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Cropston Tourist Information

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Cropston is a picturesque village, close to the late 19th century reservoir, which takes its name from the village. The elaborate Victorian engineering undertaken to provide Leicester with piped water can be viewed at the Severn Trent Visitor Centre. An alternative southern entry to Charnwood Forest, and the area is popular with walkers.

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Attractions near Cropston

Gorse Hill City Farm (3 Miles)* Gorse Hill City Farm is a working farm with the opportunity to feed and touch the animals.

National Space Centre (3 Miles)* The award winning National Space Centre is the UK's largest attraction dedicated to space.

Great Central Railway (5 Miles)* The Great Central Railway is Britain's only double track main line heritage railway. The stations of this railway are restored to different periods of the main line's history.

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Towns near Cropston

Thurcaston Tourist Information (1 Mile)* Thurcaston claims to be the birthplace of the martyred Tudor Bishop, Hugh Latimer. As a youth, he may well have been familiar with All Saints Church, parts of which date back to Norman times.

Swithland Tourist Information (1 Mile)* Swithland is a pleasant Forest village close to both the Woods and Reservoir, which also bear its name. The village is known well beyond Charnwood for its dark blue slate, which produced roofing material from the times of the Romans to the 19th century.

Anstey Tourist Information (1 Mile)* Anstey's role as a southern gateway to the Charnwood Forest is shown by the 15th century Packhorse Bridge, just a mere 5 feet wide, straddling Rothley River.

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Hotels near Cropston

Quorn Country Hotel (3 Miles)* With the River Soar meandering through the landscaped grounds, the 4-star Quorn Country Hotel is in the Leicestershire countryside, just outside of Loughborough. Bedrooms feature en suite bathrooms and TVs.

Comfort Hotel Leicester (4 Miles)* This Victorian hotel is within easy reach of the M1, with free off-road parking and free Wi-Fi. Comfort Hotel Leicester has individually designed en suite rooms, a cosy bar and extensive conference facilities. The hotel does not have a lift.

The Hunting Lodge (4 Miles)* This spectacular 3-story granite building has been lovingly restored with an added touch of the contemporary. Enjoy a large garden, open fires and à la carte restaurant.

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Self Catering near Cropston

The Little Barn (10 Miles)* The Little Barn is situated in the pretty South Nottinghamshire Village of Wysall. The property stands adjacent to the original farmyard of Rectory Farm, a Grade II listed building

Old Guadaloupe Cottage (12 Miles)* New for 2008, this lovely cottage is very spacious with original beams and finished to a high standard.

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