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Worlds of difference add to the splendour that makes this such a surprisingly diverse county.
Imagine a lively capital city and the rural delights of traditional English countryside. There are uplands revealing far off horizons, secluded, almost secret valleys and some of the most beautiful stretches of waterways in Britain - a place where momentous events and discoveries changed the world.
Attractions
In the country relax in the gentle rolling countryside, ancient villages and hunting traditions in the east. The historic Charnwood Forest offers rocky outcrops and Iron Age settlements.
Among Leicestershire's notable towns are Melton Mowbray, home of the pork pie and Stilton cheese and Market Bosworth, where Richard III met his infamous end.
History
Leicester is one of the few cities in England that can trace its growth from the Iron Age. In Leicester you can travel through the ages, and learn about the history of the city in its excellent Museums, and by taking an Old Town Heritage Trail available from the Tourist Information Centre.
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