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

Earl Shilton (1 Pictures)

in the county of Leicestershire

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...

Great Easton (5 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Leicestershire

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Staunton Harold (22 Pictures)

in the county of Leicestershire

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

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Leicestershire

Beacon Hill Country Park (24 Pictures)

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

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.....

Launde Abbey (1 Pictures)

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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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