Uncover 2000 Years of History

History and Heritage are at the heart of Leicester & Leicestershire. From Roman Ruins to the story of King Richard III, there's plenty to uncover...

  1. The throne inside the King Richard III Visitor Centre

    King Richard III Visitor Centre

    Uncover the Story of King Richard III at the King Richard III Visitor Centre in Leicester. The…

  2. Flags at the Bosworth Battlefield site

    Bosworth Battlefield

    The Leicestershire field that changed the landscape of English history.

  3. The Cathedral and Gardens

    Leicester Cathedral

    From car park to cathedral – a King’s journey

  4. A view of the front of Belvoir Castle

    Belvoir Castle

    Leicestershire’s ‘Crowning’ Glory since 1066.

  5. Staunton Harold Estate and Ferrers Centre for Arts…

    This 18th Century estate is a beautifully crafted canvas.

  6. Kirby Muxloe Castle

    Grand design left unfinished by conspiracy theory

  8. Volcanic Rocks in Bradgate Park

    The Charnwood Forest

    A landscape half a billion years in the making

  9. a canal boat traversing the locks at Foxton

    Foxton Locks

    Explore Foxton Locks, a historic canal marvel in Leicestershire

  10. A steam train crossing a bridge by a lake

    Great Central Railway

    A day return to the birthplace of popular tourism.

  11. Loughborough Bellfoundry Trust

    Made in Loughborough, heard all over the world

  12. The exterior of Kilworth House Hotel and gardens

    Kilworth House Hotel and Theatre

    Book your room at a hotel which sets the stage for a luxury short break

  13. Moira Furnace

    Moira – the place to have a blast

  14. Pubs with History

    High spirits at historic inns

  15. The exterior of the timber framed Guildhall

    Leicester Guildhall

    From Shakespeare to Civil War – 600 years of drama.

  16. Stoneywell

    Arts and Crafts cottage that took root in forest setting

  17. Narborough Hall

    Hall that really sells itself

  18. The front of Winstanley House

    Winstanley House

    Book your room in a historic country house hotel linked to Leicester’s ‘Sherlock Holmes’

  19. Snibston Colliery Park

    Country park digs deep into area’s mining and cultural heritage

  20. barn and church lit up at sunset

    Tithe Barn

    A unique dining experience in a historic converted barn

  21. The front of the 1620s House

    1620s House & Garden

    A house of plotting, witchcraft and enlightenment

  22. A man in flat cap in front of the Pumping Station Beam Engines

    Abbey Pumping Station

    Ideal for visitors not wanting to spend a penny.

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