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The Borough of<br />
<strong>Hinckley</strong> & <strong>Bosworth</strong><br />
• Things to Do • Places to Stay • Sights to See<br />
<strong>VISITOR</strong> <strong>GUIDE</strong>
Contents<br />
<strong>Hinckley</strong> 2<br />
<strong>Hinckley</strong> Town Centre Map 5<br />
Market <strong>Bosworth</strong> 6<br />
Market <strong>Bosworth</strong> Town Centre Map 9<br />
Places to visit 10<br />
Places to Stay 29<br />
Useful Information and Area Map 35 – 38<br />
WELCOME to the latest edition of our <strong>Hinckley</strong> &<br />
<strong>Bosworth</strong> <strong>VISITOR</strong> <strong>GUIDE</strong> which we hope you will find<br />
full of useful information about places to see and<br />
where to stay during your visit.<br />
Few areas in the UK can boast the wealth of tourism diversity<br />
which the Borough of <strong>Hinckley</strong> and <strong>Bosworth</strong> can offer -<br />
something for everyone, whatever their age, interests and<br />
tastes. Encompassing 114 sq miles, the beautiful<br />
surrounding countryside with its many pretty villages contains<br />
much to see and do, as well as providing the perfect<br />
locations for walking, cycling or just exploring at<br />
leisure.<br />
Whatever you decide to do, our Members will<br />
do their utmost to ensure that you enjoy your<br />
time with them. Feedback is most welcome -<br />
please don’t hesitate to contact me -<br />
steve@whitemoorsantiques.co.uk with any<br />
comments or suggestions following your visit.<br />
Have a great time and ENJOY.<br />
Steve Wegerif<br />
Chair – the <strong>Hinckley</strong> & <strong>Bosworth</strong> Tourism Partnership<br />
Welcome to <strong>Hinckley</strong><br />
We hope you enjoy your visit.<br />
<strong>Hinckley</strong> has a history going back to Saxon times. The<br />
name <strong>Hinckley</strong> means the “woodland clearing<br />
of a man called Hynca”.<br />
There was a Norman<br />
Castle built here at<br />
the same time as<br />
Leicester Castle in<br />
order to impress the<br />
local population. All that now<br />
remains of the Castle is a moat which has been<br />
converted into a very pleasant memorial garden in Argents<br />
Mead (it’s worth a stroll). At the time that the Domesday<br />
Book was written in 1086, <strong>Hinckley</strong> was already a large<br />
village and grew over the course of the following 200<br />
years into a small market town.<br />
In the 17th century, the town<br />
developed a hosiery industry,<br />
producing stockings and<br />
similar items for soldiers and<br />
the public alike, becoming by<br />
the 19th century the biggest<br />
manufacturing area of hosiery<br />
in England. <strong>Hinckley</strong> & District<br />
Museum (located in former framework knitter’s cottages<br />
on Lower Bond Street) tells the story of the hosiery<br />
industry and contains some examples of framework<br />
knitting machines.<br />
<strong>Hinckley</strong> also has a strong history of engineering and is<br />
the home to Triumph Motorcycles and Ultima Sports, a<br />
manufacturer of sports cars.<br />
WELCOME<br />
Guidance There may be times when using this guide that<br />
you’ll have questions. For example, “Can I take my dogs?” or “Is there<br />
access for wheelchairs?”. We have tried to answer those questions by<br />
providing these visual aids. We hope you find them helpful.<br />
Children’s<br />
Menu<br />
Wheelchair<br />
Access<br />
Free Entry<br />
Wheelchair<br />
Accessible WC<br />
Gardens<br />
Parking<br />
Facilities<br />
Baby<br />
Changing<br />
Licensed<br />
Premises<br />
Toilets<br />
Tearooms/<br />
Refreshments<br />
Children<br />
Welcome<br />
Meetings/<br />
Conferences<br />
Coach Parties<br />
Welcome<br />
School Parties Dogs<br />
Welcome Welcome 1
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<strong>Hinckley</strong><br />
Shopping with a difference<br />
<strong>Hinckley</strong>’s pedestrianised town<br />
centre has a pleasant mix of<br />
family owned independent and<br />
national retail stores, and<br />
where a bustling street market<br />
takes place on Mondays,<br />
Fridays and Saturdays. Like its<br />
surrounding villages, the town<br />
centre is designated as a<br />
conservation area which helps<br />
to create for a pleasant,<br />
relaxing shopping experience.<br />
Many of our town businesses<br />
have been established for<br />
generations and you will find<br />
their level of customer service<br />
and friendly banter a breath of<br />
fresh air. Everything you could<br />
desire for a great shopping experience can be found<br />
in our compact town centre, from the traditional<br />
greengrocer and butcher through to high end<br />
fashion boutiques and gift shops.<br />
And there are plenty of easy-reach car parks to<br />
choose from (see map on page 5).<br />
Be Pampered<br />
<strong>Hinckley</strong> is blessed with a wide ranging hair and<br />
beauty offering. Whether guys are looking for a<br />
quick trim or ladies have a wish to be pampered<br />
with a full beauty treatment - <strong>Hinckley</strong> is definitely<br />
the right place to be. Throughout the town centre<br />
you will find a multitude of health and beauty<br />
professionals - including hair salons, beauty rooms,<br />
nail bars, health food shops - even Chinese<br />
medicine specialists.<br />
Food & Drink<br />
Whether you enjoy traditional home-made pub fare<br />
or a taste of something more exotic, <strong>Hinckley</strong> has a<br />
wide choice of food and drink outlets.<br />
Within our town centre you will find examples of<br />
culinary delights from across the globe - including<br />
Indian, Chinese, Thai, Mexican, Nepalese, Italian<br />
cuisine and of course good old fashioned and tasty<br />
English cooking.<br />
If you are on the move or limited for time, then take<br />
advantage of our wide selection of town centre<br />
cafes, sandwich bars and takeaway facilities.<br />
<strong>Hinckley</strong>’s night life is famous throughout<br />
Leicestershire, so if you fancy a lively evening out<br />
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on the town we have a great selection of<br />
fashionable and traditional bars to cater for your<br />
taste in both music and drink. For those night owls<br />
and disco divas, there are a number of late opening<br />
bars and clubs in which you can happily drink and<br />
dance the night away.<br />
Traditional Market<br />
There has been a traditional<br />
market in <strong>Hinckley</strong> for just<br />
short of 700 years, in fact, we<br />
celebrate the 700th<br />
anniversary of the market in<br />
2011 (make a note to join us<br />
then, it will be some<br />
celebration!). The market is<br />
held every Monday, Friday and<br />
Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm<br />
throughout the year, and is<br />
