Rural heritage trail for Hinckley & Bosworth

Desford 

Discover Desford’s role in two world wars.

Further information:

• Local history (desfordparishcouncil.co.uk)
• Desford's role in two wars (PDF)

Earl Shilton

Earl Shilton is proud of its industrial past. Why not follow their heritage trails? 

Further information:

• Heritage trails (earlshiltontc.org.uk)

Fenny Drayton

At England’s geographic centre, this village has had two notable residents – George Fox, founder and leader of the Quakers and, by legend and repute, the highwayman Dick Turpin.

Further information:

• Further local Quaker history and walks: see also Quaker Web Ring (1624country.org.uk)
• Fenny Drayton history (PDF)

Groby

This mining and farming village is connected to two English queens.

Further information:

• History (groby.com)

Higham on the Hill

A settlement since Roman times and birthplace of an Archbishop of Canterbury.

Hinckley

Not to be overlooked, our largest town has a number of fascinating heritage resources.

Further information:

• Hinckley BID history trails (PDF)

Last updated: ‎14/11/2023 09:10