Britain's official guide to canals, rivers and lakes

Monday 22nd March 2010

Places to go along the River Soar

Local attractions

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River Soar, Abbey Park. © Stephen McKay - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/
Abbey Park »

Abbey Park is Leicester’s pride and joy, and it lies approximately one mile north of the City Centre. The …

  • Leisure attraction
Belgrave Hall Museum. © Roger Hutchinson - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/
Belgrave Hall Museum and Gardens »

Belgrave Hall and Gardens provides a sanctuary of peace and quiet in a busy suburb of Leicester. The Hall was …

  • Museum
Canal Boats at Rest (Sheepcote Street Bridge, Birmingham). © John Twinning
Canal boats at rest - prints for sale »

Artist John Twinning has exhibited and sold his work at exhibitions throughout the country. You can see examples of …

  • Gallery
  • Leisure attraction
The Golden Mile, Leicester. © Kate Jewell - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/
Golden Mile – Belgrave Road »

Belgrave Road or as it's more popularly known The Golden Mile is a well known stretch of road for its vibrant Asian …

  • Leisure attraction
5224 at Quorn on the GCR Railway, © Wilson Adams - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/
Great Central Railway »

Britain's only main line steam railway, the Great Central Railway is one of the few places in the world where …

  • Leisure attraction
  • Restaurant
  • Cafe
National Space Centre, Leicester. © Kate Jewell - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/
The National Space Centre »

The National Space Centre is housed on Exploration Drive in the Abbey Meadows area, a mile north of the city centre. …

  • Leisure attraction

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