racetrack
Mallory Park
Compact lakeside circuit at Kirkby Mallory known as the 'friendly circuit', racing since 1956. Its Gerard's Bend is one of the longest, fastest corners in British motorsport.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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Husbands Bosworth
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Husbands Bosworth
Husbands Bosworth is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Welford, 41km from Warwick Castle.
Husbands Bosworth is in England, United Kingdom, with about 1,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Welford, about 4 km away.
Husbands Bosworth is a large crossroads village in South Leicestershire on the A5199 road from Leicester city to Northampton and the A4304 road from Junction 20 of the M1 motorway to Market Harborough. The population of the village was 1,027 at the 2011 census.
To the north of the village the Grand Union Canal passesRead more
through a 1,166-yard (1,066 m) tunnel that bears the name of the village. The River Welland passes one mile to the south-east, very close to its source. The River Avon also passes close by, two miles to the south-west. On the southern boundary of the village is a thriving allotment site, immediately adjacent to the village's cemetery.
The nearest railway station is Market Harborough.
On 18 September 1608 in All Saints' church John Cook was baptised. He later became Solicitor General and later was the prosecutor in the trial of Charles I.
Husbands Bosworth is a centre for the Catholic Faith. Since the Reformation, Mass has been celebrated at Bosworth Hall. In the 1870s St Mary's Church was built to serve local Catholics. Today the church is served by the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham. The Ordinariate allows former Anglicans to enter into the Catholic Church whilst retaining some of their traditions and style of worship. Sunday Mass is at 8am and 10am and there is also a midweek program of worship.
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What is there to see near Husbands Bosworth?
Within an hour or so of Husbands Bosworth: Mallory Park (25 km), JLR Classic Works (28 km), Coventry Transport Museum (31 km), Drayton House (Saltburn) (32 km).
Are there any good drives near Husbands Bosworth?
The nearest famous roads are Monsal Trail, A54 Congleton to Buxton and Goyt Valley road, Peak District.
Where is Husbands Bosworth?
Husbands Bosworth is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Welford.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,027
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 52.4523, -1.0556
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Husbands Bosworth
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
JLR Classic Works
Jaguar Land Rover's dedicated classic vehicle facility in Coventry where heritage models are restored and reimagined.
28 km · about 35 min drive
museum
Coventry Transport Museum
Houses the world's largest publicly owned collection of British road transport, including land speed record holders.
31 km · about 35 min drive
film location
Drayton House (Saltburn)
The private Northamptonshire country house used as the Catton family estate in Saltburn; visible from public rights of way only.
32 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Santa Pod Raceway
Europe's premier drag racing venue in Northamptonshire, hosting iconic events like the FIA European Finals and Flame & Thunder.
39 km · about 45 min drive
castle
Warwick Castle
A medieval castle built by William the Conqueror in 1068, situated on the banks of the River Avon in Warwickshire.
41 km · about 45 min drive
museum
British Motor Museum
Home to the world's largest collection of historic British cars with over 400 vehicles at the Gaydon Heritage Centre.
41 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Aston Martin Visitor Experience (Gaydon)
Guided tours of Aston Martin's state-of-the-art manufacturing facility where DB11 and Vantage models are hand-built.
41 km · about 45 min drive
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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