MuseumsLeicestershire

The National Space Centre is the UK's largest attraction dedicated to space. From the minute you catch sight of the futuristic Rocket Tower, you'll be treated to hours of breathtaking discovery. On your visit to the National Space Centre you will find yourself immersed in an awe‐inspiring…

Abbey Pumping Station is Leicester's Museum of Science and Technology, displaying Leicester's industrial, technological and scientific heritage. Situated adjacent to the National Space Centre, the two attractions tell the story of over 200 years of science and technology from the early days of steam and industry, to…

Leicester's Museum of Archaeology is placed in the wonderful setting of the remains of the Roman town's public baths. The Jewry Wall is one of Leicester's most famous landmarks. It is a rare example of Roman walling which has survived for nearly 2000 years. The…

The Record Office is the centre for research into the history of Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland. Records of all kinds, including manuscripts the archives of a hrefhttp:www.government‐news.co.ukcommunities‐local‐government titleLocal Government Newslocal governmenta, institutions and families, maps and photographs are preserved and made available for research by the public.…

Newarke Houses museum is composed of two historic houses, Wygston's Chantry House and Skeffington House. Newarke Houses has attractive and serene gardens full of historical curiosities. At the back of the garden is the castle wall beyond which is the old graveyard of St Mary de Castro…

Ashby Castle forms the backdrop to the famous jousting scenes in Sir Walter Scott's classic novel of 1819, Ivanhoe. /ppNow a ruin, the castle began as a manor house in the 12th century and only achieved castle status in the 15th century, by which time the hall…

Re-creating the experience of famous expresses of the steam age. Great Central Railway is one of the few places in the world where scheduled full size steam trains pass in motion on double track. Main Line Steam trains - every weekend throughout the year./pp/ppFeaturing GCR '04'…

Winners of the Leicester & Leicestershire Best Attraction Award 2003. For centuries Rockingham Castle has entertained royalty and private guests within its ancient walls. The history and tradition continue./pp/ppThe Castle stands on the edge of an escarpment giving dramatic views over the Welland Valley and five counties.…