Visit Leicestershire, a county as famous for its battlefields as its Balti. Trace the footsteps of King Richard III to Bosworth Fields and reconstruct the War of the Roses. In Leicester, you can time travel past Saxon cathedrals and medieval guildhalls to space discoveries and shopping malls. There’s also a sizzling golden mile of curry houses to enjoy, and further afield from the city this obsession with food doesn’t change. The county can boast a vast covered market and makes veiny stilton cheese. Leicestershire thinks with its belly. Leicestershire has more than its fair share of water. You can boat canal staircases, scuba-dive in flooded quarries and fish in local reservoirs.
Leicestershire
Leicestershire
Visit Leicestershire, a county as famous for its battlefields as its Balti. Trace the footsteps of King Richard III to Bosworth Fields and reconstruct the War of the Roses. In Leicester, you can time travel past Saxon cathedrals and medieval guildhalls to space discoveries and shopping malls. There’s also a sizzling golden mile of curry houses to enjoy, and further afield from the city this obsession with food doesn’t change. The county can boast a vast covered market and makes veiny stilton cheese. Leicestershire thinks with its belly. Leicestershire has more than its fair share of water. You can boat canal staircases, scuba-dive in flooded quarries and fish in local reservoirs.
Accommodation and attractions in Leicestershire
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Gastro glamping at the foot of Belvoir Castle
Pronounced ‘beaver’ by locals and literally meaning ‘beautiful view’, the Vale of Belvoir offers the perfect place to hideaway.
Location: Near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Relax with style and fine Champagne at the Case
Leicester’s understated Champagne bar will draw you in from the street, or perhaps you’ll head downstairs to the sumptuous booths of the Snug.
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
Re-live the Age of Steam at Great Central Railway
Make your childhood dreams come true by driving a steam locomotive train, or sit back and travel in comfort.
Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire
Learn survival skills in The National Forest
Aspiring Bear Grylls and budding Ray Mears types should head to The National Forest, where you can pick up basic survival skills in no time.
Location: Moira, Leicestershire
Enjoy creature comforts at the Dandelion Hideaway
Down on the farm there are tents that think they’re cottages, roll-top baths, proper beds, fresh food, plenty of fresh air, and plenty to see and do.
Location: Osbaston, Leicestershire
Celebrate English literature at Leicester's Literary Festival
November welcomes Leicester’s annual Literary Festival organised by the School of English at the University of Leicester.
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
See Britain's finest comedians at Leicester Comedy Festival
Get a glimpse at the future of British comedy at the annual Leicester Comedy Festival.
Location: Leicester
Picnic on a former colliery site in the National Forest
A location with a difference, Oakthorpe Colliery closed in 1990 and has become a 3-hectare, prime picnic site in naturally-regenerated woodland in The National Forest.
Location: Donisthorpe, near Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire
Experience gold standard treatment at Stapleford Park
Set in 500 acres of magnificent Leicestershire countryside near Melton Mowbray, Stapleford Park is one of the most luxurious spa hotels in the UK.
Location: Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Browse and buy from the Ferrers Centre Courtyard Workshops
You’ll find the Ferrers Centre Courtyard in the beautiful Staunton Harold Estate, a traditional country estate with a great Georgian mansion.
Location: Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire
Watch Britain's top cycling teams race around Leicester
Get close to the action as some of Britain’s top professional cyclists contest the Leicester Castle Classic cycle race.
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
Explore Richard III's Leicester with a Blue Badge guide
Come along on a Blue Badge guided walk and find out about all of Leicester's many connections to King Richard III.
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
See living history at Bosworth battlefield
See a history lesson come to life at the Battle of Bosworth Field in Leicestershire, where King Richard III fought for his crown and lost his life.
Location: Near Market Bosworth, Leicestershire
Sample the best of Leicester on a city break
Extend your visit to Leicester and sample this East Midlands city’s market shopping, outdoor pursuits and top notch curry.
Location: Leicester
Enjoy a family fun break in Leicestershire
Treat your children to a family fun short break in Leicester and Leicestershire
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
Enter the Xtreme Scream Park at Twinlakes if you dare
Encounter creepy critters, take part in bugtastic workshops and meet ghosts and ghouls that go BOO this Halloween.
Location: Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Enjoy dinner and a show at Kilworth House Hotel & Theatre
Not many luxurious English hotels come complete with their own open-air theatre, but Kilworth House has always been a little bit special.
Location: Kilworth, Leicestershire
Stock up on meaty delights at Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe
As well as a legendary pork pie, they also have sausages, chutney... the lot.
Location: Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Sample local delights at the Melton Mowbray Food Festival
The East Midlands Food Festival in Melton Mowbray is one of the largest regional food festivals in the country. 2018 marks the 15th anniversary of the festival and as always, visitors will enjoy a huge selection of edible delights from some of the country’s finest producers, many from the East Midlands.
Location: Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Peace and quiet at Belgrave Hall and Gardens
Belgrave Hall was built in the early 18th century, in what was then a small village three miles from the town of Leicester.
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
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