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Leicestershire Travel Guide
We take a tour of Leicestershire with the Leicestershire Travel Guide. Like neighbouring county Northamptonshire, the county tends to be missed by tourists. It is not known as a high profile county when it comes to attracting tourists but a closer look at this pleasant county reveals some interesting attractions for those tourists that do visit. One advantage is you are unlikely to find hoards of tourists all wanting to see the attractions when you do, this allows for a rather relaxing and serene trip that you can take at your leisure. Leicestershire is a largely unspoiled county that has large areas of splendid countryside to enjoy and has some interesting historical sites including castles and historic houses.
Leicestershire boasts a number of medieval manor houses, these include Kirby Muxloe Castle, and it is a fine example of a fortified manor. Donnington-le-Heath is a manor house built around 1280, and Ashby-de-la-Zouch is a late medieval manor dominated that features an 80 foot high tower split in two during the Civil War. Stanford Hall is a sedate home that dates back to the early 15th century. Of interest is the collection of family costumes and Royal Stuart portraits. Other historical areas include the Iron Age hill forts of Breedon Hill and Burrough Hill. The Roman period is shown by the excavated Roman town of Ratea Coritanorum, located in the middle of Leicester.
Among villages, Barrow upon Soar is a large village in the north of Leicestershire. It is a residential and industrial village located between Leicester and Loughborough. The village once a big industry in hosiery and knitwear, but currently boating is the most important and the riverbank provides mooring for many houseboats. The village is known for having a plesiosaur dinosaur excavated in its past, called the ‘Barrow Kipper’. The dinosaur was discovered in a lime pit outside of the village in 1851. Leicestershire is a must see for fans of church architecture, with many architecturally interesting parish churches, such as Market Harborough and Bottesford, among others.
Outside Market Bosworth is the Bosworth Battlefield Visitor Centre and Country Park, marking the site of the decisive battle of the Wars of the Roses. It was on this spot in 1485 Henry Tudor overthrew Richard III and became the first Tudor monarch. In late summer the battle itself is re-enacted, but at other times displays and a battle trail recreate the conflict. It is wise to check for times beforehand to avoid any disappointment. For more information please see:
Bosworth Battlefield Visitor Centre and Country Park
Leicester had a none too flattering image in the past, but it has immerged from this to now becoming regarding as a city that is rich in culture, creativity and environmental conservation. Leicester has a truly diverse population, with a large influence the city from the Indian subcontinent, interesting times to visit are during Diwali and Eid-ul-Fitr when there are many community events and things to see and enjoy. Belgrave Road is known as the Golden Mile for the large number of jewellery shops located here. Leicester also has a large Afro-Caribbean population and the vibrant ‘Leicester Caribbean Carnival’ on the first weekend in August is full of fun. Leicester has a long history and has a number of attractions, these include among England’s largest Roman civil structures, the Jewry Wall and the related Jewry Wall Museum. The Guildhall, along with the New Walk will be of interest to visitors.
Rutland is the UK’s smallest county, it is 16 miles wide by 11 miles long, and its main towns include Oakham and Uppingham. Rutland’s county town Oakham, a well off town that is home to among the most exclusive public schools in the UK, Oakham School. The school has contributed in helping to raise the town’s profile. For visitors there is the Norman Oakham Castle that has some interesting architecture and an unusual wall filled with horseshoes. Another place of interest would be the Market Place that features town stocks and an old water pump. The other town of note is Uppingham located a few miles to the south of Oakham. Uppingham is like its counterpart in Oakham, most famous for its prestigious public school, Uppingham School. Uppingham is an attractive town and features some great houses from the 18th century. Both Oakham and Uppingham have their own character and charm to experience. The most famous tourist attraction in this compact county is Rutland Water, it is one of the largest man-made reservoirs in Europe, covering over 3,000 acres. It was completed in 1977 to supply water to the growing cities of the East Midlands. The reservoir is in the centre of Rutland, to the north of the reservoir is a nature reserve with a large number of bird hides and is home of the British Bird Watching Fair each August. For more information please see:
Rutland Tourism
Ashby de la Zouch Castle was built in the 15th Century by Lord Hastings. The castle is medieval ruin that is dominated by its large tower. Ashby-de-la-Zouch Castle was originally a 12th century stone manor house, in 1474 Lord Hastings was granted a licence to crenel late and he founded the impressive stone keep and courtyard fortress. To the original hall, kitchen and solar block, a four storey machicolated square keep was added, along with a seven storey rectangular extension, a chapel and a surrounding curtain wall. Then in the 16th century, the Wilderness castle garden had an enclosing brick wall added. The castle is a popular destination for a day out for the whole family. For more information please see:
Ashby de la Zouch Castle
