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Birstall Tourist Information


Birstall has become a major dormitory area for Leicester, but there are several examples of its earlier history in evidence.

The oldest part of the village has several examples of timber framed cottages, whilst the much restored St. James the Greater Parish Church includes the remains of Saxon sculpture in the south wall of its medieval nave.

 

Images of Birstall
The Great Central Railway line from Birstall to Loughborough © Grahame White
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What's near Birstall

Attractions:
  National Space Centre  2 Miles
  Gorse Hill City Farm  2 Miles
  National Gas Museum  4 Miles
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Towns:
  Belgrave  2 Miles
  Thurcaston  2 Miles
  Rothley  2 Miles
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Estate Agents:
  Your Move  <1 Mile
  Harrison Murray Ltd  2 Miles
  Kingswood Estate Agents  3 Miles
Hotels:
  Comfort Hotel Leicester  2 Miles
  Rothley Court Hotel  2 Miles
  Days Inn Leicester Central  3 Miles
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Bed and Breakfast:
  Aaron Lodge Bed and Breakfast  1 Mile
  Aaron Lodge Guest House  1 Mile
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Self Catering:
  Old Guadaloupe Cottage  10 Miles
  The Little Barn  11 Miles
  The Bothy  13 Miles
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Campsites:
  Bosworth Water Trust  14 Miles
  Thorntons Holt Camping Park  18 Miles
  Somers Wood Caravan Park  29 Miles

Cinema: Odeon Leicester  4 Miles

TIC: Leicester Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 0906 294 1113  3 Miles


Attractions near Birstall
National Space Centre (2 Miles)*
The award winning National Space Centre is the UK's largest attraction dedicated to space.
Gorse Hill City Farm (2 Miles)*
See the daily workings of the farm. Feed and touch the animals within a relaxed and friendly environment.
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.
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* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Towns near Birstall
Belgrave Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
Thurcaston Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
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.
Rothley Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
Rothley is another stop on the Great Central Railway, a quiet village on the eastern edge of the Charnwood Forest, originally built around Rothley Brook, a tributary of the Soar.
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* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Hotels near Birstall
Comfort Hotel Leicester (2 Miles)*
This Victorian hotel with a uniquely themed restaurant presents functional accommodation within easy reach of the M1.
Rothley Court Hotel (2 Miles)*
Rothley Court is a rambling manor with beautiful gardens, a babbling brook and an ancient chapel. Facilities include a splendid oak panelled restaurant offering an extensive menu and a fine wine list.
Days Inn Leicester Central (3 Miles)*
Enjoy the heart of Leicester. Stay at Days Inn for the perfect Days Out in Leicester. Traditional hotel within a 2 minute journey of expansive multi-cuisine, theatres and shopping centres.
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Self Catering near Birstall
Old Guadaloupe Cottage (10 Miles)*
New for 2008, this lovely cottage is very spacious with original beams and finished to a high standard.
The Little Barn (11 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.
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