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St Helen's Church

Ashby de la Zouch

(4.3 miles, 6.8 km, direction NW)

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...

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Staunton Harold Reservoir

Staunton Harold

(5.9 miles, 9.4 km, direction N)

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

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Newton Linford

Newtown Linford

(7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction E)

This picturesque village is situated in the Charnwood Forest area of Leicestershire...

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Groby Road, Anstey, Leicester

Anstey

(9.3 miles, 14.9 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...

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

Earl Shilton

(9.5 miles, 15.4 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...

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Town Hall in Loughborough, Leicestershire

Loughborough

(9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction NE)

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.....

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Quorn in Leicestershire. The river Soar

Quorn

(10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction E)

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

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

Swarkestone

(10.8 miles, 17.3 km, direction N)

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

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Rothley Railway Station

Rothley

(11.3 miles, 18.1 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...

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Repton Church, Repton, Derbyshire

Repton

(11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction NW)

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...

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Recommended attractions near Sence Valley Forest Park

Snibston Grange Natue Reserve

Snibston Discovery Park & Nature Reserve

(2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction NE)

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Hough Mill, Swannington, Leicestershire

Hough Mill

(3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction N)

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Bardon Hill

Bardon Hill

(3.8 miles, 6.0 km, direction E)

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

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View from the tower Ashby de la Zouch Castle, Leicestershire

Ashby de la Zouch Castle

(4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction NW)

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

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New Lount Nature Reserve, Lount, Leicestershire

New Lount Nature Reserve

(4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction N)

New Lount Nature Reserve is an old colliery site, the main operations took place between 1924 and 1968, but small-scale.....

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Grace Dieu Priory in Thringstone, Leicestershire

Grace Dieu Priory

(4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction NE)

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Thornton Reservoir, Leicestershire.

Thornton Reservoir

(5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction SE)

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Staunton harold hall & Church, Leicestershire

Staunton Harold Church

(5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction N)

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

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Market Bosworth Country Park

Market Bosworth Country Park

(5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction S)

A landscaped 35-hectare park which was formerly part of Bosworth Hall deer parkland. There are fine, mature trees, a lake, a.....

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Moira Furnace & Ashby Canal

Moira Furnace Museum

(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction W)

Moira Furnace is one of the best examples of an early 19th Century iron-making blast furnace anywhere in Europe. It was built in.....

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