Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill
Distance: 28 miles
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Situated in Charnwood Forest in north-west Leicestershire, Beacon Hill Country Park has over 135 hectares (335 acres) of mixed woodland, grassland, wildflower meadows and adjoining farmland. This popular countryside area is owned and managed by Leicestershire County Council for peaceful recreation whilst conserving the site’s considerable historic and wildlife value. Visitors can explore an extensive network of paths, enjoy picnics and barbeques, and discover the many features of interest.
Visit Beacon Hill
Windmill farmpark
A great family day out. Meet and pet the animals, explore the indoor and outdoor play areas and enjoy the delicious food and drink at both. This is fun for both adults and children alike
Miles: 4.5
Stamford
Stamford is praised for serval different qualities, from its unique blend of history and Georgian architecture to its unique quality shopping. There is a thriving high street with coffee shops, restaurants and a vast rage of retailers to tempt you.
Miles: 24
Foxton Locks Canal
Explore Foxton Locks, a historic canal marvel in Leicestershire, offering picturesque landscapes, canal heritage, boat trips, and a glimpse into 19th-century engineering brilliance.
How do you lift a fully loaded narrowboat up a 75ft hill? Engineers of the past 200 years have come up with not one but two ingenious solutions at Foxton and, together, they offer a day out like no other.
There are flights of locks all over the nation’s canal network but there’s nowhere quite like Foxton Locks – the longest and steepest staircase of locks in the country. Ten locks back-breakingly carved by hand through the Leicestershire countryside.
An innovative boat lift, or inclined plane, was built next to the locks to carry boats up and down the steep hill in giant bathtubs, or caissons, of water. Expensive to operate, and under increasing competition from the railways, it was mothballed after just 11 years but today visitors can stand on the remains and find out more about how it worked in the nearby museum.
Two centuries ago Foxton would have bustled with the sights, sounds and smells of a working waterway but today it offers a peaceful escape where you can almost feel life slowing down. There’s a friendlier feel too, where people passing on the towpath say hello and there’s always a smiling lock keeper on-hand for a chat.
Maybe you’ll enjoy a spot of ‘gongoozling’, the art of watching the beautifully painted narrowboats make their way through the locks. With around 5,000 boats passing through each year, Foxton is the perfect place to try it.
Miles: 0.5
Christmas Market Melton Mowbray
Get into the Christmas spirit with Melton Mowbray’s Christmas Market. Take a walk round to see a fine choice if gifts for your family and friends, crafts and local produce from all around Leicestershire! Live music and entertainment throughout the weekend.
Miles: 23
Beacon Hill is 28 miles from Foxton Locks Lodges
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