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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…
Distance: 10.9 miles away

The Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Ltd was established in March 1983, and is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Jaguar products and it's associated companies which include Swallow Sidecar, SS cars, Daimler, Lanchester, and Jaguar. In addition to maintaining an outstanding collection of more than…
Distance: 12.9 miles away

The largest collection of British Road Transport in the world with over 230 cars and commercial vehicles, 250 cycles and 90 motorcycles.Techzone:This zone has been designed for visitors who want to find out more technical details about the Museum's collection. Here you can post queries in our Forum…
Distance: 12.7 miles away

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…
Distance: 11 miles away

The Social History collections include a wealth of objects, photographs and other materials relating to the lives of Coventry people in the past and in the present. The range of topics includes domestic life, schooldays, fashion, toys and dolls, entertainment, numismatics and World War 2. The…
Distance: 12.9 miles away

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…
Distance: 9.9 miles away

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.…
Distance: 10.4 miles away

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…
Distance: 9.8 miles away

The Priory is a new visitor attraction built over the remains of Coventry's first Cathedral. Excavation work gave archaeologists the opportunity to uncover details of much of the original Cathedral and tell the story of this amazing part of Coventry's history in the new Visitor Centre which…
Distance: 12.9 miles away

William Gilbert 1799‐1877 who was one of the boot and shoe makers to Rugby School, had a small shop in the high street but when William died, his nephew James succeeded him. James Gilbert 1831‐1906 was much loved by the past and present Rugbians of his time. The…
Distance: 14.2 miles away