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Places to go in Leicestershire

Grand Union Canal in Birstall Leicester. © Mat Fascione - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0v/

Leicestershire is ensured continual fame among the boating fraternity by virtue of Foxton Locks – once the site of the historic Foxton Inclined Plane Boat Lift. Visitors today can take advantage of the Foxton Locks tearoom and pub – once they’ve seen the sights of the dedicated museum of course. Elsewhere, Leicestershire is home to Britain’s only main line steam railway, the Great Central Railway.

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  1. Image for Foxton Canal Museum

    Principal attraction marker image Foxton Canal Museum »

    The Foxton Canal Museum was opened by the Foxton Inclined Plane Trust in 1989. Ideally situated by the middle lock, …

  2. Image for Foxton Locks

    Principal attraction marker image Foxton Locks »

    Foxton Locks is a landmark location on England's waterways, noted not only for its famous flight of locks but also …

  3. Image for Moira Furnace

    Principal attraction marker image Moira Furnace »

    Mainly because of its short actual working life, Moira Furnace is one of the best examples of an early19th century …

  4. 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 …

  5. 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 …

  6. 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 …

  7. Bosworth Battlefield. © Tammy Winand - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

    Bosworth Field »

    Visitors to this quiet part of Leicestershire might not imagine that one of the bloodiest battles in English history …

  8. 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 …

  9. 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 …

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