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Carillon & War Memorial Museum at Carillon and War Memorial Museum
The first grand Carillon to be built as a war memorial in Britain. Climb the 138 steps to the gallery of the 151ft tower to view the magnificent scenery of the Charnwood area. The belfry houses 47 bells which are rung for concerts on Thursday and Sunday afternoons. The tower also houses a war memorial museum of armed forces memorabilia from the first and second world wars.
Please contact 01509 634704 for group visits.
French and German signs on printed sheets. Catering nearby.
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Prices
2010 prices:
70p to go up the tower. Concessions for over 60s, under 16s, NUS, UB40, HM forces in uniform.
Opening details
| Season Dates | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Sun 4 Apr 2010 - Thu 30 Sep 2010 | Tue - Sun 13:00 to 16:30 |
| Notes | Open Bank Holiday Mondays |
Contact
The CarillonTel: 01509 634704
www.charnwood.gov.ukNearby
Local AccommodationVenue
Carillon and War Memorial MuseumQueens Park, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3DU
Map reference: SK 533193
The Carillon is in Queens Park just behind the busy market place and shopping area.
Parking : with charge
Accessible by Public Transport : 1 mile from Loughborough station
