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Uncover 2000 Years of History

  1. king richard III visitor centre
    The greatest lost-and-found story ever told. The discovery of King Richard III put the eyes of the world on Leicester. At the Richard III Visitor Centre you’ll travel from the battlefield of Bosworth to Richard’s final resting place and discover how traditional archaeology and modern science combined to identify his remains.
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  2. bosworth battlefield visuals
    The Leicestershire field that changed the landscape of English history. Experience the Battle of Bosworth and discover how King Richard III was defeated in a conflict which transformed the history of Britain, bringing the Middle Ages to an end and ushering in the Tudor dynasty which shaped the future of our country.
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  3. Leicester Cathedral Visual
    Leicester Cathedral is currently undergoing renovation and will reopen to the public on Sunday 26 November 2023.  From car park to cathedral – a King’s journey that took 530 years
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  4. Belvoir Castle Visual
    Leicestershire’s ‘Crowning’ Glory since 1066. The history of Britain is built into Belvoir Castle. The regency architecture and surrounding gardens which date back to William the Conqueror were used in The Da Vinci Code and as a backdrop for Netflix’s The Crown.
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  5. STAUNTON HAROLD
    18th Century estate is a beautifully crafted canvas
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  6. Kirby Muxloe Castle
    Grand design left unfinished by conspiracy theory
    1. 22 May 202431 Dec 2024
  7. charnwood villages
    Charm of forest villages is set in stone
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  8. charnwood forest
    Half a billion years in the making. Experience the Battle of Bosworth and discover how King Richard III was defeated in a conflict which transformed the history of Britain, bringing the Middle Ages to an end and ushering in the Tudor dynasty which shaped the future of our country.
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  9. Foxton Locks Visual
    Explore Foxton Locks, a historic canal marvel in Leicestershire, offering picturesque landscapes, canal heritage, boat trips, and a glimpse into 19th-century engineering brilliance.
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  10. Uncover the Story Visual
    A day return to the birthplace of popular tourism. Step back in time and ride the rails as you board a steam train straight out of classic literature. Relive the early days of tourism as you take the same journey as Thomas Cook’s first day trip passengers.
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  11. Loughborough Bell Foundry
    Made in Loughborough, heard all over the world
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  12. kilworth
    Book your room at a hotel which sets the stage for a luxury short break
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  13. Moira Furnace Visual
    Moira – the place to have a blast
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  14. pubs
    High spirits at historic inns
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  15. Leicester Guildhall Visual
    From Shakespeare to Civil War – 600 years of drama. The Grade I listed, timber-framed Guildhall has been at the centre of Leicester history for 630 years.
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  16. Stoneywell Visual
    Arts and Crafts cottage that took root in forest setting
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  17. narborough hall
    Hall that really sells itself
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  18. Book your room in a historic country house hotel that's just two miles away from Leicester City Centre and which is linked to Leicester’s ‘Sherlock Holmes’
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  19. Country park digs deep into area’s mining and cultural heritage
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  20. tithe barn
    Less pub, more licensed cafe, deli and bistro, the 15th-century thatched Tithe Barn is a historical gem originally built for storing harvested grains. It’s been beautifully restored and serves breakfasts, snacks and lunches.
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  21. 1620s House Visual
    A house of plotting, witchcraft and enlightenment
    1. 30 Mar 202431 Dec 2024
  22. Abbey Pumping Station Visual
    Ideal for visitors not wanting to spend a penny. From Roman pipes to Victorian toilets, uncover the story of how the city of Leicester dealt with its smelliest problems!
    1. 1 Feb 202431 Oct 2024
  23. A city still making history
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  24. Follow in the footsteps of kings on a right royal outing
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  25. Kibworth Visuals
    Trio of villages paint a portrait of England
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  26. Lutterworth Visuals
    Where great ideas have taken off. Travel is at the heart of Lutterworth, from the ancient Roman roads that meet there, via the town hall designed by Joseph Hansom of Hansom Cab fame, to Sir Frank Whittle
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  27. Ashby Visual
    Putting the oh là là into Ashby de la Zouch
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  28. Wars of the Roses… Begonias, Fuchsias and Petunias
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  29. Market Harborough Visuals
    The town that sets out its stall
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  30. stapleford
    A stay in Great British style
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024

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