The Rothley Court, Leicester

Situated on the eastern edge of the Charnwood Forest, Rothley village is known for its two village greens and some of the finest timber framed houses in the country. A short walk from the hotel you will find the picturesque Great Central Steam Railway, used as a location for many major film productions. Rothley Court is the perfect place from which to explore the historic sites, magnificent gardens, numerous sporting and tourist attractions and natural beauty of the area. For the more adventurous there is an array of outdoor pursuits and sporting activities suitable for visitors of all ages.

Great Central Railway (5 minutes walk)*
The Great Central Railway is Britain's only double track main line heritage railway. The stations of this railway are restored to different periods of the main line's history.
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The National Space Centre (4 miles)*
The award winning National Space Centre is the UK's largest attraction dedicated to space.
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Leicester Racecourse (7 Miles)*
With Thirty race meetings a year, and the Leicestershire Stakes (Group 3) as the centre piece of the racing calendar, Leicester is proud to be in the top flight of Britain's smaller courses
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Snibston Discovery Park (10 Miles)*
Visit Snibston and see the £1.4 million makeover. Try and lift a Mini Cooper in the brand new hands on gallery Extra Ordinary, which shows how technology has affected our every day life.
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Gorse Hill City Farm (4 Miles)*
See the daily workings of the farm. Feed and touch the animals within a relaxed and friendly environment.
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National Gas Museum (6 Miles)*
At the Gas Museum you will gain a fascinating insight into the story of gas past and present, with particular reference to the East Midlands region.
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The Manor House (10 Miles)*
Step back in time and experience how people really lived in Medieval, Tudor and Stuart Times at Donington le Heath Manor House.
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Melton Carnegie Museum (11 Miles)*
This exciting newly refurbished museum contains informative and innovative displays.
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Framework Knitters Museum (12 Miles)*
The museum is located in unique restored 19th Century workshops, cottages and frameshops containing the collection of handframes which can be seen working daily.
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The Donington Grand Prix Collection (13 Miles)*
Take a lap around the World's largest collection of Grand Prix cars at the Donington Grand Prix Collection, and start an incredible journey through motor sport history.
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Ashby de la Zouch Castle (14 Miles)*
Ashby - a royalist stronghold. Tour the impressive ruins of a grand medieval castle within extensive and beautiful grounds.
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Bosworth Water Trust Leisure and Water Park (14 Miles)*
Bosworth Water Trust is a 50 acre leisure park with 20 acres of lakes for dinghy, boardsailing and fishing.
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Ashby-de-la-Zouch Museum (14 Miles)*
Ashby Museum re-opened on Easter Saturday 2007, with a new two-storey extension housing a Community Room and Archives Room, and two revamped Exhibition Galleries.
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Melbourne Hall (14 Miles)*
In its picturesque poolside setting, Melbourne Hall was once the home of Victorian Prime Minister, William Lamb, who as 2nd Viscount Melbourne, gave his name to the famous city in Australia.
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* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.