Leicestershire
Properties and events in Leicestershire
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531 years of Loughborough Grammar School - Tower Opening and Exhibitions
The 1852 Building will be open including the tower, which is accessed by 59 steps up a spiral staircase, giving a great view of Loughborough and surrounding districts. Items from the School's archives will be available to view in adjacent rooms
All Saints with Holy Trinity, Historic Parish Church, Loughborough
Visit Loughborough's only Grade 1 listed building and learn more about the history of the church building and it's significance to Loughborough over many centuries, with the earliest parts of the building going back to the 12th century.
Anstey Wallpaper Company Factory Tour
We invite you to join us to tour the Anstey Wallpaper Company to explore the inner workings of our renowned wallpaper factory. Since 2000 we have been printing luxurious wallpaper, each piece rich with history.
Architects of Loughborough
A guided walk around Loughborough town centre, to consider the work of a variety of architects, through some of the town's interesting buildings.
Art Deco Walks
We are offering two Loughborough Art Deco Trail Walks led by an accredited Leicestershire Tour Guide
Atkins Heritage Tour
Historic Hinckley buildings walking tour, that all have a connection to the notable Atkins hosiery family.
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre Open Day
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre invites you to attend our Heritage Open Day. Discover this important heritage site in the heart of Leicestershire and uncover the story of two of our most famous kings.
Braunstone Stable Block Museum
The Old stables to Braunstone Hall (Winstanley Hotel now). We have 5 rooms of displays of local history, including details of the last Lord of the Manor, Major Richard Winstanley, and his family, who left in 1926.
Fully Fashioned Memories Exhibition
Fully Fashioned Memories is a photographic exhibition celebrating the everyday Atkins factory worker at work and play from the 1960s to 2002.
Garendon Park - Guided Walks
Garendon is a Registered Historic Park which, at one time, straddled what is now the M1. Information will be shared about the Park’s history including the 12th Century Monastery, Palladian Hall, Parkland, 18th Century Follies and Wartime use.
Garendon Park - Self Guided Walk
New for 2026 download a self-guided walk around Garendon Registered Historic Park. Information includes details of a 12th Century Monastery, Palladian Hall, 18th Century Follies and Wartime use.
Garendon Park and St Botolph's Church
Visit St Botolph Church, Shepshed. See the impressive Phillips family memorials. There will be information about Garendon Park on display. Enjoy light refreshments.
Greyfriars Leicester Legal Quarter Walking Tour
Stroll around the Greyfriars Conservation Area, Leicester, and explore its heritage as the historic legal quarter of Leicester.
High Street & The Leicester Lanes Walking Tour
A walking tour of Leicester's High Street and The Leicester Lanes that lead of High Street.
Hinckley and District Museum
The only remaining thatched building in Hinckley, dating from c1680, and now housing a museum illustrating aspects of the history of Hinckley and district. Cottage garden and tearoom.
Historical Overview of Unity House
Historical documents will be available tracing Unity House's history from its inception as a medical aid centre in 1889, its use as a British restaurant in the war, and its current use after being purchased by Mont Follick MP in 1945.
In the Company of The Fallen
54 fascinating war memorials. Talk on Saturday 12th at noon
Leicester Photographic Archive Pop Up Exhibition
Highlights of Leicester City Council’s photographic archive, themed exhibitions created by the volunteers.
Leicester Secular Hall Open Day
Secular Hall: new exhibition & guided tour - Come and see this unique building rooted in Leicester's radical past. A special exhibition will mark the 175th anniversary of Leicester Secular Society
Leicestershire Archaeological & Historical Society: Special Library Event
The Leicestershire Archaeological & Historical Society invites you to explore our magnificent archival sources and rare book collection inside the historic Jury Room at the Leicester Guildhall.