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

Hallaton (18 Pictures)

in the county of Leicestershire

Easter Monday sees the villages of Hallaton and Medbourne engaged in a riotous 'bottle kicking' contest which is said to have pagan origins...

John O'Gaunt (1 Pictures)

in the county of Leicestershire

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Melton Mowbray (25 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Leicestershire

An historic market town famous for its Pork packed pies and Stilton cheeses, both are savoured all over Britain and in many other countries...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Leicestershire

Great Central Railway (48 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.....

Stanford Hall (6 Pictures)

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Staunton Harold Church (6 Pictures)

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

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