (2 Pictures)

in the county of Leicestershire

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Leicestershire

The view from Burrough Hill

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 in Thringstone, Leicestershire

Grace Dieu Priory (2 Pictures)

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New Lount Nature Reserve, Lount, Leicestershire

New Lount Nature Reserve (3 Pictures)

New Lount Nature Reserve is an old colliery site, the main operations took place between 1924 and 1968, but small-scale.....

Staunton harold hall & Church, Leicestershire

Staunton Harold Church (6 Pictures)

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

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