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Leicestershire- The Heart of England
Although not typically considered a tourist destination, Leicestershire has a lot to offer, and I will look at some of the highlights in this page.
Leicester City is home to a major university as well as a semi-pro football/soccer team. The city itself is culturally diverse, with a large segment of Hindu and Muslim residents and therefore temples and mosques as well as cathedrals.
I hope you will enjoy a brief introduction to this interesting segment of the British countryside, the region where I lived for nearly six months between late 2005-early 2006.
Where Is Leicestershire?
Leicestershire Tourism Video
Britain's Best Breaks ~ Leicestershire
Castles, coaching inns, leafy lanes, fabulous Rutland Water, Melton Mowbray pies, a vibrant city. Take a break in Leicestershire! Details at www.britainsbestbreaks.co.uk or watch our complete 30-minute programme www.britainsbestbreaks.tv
Runtime: 5:12
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Leicester Area Attractions
This selection of images from flickr will be updated at least once a month to feature different area attractions.
Bridge next to Leice...
Statue of Cardinal W...
Wall
Cavendish House ruin...
Cavendish House ruin...
Foxton Locks Video
Foxton Locks ... People and boats passing through
A film of Canal boats passing through the lock gates at Foxton Locks .... in 2005 and 2006
Runtime: 9:40
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Towns to Visit in Leicestershire
You can vote for the ones you have been to or like best.
Local History
There are several castles and manor houses in the region, of which the best known are Ashby-de-la-Zouch Castle, a Yorkist site, and Kirby Muxloe, a fortified moated manor house.
Kirby Muxloe Castle
Leicester Area History Books
Bosworth 1485: Last Charge Of The Plantagenets (Campaign)
Amazon Price: $15.56 (as of 07/10/2009) 
Bosworth 1485: Psychology of a Battle (Revealing History)
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Leicestershire on the Web
These are just a few vital links to local life.
- Go Leicestershire
- The county's official visitor info site.
- Leicester City Council Tourism Page
- Official city government visitor info.
- Leicestershire History
- The BBC page on history in Leicestershire including Roman era.
- The Leicestershire Mercury
- county newspaper site
- About Leicestershire
- A portal for a variety of info on the area including photos, lists of museums and other relevant links.
- Leicestershire Train Info
- A BBC portal to information on train schedules and fares within the area.
- Loacl Bus Info
- BBC Portal to the three major local public bus companies.
- Leicester Space Centre
- Yes, it's true, there is a unique Space Centre right in Leicester!
- Leicester City Shopping Guide
- Searchable by category or keyword.
- Leicester Museums
- A city site with links to other area museums.
- Leicestershire Castle
- Contains photos of and links to the two main sites.
Orbitz! can get you to England
from where Leicestershire is just over an hour's drive
Leicester Lens Log
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spirituality wrote...
I was at Leicestershire a few years ago for a convention. Great food, great coutryside.
Posted September 15, 2008
