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Plenty to see, plenty to do...
The Castle Hotel is situated in a quiet village
location, the perfect base for exploring the towns
and beautiful countryside of Leicestershire. Locally, there is also Kirby Castle, Bosworth
Fields, Mallory Park and superb shows for all
at De Montfort Hall.
De Montfort Hall
A short distance from the hotel is the region's largest multi-purpose venue, hosting a wide range of events, including comedy, musicals, children's shows and music of all types. Our range of music starts from classical, jazz, blues, folk, right through to rock and pop. More details of events can be found on the website [De Montfort Hall].
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English Tourist Board
Full details of atttractions across the UK from the English Tourist Board. More details on [English Tourist Board].
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Historic Sites and Buildings, Local and Theme Museums
On the morning of 22nd August 1485 the open country between Shenton and Sutton Cheney echoed to the thunder of hooves, the ring of sword on sword and the shouts and screams of battle. It proved a decisive end to the War of the Roses when King Richard III was killed and the crown passed to Henry VII. The ancient core of Leicester contains a magnificent range of Roman, Saxon, Norman and medieval buildings. These include the Castle Great Hall where Simon de Montfort formed the first English Parliament in 1264. More details are available on the local authority website [Leicestershire]
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Kirby Muxloe Castle
Wonder at the gunports and sophisticated plumbing of this picturesque, moated brick built castle. Begun in 1481, it was one of the most advanced - and fashionable - fortified manor houses of its day. Yet it was never finished. The owner, Lord Hastings, Lord Chamberlain of England, was executed by Richard III in 1483. Work stopped a year later - and the Castle stands much as Hastings left it. More details [Kirby Muxloe].
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Kirby Muxloe Golf Club
Private 18 hole championship length parkland course with some testing holes including the 17th with a lake guarding the green, the short 18th is also a challenge. A good test of golf for all abilities. Excellent clubhouse facilities and driving range, a handicap certificate is required.
Visitors Mon, Wed, Thurs and Fri, weekends by permission. Handicap certificate required. Kirby Muxloe Golf Club, Station Road, Kirby Muxloe, Leicester LE9 2EP. Tel: 0116 239 3457.
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Mallory Park Motorsport
Mallory Park offers spectators a great variety of exciting motorsport events every weekend during the racing season. Motorbikes or cars, new or old. There is something for every true motorsport enthusiast. Plenty of places for spectators to get really close to the action... plenty of places for competitors to overtake. Of course its not just about racing…at other times you can drive or ride around the very same circuit as competitors do…enjoying the sensations of high speed without the need to worry about traffic, speed limits or your licence! More details [Mallory Park].
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National Rose Garden
With over 30,000 roses on display, complemented by a rich variety of companion plants, the Gardens of the Rose - the flagship gardens of the Royal National Rose Society - are a captivating spectacle of colour. More details [Rose Garden].
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Stony Cove Diving Centre
Stoney Cove is now the premier inland dive site in Europe. Most UK Divers take Stoney Cove for granted as a regular weekend dive site. There is no officual website but a number of unofficial pages [Aquaworld], [Dooyoo], [Oxford Dive Centre]. Stoney Cove is about 15mins drive from the hotel making an ideal place to stay for your dive visit.
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The Bosworth Battlefield Visitor Centre
In Leicestershire on an August morning just over five centuries ago the armies of Richard III and Henry Tudor faced each other on Ambion Hill. The battle that followed - Richard’s last stand in the Wars of the Roses - gave England a new King and saw the end of the Medieval period. The powerful Tudor dynasty had begun. More details [Bosworth].
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Wigston Framework Knitters' Museum
About 10miles (17mins drive) from the hotel is the Wigston Framework Knitters' Museum and 18th Century knitters house and workshop with eight original hand frames and griswolds. Full details on local government site [Wigston].
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