Stoney Stanton Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Stoney Cove national dive centre. Stoney Cove is a disused granite quarry. While quarrying took place the water had continually to be pumped away. However, after the workings ceased in 1958 the water was allowed to fill the massive hole left after 150 years of quarrying. It took 5 years to flood the area completely. Stoney Cove was first used for commercial dive training in the 1960's following the discovery of oil in the North Sea. It has been operating as a public dive training facility since 1978 and has been much improved in recent years. Numerous attractions have been sunk, including a Wessex helicopter, Nautilus sub and the steam powered tugboat Stanegarth.
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Stoney Cove national dive centre. Stoney Cove is a disused granite quarry. While quarrying took place the water had continually to be pumped away. However, after the workings ceased in 1958 the water was allowed to fill the massive hole left after 150 years of quarrying. It took 5 years to flood the area completely. Stoney Cove was first used for commercial dive training in the 1960's following the discovery of oil in the North Sea. It has been operating as a public dive training facility since 1978 and has been much improved in recent years. Numerous attractions have been sunk, including a Wessex helicopter, Nautilus sub and the steam powered tugboat Stanegarth.
Photo by Lynne Kirton (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Croft car boot sale entrance from elevation of 25m Taken from within the boot sale using a digital camera attached to an 80ft (25m) pole. Croft village is to the north east.
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St Michael's parish church, Stoney Stanton, Leicestershire, seen from the south
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Farmland near Sapcote A public bridleway crosses this field on its way to Sapcote.
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Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club

Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club

4 out of 5
Maxstoke Lane, Meriden Solihull England
The price is AU$151 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
AU$151
4 Apr - 5 Apr
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Stay at this spa hotel in Solihull. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,111 reviews)
The receptionist was very good; incredibly friendly, speedy and welcoming.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

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Hilton Birmingham Metropole

Hilton Birmingham Metropole

4 out of 5
National Exhibition Centre Birmingham England
The price is AU$143 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$143
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
Clean room but dated and needs modernising. Amenities were great

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Hilton Birmingham Metropole
Telegraph Hotel - Coventry

Telegraph Hotel - Coventry

4 out of 5
157 Corporation Street Coventry England
The price is AU$124 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$124
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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Stay at this hotel in Coventry. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
Was my 5th time. Great experience. I noted that some of the amenities were pulled back a bit. But didn’t hinder my experience.

Reviewed on 3 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! (411 reviews)
Very good

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Sky City Apartments

Sky City Apartments

3 out of 5
250 Radford Road Coventry England
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Coventry. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Coventry Transport Museum ...
7.8/10 Good! (145 reviews)
Booked on the day and all emails and text are not set up for this. Not receiving check in details. Phoned the office and she was rude just telling me it was my fault and I should read the email sent. Despite not receiving this ??? Finally after an hour I gained access. Very disappointing. Getting ...

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Old Silk Apartments by Covstays

Old Silk Apartments by Covstays

3 out of 5
59 Lower Ford St Coventry England
Stay at this apartment in Coventry. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Priory Visitor Centre and St Mary's Guildhall ...
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Popular places to visit

National Space Centre featuring signage and interior views

National Space Centre

Learn about the solar system and famous space missions, become a trainee astronaut for the day and attend planetarium shows at this interactive museum.

National Space Centre
Curve Theatre featuring modern architecture and theatre scenes

Curve Theatre

At the heart of Leicester’s Cultural Quarter is this modern theater, which hosts everything from ballets and concerts to dramas and stand-up comedy shows.

Curve Theatre
Leicester Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Leicester Cathedral

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Home to the crypt of King Richard III, this medieval church also has impressive carvings, ornate chapels and a public art instillation.

Leicester Cathedral
New Walk Museum which includes interior views

New Walk Museum

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Examine millennia-old dinosaur fossils, mummies from ancient Egypt and work by artists such as J.M.W. Turner at this museum and gallery.

New Walk Museum
Leicester Town Hall which includes an administrative building, a square or plaza and night scenes

Leicester Town Hall

Marvel at the intricate craftsmanship of this 19th-century landmark, take a tour of its stately rooms and relax in a leafy public square.

Leicester Town Hall

University of Leicester

5/5(1 review)

Explore the campus of University of Leicester during your travels in Leicester. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

University of Leicester

Activities

Leicestershire: Twycross Zoo Entry Ticket

Leicestershire: Twycross Zoo Entry Ticket

AU$42
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80% of travellers recommend
Leicestershire: Twycross Zoo Entry Ticket
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