located in the main shopping<br />
area within the town centre<br />
offering a wide range of items<br />
and fresh local produce.<br />
For an online version of this Visitor Guide, visit<br />
www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/tourism<br />
<strong>Hinckley</strong> Town Centre<br />
Canning St.<br />
B4666<br />
Chessher St.<br />
Mill Hill Road<br />
Trinity Vicarage Rd.<br />
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TRINITY<br />
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LANE<br />
REGENT<br />
MANSION ST<br />
STREET<br />
Waterloo<br />
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Manor Pl.<br />
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LOWER BOND ST<br />
King St.<br />
THE BOROUGH<br />
MARKET PLACE<br />
The Horsefair<br />
George St.<br />
Lancaster<br />
Road<br />
Rd.<br />
Key<br />
1 <strong>Hinckley</strong> Leisure Centre<br />
sports and leisure complex LE10 0JR<br />
2 <strong>Hinckley</strong> Library<br />
resource centre and art gallery LE10 0AT<br />
3 <strong>Hinckley</strong> & District Museum<br />
history of local life and industry LE10 1QU<br />
4 Concordia Theatre<br />
performances throughout the year LE10 1RE<br />
5 Argents Mead Bandstand<br />
decorative & functional feature LE10 1BZ<br />
6 <strong>Hinckley</strong> & <strong>Bosworth</strong> Council Offices<br />
administrative centre of the area LE10 1BZ<br />
7 Memorial Gardens<br />
a space for quiet reflection LE10 1BZ<br />
8 The Britannia Centre<br />
<strong>Hinckley</strong>’s indoor shopping complex LE10 1RU<br />
9 Central Post Office<br />
situated within WH Smith LE10 1DA<br />
10 Ten2 Gallery<br />
art gallery, tea rooms and art supplies LE10 1DD<br />
STATION ROAD<br />
P<br />
RD<br />
COUNCIL<br />
STOCKWELL HEAD<br />
CASTLE STREET<br />
St. Mary's Rd.<br />
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Church<br />
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9<br />
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Walk<br />
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Argents<br />
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Mead<br />
MOUNT ROAD<br />
Walk<br />
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Market <strong>Bosworth</strong><br />
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Picturesque Market <strong>Bosworth</strong> was recorded in the<br />
Domesday Book and has been an historic market<br />
town since the Middle Ages. A winner of East<br />
Midlands in Bloom, its thatched cottages, Georgian<br />
architecture and interesting specialist shops make it<br />
a lovely place to while away a pleasant afternoon.<br />
The town is famous for the nearby Battle of<br />
<strong>Bosworth</strong>, which changed the<br />
course of English history in<br />
1485 when Richard III was<br />
slain by Henry Tudor in the<br />
decisive battle of the Wars<br />
of the Roses.<br />
Market <strong>Bosworth</strong> is not<br />
much larger than a village,<br />
and thus is easy to explore.<br />
The heart of the town<br />
clusters around the pretty<br />
cobbled Market Place, with<br />
its unique shops and<br />
attractive buildings<br />
including the 19th century<br />
Dixie Grammar School, an independent school<br />
named after the local Dixie family. A short walk<br />
along Main Street, which leads off the north of the<br />
square, will take you to<br />
Church Street and<br />
St Peter’s Church.<br />
The building dates back<br />
to 1325 and boasts a<br />
fine tower and spire. Just<br />
behind the church, is the<br />
historic <strong>Bosworth</strong> Hall, a<br />
Grade I listed William &<br />
Mary mansion, which is<br />
now a country house<br />
hotel with magnificent<br />
landscaped gardens.<br />
Close by is another prominent local landmark, the<br />
rather grand Water Tower, which was built in the<br />
1800s to pump water up to the hall.<br />
Market <strong>Bosworth</strong> is surrounded by beautiful<br />
countryside and two large rural parks, which are<br />
great for walks and picnics.<br />
To the south east of the town (and within walking<br />
distance from the Market Place) lies Market<br />
<strong>Bosworth</strong> Country Park, which comprises 87 acres<br />
of parkland with an oak and maple arboretum,<br />
children’s adventure playground and a lake.<br />
Meanwhile on the west side of the town,<br />
<strong>Bosworth</strong> Water Trust is a 50 acre<br />
leisure park with lakes for sailing<br />
and fishing. Canoes, sailboards and<br />
boats can be hired and there is a<br />
crazy golf course. The park offers<br />
camping and caravanning facilities<br />
and a café bar, and is a popular<br />
place for family activity weekends.<br />
The Battle of <strong>Bosworth</strong> Visitor<br />
Centre and Country Park can be<br />
found about three miles south of<br />
Market <strong>Bosworth</strong>, close to the small village of<br />
Sutton Cheney. The Visitor Centre provides an<br />
interpretation of the famous battle and gives an<br />
insight into life in medieval times. There are trails to<br />
follow around the battlefield itself and regular<br />
special events, including the annual battle<br />
re-enactment, which takes place every August.<br />
Within walking distance of the Visitor Centre are the<br />
Battlefield Line Steam Railway, the Ashby Trip,<br />
Whitemoors Antiques and Country Tearooms and<br />
Shenton Pottery.<br />
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Market <strong>Bosworth</strong> is the perfect<br />
place to browse, with its fine<br />
selection of galleries, antique<br />
and gift shops and other<br />
specialist retailers such as<br />
Michaelmas House, an Aladdin’s<br />
cave of interior design ideas. The<br />
majority of the shops can be<br />
found in the Market Place and<br />
along the Main Street. The<br />
town’s weekly market is held<br />
every Wednesday in the Market<br />
Place, a tradition since 1285<br />
when the Royal Charter was<br />
granted. A Farmer’s Market is<br />
also held there every month.<br />
On the main square, The Black<br />
Horse Restaurant offers a wide<br />
menu choice and not far from there is the<br />
Dixie Arms Hotel which incorporates the pizzeria,<br />
La Piazza. There are<br />
several other<br />
restaurants within<br />
easy walking<br />
distance and an<br />
excellent fish and<br />
chip shop and<br />
Chinese takeaway.<br />
<strong>Bosworth</strong> Hall Hotel<br />
has two restaurants, Jenny’s Carvery, and<br />
Compton’s Restaurant, which serves French à la<br />
carte food. Just outside the town, at <strong>Bosworth</strong><br />
Water Trust, Café<br />
Kouts is a pleasant<br />
café bar offering<br />
views across<br />
the water.<br />
The <strong>Bosworth</strong><br />
Battlefield Visitor<br />
Centre also has a<br />
restaurant, the Tithe Barn.<br />
Market <strong>Bosworth</strong> Town Centre<br />
WESTON DRIVE<br />
