My Charnwood information on museums and galleries
Ashby-de-la-Zouch Castle
South Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch
01530 413343
Ashby-de-la-Zouch Museum
North Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch
01530 560090
Belgrave Hall
Church Road, off Thurcaston Road, Belgrave, Leicester
Peace and quiet in this charming Georgian House and gardens with a reputed ghost
0116 266 6590
http://www.leicester.gov.uk/your-council-services/lc/leicester-city-museums/museums/belgrave-hall/
New Walk Museum and Art Gallery
New Walk, Leicester
From the oldest to the newest
Egyptian mummies and dinosaurs
Beautiful art collection
0116 225 4900
http://www.leicester.gov.uk/your-council-services/lc/leicester-city-museums/museums/nwm-art-gallery/
Nottingham Castle
Made famous by Players cigarettes
Museum and Art Gallery, Caves, Medieval Festivals of Jousting
0115 915 3700
http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=1036
Leicester Guildhall
Guildhall Lane, Leicester
Fine timbered medieval building next to the Cathedral
A venue for meetings, shows, education
0116 253 2569
http://www.leicester.gov.uk/your-council-services/lc/leicester-city-museums/museums/the-guildhall/
Belvoir Castle
Vale of Belvoir, Grantham
On top of the hill, home of the Dukes of Rutland
01476 870262
www.belvoircastle.com
Charnwood Museum
In Queens Park, Granby Street, Loughborough
01509 233754
Display of local history, flora and fauna
Changing exhibitions of art and local interest Cafe
01509 23754
http://www.leics.gov.uk/index/community/museums/charnwoodmuseum.htm
FREE
Church of Saint Michael with Saint Mary
Church Square, Melbourne, Derby
One of the finest Norman parish churches in the UK, one of the few to escape the ravages of the reformation. Next to Staunton Harold Reservoir. Also
Melbourne Hall, home of Lord Melbourne and the place from which Melbourne Australia got its name.
Hallaton Museum
Hogg Lane, Hallaton, Market Harborough
01858 555416
FREE
Loughborough War Memorial Museum
Queens Park, Granby Street, Loughborough
Mostly on upper floors of the Carillon Tower
Climb the stairs to the top for super views over the town and its surrounding country
01509 634704
www.lrmf.org.uk
(Leicestershire and Rutland Museums Forum for all the museums in the area)
Moira Furnace
Furnace Lane, Moira, near Ashby
An indusrial revolution blast furnace. Canalside and canal rides to Conkers.
01283 224667
www.lrmf.org.uk
Old Rectory Museum
Rectory Place, Loughborough
Nearly demolished in the 1960s this is one of the few medieval buildings left in the town.
Small scale but lovely, the history of Loughborough, set in a peaceful garden next to All Saints Parish Church.
01509 843297
www.lrmf.org.uk
FREE
John Taylor Bell Foundry and Museum
Freehold Street, Loughborough
World famous, one of only two bell foundries in the country – the other is in Whitechapel.
The museum is open all year and by booking there are tours of the foundry as well.
01509 233414
www.taylorbells.co.uk
Rockingham Castle
Market Harborough
01536 770240
www.rockinghamcastle.com
Ferrers Gallery
Staunton Harold
Broad selection of quality crafts and workshops, plus garden centre, aquatic centre and walks. Staunton Harold Hall is now privately owned.