For up to date information on any of the listed attractions please visit the relevant web site address.

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.

www.mallorypark.co.uk

 

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-acre leisure park with 20

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.

www.bosworthwatertrust.co.uk

 

 

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.

www.bosworthbattlefield.com

 

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.

www.twycrosszoo.org

 

 

 

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.

www.battlefield-line-railway.co.uk

 

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-hectare park 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 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 - A Classical Concert with Orchestra of the Swan in St. Peters Church on sat 21st June, A Shakespearian drama “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by Hearbreak productions on Wednesday 25th June and “Mercury” a tribute to Queen in concert at the Battlefield on Sat. 28th June