9<br />
Haven Road<br />
Stanley<br />
Road<br />
STATION ROAD<br />
Southfield<br />
Northumberland Ave.<br />
Way<br />
Moreland Clo.<br />
Back La.<br />
Warwick Lane<br />
B e c k ett Ave.<br />
SHENTON<br />
1<br />
LANE<br />
MAIN STREET<br />
MARKET<br />
PLACE<br />
6<br />
SUTTON LANE<br />
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Church St.<br />
2<br />
Church Walk<br />
PARK STREET<br />
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Pay &<br />
Display<br />
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3<br />
RECTORY<br />
LANE THE PARK<br />
CEDAR<br />
CHESTNUT CLO.<br />
SYCAMORE<br />
Key<br />
1 Dixie Grammar School<br />
highly regarded independent school CV13 0LE<br />
2 St Peter’s Church<br />
14th Century church with spire CV13 0LL<br />
3 <strong>Bosworth</strong> Hall Hotel<br />
accommodation for business or pleasure CV13 0LP<br />
4 Water Tower<br />
architectural landmark CV13 0LP<br />
5 Market <strong>Bosworth</strong> Country Park<br />
open green space CV13 0LP<br />
6 Police Station<br />
CV13 0LA<br />
7 Black Horse Restaurant<br />
gourmet cuisine CV13 0LF<br />
8 Michaelmas House<br />
traditional English furnishing CV13 0JW<br />
9 Batter of <strong>Bosworth</strong><br />
traditional fish & chips takeaway CV13 0JS<br />
10 Dixie Arms<br />
traditional hotel with pizzeria CV13 0JW<br />
DRIVE<br />
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Places to Visit<br />
The area around <strong>Hinckley</strong> and Market <strong>Bosworth</strong><br />
offers a whole range of attractions and things to see<br />
and do. From steam train rides and motor racing to<br />
boat trips, water sports and wildlife, this section of<br />
the guide will give you all the information you need<br />
to plan a great day out.<br />
The famous Battle of <strong>Bosworth</strong> is celebrated at<br />
<strong>Bosworth</strong> Battlefield Visitor Centre near Sutton<br />
Cheney, which is where it was fought in 1485.<br />
On 22nd August the fields<br />
echoed to the thunder of<br />
hooves, the ring of sword on<br />
sword and the cries of battle.<br />
The course of English history<br />
was changed that day, when<br />
King Richard III was killed and<br />
Henry VII took over the throne,<br />
heralding the start of the<br />
Tudor dynasty. The Visitor<br />
Centre tells the story of the<br />
battle, and also gives an<br />
insight into what life was like<br />
at the time.<br />
A visit to the battlefield can be a whole day out as<br />
there are several other places to see nearby. You<br />
can park at the battlefield and use it as a base to<br />
explore the area. In addition to the Visitor Centre,<br />
there are walking trails to follow around the<br />
battlefield itself, and the Visitor Centre is within easy<br />
walking distance of<br />
Sutton Cheney<br />
Church as well as<br />
Sutton Cheney<br />
Wharf, where you<br />
can take the Ashby<br />
Trip along the<br />
picturesque Ashby<br />
Canal.<br />
Shenton station for the<br />
Battlefield Line Railway is also a<br />
short walk across the fields,<br />
and runs steam trains up to the<br />
village of Shackerstone (about<br />
an hour’s trip). Shenton Pottery<br />
can also be found at the station.<br />
A slightly longer walk will take<br />
you to Whitemoors Antiques at<br />
Shenton village, which offers<br />
two acres of Victorian gardens<br />
and a tearooms with service<br />
also outside in the summer.<br />
To the west of Market <strong>Bosworth</strong>, lies <strong>Bosworth</strong><br />
Water Trust, a 50 acre leisure park with a lake and<br />
camping and caravanning facilities. It’s a great<br />
place for families to enjoy all sorts of activities,<br />
both on and off the water. Further west near<br />
Congerstone, Twycross Zoo is an<br />
excellent family attraction with<br />
parkland housing nearly 100<br />
animals, including lions, giraffes,<br />
elephants and its famous primate<br />
collection. See the seals and<br />
penguins at feeding time and<br />
take the kids to pets corner to<br />
touch the baby rabbits and<br />
guinea pigs. Youngsters can also<br />
enjoy the new children’s<br />
playground.<br />
If you’re a motorsport fan, then<br />
Mallory Park near the village of<br />
Kirkby Mallory, should keep you<br />
entertained! Regular car and<br />
motorcycle events take place at weekends in the<br />
natural amphitheatre, which allows spectators<br />
excellent views of the action.<br />
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On a more relaxing note, the Ashby Canal winds its<br />
way through the <strong>Hinckley</strong> & <strong>Bosworth</strong> district, and<br />
offers a very tranquil way to explore the surrounding<br />
countryside. In addition to boat rides with the Ashby<br />
Trip, you can hire narrowboats from the Ashby Boat<br />
Company at Stoke Golding for a day or a longer<br />
break. The canal is<br />
easy to navigate<br />
as there are no<br />
locks for a 20<br />
mile stretch, so<br />
ideal for<br />
beginners!<br />
If you are on a<br />
narrowboat<br />
holiday, then stop off at<br />
Trinity Marina outside <strong>Hinckley</strong>, which has facilities<br />
for holidaymakers, a restaurant and a hotel, the<br />
Premier Inn. There are many walks along the canal<br />
too - a series of leaflets available called ‘Walks<br />
around the Ashby Canal’ can be obtained from the<br />
Tourist Information Centre in <strong>Hinckley</strong>.<br />
The Leicestershire Round, a circular walk around<br />
around the entire county, passes through the district,<br />
and includes the pretty villages of Shackerstone,<br />
Sutton Cheney and the Battlefield en route. The<br />
book, with details of the full walk, is available from<br />
Leicestershire Tourist Information Centres, one of<br />
which is located at the Battlefield Visitor Centre.<br />
Ashby Boat Co. map 1<br />
89 Station Road, Stoke Golding, Warks, CV13 6EY<br />
Tel: 01455 212671<br />
Email: sales@ashbyboats.co.uk<br />
www.ashbyboats.co.uk<br />
Excellent boat yard with a high<br />
reputation for superb value<br />
narrowboats.<br />
Quality 2-10 berth boats<br />
available for weekly/short break<br />
or day hire.<br />
Bespoke kitchens and<br />
bathrooms with TV, DVDs and CD radios, spring<br />
mattresses on all fixed doubles.<br />
All year hire including Christmas and New Year.<br />
4 Star Quality in Tourism award<br />
BMF Hire Boat Handover.<br />
Ashby Canal Sites<br />
These comprise of several sites on the<br />
Ashby De La Zouch canal where the tow<br />
path opens up to grassy areas to provide<br />
mooring and picnic areas. These sites<br />
stretch from <strong>Hinckley</strong> to Gopsall Wharf in<br />
the north and are easily accessible from<br />
the adjacent minor roads.<br />
The Ashby Trip Limited map 2<br />
Sutton Cheney Wharf, Wharf Lane,<br />
Sutton Cheney, CV13 0AL<br />
Tel: 01455 213838<br />