The Jewry Wall is Leicester’s Museum of Archaeology is located in the wonderful setting of the remains of the Roman town’s public baths. The Jewry Wall is among Leicester’s most famous landmarks. It is great example of Roman walling which has survived for many years. Its two arched doorways once formed the entrance to the Roman public bathhouse, today the remains of these are laid out in front of the Wall. The museum tells visitors the story of Leicester from prehistory through to the end of the medieval period. The museum boasts Leicestershire’s archaeological collections, a large collection ranging in date from 300,000 years ago to the end of the Middle Ages. The Roman collections are particularly worth seeing and include what some experts describe as the finest Roman mosaic in this UK. There are also a few rare examples of Roman wall painting to see. For more information please see:
Jewry Wall Museum
The Guildhall Museum, located in Leicester has had many uses over the years. The Great Hall itself was built in around 1390 as a meeting place for the Guild of Corpus Christi, a small of businessman and gentry. After that, the Great Hall was extended and two wings were added. In 1632 the Town Library was moved into the East Wing of the Guildhall, it had previously resided at St Martin’s Church. It is the third oldest public library in the UK. Along with the growth of the town and the expansion of local government functions in the 19th century it was clear that, as a town hall, the Guildhall was too small, for what was required. The guildhall was then used as a school and police headquarters among others uses, it was then restored after it had been neglected and became the museum it is currently.
Jewry Wall Museum
Belvoir Castle one of the best known attractions in Leicestershire, it is a historic castle, located in Grantham. The castle dates back to the 11th century, but the present building is mainly due to the restoration that was done in the early part of the 19th century. The majority of the work was done by the John Thoroton, whose main credentials for the job included his position as the family chaplain. The restoration has left a gothic revival castle that is both dramatic and spectacular. For more information please see:
Belvoir Castle
Theatre fans can visit the Little Theatre, located in the heart of Leicester.
The theatre acts as a meeting place for those with an interest in theatre to both share their skills and develop their talents. The theatre is home to the Leicester Drama Society that showcasing plays from the amateur theatre company. The theatre encourages those with an interest in the many different aspects of theatre and production to further their skills and knowledge, members meet on a weekly basis for a workshops that incorporate the basics of acting, voice technique, sight-reading, diction, projection, poetry and prose, monologues, audition pieces, mime, movement and improvisation. The society produces a number of productions throughout the year for visitors to enjoy viewing. For more information please see:
Little Theatre
Those looking for a great dining experience may wish to try Watson’s Restaurant, the restaurant has a fine reputation and a good atmosphere where you can enjoy the dining experience on offer here. Located in a converted cotton mill, visitors enter the restaurant through a discreet courtyard they can have a drink in the bar before going to the restaurant if they so wish. There is a contemporary design in evidence here. The food has influences from all over the world but the main emphasis is on British and Mediterranean influences. The restaurant takes pride in preparing with great attention to detail and excellently presented using the freshest ingredients available. For more information please see:
Watson’s Restaurant
Leicester with its student population has steadily built a reputation as a cultural centre and a thriving place for clubs in the arts and music. Original Four is a popular venue in Leicester, a boutique venue that attracts leading bands, DJs and art events. Located in an old Tudor building in the centre of the city, Original Four has line ups that are comparable to its illustrious rivals in London, Birmingham and Manchester. The club aims to bring together the best talent to the Midlands from the UK and overseas. A variety of bands playing different genres of music are seen here, wide range of music includes indie, techno, drum ‘n’ bass and house to name just a few. Visitors that enjoy live acts are likely to enjoy it here, the venue has built up a good reputation and creates a great atmosphere. For more information please see:
Original Four
The Orange Tree bar in Leicester is part of a chain of Orange Tree bars that offer a laid back feel for visitors. Here you can enjoy a variety of drinks including cocktails, beers, wines and spirits whilst you relax in the friendly surroundings. There is artwork on the walls on display that are changed regularly, this helps keep the bar fresh. If you are hungry food is also served here, the food is prepared fresh using fresh ingredients. The bar is a popular one where you are invited to relax and have some fun. For more information please see:
Orange Tree Leicester
The Leicestershire Travel Guide has taken you to Leicestershire, a county that is unfortunately missed by some tourists in search of the higher profile and better known tourist centres in the UK. We have seen in our travel guide that the county has plenty of attractions in its own right to offer visitors from historic sites that include castles and houses to gardens and the lovely unspoilt Leicestershire countryside. The county offers a nice place to visit for a relaxing break and will be of particularly attractive to those visitors who wish to avoid the crowds and go somewhere the majority of tourists would not immediately think of.
