Rural heritage trail for Hinckley & Bosworth

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)
• Documents:
  • Market Bosworth heritage trail
  • Market Bosworth: Canalside heritage trail
• Photograph of Market Bosworth Church

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:

• Document on Orton on the Hill heritage trail
• Photographs:
  • Orton on the Hill: Orton Hall
  • Orton on the Hill Orton Stump
  • Orton on the Hill unicorn crest

Ratby

A settlement since the Iron Age, Ratby saw huge expansion with industrialisation in the 19th century.

Further information:

• Leaflet on Ratby yards

Last updated: ‎02/12/2024 11:52