Mallory Park Racing Circuit                       Approx 2 miles

Mallory Park is renowned as being one of the best racing circuits for spectator viewing in the country. Located in a natural amphitheatre, the grassy banks that overlook the circuit enable you to see all the action of  Motorbike Racing, Car Racing, Motocross, Concerts etc

For further information please click on the link below

www.mallorypark.co.uk

 

Twycross Zoo                                                approx 8 miles

Twycross Zoo opened in 1963 on a site in Leicestershire. Initially a comparatively modest

collection, it has grown into one of the major British zoos, attracting over 450,000 visitors a year. It is famous for its collection of primates. Situated near the small village of Twycross, the zoo occupies over 40 acres and is set in open countryside. Despite its rural location, it is only four miles from the M42/A42 (which links the M1 and M6 making it readily accessible from anywhere in central England.

www.twycrosszoo.org

 

Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre       approx 5 miles

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.

www.bosworthbattlefield.com

Bosworth Water Trust                                         approx 4 miles

Bosworth Water Trust is  a 50 acre leisure park with

20 acres of water, located just outside of the picturesque village of Market Bosworth. An ideal venue for day trips with their man-made golden beach, picnic and bbq areas.   

www.bosworthwatertrust.co.uk

 

Shackerstone Steam Railway Battle Field Line

The Battlefield Line is the last remaining part of the former Ashby & Nuneaton Joint Railway which was opened in 1873. It runs from Shackerstone via Market Bosworth to Shenton in Leicestershire and is operated by the Shackerstone Railway Society.

www.battlefield-line-railway.co.uk

 

Sutton Cheney Wharf

We are located just outside the picturesque Leicestershire village of Sutton Cheney on the beautiful Ashby Canal.

Here you can sit in the sun whilst enjoying a cappuccino and watch the boats drift by, take a ride on ROSEBUD or stroll through Ambion Woods to Bosworth Battlefield to list but a few ideas.

www.suttonwharf.com

 

Market Bosworth Country Park

A landscaped 35-hectare park which was formerly part of Bosworth Hall deer parkland. There are fine, mature trees, a lake, a planted arboretum with exotic species, a wildflower meadow and a community woodland.

The network of paths has been improved for wheelchairs and pushchairs from the car park to the lake.

www.leics.gov.uk/index/environment/countryside/countrypark s/bosworthpark.htm

 

 

Newbold Verdon has a wealth of places to visit within a 10 mile radius

The following are just a selection.