Heritage sites

Rockingham Castle Estate, Rockingham, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 8TH, Tel: 01536 770240, Email, www.rockinghamcastle.com

Delve into history at Rockingham Castle, which was built on the orders of William the Conqueror.

Parish Church, Aston on Trent, Derbyshire, DE74, Tel: 01332 792565

The All Saints' Heritage Centre, located in the grounds of the parish church, is home to the Local History Group and features displays, photographs and a comprehensive archive of historical documents available for research and browsing.

Ticknall, Derbyshire, DE73 7LE, Tel: 01332 863822

The Harpur family lived at Calke Abbey and were noted for their reclusive eccentricity. You will not find a highly restored interior but a most interesting and informal picture of a grand country house in its latter years.

c/o Leicester City Council, Welford Place, Leicester, LE1 6ZG, Tel: 0116 252 7000

Explore Leicester's 'Old Town' - an area of gardens, churches, fine buildings, ancient walls and museums.

Claybrooke Magna, Claybrooke Magna, Lutterworth, Lutterworth, LE17 5DB, Tel: 01455 202 443

Claybrooke Mill is a 300 year old working water mill producing stoneground flour by water power.

Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67, Tel: 01530 222330

This is a local heritage group which holds a considerable archive of photographs tracing the history of the industries and community of this unique town.

Lady Gate, Diseworth, Leicestershire, DE74 2QF, Tel: 0778 539 3578

Read about Diseworth from the Domesday Book to the present day. Trace your ancestors in the local Census pages, from 1841 to 1901. Read articles about local people and places. See pictures of buildings and the local landscape

Manor Road, Donington Le Heath, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 2FW, Tel: 01530 831 259

Donington-le-Heath Manor House was built in the late 13th century and was renovated early in the 17th century. Try on replicas of their clothes and have a go with some of the toys that would have been played over the past seven centuries.

Abbey Park Road, Leicester, LE4 5AQ, Tel: 0116 262 4405

The Scheduled Monument in Abbey Park comprises the Abbey Ruins, Abbot Penny's Wall, the remains of a 17c Mansion (Cavendish House) and Ornamental Gardens. The charred stone window frame is still visible today.

Adam & Eve Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7AG, Tel: 01858 821085

PLEASE NOTE: THIS MUSEUM WILL CLOSE FROM 4TH NOVEMBER 2012 AND WILL BE RE-OPENING EARLY IN 2014.

Main Street, Swannington, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 8HF, Tel: 01530 222 330

Visit this windmill and see it's restoration in process.

Freehold Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1AR, Tel: 01509 212 241

Part of the world's largest working bellfoundry. The museum shows the craft techniques of moulding, casting, tuning and the fitting up of bells.

Kirby Muxloe, Leicester, LE9 2DH, Tel: 0116 238 6886

Kirby Muxloe Castle was commissioned in the 1480s by William Hastings, however it was never to be completed as Lord Hastings was executed by Richard III, soon after he came to power.

c/o Guildhall Lane, Leicester, LE1 5FQ, Tel: 0116 253 2569

The first castle in Leicester, built around 1070 either by William the Conqueror or by Hugh de Grandsmesnil.

Furnace Lane, Moira, nr Ashby, Leicestershire, DE12 6AT, Tel: 01283 224 667

Moira Blast Furnace is an impressive 19th Century piece of architechture situated in the heart of the National Forest. Enjoy finding out about it's fascinating history, with woodland walks and trails to explore.

Oaks-In-Charnwood, Coalville, Leicestershire, N/A, Tel: 01530 832 298

Mount Saint Bernard Abbey is situated in Charnwood Forest, Leicestershire. An area of particular natural beauty in the very heart of England

Castle Lane, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6DR, Tel: 01572 758440

The splendid Great Hall of Oakham Castle is one of the finest examples of late 12th century domestic architecture in England.

Deer Barn Buildings, Bradgate Park, Newtown Linford, Leicestershire, LE6 0HE, Tel: 0116 236 2713

Spend the day exploring Bradgate park - a 340 hectare ancient deer park which was the home of Lady Jane Grey, 9 day Queen of England (1553).

The Newarke, Leicester, LE2 7BY, Tel: 01162221000

A statue of King Richard III by James Walter Butler RA stands in Castle Gardens, off St Nicholas Circle. The statue is in bronze, and was unveiled on 31 July 1980 by Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester.

Top Street, Appleby Magna, Swadlincote, Leicestershire, DE12 7AH, Tel: 01530 273629

The Heritage Centre recreates life in the Sir John Moore School in Victorian times. Discover the village boys’ classroom, Headmaster’s study, dormitory and clock room.

Ashby Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3LN, Tel: 01530 278444

Colliery tours by former mine workers are available every day throughout the year.

Stanford Hall, Stanford, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 6DH, Tel: 01788 860250

Enjoy country house splendour at Stanford Hall, where you can take in the architecture and extensive parkland.

The Mill, Swannington, LE67 8QN, Tel: 01530 222 330

The Trust's Heritage Centre is found at Hough Windmill, an 18th century windmill under refurbishment, located in the middle of a mediaeval coal mining site.

c/o Guildhall Lane, Leicester, LE1 5FQ, Tel: 0844 888 5181

The Tudor Gatehouse can be found between Leicester Castle and St Mary de Castro Church on Castle Gate.

South Street, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1BR, Tel: 01530 413343, Email, www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/ashby-de-la-zouch-castle/

The impressive ruins of this late medieval castle are dominated by a magnificent tower, over 80 feet high. The property began as a manor house in the 12th century and reached castle status in the 15th century.

Belvoir, Grantham, Leicestershire, NG32 1PE, Tel: 01476 871002, Email, www.belvoircastle.com

Enjoy a visit to Belvoir Castle where you can find out about the fascinating history of this Regency period castle and its picturesque gardens.