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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 (2.1 miles, 3.3 km, direction E)

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...

Staunton Harold Church and Hall, Leicestershire

Staunton Harold (22 Pictures)

in the county of Leicestershire (3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction NE)

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

Repton Church Gate, Derbyshire

Repton (9 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction N)

Repton is one of England's most ancient towns, it was once the capital of the Saxon Kingdom of Mercia and the church there is the burial ground of Saxon Kings...

Market place, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire

Burton upon Trent (54 Pictures)

in the county of Staffordshire (6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction NW)

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

The Church of St James in the village of Swarkestone, Derbyshire.

Swarkestone (9 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction N)

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

Tutbury, Staffordshire: Tutbury Castle ruins

Tutbury (50 Pictures)

in the county of Staffordshire (9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction NW)

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

Dungeon

Tamworth (32 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Staffordshire (11.2 miles, 18.1 km, direction SW)

In the 8th century the Saxon Kingdom of Mercia was ruled from Tamworth. Later in AD 913, a fortress was built here by the daughter of King Alfred...

The Guildhall, Market Place, Derby

Derby (68 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction N)

This is the premier town of the Shire, it is steeped in history with roots stretching to Roman times - the legions had a camp near the east bank of the Derwent, but the town was.....

Parish Church, Church Broughton, South Derbyshire

Church Broughton (1 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction NW)

Church Broughton is an attractive Derbyshire village lying in open countryside that is perhaps best noted for its ancient church dedicated to Saint Michael...

Pestilence Cottage, Woodhouse Village, Leicestersire

Loughborough (74 Pictures)

in the county of Leicestershire (13.0 miles, 21.0 km, direction E)

The joyous sound of bells made in Loughborough have been rung all over the world since 1858, the date that John Taylor of Oxford moved his foundry to Loughborough. Many famous.....

Sudbury Church, Derbyshire

Sudbury (16 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (13.7 miles, 22.1 km, direction NW)

The village of Sudbury lies in a landscape of contrasts where old Royal hunting grounds meet with the industrial heritage of 19th-century England...

Cathedral Reflected in Minster Pool

Lichfield (216 Pictures)

a Historic City in the county of Staffordshire (14.2 miles, 22.9 km, direction W)

The Lichfield Markets have been held on the historic Market Square since King Stephen granted the first charter for a market in 1153. In the past martyrs were burnt at the.....

Boating on the River Trent near Trent Lock, Long Eaton, Derbyshire

Long Eaton (98 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (14.3 miles, 22.9 km, direction NE)

Long Eaton is a small town lying on the River Trent around 8 miles east of Derby. The town has a history stretching back to the 7th century, but was for many centuries naught but a sleepy agricultural village...

Beaumanor Hall,Old Woodhouse, Charnwood, Leicestershire.

Quorn (18 Pictures)

in the county of Leicestershire (14.7 miles, 23.7 km, direction E)

Quorn can be found between Leicester and Loughborough, it is surrounded by magnificent countryside and a wealth of visitor attractions...

Groby Road, Anstey, Leicester

Anstey (5 Pictures)

in the county of Leicestershire (14.9 miles, 23.9 km, direction E)

One of the most attractive features of Anstey is the famous 14th century five arched pack-horse bridge crossing the River Wreake...

Kingsbury church from Kingsbury Water Park, Warwickshire

Kingsbury (229 Pictures)

in the county of Warwickshire (14.9 miles, 24.0 km, direction SW)

Kingsbury lies in a quiet corner of Warwickshire, it is most notable for its water-park which offers an oasis of calm for visitors escaping the hurried life of Birmingham and other nearby cities and large towns...

Taken in the Hall Yard Park looking towards St Simon & St Judes Parish Church, Earl Shilton

Earl Shilton (1 Pictures)

in the county of Leicestershire (15.1 miles, 24.3 km, direction SE)

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...

A picture of Bodymoor Heath

Bodymoor Heath (16 Pictures)

in the county of Warwickshire (15.7 miles, 25.2 km, direction SW)

This lovely rural area is well known as the home of the training ground for Aston Villa Football Club...

Halter Devil Chapel, Mugginton, Derbyshire

Mugginton (1 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (15.8 miles, 25.4 km, direction N)

This is a popular Derbyshire village with a church dating back to the Doomsday Book...

Rothley Railway Station

Rothley (12 Pictures)

in the county of Leicestershire (16.2 miles, 26.1 km, direction E)

Rothley is a delightful village with two village greens, one is flanked by some of the country's finest timber framed houses. The village shows a graceful selection of architecture including pretty Cruck Cottages...

Recommended attractions near Blackfordby

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.....

Le Mans Series racers at the Melbourne Hairpin, Donington Park Circuit, Derbyshire

Donington Park (11 Pictures)

(7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction NE)

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Tutbury, Staffordshire: Tutbury Castle ruins

Tutbury Castle (6 Pictures)

(10.2 miles, 16.5 km, direction NW)

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Thornton Reservoir, Leicestershire.

Thornton Reservoir (13 Pictures)

(11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction SE)

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Elvaston Castle

Elvaston Castle (41 Pictures)

(11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction NE)

The first view of this impressive early 19th-century house nestling above sweeping lawns is quite tantalizing, giving visitors a.....

Tamworth Castle, Staffordshire

Tamworth Castle (9 Pictures)

(11.2 miles, 18.1 km, direction SW)

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The Old Man of Beacon, Beacon Hill Country Park, Leicestershire

Beacon Hill Country Park (24 Pictures)

(11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction E)

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

Derby museum and Art Gallery, the Wardwick, Derby.

Derby Museum and Art Gallery (1 Pictures)

(11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction N)

This exceptional museum is housed in an impressive building of modern times. It gives visitors of every age a fascinating.....

Derby Cathedral, Derby, Derbyshire.

Derby Cathedral (7 Pictures)

(11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction N)

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Old John, Bradgate Park, Leicestershire

Old John Tower (10 Pictures)

(13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction E)

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

Letting off Steam on the Great Central Railway

Great Central Railway (48 Pictures)

(13.4 miles, 21.5 km, direction E)

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Bradgate Park, Leicester, leicestershire

Bradgate Park (257 Pictures)

(13.8 miles, 22.2 km, direction E)

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

Zoo at Drayton Manor

Drayton Manor Park (6 Pictures)

(13.9 miles, 22.3 km, direction SW)

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Bridge across the Lake

Sudbury Hall (22 Pictures)

(13.9 miles, 22.3 km, direction NW)

This delightful historic house which was built in the early 17th century for the Lords Vernon, has all the ingredients for a.....

Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire

Kedleston Hall (25 Pictures)

(14.0 miles, 22.6 km, direction N)

The home of the Curzon family for over 800 years. The present mansion was originally designed for Sir Nathaniel Curzon in around.....


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