Leicestershire
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Leicestershire [1] 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, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Derbyshire, and Nottinghamshire.
[edit] Cities
[edit] Cities
[edit] Towns
Appleby Magna
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch
- Barrow upon Soar
- Coalville
- Grantham
- Hinckley
- Loughborough
- Market Harborough
- Melton Mowbray
Measham
[edit] Other destinations
Appleby Magna Measham
[edit] Understand
It's helpful if you understand the countryside talk and accent.
[edit] Talk
Main language in the countryside is Anglo, Which 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 neccesity to get by.
[edit] Get in
[edit] By Air
East Midlands Airport is 7 miles north-west of Loughborough on the Derbyshire border at the village of Castle Donnington.
Leicester City Airport
[edit] Get around
Over a thousand bus services connecting all major towns and villages.
[edit][add listing] See
- The Moat House, Appleby Magna
- Ashby Castle
- Belvoir Castle
- Conkers
- Snibstone Discovery Park
- Twycross Zoo
[edit] Itineraries
[edit][add listing] Do
- Skiing
- Cycling
- Walking
- Horse Riding
- Fox Hunting
- Bird Watching
- SHOPPING!!!
[edit][add listing] Eat
Several Fish and Chip Shops in every village.
Appleby Inn Appleby Parva.
Particularly in Leicester, Indian Curry houses are very good in the area.
[edit][add listing] Drink
- Pubs In Measham are a must see for a friday or saturday night, singing, dancing or just a quiet drink, posh bands and a quiz on a Sunday.
- The Emporium club in Coalville is famous around the UK. Entry at certain times is often free, but a recent crackdown means ID to enter is usually a must.
[edit] Get out
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