Whatever the season of the year it may be when you pass by the ruins of Grace Dieu Priory whether it be in snow or sunshine it always makes you ask the question “I wonder what the history is Who lived there How did they live and what was it really like all those...

The museum is based in a Medieval Manor House dating back to 1280. The house has a fascinating history and is now restored with fine oak furnishings. Visitors to the house can now see restored rooms and displays on medieval life as well as a series of temporary...

Take a fascinating journey around Snibston where you can discover 500 years of technological innovation and its impact on our everyday lives. From the earliest mining tools, proto-type jet engine to the largest fashion display outside London, there is plenty to...

This is one of the few churches built between the outbreak of the English Civil War and the Restoration period.

Ashby Museum was established in 1982 in a small cottage in Lower Church Street and in 1991 it relocated to its present home in North Street. It works closely with the county Museum Service and other independent museums in the area, sharing expertise and artefacts.

Ferrers Gallery is a multi award winning gallery promoting British contemporary craft. The gallery is independently run and set in the stunning rural setting of Staunton Harold near Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire.

A small museum illustraing the history of Measham and its inhabitants through changing exhibitions. Permanent displays include examples of 19th century Measham ware pottery, a unique collection of local mining artefacts and the Hart collection. Gathered by father and...

Tropical Birdland is located in the village of Desford in West Leicestershire. We were established in 1982, and have been growing ever since. We are fully Zoo inspected and licenced by DEFRA and the local Environmental Health Dept, and hold a licence to display,breed...

Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park is a unique day out for all the family. Re-live this famous turning point in British history - the death of a King and the birth of the all powerful Tudor dynasty.

An exhibit at Charnwood Museum A plane displayed at Charnwood Museum Charnwood Museum features a wide range of exhibits reflecting the history, geology, archaeology and industries of Charnwood and the surrounding area.