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Loughborough,
A6 from Leicester, Junction 23 or
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Leicestershire
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Leicestershire
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 Loughborough
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| Loughborough,
a university town, the university is renown for its sports faculty.
Located on an old site, the town prospered on wool, hosiery,
knitwear and lace and the 1778 canal opening helped its 19th
century industrial expansion, it was the one of the first
towns to have proper sewage and drinking water supplies.
There is a good shopping centre with Carillon Court, a covered
shopping mall, and Churchgate, now pedestrianised, is one
of the old streets.
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What
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Loughborough Tourist Attractions
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 Great
Central Railway, steam trains to Leicester, museum,shop,etc,Tel:
01509 230726  |
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| Charnwood
Museum, Queen's Hall, Granby Street, E11 3QW, opened
in 1999 with a range of exhibits reflecting local history and
industries, features on ‘Coming to Charnwood’, ‘Natural
History’, ‘The People and Industries of Charnwood’
and ‘Digging for Victory’, each with exhibits from
the past and modern, interactive displays. Play a computer game
about Loughborough, hand rocks from Charnwood’s volcanic
past, walk below the giant oak tree, hear stories from Land
Girls via listening posts or view the locally made Auster aeroplane,.Tel:
01509 233754 Open: Mon –Sat 10– 4.30, Sun 2–5 |
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Foundry Museum, Freehold Street, The historic John Taylor
premises are also a well-equipped working factory.Works tours
for parties of 15 or more by appointment. Lots of bells!,shop,Tel:
01509 233414 |
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| Beacon
Hill Country Park, Woodhouse Eaves, B591 off A6 south,
part of Charnwood Forest, the best viewpoint in the area, wooded
walks, take the Jubilee Walk from the summit. |
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| Whatoff
Lodge, working farm at Woodhouse, see above, exhibition
of old equipment, farm animals, nature trail, shop etc, Tel:
01509 412214 |
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| Shepshed,
east on A512, has a restored windmill |
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Where
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Loughborough University, Ashby Road Entrance (A512) Loughborough LE11 3TD MAP
Burleigh Court is ideally located in the heart of the country, close to the M1 and East Midlands Airport. A high quality venue with full restaurant, bar and leisure facilities.
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New Ashby Road Loughborough LE11 4EX MAP
Comfortable modern hotel centrally located in the Heart of England Forms the ideal base for both business or pleasure in the United Kingdom.
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High Street Loughborough LE11 2QL MAP
This Georgian-style town house hotel is located in the heart of the lively and thriving market town of Loughborough. The M1, M42 are within easy reach, with the cities of Leicester, Nottingham and Birmingham also nearby.
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Cedar Road Loughborough LE11 2AB MAP
The Cedars Hotel has 36 bedrooms. Conference facilities are also available and our oak beamed dining rooms have seating for up to 80 diners. Freshly prepared tradition cusine from around the world is provided by our team of dedicated chefs
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Charnwod Ho/66 Leicester Road Quorn Loughborough LE12 8BB MAP
This award winning hotel, originally known as Charnwood House, dates back to the time of the Doomsday book. The hotel is created around the original 17th century listed building.
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27-31 Pinfold Gate Loughborough LE11 1BE MAP
A hotel is situated in the centre of the market town Loughborough.
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58-60 Wood Gate Loughborough LE11 2QD MAP
The Print House is budget accommodation located in the University town of Loughborough. All our rooms are double ensuite rooms. We are within walking distance to the centre of Loughborough.
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217 Loughborough Road Mountsorrel Loughborough LE12 7AR MAP
This small family run 4 star Guest House has 14 en-suite rooms with a complimentary tray, TV and wireless internet connection. The Mountsorrel is situated in secluded grounds surrounded by trees and shrubs with a private car park.
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136 Leicester Road Loughborough LE11 2AQ MAP
This 4-star guest house is in quiet gardens, 600 metres from Loughborough town centre. It has free parking, free Wi-Fi and large en suite rooms with TVs, radios and tea/coffee.
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Main Street Rempstone near Loughborough LE12 6RH MAP
This 19th century guest house with bar is by the A60 and A6006 and offers large bedrooms and a home-cooked breakfast using local produce.
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92 Leicester Road Loughborough LE11 2AQ MAP
Garendon Park hotel is a friendly family run hotel offering warm, comfortable accommodation at an affordable price, there are 9 comfortable bedrooms mostly ensuite or with private bathroom.All our bedrooms are tastefully decorated and furnished..
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Around
The Loughborough Area
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town of Ashby de la Zouch or
try a day out in Leicester for shopping
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Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Kegworth (5.35 miles) Coalville (7.54 miles) Ruddington (8.63 miles) Melbourne (9.90 miles) Leicester (9.92 miles) Beeston (10.78 miles) Ashby de la Zouch (11.23 miles) Nottingham (12.71 miles) Market Bosworth (13.04 miles) Melton Mowbray (13.48 miles) Radcliffe-on-Trent (13.96 miles) |
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