www.cafewharfside.com<br />
Enjoy a boat ride on Rosebud<br />
and get a duck’s eye view of<br />
the picturesque Ashby Canal.<br />
Trips last 40 minutes and<br />
start at 11.30am and then<br />
every 45 minutes until 4.30pm. Weekends from Easter to<br />
the end of September including Bank Holidays and daily<br />
during school holidays. Café Wharfside is a licensed café<br />
offering a wide choice of hot and cold meals. Open daily<br />
Easter to the end of September and closed Monday<br />
October to Easter. Summer late night opening Fridays and<br />
Saturdays with evening menu.<br />
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Bagworth Heath Woods map 3<br />
Heath Road, Bagworth,<br />
Coalville, LE67 1DL<br />
01455 290 429<br />
country parks@leics.gov.uk<br />
www.leics.gov.uk/bagworthheath<br />
Billa Barra Hill map 4<br />
Billa Barra Lane, Markfield,<br />
Leicestershire LE67 9PD<br />
An open access countryside site, comprising of a hill of<br />
precambrian rock of the Charnwood natural area.<br />
This site has attractive areas of woodland, natural<br />
grassland / meadow and ponds.<br />
The site is popular with dog walkers and is easily<br />
accessed from the M1, A46 and A5.<br />
The Black Horse Restaurant map 32<br />
17 Market Place,<br />
Market <strong>Bosworth</strong>,<br />
Nuneaton, CV13 0LF<br />
Tel: 01455 290278<br />
www.theblackhorserestaurant.co.uk<br />
<strong>Bosworth</strong> Water Trust map 6<br />
Wellsborough Road, Market <strong>Bosworth</strong>,<br />
Nuneaton, Warks, CV13 6PD<br />
Tel: 01455 291876<br />
Email: info@bosworthwatertrust.co.uk<br />
www.bosworthwatertrust.co.uk<br />
<strong>Bosworth</strong> Water Trust is a 50 acre leisure park with 20<br />
acres of lakes for dinghy, windsurfing and fishing.<br />
We have a range of equipment for hire including rowing<br />
boats and pedalos.<br />
Caravan and camping areas are adjacent to the lake,<br />
making it very convenient for launching your own<br />
equipment.<br />
Visit Britain, Camping and Touring Park<br />
3-Star classification.<br />
<strong>Bosworth</strong> Battlefield map 5<br />
<strong>Bosworth</strong>’s thrilling new exhibition<br />
brings to life the deadly battle of 1485.<br />
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<strong>Bosworth</strong> Battlefield Heritage Centre, Sutton Cheney, CV13 0AD<br />
Tel: 01455 290429<br />
www.bosworthbattlefield.com<br />
Open all year.<br />
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Granville Road Park map 11<br />
Burbage Common and Woods map 7<br />
Leicester Road, <strong>Hinckley</strong>, Leicestershire, LE10 3DD<br />
Large open access countryside site, comprising of<br />
common land/ natural grassland, woodland and ponds.<br />
The common has a welcoming visitor’s centre where<br />
light refreshments and toilet facilities are available. The<br />
site is easily accessed from the M69 and A47.<br />
Café Latino map 8<br />
80 Castle Street, <strong>Hinckley</strong>, Leicestershire, LE10 1DD<br />
Tel: 01455 611377<br />
Email: salento12@tesco.net<br />
www.cafe-latino-hinckley.co.uk<br />
Clarendon Community Park map 9<br />
Off Coventry Road, <strong>Hinckley</strong>,<br />
Leicestershire, LE10 0NQ<br />
Situated between Coventry Road<br />
and Roston Drive, Clarendon<br />
Community Park is a large park<br />
close to the centre of <strong>Hinckley</strong>.<br />
The facilities are a junior and<br />
toddler play area, a MUGA and a number of football<br />
pitches. A surfaced footpath runs through the site.<br />
There are two car parks situated off Roston Drive and<br />
Coventry Road, access is available free of charge all<br />
year round.<br />
Granville Road,<br />
<strong>Hinckley</strong>,<br />
Leicestershire,<br />
LE10 0PP<br />
Situated close to the centre of <strong>Hinckley</strong>, Granville Road<br />
Park was revamped in 2007 to provide a new state of<br />
the art junior and toddler play area, together with<br />
improved access to the site.<br />
The site is open all year round and access is free of<br />
charge.<br />
Groby Pool and Nature Area map 12<br />
Newtown Linford Lane,<br />
Groby,<br />
Leicestershire,<br />
LE6 0EA<br />
This small open access<br />
countryside site comprised<br />
of a car park serving visitors to Groby Pool lake,<br />
alongside this is a small area of ridge and furrow<br />
grassland surrounded by a copse of trees, and links to<br />
public footpaths leading to the wider countryside.<br />
Hill Hole Quarry map 13<br />
Hill Lane, Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9PN<br />
This open access countryside site comprises of a large<br />
flooded quarry in the middle of a granite hill. The old<br />
quarry has interesting rock outcrops and regenerated<br />
natural oak woodland and grassland. This hill site offers<br />
fantastic views over the Charnwood Forest area and<br />
surrounding counties.<br />
Concordia Theatre map 10<br />
Stockwell Head,<br />
<strong>Hinckley</strong>,<br />
Leicestershire,<br />
LE10 1RE<br />
Tel: 01455 615005<br />
Email: publicity@concordiatheatre.co.uk<br />
www.concordiatheatre.co.uk<br />
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<strong>Hinckley</strong> & District Museum map 14<br />
Framework Knitters’ Cottages,<br />
Lower Bond Street,<br />
<strong>Hinckley</strong>, LE10 1QU<br />
Tel: 01455 251218<br />
Open 30th May to 31st October 2009<br />
Easter Monday to 31st October 2010<br />
Saturdays and Bank Holiday Mondays 10am - 4pm<br />
Sundays 2pm - 5pm<br />
August Mondays (not Bank Holidays) 11am - 3pm<br />
Last admission 30 minutes before closing<br />
Admission 50p adults, 25p children<br />
Housed in a row of thatched cottages dating from the<br />
seventeenth century, the museum illustrates the history of the<br />
<strong>Hinckley</strong> area from pre-historic to modern times, including the<br />
hosiery and footwear industries. New temporary displays each<br />
season. Delightful cottage garden and Fairtrade tearoom.<br />
email. hinckleymuseum@myway.com<br />
www.hinckleydistrictmuseum.org.uk<br />
<strong>Hinckley</strong> Market map 15<br />
Castle Street,<br />
<strong>Hinckley</strong>,<br />
Leicestershire,<br />
LE10 1DA<br />
<strong>Hinckley</strong> has a successful and<br />
vibrant street market which trades<br />
on Mondays, Fridays and<br />
Saturdays and caters for all of<br />
your shopping needs. We have<br />
stalls trading clothes, computer<br />
games, fruit & veg, magazines,<br />
jewellery, meat, fish, coffee and much more. Come and<br />
enjoy the relaxed and happy atmosphere and choose<br />
some high quality goods at very reasonable prices.<br />
We have recently added some new umbrella stalls,<br />
which we will be using to add arts, crafts and any other<br />
smaller trader stalls at special rates.<br />
If you would like to book a stall on the Monday, Friday<br />
and Saturday market contact Gary Shepherd on 07966<br />
