Why Leicestershire?
Leicestershire's countryside has it all!
With an excellent network of footpaths, bridleways and cycle routes linking fascinating villages, historic sites and country parks plus landscapes which vary from the granite hills of Charnwood Forest, the peaceful valleys and canals, the rolling countryside of eastern Leicestershire to the growing woodlands of the National Forest,
Belvoir Castle - A privately owned castle in the beautiful Vale of Belvoir. Lots to see.
Bosworth Battlefield - where the Battle of Bosworth Field was thought to be fought!
National Space Centre - 'Hands On' Space fun for all the family.
Conkers Discovery Centre - Woodland exploration centre.
The Leicestershire Round is 100 mile circular walking route round the county, connecting places of interest and taking in a variety of landscapes along the way.
Wistow Maize Maze Find clues hidden in a giant maize maze with nearly 4 miles of paths. High-level bridges and viewing towers give stunning panoramic views. Includes Activity Funyard with mini-mazes and games for all the family. Open July - September.
Melton Mowbray (Rural Capital of Food) - market town famous for Hunting, Pork Pies and Stilton cheese.
Market Harborough - market town famous for it's Grammar School on stilts - lovely selection of independent shops and restaurants.
Market Bosworth - a market town which takes pride in it's many floral displays throughout the town in the summer months.
Foxton Locks The recently refurbished lock flight (built in 1810) takes the canal 75 feet down the hill (a journey of 45 minutes by boat). Also of interest is the abandoned inclined plane, a lift built in 1900 to respond to the competition of the railways and to enable the larger barges to travel along this stretch of the canal in a reduced time of just 12 minutes. Unfortunately traffic did not increase and the lift was closed for economic reasons. Although only in use for 11 years, the lift was a major achievement, the most modern and biggest built at the time. Foxton Locks Inclined Plane Trust is in the process of restoring the lift to its former glory. The award winning Museum tells the story of the lift and the local canals.
You might need more than a week at one of our Farm Stay properties!