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Belvoir Castle was completed in the early 19th century after
previous buildings were damaged during the Wars of the Roses, the Civil
War and a major fire in 1816. Tour some of the most stunning interiors of the period,
from the elegant Elizabeth Saloon and majestic State Dining Room to the military splendour of the Guard
Room. The Old Kitchen and Bakery recreate ‘below stairs’
life in 1825, while the School Room and Nursery allow children to
experience lessons and games from Regency times.
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The Donington Grand Prix Collection contains the largest collection of
Grand Prix racing cars in the world. Five halls, with over 130
exhibits, illustrate the history of motor sport from the turn of the
20th Century. Notable
exhibits include the 1936 twin engined 500 bhp Alfa Romeo Bimotore
which has a top speed of 200mph, Jim Clark's World Championship winning
Lotus 25, the 'howling' flat 12 Ferrari 312B, and Stirling Moss's
Lotus, in which he defeated Ferrari in the
1961 Monaco Grand Prix.
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The National Space Centre is the UK's largest attraction dedicated to space. See space rockets, satellites and capsules and take a look at how we
use space in a multitude of ways to enhance life on earth. Lunar Base
2025, is an interactive exhibit which will test your mental and
physical ability to survive a long and dangerous voyage into deep
space, and culminates in a stunning 3D mission to the ice moon Europa! Facilities include a gift selling space themed products shop and a cafe.
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Stilton Cheese is produced in the counties of Leicestershire,
Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire and derives its name from the village of Stilton in
Cambridgeshire, not because it was made here, but because it was sold
to coach travellers on the Great North Road, journeying between London
and Scotland. Two of the most famous and best known dairies are based at Long
Clawson and Colston Basset, which were founded just before the first
world war.
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Leicester's oldest museum has wide-ranging collections spanning the natural and cultural world.
There are five main areas; Wild Space, The Mighty Dinosaurs, Ancient
Egyptians, The Art Galleries - which contain an outstanding collection of
20th century German Expressionism, and Leicestershire's Rocks. New
Walk Museum has been the inspiration for many people, including Sir
David Attenborough, who pursued his love of natural history as a result
of regular visits to the galleries as a child.
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Rockingham castle features examples of architecture from every
period of its 950 year history. Surrounding it are eighteen acres of
grounds, including a 19th century rose garden and recently re-developed
outdoor spaces. Tour
the Great Hall, built on the instruction of William the Conqueror in
1086, and the Old Kitchen - restored to how it would have
looked in 1895 showing the preparation of a grand dinner. Events in summer include
jousting tornaments, Civil War re-enactments and a game fair.
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The Battlefield Line Railway runs from Shackerstone to Shenton in
Leicestershire, and is the last remaining stretch of a line that
opened in 1873. Set
off from Shackerstone Station, which also has a shop, a tea room and a
fascinating museum containing historic railway artefacts
and memoribilia. Step
inside an old fashioned carriage and journey through countryside, villages and farms, pulled along by a beautiful steam locomotive such as the classic Mayflower, built in 1946.
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Take a fascinating journey around Snibston where you can discover 500 years of technological innovation and its impact on our everyday lives. From the earliest mining tools, proto-type jet engine to the largest fashion display outside London, there is plenty to explore at this must see museum! Snibston Discovery Park is set in the heart of the National Forest on the site of a former colliery, with indoor and outdoor interactive exhibits, including historic colliery buildings, the Century Theatre, and a one hundred acre country park and nature reserve. Facilities at Snibston include a cafe and gift shop.
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Dickinson and Morris have been baking pork pies at Ye Olde Pork
Pie Shop in Melton Mowbray since 1851. They are firmly established as
one of Leicestershire's favourite tourist attractions and are the
oldest pork pie bakery and last remaining producer of authentic Melton
Mowbray pork pies based in the town centre. Why
not try a 'Pork Pie Evening Experience" where groups can try for themselves the art of 'hand raising' a pork pie. Demonstrations of how pies are made can also be arranged at the shop.
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Founded in 1880 Leicester Football Club, or Leicester Tigers as they
are more commonly known, has gone on to become one of the most
successful and well-known rugby clubs in the world. If
you are new to rugby or are interested in the game, then why not see
this awesome contact sport first hand by attending a match? As well as rugby matches Leicester Tigers organise coaching clinics and courses for young people.
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