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Market Bosworth: Things To See & Do
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Bosworth Battlefield
In 1485, King Richard III
lost his life in the Battle of Bosworth. Ever since, the site has been a
popular tourist attraction and today, there is a visitor's centre
complete with theatre to recreate the epic battle. |
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Details
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Opening
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Daily, 7am to
4pm (later in summer) |
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Pricing:
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Tel: 01455 290
429; Fax: 01455 292 841; Email: bosworth@leics.gov.uk
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More
Info:
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Saturday 8th July
(from 4pm), Ballroom Closed for Event
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Getting Here:
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Bosworth
Battlefield Visitor Centre and Country Park, Sutton Cheney,
Nr Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV13 OAD. 2 miles south of Market
Bosworth, near Sutton Cheney, West Leicestershire, follow
signposts from main roads
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Twycross Zoo
Covering over 50 acres, this
zoo houses over 170 species and is a popular weekend getaway, especially
with children who enjoy the feedings, animal talks and even the
miniature train that takes them through the park. |
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Details
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Opening
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Daily, 7am to
4pm (later in summer) |
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Pricing:
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Telephone: (01827)
880250/880440; Fax: (01827) 880700; info@twycrosszoo.org
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Getting Here:
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Twycross Zoo,
Burton Road (A444), Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 3PX
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