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

Earl Shilton

(4.7 miles, 7.5 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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The statue of George Eliot

Nuneaton

(7.7 miles, 12.5 km, direction SW)

It was the arrival of the railways in 1847 that caused Nuneaton to develop as an industrial textile and engineering town...

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Newtown Linford parish church

Newtown Linford

(7.9 miles, 12.8 km, direction NE)

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

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Groby Road, Anstey, Leicester

Anstey

(9.2 miles, 14.8 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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View from the tower Ashby de la Zouch Castle, Leicestershire

Ashby de la Zouch

(9.2 miles, 14.9 km, direction N)

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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Saint Mary De Castro Church and Churchyard, Leicester

Leicester

(10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction E)

Leicester is famed amongst other things for its fine parish church which was raised to Cathedral status in 1927...

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Staunton Harold Church and Hall, Leicestershire

Staunton Harold

(11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction N)

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

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Rothley Railway Station

Rothley

(12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction NE)

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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Tamworth Castle, Staffordshire

Tamworth

(12.5 miles, 20.2 km, direction W)

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...

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Beaumanor Hall,Old Woodhouse, Charnwood, Leicestershire.

Quorn

(12.6 miles, 20.2 km, direction NE)

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

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Recommended attractions near Market Bosworth Country Park

The memorial sundial

The Battle of Bosworth Field

(2.0 miles, 3.3 km, direction S)

At Amble Hill where the Battle of Bosworth was fought on 22 August 1485 close to the village of Sutton Cheney. The Battle of.....

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Mallory Park

(2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction SE)

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Thornton Reservoir, Leicestershire.

Thornton Reservoir

(4.6 miles, 7.5 km, direction NE)

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Sence Valley Country Park, Ibstock, Leicestershire

Sence Valley Forest Park

(5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction N)

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Twycross Zoo, Leicestershire. Prairie Dog

Twycross Zoo

(6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction W)

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

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Bardon Hill

Bardon Hill

(7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction NE)

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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Snibston Grange Natue Reserve

Snibston Discovery Park & Nature Reserve

(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction N)

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Kirby Muxloe Castle

Kirby Muxloe Castle

(7.2 miles, 11.5 km, direction E)

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Stoney Cove

(7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction SE)

A flooded quarry and beauty spot very popular with swimmers and divers...

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Hartshill Hayes Country Park, Nr Atherstone, North Warwickshire.

Hartshill Hayes Country Park

(7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction SW)

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