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Gunpowder Plot Room Ashby de la Zouche, Leicestershire

Ashby de la Zouch

(3.0 miles, 4.9 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...

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

Staunton Harold

(5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction NE)

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

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Burton upon Trent

Burton upon Trent

(6.9 miles, 11.2 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...

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Repton, Derbyshire

Repton

(7.4 miles, 11.8 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...

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

Swarkestone

(9.0 miles, 14.4 km, direction N)

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

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Tamworth Castle, Staffordshire

Tamworth

(9.5 miles, 15.3 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...

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Tutbury, Staffordshire: Tutbury Church

Tutbury

(10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction NW)

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

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Lichfield Cathedral  from Stowepool

Lichfield

(12.9 miles, 20.8 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.....

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Kingsbury Church

Kingsbury

(13.2 miles, 21.2 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...

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All Saints Church

Newtown Linford

(13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction E)

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

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Assault course at Conkers, Moira, Leicestershire

Conkers

(0.6 miles, 1.0 km)

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View from the tower Ashby de la Zouch Castle, Leicestershire

Ashby de la Zouch Castle

(3.4 miles, 5.4 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.....

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Foremark Reservoir

Foremark Reservoir

(5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction N)

This 230 acre reservoir and nature reserve is ideal for woodland walks, bird watching, picnicking, trout fishing (telephone 01283.....

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Staunton Harold Church

Staunton Harold Hall

(5.4 miles, 8.6 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.....

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New Lount Nature Reserve, Lount, Leicestershire

New Lount Nature Reserve

(5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction E)

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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Staunton harold hall & Church, Leicestershire

Staunton Harold Church

(5.6 miles, 8.9 km, direction NE)

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

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Twycross Zoo, Leicestershire. Prairie Dog

Twycross Zoo

(5.6 miles, 9.0 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.....

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Calke Abbey, Derbyshire

Calke Abbey

(5.6 miles, 9.1 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.....

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Sence Valley Country Park, Ibstock, Leicestershire

Sence Valley Forest Park

(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction E)

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Hough Mill, Swannington, Leicestershire

Hough Mill

(6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction E)

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