Leicestershire

Leicestershire is a county in the East Midlands region of England, part of the United Kingdom. Its traditional capital is the county city of Leicester, though this is now administered as a unitary authority separate from the rest of the county. Leicestershire is bordered by Lincolnshire, Rutland (England) | Rutland, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Derbyshire, and Nottinghamshire.

Cities, towns and villages

Leicestershire map - Map of Leicestershire - 52.6574|-1.2167

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Cities

Leicester GPS: 52.633333,-1.133333 - county town

Towns

Appleby Magna GPS: 52.683863,-1.536313
Ashby-de-la-Zouch GPS: 52.746,-1.476
Castle Donington GPS: 52.8444,-1.3377
Coalville GPS: 52.724,-1.369
Hinckley, Leicestershire|Hinckley GPS: 52.5413,-1.3725
Loughborough GPS: 52.7705,-1.2046
Market Harborough GPS: 52.4775,-0.9206
Melton Mowbray GPS: 52.7661,-0.886
Oadby GPS: 52.5987,-1.0763
Wigston GPS: 52.5812,-1.093 (Wigston Magna)

Villages

Barrow upon Soar GPS: 52.751667,-1.15

Leicestershire Halal Explorer

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Local Languages

The main language in the nationside is English with a lot of local dialect passed through generations of country living people.

English is the main language. In more urban and multicultural areas such as Leicester other languages may be spoken as well, but English is a necessity to get by.

Travel to Leicestershire

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Leicestershire

East Midlands Airport GPS: 52.831111,-1.327778 (IATA Flight Code: EMA) is 7 miles north-west of Loughborough on the Derbyshire border at the village of Castle Donington.

By vehicle

The M1 from London and Leeds runs through the middle of the county, while the M42 from Birmingham will get you into the north west of the county.

By bus

Leicester and Castle Donington are well served by national bus companies.

Travel by train to Leicestershire

Leicester is on the main London to Leeds line.

Get Around

Over a thousand bus services connecting all major towns and villages.

What to See

The Moat House Appleby Magna
Ashby Castle Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Belvoir Castle near Grantham
Conkers Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Grantham Canal
Twycross Zoo Appleby Magna
Bosworth battlefield north of Hinckley (England) | Hinckley
National Space Centre Leicester
Burrough Hill near Melton Mowbray

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Leicestershire

Skiing
Cycling
Walking
Horse Riding
Fox Hunting
Bird Watching
Shopping

Halal Food & Restaurants

At the heart of Stilton cheesemaking and the home of the Melton Mowbray Beef pie as well as Red Leicester Cheese.

Particularly in Leicester, "Indian" curry houses are very good in the area. All towns and many villages have a fish and chip shop.

Pubs In Measham are must-sees: on Friday or Saturday nights and they have singing, dancing or just a quiet drink: on Sunday nights and they have posh bands and a quiz.
The Emporium club in Coalville is famous around the UK. Entry at certain times is often free, but ID is a must to enter.

News & References Leicestershire

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