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.
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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.
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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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,395 reviews)
Great hotel

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

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Leonardo Hotel Nottingham

Leonardo Hotel Nottingham

4 out of 5
Waterfront Plaza Nottingham England
The price is AU$111 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$111
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,104 reviews)
Was really close to train station and public transport. There was a few shops near by. Very convenient.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

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St James Hotel, BW Premier Collection

St James Hotel, BW Premier Collection

4 out of 5
Rutland Street Nottingham England
The price is AU$119 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$119
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Very helpful staff. Had a great night's sleep. Short walk to centre.

Reviewed on 17 Mar 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (416 reviews)
Clean room, parking and shops very close by. Above all the staff are amazing, attentive, diligent and never fail

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

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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! (916 reviews)
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Wychnor Park Country Club

Wychnor Park Country Club

4 out of 5
Wychnor Hall Burton on Trent England
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Burton on Trent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (461 reviews)
Just felt the lodges were very dated

Reviewed on 4 Mar 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 lively bars.

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

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Beacon Hill Country Park

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

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Loughborough Town Hall

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

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University of Nottingham Sutton Bonington Campus

Explore the campus of University of Nottingham Sutton Bonington Campus during your travels in Sutton Bonington. Add the area's shops or spas to your travel plans.

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Activities

Daily Nottingham City Centre Walking Tour with Local Guide

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

AU$27
per adult
Daily Nottingham City Centre Walking Tour (10:30am)
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Watson Fothergill Walk: Architecture of Victorian Nottingham Guided Tour

AU$38
per adult
Watson Fothergill Walk: Architecture of Victorian Nottingham Guided Tour
Explore Nottingham, The Legends Culture, And History

Explore Nottingham, The Legends Culture, And History

AU$19
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