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.
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Ye old Pork Pie Shoppe
Dickinson & Morris has been baking pork pies in Melton Mowbray since 1851. We are the oldest remaining bakers of the authentic Melton Mowbray Pork Pie in the town centre today. Visitors can purchase an authentic Melton Mowbray pork pie and a link or two of our mouthwatering sausages from The Sausage Shop. We also have wide range of delicious food items including Melton Hunt cake, Dickinson & Morris chutneys and preserves, Stilton Cheese and a variety of quiche, freshly baked breads and rolls, an extensive takeaway section and so many more tempting fine foods.
Miles: 23
Boughton House
Boughton House is a beautiful 16th Century House and is now the home of the 10th Duke of Buccleugh. The house is located just north of Kettering and is approximately a 20 minute drive from Foxton Locks Lodges. The house offers a staggering collection of treasures and the gardens offer rich variety and beauty. There is also a tea room and gift shop on site.
The house is open throughout the whole of August and various Saturdays throughout the year.
Miles: 20
Rutland County Show
The Rutland County Show is one of the oldest shows in the country and has a very traditional feel with livestock classes, equine showing, heavy horses, show jumping and main ring entertainment as well as a host of other show attractions.
Miles: 20
Leicester City Centre
The Highcross offers an awe-inspiring mix of fashionable stores, stylish restaurants and true city centre living that has reinvented Leicester and changed the perception of the city. Since opening in September 2008, Highcross has become Leicester’s biggest and most successful re-development, home to an unrivalled selection of inspiring retailers, 13 delicious cafes and restaurants and a 12 screen Cinema de Lux.
Miles: 15
Beacon Hill is 28 miles from Foxton Locks Lodges
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