201305. Market operates from 9am to 4pm along<br />
Castle Street in <strong>Hinckley</strong>.<br />
Hollycroft Park map 16<br />
Shakespeare Drive, <strong>Hinckley</strong>, Leicestershire, LE10 0BG<br />
Situated off Hollycroft Road, Westray Drive and<br />
Shakespeare Drive Hollycroft Park is the premier<br />
historic park in <strong>Hinckley</strong>. At the centre of the park there<br />
is an amphitheatre area with a 1930’s bandstand which<br />
plays host to a large number of open air concerts and<br />
events during the year.<br />
The park also has a bowling green and pavilion, tennis<br />
courts and pitch and putt<br />
It also has a variety of horticultural features offering<br />
floral displays throughout the year.<br />
The site is closed during the hours of darkness. There is<br />
a car park and admission is free.<br />
Farmer's Markets are held in<br />
Burbage - 1st Saturday of the month<br />
<strong>Hinckley</strong> - 3rd Thursday of the Month.<br />
During April to September there is also an<br />
Arts and Crafts Market featuring work by local artists<br />
Market <strong>Bosworth</strong> - 4th Sunday of the month<br />
For more information about the<br />
Farmer's Markets visit<br />
www.leicestershirefoodlinks.org.uk<br />
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Langdale Community Park map 17<br />
Brodick Road,<br />
<strong>Hinckley</strong>,<br />
Leicestershire,<br />
LE10 0TX<br />
Situated off Brodick Road and Langdale Road in<br />
<strong>Hinckley</strong>, Langdale Community Park was fully<br />
refurbished in 2008 & 2009. Improvements have<br />
included a new play area for the junior and toddler age<br />
group, a new multi-use-games-area and a BMX track.<br />
The site also has a network of surfaced footpaths, a car<br />
park, cricket and football pitch.<br />
The site is open all year round and is free of charge.<br />
Mallory Park Motorsport Circuit map 18<br />
Market <strong>Bosworth</strong> Country Park map 19<br />
The Park, Market <strong>Bosworth</strong>, Nr Nuneaton, CV13 0LP<br />
Tel. 01455 290 429<br />
Email: bosworth@leics.gov.uk<br />
www.leics.gov.uk/bosworthpark<br />
Market <strong>Bosworth</strong> Festival<br />
We aim to promote art, music and drama in and<br />
around the village<br />
2 Harcourt Spinney,<br />
Market <strong>Bosworth</strong>, Nuneaton, CV13 0LH<br />
Email: admin@bosworthfestival.co.uk<br />
www.bosworthfestival.co.uk<br />
“The Little Circuit with the Big View”<br />
Adrenaline Pumping Action-Speed-Excitement-History<br />
MALLORY is special to everyone!<br />
Car and Motorcycle Races nearly every weekend from March<br />
onwards including Boxing Day.<br />
The Circuit hosts a British Superbike Championship round and<br />
the British round of the World Moto Cross Championship plus<br />
numerous national & club events, it is in use and available<br />
most days for corporate events, testing, track days.<br />
With over 220 acres of picturesque parkland Mallory is the<br />
ideal location, for Craft fairs, outdoor shows & exhibitions,<br />
caravan rallies and any outside function.<br />
We also have suites and meeting rooms for all types of<br />
corporate & hospitality events.<br />
Mallory is the complete venue for all your leisure needs!<br />
Check out www.mallorypark.co.uk for all the information &<br />
details of our great venue or just give us a call 01455 842931.<br />
Situated in a great country location just 10 miles from<br />
Leicester & 7 miles from <strong>Hinckley</strong> off the A47 near Earl Shilton.<br />
Mallory Park (Motorsport) Ltd.,<br />
Church Road, Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire LE9 7QE<br />
Tel: 01455 842931 Email: info@mallorypark.co.uk<br />
www.mallorypark.co.uk<br />
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Market <strong>Bosworth</strong> Matters<br />
Tel: 07885 235317<br />
Email: bosworthandhinckley@googlemail.com<br />
www.bosworthandhinckley.co.uk<br />
Market <strong>Bosworth</strong> Matters is the guide to your local area,<br />
with everything you need to know to make your visit<br />
more enjoyable. Search for shopping, what’s on,<br />
pubs/restaurants, tradesmen and services.<br />
The Meeting Centre map 20<br />
1 Marchant Road, <strong>Hinckley</strong>, Leicestershire, LE10 0LQ<br />
Tel: 01455250555<br />
Email: sales@themeetingcentre.com<br />
www.themeetingcentre.com<br />
A warm welcome is assured<br />
at The Meeting Centre.<br />
Our purpose-built conference and<br />
meeting facility is a privately<br />
owned, unique venue with flexible<br />
meeting space, ideal for a range of<br />
off-site uses.<br />
Ideally suited for 2 - 200 delegates, with the flexibility to adapt to<br />
changing numbers and varying seating configurations.<br />
Michaelmas House of Market <strong>Bosworth</strong> map 21<br />
- a beautiful shop in a delightful market town.<br />
4 Main Street,<br />
Market <strong>Bosworth</strong>,<br />
Warwickshire, CV13 0JW<br />
We offer personal service,<br />
with a trusted name, making<br />
hand made furniture, any<br />
size, any wood, any colour<br />
and offering unique gifts.<br />
Our style is ‘easy English<br />
country’ that suits both contemporary and traditional homes.<br />
Do pay us a call, Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm.<br />
We look forward to your visit.<br />
Tel: 01455 291303 www.michaelmashouse.co.uk<br />
The National Forest<br />
Across Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire<br />
Tel: 01283 551 211<br />
Email: enquiries@nationalforest.org<br />
www: www.visitnationalforest.co.uk<br />
The National Forest is one of<br />
England’s most ambitious<br />
environmental projects. Across<br />
parts of Leicestershire,<br />
Derbyshire and Staffordshire,<br />
200 square miles are being<br />
transformed, blending ancient<br />
woodland with new planting to<br />
create a new national Forest.<br />
Whether you want bustling<br />
attractions, quiet relaxation,<br />
gentle walking or active leisure<br />
– you’ll find it here.<br />
Ponchinello’s Pizza & Pasta map 22<br />
39 Regent Street, <strong>Hinckley</strong>, LE10 0BA<br />
Tel: 01455 636261<br />
Email: tina@dttrover.demon.co.uk<br />
www.ponchinellos.com<br />
Queens Park map 23<br />
Queens Road, <strong>Hinckley</strong>, Leicestershire, LE10 1EE<br />
This public open park comprises of a grassy recreation<br />
area and children’s play area, with a tree lined access<br />
route running through the park. This attractive little park<br />
is over looked by housing on three sides and provides<br />
an ideal place for local recreation.<br />
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Twycross Zoo map 26<br />
Richmond Community Park map 24<br />
Richmond Road, <strong>Hinckley</strong>,<br />
Leicestershire, LE10 0DZ<br />
Situated off the Tudor Road in <strong>Hinckley</strong>, Richmond<br />
