Originally laid out in the 1920s by the grandparents of the current owner, the garden has been developed gradually by subsequent generations to its present state, where in 2019 it was voted as ‘The Nation’s Favourite Garden’ in a poll conducted by the English Garden magazine in conjunction with the National Garden Scheme. Since 1991 it has been tended by Susie Pasley-Tyler, recently joined by her younger daughter, Imogen.

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.

A church dedicated to St Martin has been on the site for about a thousand years, being first recorded in 1086, when the older Saxon church was replaced by a Norman one. The present building dates to about that age, with the addition of a spire, and various restorations throughout the years. Most of what can be seen today is a Victorian restoration by architect Raphael Brandon. A memorial stone to King Richard III is located in the chancel of the church. He is not actually buried there, having been originally buried in the Greyfriars Church in Leicester.

If you’ve ever dreamed of commanding 17 tons of armoured steel, Armourgeddon is your ultimate destination for tank driving and combat. Nowhere else in the world can you take the controls of a real FV432 tank, navigating rugged terrain across 16 acres, and then up the stakes with a world-exclusive Tank Paintball Battle. Perfect for families, friends, or solo adventurers, Armourgeddon delivers an unforgettable mix of exhilaration, combat, and fun.