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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

(2.1 miles, 3.3 km, direction E of Blackfordby)

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...

Lion photographed on roof of Staunton harold hall, by richyp. 2002

Staunton Harold (22 Pictures) in the county of Leicestershire

(3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction NE of Blackfordby)

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

A picture of Burton upon Trent

Burton upon Trent (54 Pictures) in the county of Staffordshire

(6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction NW of Blackfordby)

Burton-on-Trent is an attractive town, it has a pleasing market place surrounded by pleasant properties, some being timber-frame black and white...

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Swarkestone (9 Pictures) in the county of Derbyshire

(7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction N of Blackfordby)

Swarkestone is a small enchanting village which grew up on the reeeded banks of the River Trent...

Tutbury Castle

Tutbury (50 Pictures) in the county of Staffordshire

(9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction NW of Blackfordby)

This picturesque little town in the Dove Valley is dominated by the ruins of the medieval castle...

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View from the tower Ashby de la Zouch Castle, Leicestershire

Ashby de la Zouch Castle (28 Pictures)

(2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction E)

The ancient, crumbling walls of Ashby de la Zouch castle keep once rose to a towering 95ft and had four floors. It belonged to.....

Staunton Harold Church

Staunton Harold Hall (14 Pictures)

(3.8 miles, 6.0 km, direction NE)

This is said to be one of the most delightful country houses in Leicestershire, it was the former home of the Ferrers family who.....

Calke Abbey, Derbyshire

Calke Abbey (57 Pictures)

(3.8 miles, 6.2 km, direction NE)

Calke Abbey was built between 1701-1703. The building, in the Baroque style, was built for Sir John Harpur. It is an.....

Staunton harold hall & Church, Leicestershire

Staunton Harold Church (6 Pictures)

(4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction E)

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

image of staunton harold reservoir taken from hall roof, 2003

Staunton Harold Reservoir (5 Pictures)

(4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction NE)

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Twycross Zoo, Leicestershire. Prairie Dog

Twycross Zoo (58 Pictures)

(7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction S)

Come face-to-face with over 900 animals of more than 150 species, including some of the most endangered on our planet, at.....

Thornton Reservoir, Leicestershire.

Thornton Reservoir (13 Pictures)

(11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction SE)

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