Attractions around Loughborough
Explore 15 attractions, restaurants, shops around Loughborough
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Great Central Railway
Great Central Road, Loughborough LE11 1RW England
The Great Central Railway is the UK's only double track, main line heritage railway. It’s the only place in the world where full size steam engines can be seen passing each other – just as it was when steam ruled the rails. Trains run every weekend of the year, bank holidays and selected week days through the summer. In addition, First Class Restaurant Car Services provide five course meals whilst travelling between Loughborough and Leicester. Childhood dreams can come true with a Drive a Locomotive Experience when you can take the regulator on a mighty steam locomotive or notch up on a powerful diesel. We also run many special events, including Steam Galas, Paw Patrol, Bonfire Night, 1940s Wartime Weekend and Santa Specials. The railway is supported by The David Clarke Railway Trust, click here to find out more. The Railway's membership organisation is Friends of the Great Central Main Line (FoGCML).
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Break Escape Loughborough
58/59 Baxter Gate, Loughborough LE11 1TH England
Welcome to Loughborough’s original Escape Rooms set in a prime location adjacent to the new cinema complex, Break Escape offers a challenge to you; can you & your team escape our immersive puzzle experience in under 60 minutes to join our leader board? Every detail you come across in our atmospheric rooms may lead you another step closer to your Escape!
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Beacon Hill Country Park
Broombriggs Farm Cottage Beacon Road, Loughborough LE12 8SP England
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Manor Farm Park & Woodlands
Castle Hill East Leake, Loughborough LE12 6LU England
Animal Farm park. Wide selection of animals, indoor and out door play, lake, nature trail and woodlands, cafe and bistro
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Burleighs Gin Distillery
Charley Road The Collection Yard, Bawdon Lodge Farm, Loughborough LE12 9YE England
Escape to the country for an afternoon at the Burleighs Gin Distillery, situated in the heart of Leicestershire’s beautiful Charnwood Forest. Learn the art of distilling and create your own bottle of craft gin at the Burleighs Gin Academy, tour our working distillery or discover the Burleighs range during an in-depth guided tasting.
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Charnwood Museum
Granby Street Queens Hall, Loughborough LE11 3DU England
Situated in the former Victorian swimming baths, Charnwood Museum showcases the rich heritage of the local area. Featuring a wide range of exhibits reflecting the history, geology, archaeology and industries of Charnwood and the surrounding area, permanent displays include 'Coming to Charnwood', 'The Natural World of Charnwood', 'Living off the Land' and 'Earning a Living'.
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Queens Park
54 Frederick Street Park Bordered by Frederick S, Granby St, Browns Ln, Loughborough LE11 3BJ England
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Loughborough Carillon
Queens Park, Loughborough LE11 3DU England
We have ambitious plans for the future but for the time being we have a limited opening, Each and every Thursday and Saturday 11am till 3pm until the end of September. Visit the museum, climb the 138 steps, past the Clavier Room (the instrument used to play the bells), pass through the bell chamber and out onto the balcony for views across the Soar Valley. Entrance is FREE! There is a bell recital each Thursday and Sunday 1pm till 2pm
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The Bell Foundry
Freehold Street, Loughborough LE11 1AR England
We are the last major bellfoundry in Britain. Consisting of two Grade II* listed Victorian factory buildings, the bellfoundry is a unique place with global architectural and historical significance. Home to historic bellfounders John Taylor & Company, the ancient craft of bellfounding has been practiced here since 1859. The bellfoundry is home to Britain’s only bell museum and an extensive company archive. We currently offer guided tours of the full foundry works.
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Whatton House
Long Whatton, Loughborough LE12 5BG England
Open gardens, group visits, plant nursery, coffee shop (in planning), wedding venue. Come and enjoy the tranquil surroundings at your leisure we look forward to welcoming you!
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The Outwoods
Woodhouse Lane, Loughborough LE12 8TA England
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Sock Man Statue
Market Place, Loughborough LE11 3EA England
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Manor Organic Farm
Manor Farm 77 Main Street, Long Whatton, Loughborough LE12 5DF England
Manor Organic Farm is a family run farm shop proudly providing the best homegrown and local organic food in the region since 1998. We also have an open farm with friendly animals, regular events and school visits. Opening days are Wednesday - Saturday, we hope to see you soon!
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Charnwood Golf & Leisure Complex
Derby Road, Loughborough LE11 5AD England
Located on the outskirts of Loughborough in the heart of Leicestershire, Charnwood Golf & Leisure complex is one of Leicestershire's premier golf complex's.
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Swithland Reservoir
Kinchley Lane Swithland, Quorn, Loughborough England