Community Park was revamped in 2008 with a new play<br />
area for the junior & toddler age groups and a new multiuse-games<br />
area. Further improvements are scheduled<br />
for 2009 to include improved drainage of the football<br />
and the cricket pitch, improved landscaping and further<br />
site furniture and signage.<br />
The Park is free of charge and open all year round with<br />
parking available during daylight hours.<br />
Swallows Green Community Park map 25<br />
Barwell Lane, <strong>Hinckley</strong>, Leicestershire, LE10 1SR<br />
Swallows Green Community Park was improved in<br />
2005/2006 to include a new play area for the toddler<br />
age group. Further junior and teenage play equipment<br />
and improvements to the multi-use-games-area have<br />
also took place.<br />
The site is also the home of <strong>Hinckley</strong> Cricket Club, is<br />
open all year and access is free of charge.<br />
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Tropical Birdland map 27<br />
Lindridge Lane, Desford,<br />
Leicestershire, LE9 9GN<br />
Tel: 01455 824603<br />
Email: rhopper@tropbird.demon.co.uk<br />
www.tropicalbirdland.com<br />
Come and see our<br />
wonderful collection of<br />
breeding endangered<br />
species, all kept in a natural<br />
environment. We have<br />
trained parrots flying free<br />
that come back to our<br />
buildings every night. See<br />
how we care for problem<br />
ex-pet parrots then<br />
rehabilitate into a breeding<br />
or full flying environment.<br />
Wildkidz Indoor Play Centre. map 29<br />
18-20 New Buildings, <strong>Hinckley</strong>,<br />
Leicestershire, LE10 1HW<br />
Tel: 0845 473735<br />
Email: gary@wildkidz.co.uk www.wildkidz.co.uk<br />
Open 7 days a week 10.00am - 6.00pm<br />
Admissions: Peak £3.95 Per child (weekends & school holidays)<br />
Off peak £3.45 including free hot beverage to the<br />
value of £1.40 (school days)<br />
•Under 12 months go free •WI-FI<br />
•Parties, preschool, mums & tots, New mums & baby,<br />
unlimited play •Customer car park •3 star café<br />
Woodlands Nurseries map 30<br />
Ashby Road, Stapleton,<br />
Leicestershire, LE9 8JE<br />
Tel: 01455 291494<br />
Email: woodland@wyevale.co.uk<br />
Whitemoors map 28<br />
www.wyevale.co.uk<br />
Woodlands Nurseries Garden Centre<br />
Mill Lane, Shenton, Nr. Nuneaton, CV13 6BZ<br />
Tel: 01455 213204<br />
Email: steve@whitemoorsantiques.co.uk<br />
caters for every gardener’s need.<br />
We invite you to share our love of all<br />
things horticultural and, with our on-site<br />
www.whitemoorsantiques.co.uk<br />
nursery, you are sure to find the best<br />
quality home-grown plants for your<br />
Close to the edge<br />
of <strong>Bosworth</strong><br />
garden.<br />
Battlefield, in the<br />
Open Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat 9.00am - 6.00pm<br />
Conservation<br />
Wed, Thurs 9.00am - 8.00pm<br />
Village of<br />
Sunday 10.00am - 4.30pm<br />
Shenton. Browse<br />
through<br />
Garden Centre of Excellence Award 2008/9 by the<br />
thousands of<br />
Garden Centre Association<br />
items within<br />
Award of Excellence for People, Bedding Plants,<br />
several converted listed buildings. Comfortable,<br />
Houseplants and Shrubs.<br />
licensed tearooms, serving light hot and cold meals<br />
from our kitchens, freshly ground coffee and a choice<br />
Need more copies of this Visitor Guide or would<br />
of more than 10 different teas.<br />
like a copy sent to a friend or relative?<br />
Extensive gardens running down to the River Sense.<br />
Contact 01455 255833<br />
or tourism@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk<br />
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Places to Stay<br />
There are plenty of places to stay in the <strong>Hinckley</strong> &<br />
Market <strong>Bosworth</strong> area, from stylish hotels with leisure<br />
facilities to family run B&Bs and even barge holidays!<br />
This section will give you ample choice.<br />
Ambion Court Hotel<br />
map a<br />
Wykin Community Park map 31<br />
Wykin Community Park, Wykin Road, <strong>Hinckley</strong>,<br />
Leicestershire, LE10 0HU<br />
Situated off Wykin Road in <strong>Hinckley</strong>, Wykin Community<br />
Park was fully refurbished in 2007 & 2008.<br />
Improvements have included a new play area for the<br />
junior and toddler age group, a new multi-use-gamesarea<br />
and a BMX track.<br />
The site also has a network of surfaced footpaths<br />
installed throughout.<br />
The site has a large car park, is open all year round and<br />
is free of charge.<br />
Events<br />
Highlights include:<br />
Burbage Community Arts Festival.<br />
Held in May. Visit: www.bcaf.net<br />
Market <strong>Bosworth</strong> Festival<br />
Held in June. Visit: www.bosworthfestival.co.uk<br />
Market <strong>Bosworth</strong> Country Show<br />
Held in July. Visit: www.marketbosworthshow.co.uk<br />
Country Music Festival<br />
Held in August. Visit: www.royscmf.co.uk<br />
Shackerstone Steam and Canal Festival<br />
Held in September.<br />
Visit: www.shackerstonefestival.co.uk<br />
For a detailed list of events taking place throughout<br />
the borough, visit: www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk<br />
or, to request an events leaflet,<br />
Contact: 01455 255833<br />
or tourism@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk<br />
The Green, Dadlington, Nuneaton, CV13 6JB<br />
Tel: 01455 212292<br />
Email: stay@ambionhotel.co.uk<br />
www.ambionhotel.co.uk<br />
Charming country hotel overlooking tranquil village green<br />
in rolling countryside. Seven en-suite bedrooms including<br />
family rooms, with prices from £35 B&B, comfortable<br />
lounge and cocktail bar, excellent restaurant with dinner<br />
Mon - Sat. Perfect for family functions and<br />
small business conferences. Close to<br />
Ashby Canal, <strong>Bosworth</strong> Battlefield,<br />
Leicester, Warwick, Stratford upon Avon<br />
and convenient for the motorway network.<br />
Apple Orchard Farm Bed & Breakfast<br />
Fenn Lane, Dadlington, CV13 6DR<br />
Tel: 01455 213186<br />
Email: info@appleorchardfarm.co.uk<br />
www.appleorchardfarm.co.uk<br />
<strong>Bosworth</strong> Hall Hotel<br />
map b<br />
map f<br />
The Park,<br />
Market <strong>Bosworth</strong>,<br />
Warwickshire,<br />
CV13 0LP<br />
Tel: 01455 291919<br />
Email: cahla.fields@britanniahotels.com<br />
www.britanniahotels.com<br />
Set in 11 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens,<br />
<strong>Bosworth</strong> Hall has stunning views and offers 192 luxury<br />
guest rooms in addition to 20 conference and<br />
banqueting suites. Also equipped with a gym,<br />
swimming pool, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi, it is<br />
the perfect place to stay for business or pleasure.<br />
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The Bluebell Inn<br />
map d<br />