Leicestershire Travel Guide
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Leicestershire boasts a number of medieval manor houses, these include Kirby Muxloe Castle, and it is a fine example of a fortified manor. Donnington-le-Heath is a manor house built around 1280, and Ashby-de-la-Zouch is a late medieval manor dominated that features an 80 foot high tower split in two during the Civil War. Stanford Hall is a sedate home that dates back to the early 15th century. Of interest is the collection of family costumes and Royal Stuart portraits. Other historical areas include the Iron Age hill forts of Breedon Hill and Burrough Hill. The Roman period is shown by the excavated Roman town of Ratea Coritanorum, located in the middle of Leicester.
Among villages, Barrow upon Soar is a large village in the north of Leicestershire. It is a residential and industrial village located between Leicester and Loughborough. The village once a big industry in hosiery and knitwear, but currently boating is the most important and the riverbank provides mooring for many houseboats. The village is known for having a plesiosaur dinosaur excavated in its past, called the ‘Barrow Kipper’. The dinosaur was discovered in a lime pit outside of the village in 1851. Leicestershire is a must see for fans of church architecture, with many architecturally interesting parish churches, such as Market Harborough and Bottesford, among others.
Outside Market Bosworth is the Bosworth Battlefield Visitor Centre and Country Park, marking the site of the decisive battle of the Wars of the Roses. It was on this spot in 1485 Henry Tudor overthrew Richard III and became the first Tudor monarch. In late summer the battle itself is re-enacted, but at other times displays and a battle trail recreate the conflict. It is wise to check for times beforehand to avoid any disappointment. For more information please see:
Bosworth Battlefield Visitor Centre and Country Park
Leicester had a none too flattering image in the past, but it has immerged from this to now becoming regarding as a city that is rich in culture, creativity and environmental conservation. Leicester has a truly diverse population, with a large influence the city from the Indian subcontinent, interesting times to visit are during Diwali and Eid-ul-Fitr when there are many community events and things to see and enjoy. Belgrave Road is known as the Golden Mile for the large number of jewellery shops located here. Leicester also has a large Afro-Caribbean population and the vibrant ‘Leicester Caribbean Carnival’ on the first weekend in August is full of fun. Leicester has a long history and has a number of attractions, these include among England’s largest Roman civil structures, the Jewry Wall and the related Jewry Wall Museum. The Guildhall, along with the New Walk will be of interest to visitors.
Rutland is the UK’s smallest county, it is 16 miles wide by 11 miles long, and its main towns include Oakham and Uppingham. Rutland’s county town Oakham, a well off town that is home to among the most exclusive public schools in the UK, Oakham School. The school has contributed in helping to raise the town’s profile. For visitors there is the Norman Oakham Castle that has some interesting architecture and an unusual wall filled with horseshoes. Another place of interest would be the Market Place that features town stocks and an old water pump. The other town of note is Uppingham located a few miles to the south of Oakham. Uppingham is like its counterpart in Oakham, most famous for its prestigious public school, Uppingham School. Uppingham is an attractive town and features some great houses from the 18th century. Both Oakham and Uppingham have their own character and charm to experience. The most famous tourist attraction in this compact county is Rutland Water, it is one of the largest man-made reservoirs in Europe, covering over 3,000 acres. It was completed in 1977 to supply water to the growing cities of the East Midlands. The reservoir is in the centre of Rutland, to the north of the reservoir is a nature reserve with a large number of bird hides and is home of the British Bird Watching Fair each August. For more information please see:
Rutland Tourism
Ashby de la Zouch Castle was built in the 15th Century by Lord Hastings. The castle is medieval ruin that is dominated by its large tower. Ashby-de-la-Zouch Castle was originally a 12th century stone manor house, in 1474 Lord Hastings was granted a licence to crenel late and he founded the impressive stone keep and courtyard fortress. To the original hall, kitchen and solar block, a four storey machicolated square keep was added, along with a seven storey rectangular extension, a chapel and a surrounding curtain wall. Then in the 16th century, the Wilderness castle garden had an enclosing brick wall added. The castle is a popular destination for a day out for the whole family. For more information please see:
Ashby de la Zouch Castle
The Jewry Wall is Leicester’s Museum of Archaeology is located in the wonderful setting of the remains of the Roman town’s public baths. The Jewry Wall is among Leicester’s most famous landmarks. It is great example of Roman walling which has survived for many years. Its two arched doorways once formed the entrance to the Roman public bathhouse, today the remains of these are laid out in front of the Wall. The museum tells visitors the story of Leicester from prehistory through to the end of the medieval period. The museum boasts Leicestershire’s archaeological collections, a large collection ranging in date from 300,000 years ago to the end of the Middle Ages. The Roman collections are particularly worth seeing and include what some experts describe as the finest Roman mosaic in this UK. There are also a few rare examples of Roman wall painting to see. For more information please see:
Jewry Wall Museum
The Guildhall Museum, located in Leicester has had many uses over the years. The Great Hall itself was built in around 1390 as a meeting place for the Guild of Corpus Christi, a small of businessman and gentry. After that, the Great Hall was extended and two wings were added. In 1632 the Town Library was moved into the East Wing of the Guildhall, it had previously resided at St Martin’s Church. It is the third oldest public library in the UK. Along with the growth of the town and the expansion of local government functions in the 19th century it was clear that, as a town hall, the Guildhall was too small, for what was required. The guildhall was then used as a school and police headquarters among others uses, it was then restored after it had been neglected and became the museum it is currently.
