Pictures of England

Search:

Historic Towns & Picturesque Villages

The landscape over Baslow, Derbyshire

Baslow in the county of Derbyshire

Almshouses in Thaxted

Thaxted in the county of Essex

Recommended towns & villages near Grace Dieu Priory

Staunton Harold Reservoir

Staunton Harold

(3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction W)

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

Information | Pictures (22) | Hotels | Holiday Cottages

St Helen's Church

Ashby de la Zouch

(4.7 miles, 7.5 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...

Information | Pictures (41) | Hotels | Holiday Cottages

At Loughborough Station on the Great Central Railway. Loughborough, Leicestershire

Loughborough

(6.4 miles, 10.3 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.....

Information | Pictures (74) | Hotels | Holiday Cottages

Newtown Linford parish church

Newtown Linford

(7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction SE)

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

Information | Pictures (27) | Hotels | Holiday Cottages

A picture of Swarkestone

Swarkestone

(7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction NW)

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

Information | Pictures (9) | Hotels | Holiday Cottages

Quorn in Leicestershire. The river Soar

Quorn

(8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction E)

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

Information | Pictures (18) | Hotels | Holiday Cottages

Groby Road, Anstey, Leicester

Anstey

(9.3 miles, 15.0 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...

Information | Pictures (5) | Hotels | Holiday Cottages

Repton Church, Repton, Derbyshire

Repton

(9.6 miles, 15.5 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...

Information | Pictures (9) | Hotels | Holiday Cottages

Rothley Railway Station

Rothley

(10.0 miles, 16.0 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...

Information | Pictures (12) | Hotels | Holiday Cottages

Sunset in Old Sawley (Long Eaton)

Long Eaton

(10.2 miles, 16.4 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...

Information | Pictures (98) | Hotels | Holiday Cottages

All towns in Leicestershire
Complete A to Z of towns in England

Recommended attractions near Grace Dieu Priory

Hough Mill, Swannington, Leicestershire

Hough Mill

(1.7 miles, 2.7 km, direction SW)

..

Information | Pictures (1) | Hotels

New Lount Nature Reserve, Lount, Leicestershire

New Lount Nature Reserve

(2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction W)

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

Information | Pictures (3) | Hotels

Snibston Grange Natue Reserve

Snibston Discovery Park & Nature Reserve

(2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction S)

..

Information | Pictures (1) | Hotels

Staunton harold hall & Church, Leicestershire

Staunton Harold Church

(3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction W)

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

Information | Pictures (6) | Hotels

Bardon Hill

Bardon Hill

(3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction SE)

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

Information | Pictures (1) | Hotels

Staunton Harold Church

Staunton Harold Hall

(3.7 miles, 6.0 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.....

Information | Pictures (14) | Hotels

View from the tower Ashby de la Zouch Castle, Leicestershire

Ashby de la Zouch Castle

(4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction W)

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

Information | Pictures (28) | Hotels

Sence Valley Country Park, Ibstock, Leicestershire

Sence Valley Forest Park

(4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction SW)

..

Information | Pictures (5) | Hotels

Melbourne Hall, Derbyshire

Melbourne Hall

(4.8 miles, 7.6 km, direction NW)

This magnificent mansion was once the home of Victorian Prime Minister, Lord Melbourne, who as the young Queen Victoria's first.....

Information | Pictures (3) | Hotels

Le Mans Series racers at the Melbourne Hairpin, Donington Park Circuit, Derbyshire

Donington Park

(4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction N)

..

Information | Pictures (11) | Hotels


All attractions in Leicestershire
Complete A to Z of attractions in England