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All Saints Church

Newtown Linford

(2.2 miles, 3.6 km, direction SE)

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

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Groby Road, Anstey, Leicester

Anstey

(3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction SE)

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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A picture of Quorn

Quorn

(4.6 miles, 7.3 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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The Carillon, Queen's Park

Loughborough

(4.8 miles, 7.7 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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Rothley Railway Station

Rothley

(5.1 miles, 8.3 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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Leicester's Old Industrial heritage

Leicester

(7.1 miles, 11.5 km, direction SE)

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

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The Catholic Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire.

Ashby de la Zouch

(9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction W)

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

(9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction NW)

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

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Main St, Queniborough

Queniborough

(9.3 miles, 14.9 km, direction E)

A lovely village, where round every corner there is another visual delight...

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

Earl Shilton

(9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction S)

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 Old Man of Beacon, Beacon Hill Country Park, Leicestershire

Beacon Hill Country Park

(1.7 miles, 2.7 km, direction NE)

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

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Old John, Bradgate Park, Leicestershire

Old John Tower

(1.8 miles, 3.0 km, direction SE)

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

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Bardon Hill

Bardon Hill

(2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction W)

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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Bradgate Park, Leicester, leicestershire

Bradgate Park

(2.7 miles, 4.3 km, direction SE)

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

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Cropston Reservoir, Leicester, Leicestershire

Cropston Reservoir

(3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction SE)

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Thornton Reservoir, Leicestershire.

Thornton Reservoir

(3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction SW)

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Charnwood Water in Loughborough, Leicestershire

Charnwood Water

(4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction NE)

Charnwood Water is a former clay pit situated off Tuckers Road, Loughborough, which is now a local beauty spot, offerign a lovely.....

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Letting off Steam on the Great Central Railway

Great Central Railway

(4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction NE)

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Stonehurst Family Farm, Leicester

Stonehurst Family Farm & Museum

(5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction E)

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Snibston Grange Natue Reserve

Snibston Discovery Park & Nature Reserve

(5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction W)

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