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

Bosworth Water Trust Leisure and Water Park (1 Mile)*
Bosworth Water Trust is a 50 acre leisure park with 20 acres of lakes for dinghy, boardsailing and fishing.
Twycross Zoo (5 Miles)*
Set in 50 acres of parkland, the zoo is home to 1000 or so animals, most of which are endangered species.
Donington le Heath Manor House (7 Miles)*
Step back in time and experience how people really lived in Medieval, Tudor and Stuart Times at Donington le Heath Manor House.
Arbury Hall (8 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.
Snibston (8 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.
Ashby de la Zouch Castle (10 Miles)*
Ashby - a royalist stronghold. Tour the impressive ruins of a grand medieval castle within extensive and beautiful grounds.
Ashby-de-la-Zouch Museum (10 Miles)*
Ashby Museum re-opened on Easter Saturday 2007, with a new two-storey extension housing a Community Room and Archives Room, and two revamped Exhibition Galleries.
Gorse Hill City Farm (11 Miles)*
Gorse Hill City Farm is a working farm with the opportunity to feed and touch the animals.
National Gas Museum (11 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.
Kingsbury Water Park (12 Miles)*
So much to see and do at Warwickshire's premier waterside attraction! Kingsbury Water Park has 15 lakes situated in over 600 acres of country park.
Tamworth Castle (12 Miles)*
Tamworth Castle is the number one heritage attraction located in the town centre of Tamworth. A visit to Tamworth Castle any time day or night is packed full of fun, mystery and adventure.
SnowDome (12 Miles)*
The SnowDome in Tamworth is the ultimate snow, ice and leisure experience. Whether it's a fun packed day on the snow, a family outing on the ice or a dip in the swimming pool, the SnowDome provides fun for all!
Broomey Croft Childrens Farm (12 Miles)*
Our farm is set in the beautiful North Warwickshire countryside and Children just love to visit our friendly farm with its tame farm animals.
Drayton Manor Theme Park (12 Miles)*
For total family entertainment visit the award-winning Drayton Manor Theme Park, near Tamworth, Staffordshire.
Middleton Hall (12 Miles)*
The Hall has an interesting architectural history with its earliest buildings dating from c.1300 and other buildings dating from the sixteenth century and the early nineteenth century.
National Space Centre (13 Miles)*
The award winning National Space Centre is the UK's largest attraction dedicated to space.
Leicester Racecourse (13 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.
Herbert Art Gallery and Museum (13 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.
Coventry Transport Museum (13 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
Ash End House Children's Farm (13 Miles)*
Touch, see, smell feel and experience all the sights and sounds of a farm. Ash End House Farm is organised specially for children.
St Marys Guildhall (13 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 Cathedral (13 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.
Lunt Roman Fort (13 Miles)*
Once inhabited by the Roman Army, this ancient site provides a fascinating snapshot of Roman military life.
Calke Abbey (13 Miles)*
A tour of Calke Abbey's treasures is like taking a step back in history. The stately home remains in a mid-19th century time warp.
Coventry Toy Museum (13 Miles)*
Coventry Toy Museum which is housed in Whitefriars Gate, built in 1352, houses a wonderful collection of toys dating from 1740 to 1952.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



Above, you'll find a list of the Tourist Attractions in Shenton and things to do in Shenton (and nearby) listed on AboutBritain.com.

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