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Places to stay in Loughborough
Loughborough, with its unique atmosphere and wealth of historic buildings,
is the principal town of the Borough of Charnwood, which is one of the
largest Boroughs within Leicestershire. Loughborough is famed for its
University and Colleges; it is a busy commercial centre with modern industries
such as pharmaceuticals and electrical engineering, contrasting with the
older art of bell manufacturing.
On the fringe of the Charnwood area is the Castle Donnington Race Circuit,
venue of major international sporting events. Golfers have the choice
of several courses in the area. Walkers will find the Charnwood area superb,
An abundance of signed footpaths allow access to the many varied forms
of scenery ranging from the hilly outcrops and woodlands of the Charnwood
Forest to the more gentle and tranquil features of the Soar and Wreake
Valleys.
Loughborough has four museums, the largest being the centrally located
Charnwood Museum, which houses a range of exhibits reflecting the natural
history, geology, industry and history of the area. Nearby in Queens Park
is the Carillon and War Memorial, home to a small museum of military memorabilia
from the first and second World Wars.
