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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
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Gorse Hill City Farm
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Gorse Hill City Farm is a working farm with the opportunity to feed and touch the animals. |
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National Space Centre
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The award winning National Space Centre is the UK's largest attraction dedicated to space. |
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National Gas Museum
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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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Towns near Glenfield
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Anstey Tourist Information
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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. |
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Newtown Limford Tourist Information
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Kirby Muxloe Tourist Information
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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
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Self Catering near Glenfield
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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. |
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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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