Two Day Itinerary For Groups – Leicestershire

Experience the best of historic Leicestershire with this itinerary
that takes you from the place that changed English history
forever to a Regency Castle featured in film and TV.

This is just one example of the many varied itinteraries that we could offer for Leicestershire, depending on your groups needs and interests. Please get in touch with ask to ask about other ideas.
Bosworth Battlefield Horse

Day 1

Morning

BOSWORTH BATTLEFIELD HERITAGE CENTRE
Offers a relaxing and picturesque location to explore one of the turning points of British and Medieval history.

The purpose-built, colourful, multi award-winning and interactive centre tells the story of the Battle of Bosworth in 1485 that heralded the start of the Tudor dynasty and marked the last time an English King was to die on the battlefield. Informative guided walks to explore the Battlefield site and its fascinating story can be booked.

Lunch

The 1485 Tithe Barn Cafe serves locally sourced produce, and the gift shop offers a unique range of
Bosworth related gifts, souvenirs and books.

Afternoon

THE BATTLEFIELD LINE
Take a trip along the Battlefield Line, a must-see Victorian Heritage railway line in the heart of
Leicestershire’s rural countryside. With three stations – Market Bosworth, Shenton (for the Battle of Bosworth Visitor Centre) and Shackerstone where there is a lovely Victorian Tea Room, railway museum and gift shop.

Night – Accommodation Options

Leicester Marriott
Easy to access central location just off J21 on the M1, this modern 227 bedroom hotel is just 3 miles from the city centre of Leicester with the rural county on the doorstep. Unwind in modern guest rooms each one brimming with amenities.

Hinckley Island Hotel
Set in the picturesque Leicestershire countryside the hotel offers the perfect blend of relaxation and comfort with modern accommodation and leisure facilities with lovely pool to relax by.

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Belvoir Castle

Day 2

BELVOIR CASTLE
visit this majestic spectacle set on a high hill with panoramic views across several English counties.
It is regarded as one of the finest examples of Regency architecture and opulence in the country. The Castle stood in for Windsor Castle in Netflix’s The Crown and has beautiful gardens designed by
Capability Brown.

Lunch
Take lunch in the castle beautiful Aviary tearoom, serving afternoon tea at the place it was invented, or wander to the Engine Room retail village where you will find the best of local food and country living.

Afternoon

THE PORK PIE EXPERIENCE
Hand Raise a Melton Mowbray Pork Pie. Pork Pie workshops, designed specifically for groups, are a masterclass in the art of pie making and tell the fascinating story of how Melton Mowbray became associated with the pork pie and Stilton cheese. You’ll get a step-by-step demonstration of hand-raising a Melton Mowbray Pork Pie and then make your own to take away.

Depart at leisure.

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