Leicestershire is the home of the famous Melton Mobray pork pie; the rich veined blue cheese of Stilton and the subtle taste of Red Leicester cheese. It is also home to the Battle of Bosworth, which ended the reign of the Plantagenets, fought between the two noble houses of Lancaster and York. The story of this famous event is captured at the Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park. The castles of Ashby, Rockingham and that of Belvoir and the many museums as well as religious sites such as St Martin’s Cathedral and Leicester Abbey fittingly recall the historical contributions of this county in the very centre of England.
The National Forest forms the ancient forests of Needwood and Charnwood, which is an area of arboreal delight with woodland endowed flora. Over one third of this forest is dedicated to preservation and replanting ensuring the natural beauty is maintained. For further relaxation there is also the Champneys Spring Spa and Stapleford Park Spa that offer great therapeutic remedies that will also chill out the body and mind. For the young ones there is the interactive educational experience of Snibston Discovery Park and the National Space Centre and for sheer amusement Twinlakes Park for animals, rides and other entertainment designed to keep them busy.
The Tropical Bird Gardens offer a host of parrots, owls and other exotic flyers. For more flying on the racetrack then a visit to Everyman Motor Racing Activities will address the automobile adrenalin urge. There is a diving centre at Stoney Cove – a converted quarry ideal for perfecting techniques. The swathe of rural features is also a great backdrop for the game of golf, which is catered for at Stapleford Park Golf Course – designed by Donald Steel and landscaped by the famous architect Capability Brown.
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