Places to go in Leicestershire
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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The Foxton Canal Museum was opened by the Foxton Inclined Plane Trust in 1989. Ideally situated by the middle lock, …
- Museum
- Visitor centre
Foxton Locks is a landmark location on England's waterways, noted not only for its famous flight of locks but also …
- Historic structure
Mainly because of its short actual working life, Moira Furnace is one of the best examples of an early19th century …
- Historic structure
Abbey Park is Leicester’s pride and joy, and it lies approximately one mile north of the City Centre. The …
- Leisure attraction
Belgrave Hall and Gardens provides a sanctuary of peace and quiet in a busy suburb of Leicester. The Hall was …
- Museum
Visitors to this quiet part of Leicestershire might not imagine that one of the bloodiest battles in English history …
- Historic structure
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
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
Newly restored as an active boating centre, the Union Wharf (formerly the Canal Basin) is now also a hub of artistic …
- Leisure attraction
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