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Croft is a village of interest and character dominated by extensive quarry working which provide high quality granite. These workings are reputed to have been used for the Fosse Way. Croft Hill a landmark of some significance in history. In ancient times the hill's distinctive shape rising straight up from the Soar Valley made it a focal point for gatherings of importance. In the year 836, the King of Mercia held council on the hill and before that it must have been a vantage point for the Romans. Earlier still there is evidence of Bronze Age and Iron Age implements.
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Attractions near Croft
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National Gas Museum
(6 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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Leicester Racecourse
(7 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. |
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Gorse Hill City Farm
(7 Miles)*
Gorse Hill City Farm is a working farm with the opportunity to feed and touch the animals. |
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Towns near Croft
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Stoney Stanton Tourist Information
(2 Miles)*
Stoney Stanton has a long history of stone quarrying going back to the Romans. After the Second World War the quarrying business came to an end, but not before thousands of tons of rock had been extracted, leaving deep water filled areas. |
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Hethel Tourist Information
(2 Miles)*
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Narborough Tourist Information
(2 Miles)*
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Self Catering near Croft
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Abbey Farm
(6 Miles)*
Abbey Farm is situated in the heart of England on the Warwickshire/ Leicestershire border giving easy access to Motorways (M6, M1, M69) and excellent links to midland towns and cities. The farm is 1/2mile from the road. |
Excellence Afloat at Valley Cruises
(10 Miles)*
Self catering accommodation with a difference - luxury canal boats for holiday hire to cruise to the many tourist attractions in the Heart of the Midlands. A small, family run company offering the highest standards of service. |
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