Guest Annex guidebook

Jan
Guest Annex guidebook

Cafes, shops, historic interest, walking

Small castle ruins for a bit of history in the centre of town close to shops, bars, restaurants, cafes and a theatre. Closest town only 2 miles away.
20 locals recommend
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
20 locals recommend
Small castle ruins for a bit of history in the centre of town close to shops, bars, restaurants, cafes and a theatre. Closest town only 2 miles away.
Great walking, garden centre, tea rooms, shops in the Ferrers Centre. 2 miles.
7 locals recommend
Staunton Harold
7 locals recommend
Great walking, garden centre, tea rooms, shops in the Ferrers Centre. 2 miles.
Pretty market town. Country park. 10 miles
13 locals recommend
Market Bosworth
13 locals recommend
Pretty market town. Country park. 10 miles
Shops, cafes, bars, restaurants, Hall and Gardens 5 Miles away
Creative Melbourne Gallery
Shops, cafes, bars, restaurants, Hall and Gardens 5 Miles away
Lovely market town, good selection of shops. Approx 1hr away in South Leicestershire
Market Harborough
Lovely market town, good selection of shops. Approx 1hr away in South Leicestershire
Close to Market Harborough Foxton Locks is a Grade II* listed site, and home to the longest, steepest staircase flight of locks in Britain and sits in 34 acres of natural green spaces with a wide variety of wildlife.
62 locals recommend
Foxton Locks
Gumley Road
62 locals recommend
Close to Market Harborough Foxton Locks is a Grade II* listed site, and home to the longest, steepest staircase flight of locks in Britain and sits in 34 acres of natural green spaces with a wide variety of wildlife.
Gateway to the Peak District. Pretty Market Town approx 1hr away. Close to Dovedale to tie in a walk.
Ashbourne DERBYSHIRE
Gateway to the Peak District. Pretty Market Town approx 1hr away. Close to Dovedale to tie in a walk.
With a majestic house, 105-acre garden, farmyard, playground and acres of natural parkland to explore. Close to Bakewell a Market Town with lovely shops and a Market on Mondays.
698 locals recommend
Chatsworth House
698 locals recommend
With a majestic house, 105-acre garden, farmyard, playground and acres of natural parkland to explore. Close to Bakewell a Market Town with lovely shops and a Market on Mondays.
With peeling paintwork and overgrown courtyards, Calke Abbey tells the story of the dramatic decline of a country house estate. The house and stables are little restored, with many abandoned areas vividly portraying a period in the 20th century when numerous country houses did not survive to tell their story. Discover powerful stories of a family who amassed a vast collection of hidden treasures. Visit the beautiful, yet faded walled gardens and explore the orangery, auricula theatre and the kitchen gardens. Escape into the ancient and fragile habitats of Calke Park and its National Nature Reserve. 10mins away
63 locals recommend
National Trust - Calke Abbey
63 locals recommend
With peeling paintwork and overgrown courtyards, Calke Abbey tells the story of the dramatic decline of a country house estate. The house and stables are little restored, with many abandoned areas vividly portraying a period in the 20th century when numerous country houses did not survive to tell their story. Discover powerful stories of a family who amassed a vast collection of hidden treasures. Visit the beautiful, yet faded walled gardens and explore the orangery, auricula theatre and the kitchen gardens. Escape into the ancient and fragile habitats of Calke Park and its National Nature Reserve. 10mins away
One of the largest man made lakes in Europe, and the largest in England (by surface area) and is considered one of the best designed, both environmentally and aesthetically. Set in over 3,000 acres of beautiful rolling countryside there are plenty of activities found around and on the water for families, couples and individuals wishing to explore. Oakham - a lovely town is nearby for shops, cafes, pubs. Many car parks dotted around the lake. Several bike hire places nearby. Approx 1hr away
Rutland Water, Oakham LE15, UK
One of the largest man made lakes in Europe, and the largest in England (by surface area) and is considered one of the best designed, both environmentally and aesthetically. Set in over 3,000 acres of beautiful rolling countryside there are plenty of activities found around and on the water for families, couples and individuals wishing to explore. Oakham - a lovely town is nearby for shops, cafes, pubs. Many car parks dotted around the lake. Several bike hire places nearby. Approx 1hr away
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.
38 locals recommend
Great Central Railway
Great Central Road
38 locals recommend
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.
On the 22nd August 1485 Henry Tudor brought a small rebel army to face the much larger Royal army of King Richard lll. Close to Market Bosworth Town with shops, cafes and pubs. 20-30 mins away
31 locals recommend
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre
Ambion Lane
31 locals recommend
On the 22nd August 1485 Henry Tudor brought a small rebel army to face the much larger Royal army of King Richard lll. Close to Market Bosworth Town with shops, cafes and pubs. 20-30 mins away
Following the discovery of remains in the car park in August 2012, Leicester City Council purchased an old school building adjacent to the site with the aim of creating a centre that would tell the story of the remarkable search for – and at that point unconfirmed discovery of King Richard III.
91 locals recommend
King Richard III Visitor Centre
4A St Martins
91 locals recommend
Following the discovery of remains in the car park in August 2012, Leicester City Council purchased an old school building adjacent to the site with the aim of creating a centre that would tell the story of the remarkable search for – and at that point unconfirmed discovery of King Richard III.

