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Glenfield Tourist Information


Glenfield has a prominent place in railway history, with the opening of the Swannington Leicester line, the first railway line south of Manchester.

A major engineering feature of the line was the 1,796-yard long Glenfield tunnel, the longest of its kind in many years.Built by Robert Stephenson son of the famous George Stephenson, the line carried passengers until 1928.The tunnel is now closed but a memorial remains in the form of a housing development called Stephenson's Court on Station Road.

 

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Attractions near Glenfield
Gorse Hill City Farm (2 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.
National Gas Museum (3 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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What's near Glenfield

Attractions:
  Gorse Hill City Farm  2 Miles
  National Space Centre  3 Miles
  National Gas Museum  3 Miles
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Towns:
  Anstey  1 Mile
  Newtown Limford  2 Miles
  Kirby Muxloe  2 Miles
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Estate Agents:
  Harrison Murray Ltd  2 Miles
  Kingswood Estate Agents  3 Miles
  Haart  3 Miles
Hotels:
  Premier Inn Leicester North West  <1 Mile
  Premier Inn Leicester Central  1 Mile
  The Castle Hotel  2 Miles
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Self Catering:
  Gatehouse Lodges  8 Miles
  The Old Club House  9 Miles
  Garden Cottage at Quenby Hall  10 Miles
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Campsites:
  Proctor's Park  7 Miles
  Kings Mills Caravan Park  14 Miles
  NWSC Caravan & Camping Park  20 Miles
TIC: Leicester Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 0906 294 1113  3 Miles



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Towns near Glenfield
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.
Newtown Limford Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
Kirby Muxloe Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
One of the country's most important monuments is in the parish of Kirby Muxloe. Built in the late 15th century by Lord Hastings, who was executed in 1483 before the building was completed, Kirby Muxloe Castle now has a Grade I listing.
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Hotels near Glenfield
Days Inn Leicester (2 Miles)*
Situated on the M1, the Days Inn Hotel Leicester provides contemporary quality accommodation and an ideal base for exploring the surrounding countryside.
Holiday Inn Leicester City (3 Miles)*
Enjoy the luxuries of a 4 star getaway and the convenience of a city centre location at the fantastic Holiday Inn Leicester City.
Campanile Leicester (3 Miles)*
Put yourself right in the heart of the vibrant city with a stay at the fantastic Campanile Leicester.
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Self Catering near Glenfield
Abbey Farm (12 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.
The Little Barn (13 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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