The beautiful Leicestershire districts include Blaby, Melton, Harborough, Charnwood, North West Leicestershire and Hinckley and Bosworth. 

With some of the oldest countryside you can find in the country, the spectacular views you find in Charnwood were formed half a billion years ago. A real deep dive into Leicestershire's historic past, and home to the award winning Loughborough University. 

Blaby District is situated to the south of Leicester. It’s a destination that has something for everyone. Fosse Park offers fantastic shopping with over 30 stores. If you’re more of an outdoorsy type, then nearby Fosse Meadows lets you experience a variety of walks, beautiful woodlands and plenty more. 

Harborough District is situated in rural south Leicestershire and includes Market Harborough, Lutterworth, Broughton Astley and The Kibworth Villages. Market Harborough is a must see for thoses looking for the quintessential English market town. It’s brimming with history, culture, delicious food and independent retailers where there is something for everyone. Find out more here. 

Over in North West Leicestershire, you'll find Ashby de la Zouche - it's much more than an intriguing French sounding name! In the heart of the National Forest, Ashby de la Zouche has a real sense of je ne sais quoi but still retains a feel of a quintessential market town.

Melton Mowbray and the surrounding area has long been known as the rural capital of food and is the very embodiment of rural England and the rural countryside. It is one of the oldest and most famous market towns in the country, surrounded by 70 beautiful villages in the Leicestershire countryside. A truly fantastic place to live and work. Find out more here. 

From nature lovers to history buffs and everything in between, there’s something for all the family in Leicestershire! Want to know more about what there is to see and do in Leicestershire? Visit the Discover the County page on Visit Leicester.