Useful information when planning your visit to Leicester and Leicestershire

Welcome to Leicester and Leicestershire, we know you will love visiting our city and county with its award-winning attractions and festivals, great places to eat and drink and quality places to stay.

Here is some extra help and information that will help you plan your stay.

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Ashby de la Zouch & The National Forest

Ashby de la Zouch lies at the heart of The National Forest, an area that embraces ancient buildings, fascinating visitor attractions and miles of hidden nature trails.

Hinckley & Market Bosworth

The market towns of Hinckley and Market Bosworth lie in the west of Leicestershire, surrounded by rolling countryside and many pretty villages.

Blaby

Blaby covers an area south and west of Leicester, including the villages of Blaby, Narborough and Kirby Muxloe. Stroll around the village of Blaby, much of which has been designated a conservation area.

Loughborough & Charnwood

Explore the area of Loughborough and Charnwood where you can experience the buzz of a university town mixed with the tranquility of the great outdoors.

Leicester

Leicester is a contemporary city bursting with arts, culture, history, festivals, attractions, shopping and food and drink.

Oadby & Wigston

Oadby and Wigston lie on the southern outskirts of Leicester, between the city and the rolling South Leicestershire countryside.

Melton Mowbray & Vale of Belvoir

Melton Mowbray is in the north east of Leicestershire, close to the picturesque Vale of Belvoir which literally translated means 'beautiful view'.

Market Harborough & Lutterworth

The town of Market Harborough is the ideal place to head for to experience rural activity, bustling streets, stylish independent shopping and tasty food and drink.

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