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...

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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…
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Bosworth Battlefield
Bosworth Battlefield
The Leicestershire field that changed the landscape of English history.
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Leicester Cathedral
Leicester Cathedral
From car park to cathedral – a King’s journey
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Belvoir Castle
Belvoir Castle
Leicestershire’s ‘Crowning’ Glory since 1066.
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Staunton Harold Estate and Ferrers Centre for Arts…
Staunton Harold Estate and Ferrers Centre for Arts…
This 18th Century estate is a beautifully crafted canvas.
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Kirby Muxloe Castle
Kirby Muxloe Castle
Grand design left unfinished by conspiracy theory
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The Charnwood Forest
The Charnwood Forest
A landscape half a billion years in the making
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Foxton Locks
Foxton Locks
Explore Foxton Locks, a historic canal marvel in Leicestershire
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Great Central Railway
Great Central Railway
A day return to the birthplace of popular tourism.
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Loughborough Bellfoundry Trust
Loughborough Bellfoundry Trust
Made in Loughborough, heard all over the world
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Kilworth House Hotel and Theatre
Kilworth House Hotel and Theatre
Book your room at a hotel which sets the stage for a luxury short break
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Moira Furnace
Moira Furnace
Moira – the place to have a blast
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Pubs with History
Pubs with History
High spirits at historic inns
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Leicester Guildhall
Leicester Guildhall
From Shakespeare to Civil War – 600 years of drama.
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Stoneywell
Stoneywell
Arts and Crafts cottage that took root in forest setting
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Narborough Hall
Narborough Hall
Hall that really sells itself
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Winstanley House
Winstanley House
Book your room in a historic country house hotel linked to Leicester’s ‘Sherlock Holmes’
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Snibston Colliery Park
Snibston Colliery Park
Country park digs deep into area’s mining and cultural heritage
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Tithe Barn
Tithe Barn
A unique dining experience in a historic converted barn
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1620s House & Garden
1620s House & Garden
A house of plotting, witchcraft and enlightenment
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Abbey Pumping Station
Abbey Pumping Station
Ideal for visitors not wanting to spend a penny.