Loughborough attractions

		Loughborough lies in the county of Leicestershire, an area of pleasant countryside and cities with a strong historical and industrial heritage. The fertile Vale of Belvoir (pronounced "beever") is overlooked by its stately castle, while nearby is Melton Mowbray, pork pie capital of the world. Leicestershire is a diverse county that is rich in both culture and history. The numerous museums in the county house many objects of local, national and international importance.

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	Donington Park Leisure Ltd, Donington Park Grand Prix Circuit, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2RP, UK. + 44 (0) 1332 810 048. Corporate Days (Cars and Bikes), Track Hire, Drive Donington Experiences, Conferences and Events. www.donington-park.co.uk. About 7 miles west of Loughborough.
	Donington Grand Prix Collection, Donington Park, Castle Donington, Leicestershire, DE74 2RP. Tel: 01332 811027. 130 exhibits within 5 halls depicting motor sport history from the turn of the century to the present day. About 7 miles west of Loughborough.
	Calke Abbey, Ticknall, near Melbourne, Leicestershire, DE73 7LE. Tel: 01332 863822. Baroque mansion built in 1701-3 which has remained virtually unaltered since the death of the last baronet, Sir Vauncey Harpur- Crewe in 1924. Set in 750 acres of beautiful parkland, 18th century stable block, Gothic-style church, walled gardens and restaurant. National Trust. Charges apply. About 9 miles west of Loughborough.
	Bradgate Park & Swithland Wood. Contact: Estate Office, Deer Barn Buildings, Country Park, Newtown Linford, Leicestershire, LE6 0HE. Tel: 0116 2362713. Leicestershire's most visited country park with 830 acres, deer herd, and river. There is a shop, visitor centre & cate. Nearby are the Bradgate House Ruins which stand as a reminder of the time when Lady Jane Grey was resident there. About 5 miles south of Loughborough.
	Taylors Eayre and Smith Ltd, The Bellfoundry, Freehold Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1AR.. Tel: +44 (0) 1509 212241. Museum: +44 (0) 1509 233414. Exhibits and memorabilia. Tour of the foundry and the works possible.
	Old Rectory, Rectory Place, Loughborough, LE11 1UW. Only parts of the original Rectory survives very close to the all saints church in Rectory Place. In the centre of Loughborough.
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