Rural heritage trail for Hinckley & Bosworth
Locations: K to R
Kirkby Mallory
Childhood home of Ada Lovelace at Kirkby Hall. Learn about the village’s history.
Market Bosworth
Famous for its pretty market square and Richard III’s battle, Market Bosworth has plenty of history waiting to be discovered.
Further information:
- Discover more at the Market Bosworth Society (marketbosworthsociety.com)
- Market Bosworth heritage trail (PDF)
- Market Bosworth: Canalside heritage trail (PDF)
- Market Bosworth Church (JPG)
Markfield
Sitting in both the National Forest and Charnwood Forest, this village has a wonderful history and its own trail walk.
Further information:
- Long distance walking trail exploring the highlights of the National Forest: National forest way (nationalforest.org)
- History of Markfield (markfieldhistory.org)
Orton on the Hill
With views to four counties, this tiny village’s church is quite a landmark.
Further information:
- Orton on the Hill heritage trail (PDF)
- Orton on the Hill: Orton Hall (JPG)
- Orton on the Hill Orton Stump (JPG)
- Orton on the Hill unicorn crest (JPG)
Ratby
A settlement since the Iron Age, Ratby saw huge expansion with industrialisation in the 19th century.
Further information:
Last updated: 14/11/2023 09:10