Jewry Wall Museum
Belvoir Castle one of the best known attractions in Leicestershire, it is a historic castle, located in Grantham. The castle dates back to the 11th century, but the present building is mainly due to the restoration that was done in the early part of the 19th century. The majority of the work was done by the John Thoroton, whose main credentials for the job included his position as the family chaplain. The restoration has left a gothic revival castle that is both dramatic and spectacular. For more information please see:
Belvoir Castle
Theatre fans can visit the Little Theatre, located in the heart of Leicester.
The theatre acts as a meeting place for those with an interest in theatre to both share their skills and develop their talents. The theatre is home to the Leicester Drama Society that showcasing plays from the amateur theatre company. The theatre encourages those with an interest in the many different aspects of theatre and production to further their skills and knowledge, members meet on a weekly basis for a workshops that incorporate the basics of acting, voice technique, sight-reading, diction, projection, poetry and prose, monologues, audition pieces, mime, movement and improvisation. The society produces a number of productions throughout the year for visitors to enjoy viewing. For more information please see:
Little Theatre
Those looking for a great dining experience may wish to try Watson’s Restaurant, the restaurant has a fine reputation and a good atmosphere where you can enjoy the dining experience on offer here. Located in a converted cotton mill, visitors enter the restaurant through a discreet courtyard they can have a drink in the bar before going to the restaurant if they so wish. There is a contemporary design in evidence here. The food has influences from all over the world but the main emphasis is on British and Mediterranean influences. The restaurant takes pride in preparing with great attention to detail and excellently presented using the freshest ingredients available. For more information please see:
Watson’s Restaurant
Leicester with its student population has steadily built a reputation as a cultural centre and a thriving place for clubs in the arts and music. Original Four is a popular venue in Leicester, a boutique venue that attracts leading bands, DJs and art events. Located in an old Tudor building in the centre of the city, Original Four has line ups that are comparable to its illustrious rivals in London, Birmingham and Manchester. The club aims to bring together the best talent to the Midlands from the UK and overseas. A variety of bands playing different genres of music are seen here, wide range of music includes indie, techno, drum ‘n’ bass and house to name just a few. Visitors that enjoy live acts are likely to enjoy it here, the venue has built up a good reputation and creates a great atmosphere. For more information please see:
Original Four
The Orange Tree bar in Leicester is part of a chain of Orange Tree bars that offer a laid back feel for visitors. Here you can enjoy a variety of drinks including cocktails, beers, wines and spirits whilst you relax in the friendly surroundings. There is artwork on the walls on display that are changed regularly, this helps keep the bar fresh. If you are hungry food is also served here, the food is prepared fresh using fresh ingredients. The bar is a popular one where you are invited to relax and have some fun. For more information please see:
Orange Tree Leicester
The Leicestershire Travel Guide has taken you to Leicestershire, a county that is unfortunately missed by some tourists in search of the higher profile and better known tourist centres in the UK. We have seen in our travel guide that the county has plenty of attractions in its own right to offer visitors from historic sites that include castles and houses to gardens and the lovely unspoilt Leicestershire countryside. The county offers a nice place to visit for a relaxing break and will be of particularly attractive to those visitors who wish to avoid the crowds and go somewhere the majority of tourists would not immediately think of.
Leicestershire Travel Guide
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