Shepshed Travel Guide

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Morley Quarry, Shepshed, looking south. Charnwood Borough Council acquired this site, ostensibly to equip for climbing. Although it isn't actually much good for climbing, it does show the outline of a wadi (desert stream) bed infilled with Triassic-Rhaetic marls at the top of the southern face. The eastern face, seen here, reveals northward sloping Charnwood volcanics of Precambrian age. The quarry would have been built to excavate one of the many syenite intrusions in Charnwood Forest.
Photo by Sue Hutton (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Morley Quarry, Shepshed, looking south. Charnwood Borough Council acquired this site, ostensibly to equip for climbing. Although it isn't actually much good for climbing, it does show the outline of a wadi (desert stream) bed infilled with Triassic-Rhaetic marls at the top of the southern face. The eastern face, seen here, reveals northward sloping Charnwood volcanics of Precambrian age. The quarry would have been built to excavate one of the many syenite intrusions in Charnwood Forest.
Photo by Sue Hutton (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Mound by quarry The mound is either the remains of a hill or a large mound of quarry waste. A large quarry is just over the top.
Photo by Andrew Tatlow (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant

The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant

4 out of 5
Beeston Lane, University Park Nottingham England
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free parking, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,348 reviews)
Very nice comfortable hotel - ideal for the tennis centre

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

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Leicester Marriott Hotel

Leicester Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
Smith Way, Grove Park, Enderby Leicester England
The price is AU$138 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$138
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Leicester. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
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Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

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Park Plaza Nottingham

Park Plaza Nottingham

4 out of 5
41 Maid Marian Way Nottingham England
The price is AU$132 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
AU$132
15 Feb - 16 Feb
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Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
Room spotless, the best staff i could ask for was all so lovely, bed was so comfortable i didnt want to leave. And breakfast was so worth it and really nothing was a problem when asked to make somwthing different for my daughter and had so much for allergies etc.

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

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The Gresham Aparthotel

The Gresham Aparthotel

3.5 out of 5
36 Market St Leicester England
Stay at this aparthotel in Leicester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (397 reviews)
Lovely clean spacious room

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

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Wychnor Park Country Club

Wychnor Park Country Club

4 out of 5
Wychnor Hall Burton on Trent England
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9/10 Wonderful! (450 reviews)
Stunning rooms, amazing staff

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Roomzzz Nottingham City

Roomzzz Nottingham City

4 out of 5
Stanley Place Nottingham England
Stay at this aparthotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (904 reviews)
Very clean room and very clean and welcoming staff.

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

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Loughborough University

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Loughborough University during your travels in Loughborough. Make time to visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Loughborough University
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Beacon Hill Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Beacon Hill Country Park, a lovely green space in Woodhouse.

Beacon Hill Country Park
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Broombriggs Farm Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Broombriggs Farm Country Park, a lovely green space in Woodhouse.

Broombriggs Farm Country Park

Loughborough Town Hall

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Loughborough Town Hall in Loughborough. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.

Loughborough Town Hall

Great Central Railway

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Great Central Railway during your travels in Loughborough. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.

Great Central Railway

Prestwold Hall

You can learn about the history of Prestwold when you stop by Prestwold Hall. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Prestwold Hall

Activities

Daily Nottingham City Centre Walking Tour with Local Guide

Daily Nottingham City Centre Walking Tour (10:30am)

AU$28
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Daily Nottingham City Centre Walking Tour (10:30am)
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