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…
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9.7 miles
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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…
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9.7 miles
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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…
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8.9 miles
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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.…
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5.5 miles
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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…
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8.7 miles
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The Rutland County Museum displays illustrate the archaeology of Rutland, and its rural trades and occupations, domestic life and agriculture. They are strong in the tools and equipment of village tradesmen ‐ the wheelwright and carpenter, the blacksmith and farrier, the cooper, shoe‐maker and tinsmith, the plumber and…
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14.5 miles
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This triangular building was designed and built by Sir Thomas Tresham between 1593 and 1597. The Lodge is a testament to Tresham's Roman Catholicism: the number three, symbolising the Holy Trinity, is apparent everywhere.Triangular Lodge is situated 1 mile W of Rushton, on unclassified road 3miles from Desborough…
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11.3 miles
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