Mountsorrel Area

Mountsorrel is an old village that has a brief mention in The Domesday Book. Originally on the old coaching route from London to Carlisle which became the A6, a bypass now takes heavy traffic around the village rather than through it.

The older part of the village runs along the old road, and it also touches on the River Soar. There are local shops, pubs and restaurants within easy walking distance of our guesthouse. The new Soar Valley Leisure Centre is also within walking distance.

Mountsorrel Village is ideally located with easy access to rural walks and fishing and yet close to Leicester and with a road infrastructure that allows easy travel around the area. Some local attractions and activities are detailed below:

	National Space Centre The award winning National Space Centre is the UK's largest attraction dedicated to space. From the minute you catch sight of the Space Centre's futuristic Rocket Tower, you'll be treated to hours of breathtaking discovery and interactive fun. Distance from Mountsorrel Guesthouse: 8 miles www.spacecentre.co.uk
	Mallory Park Race Track Mallory Park is renowned as being one of - if not the best - circuit for spectator viewing in the country. This is why Mallory Park has the nickname "The Little Circuit With The Big View" Distance from Mountsorrel Guesthouse: 18 miles www.mallorypark.co.uk
	Great Central Railway Voted number 12 on the list of the 50 greatest railway journeys in the world, the Great Central Railway is the UK's only double track, main line heritage railway. Distance from Mountsorrel Guesthouse: Quorn 2 miles, Loughborough 4 miles, Rothley 2.5 miles www.gcrailway.co.uk
	Donington Park Donington Park is one of Britain's most popular racing circuits and home of many exciting and prestigious events, including the British Motorcycle Grand Prix, The British Touring Car Championships and World Superbikes. Distance from Mountsorrel Guesthouse: 16 miles www.donington-park.co.uk
	Golfing A number of fine courses are within easy reach of us: Rothley Park Golf Club - 2.6 miles Beedles Lake Golf Club - 8.7 miles Birstall Golf Club - 6 miles Charnwood Forest Golf Club - 6 miles Lingdale Golf Club - 5 miles Longcliffe Golf Club - 7.5 miles Charnwood Country Club - driving range - 6 miles
	Walking Charnwood Forest is near by - the site of the find of the first pre-Cambrian animal fossil in England. Also very near are Bradgate Park and Beacon Hill.
	Fishing The river Soar offers some of the best course fishing in the country. Permits can be obtained from the local tackle shop in the village.

We are also close to:

	East Midlands Airport The Midland's largest international airport. Distance from Mountsorrel Guesthouse: 13 miles www.eastmidlandsairport.com
	Leicester City Restaurants, shopping, city bars, pub lunch, museum, gallery, National Space Centre, or hire a barge on the Grand Union Canal. Distance from Mountsorrel Guesthouse: 8 miles