39 High Street, Desford, Leicestershire, LE9 9JF<br />
Tel: 01455 822901<br />
A traditional village inn with a warm<br />
welcome. Open daily for lunch and<br />
evening meals (Sunday 12–4)<br />
Offering a fine selection of beers, real<br />
ales, lagers, wines and spirits. Large<br />
Garden with children’s play area.<br />
En-suite accommodation available. Private functions and<br />
celebrations catered for.<br />
For further details, contact Lynda Savage 01455 822901<br />
Barceló <strong>Hinckley</strong> Island Hotel<br />
Watling Street (A5),<br />
<strong>Hinckley</strong>,<br />
Leicestershire, LE10 3JA<br />
Tel: 01455 631122<br />
Email: w.topley@barcelo-hotels.co.uk<br />
www.barcelo-hotels.co.uk<br />
map c<br />
Burbage Guest House<br />
map f<br />
2 Windsor Street, Burbage, Leicestershire, LE10 2EF<br />
Tel: 01455 615990<br />
Email: bobsuinman@aol.com<br />
The Dixie Arms Hotel<br />
map g<br />
6 Main Street, Market <strong>Bosworth</strong>, CV13 0JW<br />
Tel: 01455 290218<br />
Email: enquiries@dixiearmshotel.co.uk<br />
www.dixiearmshotel.co.uk<br />
A Quality Assured 3 Star Hotel<br />
Elsted House<br />
map h<br />
101 Derby Road, <strong>Hinckley</strong>, Leicestershire, LE10 1QE<br />
Tel: 01455230556<br />
Email: elstedhouse@ntlworld.com<br />
www.elstedhouse.co.uk<br />
Tourism in the borough of <strong>Hinckley</strong> and <strong>Bosworth</strong><br />
generates some £60 million for the area.<br />
We have approximately 600 businesses involved in<br />
tourism and accommodation – employing 4000 people<br />
and bringing in over 1million visitors a year.<br />
Opened in October 1987, the 4-star hotel at <strong>Hinckley</strong> Island<br />
has become an established part of the local scene.<br />
Our Brasserie restaurant provides great value lunches and<br />
dinners, with a la carte dinner options also available in our<br />
light and airy conservatory.<br />
On-site leisure club facilities provide a perfect opportunity<br />
to relax and unwind.<br />
We have 349 bedrooms for business travellers, friends and<br />
family, plus 21 function rooms for private or corporate<br />
events alike - catering for groups as small as 2 and as large<br />
as 400!<br />
Call us to check out our latest deals.<br />
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Manor Farm Bed & Breakfast<br />
map i<br />
Manor Farm, Main Road, Ratcliffe Culey,<br />
Atherstone, Warwickshire CV9 3NY<br />
Tel: 01827 712269<br />
Lovely Victorian farmhouse, situated in pretty village only<br />
a short walk from local pub. Spacious, comfortable<br />
bedrooms with a large, well-appointed bathroom,<br />
featuring hand painted seaside pictures.<br />
guests are welcome to sit outside in<br />
summer to enjoy the surrounding<br />
countryside or perhaps watch our<br />
cows come in for milking!<br />
The Oaks Lodge Guest House<br />
map j<br />
Stapleton Lane, Kirkby Mallory, Leics, LE9 7QJ<br />
Tel: 01455 848125 or 07860 358495<br />
Email: gpenney49@googlemail.com<br />
www.oakslodge.co.uk<br />
Adjacent to Mallory Park circuit, The Oaks Lodge is<br />
perfect for anyone attending the circuit and has ample<br />
parking.Ground floor rooms have en-suite facilities,<br />
controllable central heating and colour televisions. Self<br />
catering continental style breakfast include a toaster,<br />
kettle and stocked fridge, all included in the price.<br />
Room rates: Double £50,<br />
Twin £50, Single £35<br />
Odstone Hall<br />
Hall Lane, Odstone, CV13 0QS<br />
Tel: 01530 260312<br />
Email: woodwards@odstonehall.com<br />
www.odstonehall.com<br />
The Old House<br />
30 Watling Street, Witherley, Nr. Atherstone,<br />
Warwickshire, CV9 1RD<br />
Tel: 01827 715634<br />
Email: enquiries@theoldhousebandb.co.uk<br />
www.theoldhousebandb.co.uk<br />
map k<br />
For the very latest information on places to visit,<br />
go to:<br />
www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/tourism<br />
Premier Inn<br />
map l<br />
The Marina Brewers Fayre <strong>Hinckley</strong> Premier Inn<br />
Wharf Farm, Coventry Road,<br />
<strong>Hinckley</strong>, Leicestershire, LE10 0NF<br />
Tel: 0870 8506382/01455 636493<br />
Email: hinckley.pi@whitbread.com<br />
A warm welcome awaits you here at<br />
the Marina & <strong>Hinckley</strong> Premier Inn.<br />
The Hotel & Restaurant overlooks the Ashby Canal, providing<br />
a unique location and wonderful atmosphere to relax and<br />
unwind. With rooms from £49.00 a night and good value<br />
meals, why not come and give us a try.<br />
Air Con - 12 noon Check-in - Large Free Car Park<br />
Fully accessible rooms - Family Orientated<br />
Sketchley Grange Hotel & Spa<br />
map m<br />
Sketchley Lane, Burbage, <strong>Hinckley</strong>,<br />
Leicestershire, LE10 3HU<br />
Tel: 01455 251133<br />
Email: reservations@sketchleygrange.co.uk<br />
www.sketchleygrange.co.uk<br />
An exciting new development,<br />
at the Sketchley Grange has<br />
begun. 43 additional bedrooms<br />
including 3 stunning master<br />
suites, a bespoke conference<br />
centre, superb banqueting suite<br />
with private garden and<br />
wonderful countryside views and, for something very<br />
different, a wedding pagoda will be built in the hotel’s<br />
grounds, tailor made for that special civil wedding.<br />
4 Star AA Rated - 2 Rosette Award-Winning Restaurant<br />
Award-Winning Romans Health & Leisure Spa<br />
For an online version of this Visitor Guide, visit<br />
www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/tourism<br />
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Sunshine Cottage Bed & Breakfast map n<br />
41 Main Street, Newbold Verdon, Leics, LE9 9NN<br />
Tel: 01455 828582<br />
Email: sue@sunshinecottage41.co.uk<br />
www.sunshinecottage41.co.uk<br />
Vale Farm Bed & Breakfast<br />
map o<br />
Stoke Lane, Higham on the Hill, Nuneaton, CV13 6ES<br />
Tel: 01455 212236/07977 915272<br />
Email: prestons@gmail.com<br />
www.valefarm-bed-and-breakfast.co.uk<br />
This guide was compiled by the <strong>Hinckley</strong> & <strong>Bosworth</strong> Tourism<br />
Partnership in conjunction with the individual establishments<br />
listed. All information was compiled in good faith and was<br />
believed to be correct at time of going to print.<br />
Whilst every effort has been made to avoid errors and omissions,<br />
The <strong>Hinckley</strong> and <strong>Bosworth</strong> Tourism Partnership cannot accept<br />
responsibility for any inaccuracies or subsequent changes made<br />
by the establishments featured.<br />
Photographic images provided by Leicester Shire Promotions<br />
Limited, Pete Underhill and Steve Wegerif.<br />
©HBTP July 2009<br />
<strong>Hinckley</strong> Town Centre Partnership &<br />
BID (Business Improvement District)<br />
The <strong>Hinckley</strong> Town Centre Partnership<br />
is supported by a broad array of public<br />
agencies and private businesses who<br />
seek to provide an excellent location<br />