Scenic walks/dog walks

Suggestion of some local areas for walking.
Historic park nearby. Wheelchair friendly path.
Newtown Linford Car Park
Historic park nearby. Wheelchair friendly path.
Lovely off lead dog walking spot. Park at the back of the Bulls Head pub car park LE67 8LR 5 mins away
Grace Dieu Priory
Lovely off lead dog walking spot. Park at the back of the Bulls Head pub car park LE67 8LR 5 mins away
Lovely woodland walks on the Ivanhoe Way. Small car park using this address Swannymote Road Whitwick !0 mins away
Cademan Wood, Coalville LE67, UK
Lovely woodland walks on the Ivanhoe Way. Small car park using this address Swannymote Road Whitwick !0 mins away
Parking available, for a small charge. Off lead dog walking although there is a lot of wildlife and birds around the lakes, please be mindful. LE67 6NW approx 10 minute drive
Sence Valley Forest Park
14 Ravenstone Rd
Parking available, for a small charge. Off lead dog walking although there is a lot of wildlife and birds around the lakes, please be mindful. LE67 6NW approx 10 minute drive
Car park can be found on Normanton Lane Normanton Le Heath Nr Heather 10 mins away
Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Wood
Heather Lane
Car park can be found on Normanton Lane Normanton Le Heath Nr Heather 10 mins away
Car park can be found on Calke Road Melbourne DE73 8DL There is a seasonal cafe and close to Melbourne Town centre or at the end of Main Street Calke (Calke Village) More secluded walk from this car park into Calke Abbey grounds with a National Trust area shop. 10 mins away
Staunton Harold Reservoir, United Kingdom
Car park can be found on Calke Road Melbourne DE73 8DL There is a seasonal cafe and close to Melbourne Town centre or at the end of Main Street Calke (Calke Village) More secluded walk from this car park into Calke Abbey grounds with a National Trust area shop. 10 mins away
Dogs need to be kept on lead here due to there being free roaming Deer. Close to Newtown Linford with chocolate box cottages, pubs and tea rooms. 20 mins away
90 locals recommend
Bradgate Park
Bradgate Park
90 locals recommend
Dogs need to be kept on lead here due to there being free roaming Deer. Close to Newtown Linford with chocolate box cottages, pubs and tea rooms. 20 mins away
Cycling and dog walking. Bikes can be hired from here too. Cafe on site 10 mins away
11 locals recommend
Hick's Lodge
Moira Road
11 locals recommend
Cycling and dog walking. Bikes can be hired from here too. Cafe on site 10 mins away
Beautiful part of Derbyshire about an hour away from the Annex. Walk down Dovedale to the stepping Stones to find Thorpe Cloud if you fancy a climb or continue along the river for approx 4 miles to Milldale with a seasonal tea shop for a less hilly amble.
Dovedale, Ashbourne DE6 2BD, UK
Beautiful part of Derbyshire about an hour away from the Annex. Walk down Dovedale to the stepping Stones to find Thorpe Cloud if you fancy a climb or continue along the river for approx 4 miles to Milldale with a seasonal tea shop for a less hilly amble.