Hinckley is a busy Market Town in Leicestershire with a fascinating history dating back to Saxon times, renowned for it’s hosiery manufacture and production of stockings in the 19th Century, and since Medieval times has held a market every Monday, and is home to the ‘Triumph Motorcycle Co’. This pretty town has the ‘Ashby Canal’ running through it meandering through the countryside for 22 miles, whether you choose to climb aboard one of the colourful boats or fish for one of the many Perch, Bream or Chub, artists and photographers will wish to linger, the flash of colour from the Kingfisher or the grace of the Herons are waiting to be captured. The Hinckley and District Museum in a 17th Century timber framed cottage details the history of hosiery within the town, there are other exhibits including a model of a Roman Villa that was discovered in nearby Sapcote. If the tales of battles with arrows flying and the death of a king interests you then a visit to Bosworth Battlefield is a must, where five Centuries ago the armies of Richard 111 and Henry Tudor fought a bloody battle in the Wars of The Roses, this saw the end of Medieval times and the start of the Tudors, there are exciting exhibits detailing the battle, and a replica of a Medieval village, including an Inn, apothecary and church what more could be asked for. Perhaps a visit to the George Elliot Hospital Museum which gives a fascinating insight into medicine, exhibits include an Iron Lung, a 19th Century Medical Chest and X Ray machine dating back to the first World War. Or how about a visit to Tropical Birdland, five acres of stunning natural woodland, where a walk through the aviaries housing Toucans, Owls, and Parrots is a pure delight.
Attraction
Burbage Common And Woods
Hinckley and District Museum
Budget
Premier Inn Hinckley *book online*
Camping
Crossways Country Holidays
Wolvey 5 Ways Lakes
Classes
Dance - Cameo School of Dance
Shanti Spirit Yoga
Yoga - Hatha & Power
Club
Council
Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council
Dentist
Aesthetic Dental Solutions
Clarendon Road Dental Practice
Holywell House Dental Practice
Station Road Dental Practice
Doctor
Castle Mead Medical Centre
Dr A M Parkinson & Partners
Hinckley Health Centre
Maples Family Medical Practice
The Old School Surgery
Estate Agent
Connell ShakespearHarrison Murray Ltd
Scrivins & Co
Spencers
Suttons (Hinckley) Ltd
Farmers Market
Golf Club
Health and Fitness Club
Field Health and Fitness Club
Jayne Hill Yoga
Market
Anglo American Leisure Car Boot
Hinckley Country Market
Hinckley Farmers Market
Hinckley Market
Performing Arts
Pub and Bar
Ashby Tavern
Castle Inn
Hinckley Knight
Lime Kiln
Prince Of Wales Inn
Queens Head Inn
Sportsmans Inn
Sycamores Inn
Tin Hat
Wharf Inn
Restaurant
Altro Mondo
Barnacles Restaurant
Milestone At Hinckley
Mista Chris Bistro
Sharnford Arms
Sketchley Grange Hotel & Spa
Windsor Tiffin
Solicitor
Halborg & Co
Headleys Solicitors
Headleys Solicitors
Thomas Flavall & Sons
Taxi
Avon Mercier Taxis
Hinckley Station Taxis
P Harvey Taxis
Vet
Sports Clubs
Hinckley Basketball Club (Basketball)
Hinckley RFC (Rugby Union)
Hinckley Town TC (Tennis)
Shops
The Vine
Oop's A Daisy
Boots
Rymans
Granary Pets
Hollycroft Chemists Ltd
Burton & Wright
Brass Monkeys
Bacons Shoes
Thorntons
H Samuel
Peacocks
Superdrug
B&Q
G2 Gents Grooming Barbers
Clarks
Faceless Productions
Antiques
Activities
Hinckley Archers(Archery)
Places to Stay near Hinckley
Elsted House (0.40 miles)
Elsted House is a fully refurbished Edwardian house offering quality accommodation and breakfast. Situated on the northern edge of Hinckley town centre we are within easy walking distance of the ... More
Premier Inn Hinckley (1.09 miles)
Ideally located within easy reach of the M69. Local attractions include Ashby canal, Hinckley marina, Twycross zoo and Drayton Manor Park. Conveniently located for Hinckley train station. For shops and local amenities Hinckley town centre ... More | visit websiteSketchley Grange Hotel & Spa (1.24 miles)
Longshoot Hotel (2.07 miles)
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The Longshoot hotel offers 47 bedrooms, with a variety of twin, double and family rooms. Our family rooms comprise of one double and one single ... More
Hinckley Island Hotel (2.12 miles)
The Barceló Hinckley Island Hotel is a unique modern hotel located in Hinckley. Set in the lovely rolling countryside we are within easy reach to Stratford-upon-Avon, Coventry and Warwick.
Innovative design accommodates ... More
Ambion Court Hotel (2.73 miles)
Ambion Court Hotel is a charming country hotel converted from an early 19th century farmhouse. Ambion Court overlooks the picturesque village green in Dadlington, a small and tranquil village nestling in the very heart of ... More | visit website
Travelodge Nuneaton (2.83 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Badgers Mount (2.94 miles)
For your comfort all of our 12 en-suite rooms are spacious with television and tea/coffee making facilities.
The dining room seats 20 people ... More | visit website
Comfort Inn (3.32 miles)
Situated on the A47, in the centre of Earl Shilton between Leicester and Hinckley, this hotel has convenient links to the M69, M1 and M6 motorways. All rooms are comfortable and newly ... More
Royal Arms (4.12 miles)
Due to its rural location, The Royal Arms is an ideal spot to enjoy and experience real ales, a unique atmosphere, friendly attentive staff, fine foods and an altogether renowned establishment. Far from the madding ... More | visit website
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