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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

View from the tower Ashby de la Zouch Castle, Leicestershire

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...

Main St, Queniborough

Queniborough (1 Pictures)

in the county of Leicestershire

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

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

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...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Leicestershire

Bardon Hill

Bardon Hill (1 Pictures)

Bardon Hill is a beauty spot in Leicestershire, with stunning views which can reach as far as the Malvern hills and Shropshire.....

Bradgate Park Deer, Leicestershire

Bradgate Park (259 Pictures)

Comprising of 850 acres of land with roaming deer, Bradgate Park is Leicestershire's largest and most popular country.....

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.....

Old John, Bradgate Park, Leicestershire

Old John Tower (10 Pictures)

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

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