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Norton juxta Twycross today is a quiet and peaceful little village in Leicestershire, close to the Warwickshire border and is bounded on the east side by the Ashby Canal. It consists of about 60 houses. The village is situated 12 miles from Hinckley, 7 miles from Market Bosworth, 7 miles from Atherstone and 20 miles from Leicester. Norton was probably created by Anglo-Saxons in the 6th -7th C. Norton is believed to be derived from North Tun, Tun being Anglo-Saxon for settlement. Description by Richard Mills
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Attractions near Norton juxta Twycross
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Twycross Zoo
(1 Mile)*
Set in 50 acres of parkland, the zoo is home to 1000 or so animals, most of which are endangered species. |
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Bosworth Water Trust Leisure and Water Park
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Bosworth Water Trust is a 50 acre leisure park with 20 acres of lakes for dinghy, boardsailing and fishing. |
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Ashby de la Zouch Castle
(7 Miles)*
Ashby - a royalist stronghold. Tour the impressive ruins of a grand medieval castle within extensive and beautiful grounds. |
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Towns near Norton juxta Twycross
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Appleby Magna Tourist Information
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Twycross Tourist Information
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Snarestone Tourist Information
(2 Miles)*
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Hotels near Norton juxta Twycross
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Self Catering near Norton juxta Twycross
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Excellence Afloat at Valley Cruises
(7 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. |
Castle Green
(9 Miles)*
These superb detached bungalows are situated in an attractive rural location, yet it is only an easy 15 minutes drive to the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham and Coventry. |
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