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Leicestershire
and Around
Leicestershire
covers 2,553 square kilometres in the
heart of England
and has a population of almost
1 million. Leicester
is the county town.
The surrounding
area includes some of the most
picturesque
rural landscapes in the country and has
a variety of
attractions catering for all tastes.
Historic houses
and castles contrast with the
bustling markets
and the modern shopping centres.
Leicester is
also convenient for visits to many
other historic
cities and tourist attractions such as
Nottingham
(Robin Hood Centre ans Sherwood
Forest), Warwick
(medieval castle) and
Stratford-upon-Avon
(Anne Hathaway and William
Shakespeare).
Further Information
(Links):
Leicester
http://www.leicester.gov.uk/departments/page.asp?
http://www.discoverleicester.com
Leicester Museums
http://www.leicestermuseums.ac.uk/setframe.html
Stratford-upon-Avon
http://www.stratford-upon-avon.co.uk
Warwick Castle
http://www.warwick-castle.com/main/home.html |
