Attractions in Countesthorpe & Things to Do in Countesthorpe
(and nearby)

Leicester Racecourse (4 Miles)*
Extending to 200 acres and steeped in more than 100 years of history, the Leicester Racecourse estate provides the perfect venue for the private or business client.
National Gas Museum (4 Miles)*
At the Gas Museum you will gain a fascinating insight into the story of gas past and present, with particular reference to the East Midlands region.
Gorse Hill City Farm (6 Miles)*
Gorse Hill City Farm is a working farm with the opportunity to feed and touch the animals.
National Space Centre (7 Miles)*
The award winning National Space Centre is the UK's largest attraction dedicated to space.
Stanford Hall (10 Miles)*
Stanford, where Shakespeare's Avon flows gently through the Park, has been the home of the Cave family, ancestors of the present owner Lady Braye since 1430.
Harborough Museum (10 Miles)*
The Museum has been revamped to display one of the most significant Iron Age finds in Britain - the Hallaton Treasure!
Bosworth Water Trust Leisure and Water Park (13 Miles)*
Bosworth Water Trust is a 50 acre leisure park with 20 acres of lakes for dinghy, boardsailing and fishing.
Rugby School Tours & Museum (13 Miles)*
Rugby School Museum in Barby Road is open as part of the School tour.
Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens (13 Miles)*
Kelmarsh is a 3,363 acre (1361ha) agricultural estate at the heart of which stands the eighteenth century Kelmarsh Hall, surrounded by its pleasure gardens and parkland.
Donington le Heath Manor House (14 Miles)*
Step back in time and experience how people really lived in Medieval, Tudor and Stuart Times at Donington le Heath Manor House.
Great Central Railway (14 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.
Charnwood Museum (15 Miles)*
Charnwood Museum features a wide range of exhibits reflecting thehistory, geology, archaeology and industries of Charnwood and thesurrounding area. Permanent displays include 'Coming to Charnwoo
Snibston (15 Miles)*
Snibston is set on the site of a former colliery and consists of an award winning interactive museum, scheduled ancient colliery buildings, the Century Theatre, and a one hundred acre country park and nature reserve.
Arbury Hall (15 Miles)*
Arbury Hall has been the seat of the Newdegate family for over 400 years and is the ancestral home of Vicount and Viscountess Daventry.
Coton Manor Garden (16 Miles)*
Coton Manor lies in peaceful Northamptonshire countryside and enjoys beautiful views providing an ideal setting for the garden.
Twycross Zoo (16 Miles)*
Set in 50 acres of parkland, the zoo is home to 1000 or so animals, most of which are endangered species.
Coombe Country Park (16 Miles)*
It has taken ten centuries and the vision of many individuals for the magnificent Country Park to reach its present splendour. Take time to explore its beautiful garden, woodland and lakeside walks and enjoy the historic surroundings.
Lamport Hall (17 Miles)*
Lamport Hall was the home of the Isham family for over four centuries.
Melton Carnegie Museum (18 Miles)*
This exciting newly refurbished museum contains informative and innovative displays.
Herbert Art Gallery and Museum (18 Miles)*
The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum provides places for the people of Coventry and visitors to the City to meet, celebrate and explore their cultural and creative past, present and futures.
St Marys Guildhall (18 Miles)*
St Mary's Guildhall has stood at the heart of Coventry for over 650 years and witnessed events of both local and national importance.
Coventry Toy Museum (18 Miles)*
Coventry Toy Museum which is housed in Whitefriars Gate, built in 1352, houses a wonderful collection of toys dating from 1740 to 1952.
Lunt Roman Fort (18 Miles)*
Once inhabited by the Roman Army, this ancient site provides a fascinating snapshot of Roman military life.
Coventry Cathedral (18 Miles)*
The original Cathedral Church of St Michael was destroyed on the night of 14th November 1940 by incendiary bombs. Basil Spence's new Cathedral, consecrated in 1962, is a triumphant statement of Resurrection and life.
Coventry Transport Museum (18 Miles)*
Coventry is the birthplace of British road transport and the Museum displays the largest collection of British cars, buses, cycles and motorcycles in the world, it is designated as a collection of national importance
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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