where businesses can flourish and all<br />
residents, visitors and shoppers can<br />
enjoy a high quality of life and service<br />
in a clean and attractive environment,<br />
without fear of crime.<br />
The Partnership’s number one aim is<br />
to ensure everyone has a fulfilling and enjoyable experience<br />
and it supports, develops and hosts a wide range of events<br />
and activities. Please contact us for any information<br />
concerning opportunities for Business in <strong>Hinckley</strong> or if you<br />
would like to receive a copy of our local Business Directory<br />
Our contact details can be found at www.hinckleytcp.co.uk<br />
Useful Information<br />
Tourist Information<br />
<strong>Hinckley</strong> Tourist Information Centre<br />
Lancaster Road, <strong>Hinckley</strong>, LE10 OAT<br />
01455 635106<br />
Leicestershire Tourist Information<br />
0844 888 5181<br />
Lines are open Mon - Fri 10.00am - 6.00pm<br />
Sat 10.00am - 5.00pm<br />
www.goleicestershire.com<br />
Councils<br />
<strong>Hinckley</strong> & <strong>Bosworth</strong> Borough Council<br />
Argent’s Mead, <strong>Hinckley</strong>, LE10 1BZ<br />
01455 238141<br />
www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk<br />
Police<br />
Leicestershire Constabulary<br />
Force Headquarters<br />
St Johns, Enderby,<br />
Leicester, LE19 2BX<br />
www.leics.police.uk<br />
Medical Centres<br />
Hollycroft Medical Centre<br />
Clifton Way, <strong>Hinckley</strong>, LE10 0XN<br />
01455 234414<br />
The Maples Family Medical Practise<br />
Hill Street, <strong>Hinckley</strong>, LE10 1DS<br />
01455 234576<br />
www.maplesfamilymedicalpractice.nhs.uk<br />
Station View Health Centre<br />
Southfield Road, <strong>Hinckley</strong>, LE10 1UA<br />
01455 635362<br />
www.stationviewhealthcentre.co.uk<br />
Castlemead Medical Centre<br />
Hill Street, <strong>Hinckley</strong>, LE10 1DS<br />
01455 637659<br />
Market <strong>Bosworth</strong> Surgery<br />
Back Lane,<br />
Market <strong>Bosworth</strong>, CV13 0LD<br />
01455 290200<br />
www.newboldverdonandmarketboswo<br />
rthmedicalpractice.co.uk<br />
Pharmacists<br />
Boots<br />
2 Britannia Centre,<br />
Stockwell Head <strong>Hinckley</strong>, LE10 1RU<br />
01445 637445<br />
www.boots.com<br />
Health Centre Pharmacy<br />
27 Hill Street, <strong>Hinckley</strong>, LE10 1DS<br />
01445 637510<br />
Hollycroft Chemists<br />
Unit 1, Clifton Way Hollycroft,<br />
<strong>Hinckley</strong>, LE10 0XN<br />
01455 230825<br />
Lloyds Pharmacy<br />
6 Tilton Road, <strong>Hinckley</strong>, LE10 2SE<br />
01455 619153<br />
Lloyds Pharmacy<br />
9 Main Street,<br />
Market <strong>Bosworth</strong>, CV13 0JN<br />
01455 290424<br />
Leisure Centre<br />
<strong>Hinckley</strong> Leisure Centre<br />
Coventry Road<br />
<strong>Hinckley</strong><br />
LE10 0JR<br />
O1455 610011<br />
More information on the <strong>Hinckley</strong> & Market <strong>Bosworth</strong> area can be<br />
found at: www.hinckleyandbosworthonline.org.uk<br />
& www.goleicestershire.com<br />
The <strong>Hinckley</strong> and <strong>Bosworth</strong> Tourism<br />
Partnership is an independent, not-for-profit<br />
organisation of like-minded bodies and<br />
individuals whose prime objective is to develop<br />
knowledge and expertise in the positive<br />
promotion and development of tourism in the<br />
area served by the <strong>Hinckley</strong> and <strong>Bosworth</strong> Borough Council.<br />
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Places to Visit<br />
Ashby Boat Co. 1<br />
Ashby Trip 2<br />
Bagworth Heath Woods 3<br />
Billa Barra Hill 4<br />
<strong>Bosworth</strong> Battlefield 5<br />
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<strong>Bosworth</strong> Water Trust 6<br />
Burbage Common and Woods 7<br />
Café Latino 8<br />
Clarendon Community Park 9<br />
Concordia Theatre 10<br />
Granville Road Park 11<br />
Groby Pool and Nature Area 12<br />
Hill Hole Quarry 13<br />
<strong>Hinckley</strong> & District Museum 14<br />
<strong>Hinckley</strong> Market 15<br />
Places to Stay<br />
Ambion Court Hotel<br />
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Apple Orchard Farm B&B b<br />
Barceló <strong>Hinckley</strong> Island Hotel c<br />
The Bluebell Inn<br />
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<strong>Bosworth</strong> Hall Hotel<br />
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Elsted House<br />
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Hollycroft Park 16<br />
Langdale Community Park 17<br />
Mallory Park Motorsport Circuit 18<br />
Market <strong>Bosworth</strong> Country Park 19<br />
The Meeting Centre 20<br />
Michaelmas House 21<br />
Ponchinello’s Pizza & Pasta 22<br />
Queens Park 23<br />
Richmond Community Park 24<br />
Swallows Green Community Park 25<br />
Twycross Zoo 26<br />
Tropical Birdland 27<br />
Whitemoors 28<br />
Wildkidz Indoor Play Centre. 29<br />
Woodlands Nurseries 30<br />
Wykin Community Park 31<br />
Manor Farm Bed & Breakfast<br />
The Oaks Lodge Guest House<br />
The Old House<br />
Premier Inn<br />
Sketchley Grange Hotel & Spa<br />
Sunshine Cottage B&B<br />
Vale Farm Bed & Breakfast<br />
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Whitemoors<br />
Antiques • Country Tearooms • Gardens • Books • Curios • Paintings<br />
Close to the edge of <strong>Bosworth</strong> Battlefield,<br />
and located in the Conservation Village<br />
of Shenton - browse through thousands of<br />
objects to purchase which can be found within<br />
over 20 heated antiques/crafts units in several<br />
converted listed buildings.<br />
Relax in our comfortable, licensed Tearooms<br />
with seating for more than 50, serving light hot<br />
and cold meals made in our kitchens,<br />
homemade soup, puddings, homemade cakes &<br />
scones, freshly ground coffee and a choice of<br />
more than 10 different teas.<br />
Extensive cultured Victorian gardens<br />
running down to the River Sense.<br />
Local Travel Information<br />
Train: <strong>Hinckley</strong> railway station is on Station Road in <strong>Hinckley</strong> and offers<br />
regular train services to and from Leicester and Birmingham. Call 08457<br />
48 49 50 for train times.<br />
Bus: For details on local bus services, contact the Traveline on<br />
0870 608 2 608<br />
Taxi: There is a taxi rank on George Street, <strong>Hinckley</strong>.<br />
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Free entry, free car parks on site.<br />
Open 7 days, (except Dec 24-26, 31st and Jan 1).<br />
Weekend opening times 11.00-5.00,<br />
Weekdays in Summer 11.00-5.00, Winter 11.00-4.00.<br />
Coaches and large groups by appointment please.<br />
Mill Lane, Shenton, Nr. Market <strong>Bosworth</strong> CV13 6BZ<br />
Tel: Centre (01455) 212250 Tearooms (01455) 212981<br />
steve@whitemoorsantiques.co.uk
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