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Mallory Park Racing Circuit
Mallory Park is situated in Kirkby Mallory
Leicestershire and is renowned as being on of the best
circuits for spectator viewing in the country. It has a
natural amphitheatre with grassy banks that overlook
the circuit giving first class views of all the action.
Racing action from both cars and super bikes offering
a first class calendar of events throughout the year.
Market Bosworth and Britain In Bloom
For a stunning annual display of a town in full bloom Market Bosworth excels in both
content and quality of floral displays and dedication by the local team. With an
array of winner’s titles and finalist positions it brings the town to life and is
truly a sight to behold each year.
Display construction begins early may and the flowers
last through to September.
Square One Bistro with its alfresco dining on the outside tables is the perfect place to view the flowers to unwind, relax and take in Bosworth with all its beauty.
Bosworth Water Trust
Bosworth Water Trust is a 50-
acres of water sports. The lake is used for sailing,
windsurfing, kayaking and available to group bookings
& fishing. Day and season tickets are available for the
lakes. There is a caravan and camping site located on
the side of the waters edge, with washing and shower
facilities for all who are camping. Bosworth Water trust
is situated on the B585, half a mile west of Market
Bosworth, Warwickshire.
Bosworth Battle Field Heritage Centre and Country Park
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park
is a unique day out for all the family. Witness
re–enactments of the famous 1485 battle between
King Henry Vll and King Richard lll. Situated in
attractive fields and woodland you may follow the
Battlefield Trail with footpaths linking the Heritage
Centre to Cheney Wharf on the Ashby Canal and
Shenton Railway Station the Shackerstone Railway.
Located close to the market town of Market Bosworth,
5.5km north from Hinckley and 19km from Leicester.
Twycross Zoo
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.
Market Bosworth Farmers Market
Providing an excellent range of fresh seasonal and
locally produced food from the surrounding area. The
Farmers Market stands every 4th Sunday and runs
from 9.00am until 2.00pm.
Shackerstone Steam Railway Battle Field Line
The Battlefield Line Steam Railway is in the village of Shackerstone. The line follows the Ashby canal for a good part of the journey, passing through countryside and alongside small villages and farms. Arriving at Shenton you can then explore the Bosworth Battlefield Country Park before returning back to Shackerstone.
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Ashby Canal Boating
Market Bosworth Country Park
Situated at the very entrance to the Historic Town,
Market Bosworth Country Park offers a wealth of
beautiful scenery and an abundance of countryside
walks. The landscaped 35-
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 along with a children’s play area.
There are large open grassed areas for
picnics,
toilet facilities and fishing by permit is allowed at the
lake.
Market Bosworth Festival
Market Bosworth Festival is an annual event with the aim to promote art, music and drama in and around the picturesque town of Market Bosworth Leicestershire.
A superb programme of arts, crafts and drama events are taking place between 21st – 28th June. A full day of activities and entertainments are due to take place on Saturday 21st June within the main market square in front of Square One Bistro and a Lark in the Park family day on Sunday 22nd June.
Festival highlights will include -
