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Town Hall in Loughborough, Leicestershire

Loughborough

(5.1 miles, 8.2 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.....

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

Staunton Harold

(5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction NW)

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

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Newtown Linford, Leicestershire

Newtown Linford

(6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction SE)

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

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

Ashby de la Zouch

(6.1 miles, 9.8 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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Beaumanor Hall,Old Woodhouse, Charnwood, Leicestershire.

Quorn

(6.6 miles, 10.7 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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Groby Road, Anstey, Leicester

Anstey

(7.8 miles, 12.5 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 Rothley

Rothley

(8.3 miles, 13.4 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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A picture of Swarkestone

Swarkestone

(9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction NW)

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

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Long Eaton Lock, Erewash Canal

Long Eaton

(10.5 miles, 16.8 km, direction N)

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...

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Leicester Town Hall Square at night

Leicester

(11.0 miles, 17.7 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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Grace Dieu Priory in Thringstone, Leicestershire

Grace Dieu Priory

(1.6 miles, 2.6 km, direction NW)

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Bardon Hill

Bardon Hill

(2.5 miles, 4.1 km, direction S)

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

(3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction SW)

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Hough Mill, Swannington, Leicestershire

Hough Mill

(3.0 miles, 4.9 km, direction W)

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

Beacon Hill Country Park

(3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction E)

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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New Lount Nature Reserve, Lount, Leicestershire

New Lount Nature Reserve

(3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction W)

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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Ulverscroft Priory, Ulverscroft, Leicestershire

Ulverscroft Priory

(3.8 miles, 6.2 km, direction SE)

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Staunton harold hall & Church, Leicestershire

Staunton Harold Church

(4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction NW)

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

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Sence Valley Country Park, Ibstock, Leicestershire

Sence Valley Forest Park

(4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction SW)

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Staunton Harold Church

Staunton Harold Hall

(5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction NW)

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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