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Mallory Park (Motorsport) Ltd, Mallory Park Circuit, Kirkby Mallory,
Leicester, LE9 7QE. Tel: 01455-842931. If you have ever wanted
to drive around a racing circuit, Mallory Park offers you a range
of exciting activity days. Mallory Park is situated in the village
of Kirkby Mallory, just off the A47, between Leicester and Hinckley
(6 miles). There is easy access by road and all major cities
are in reach. The nearest British Rail station is at Nuneaton
(11 miles). www.mallorypark.co.uk. About 8 miles from Atherstone.
Twycross Zoo, Twycross,
near Market Bosworth, Leicestershire. Tel: 01827 880250. Postal
Address: Twycross Zoo, Burton Road (A444), Atherstone, Warwickshire,
CV9 3PX. Known for its apes and monkeys, gorilla , chimpanzee,
bonobo, many rare monkeys, parrots and other birds. Also elephants,
lions and giraffes. Pets corner, adventure playground, penguin
pool, picnic areas, train and donkey rides. Catering outlets,
shops, children's area. www.twycrosszoo.com. About 5 miles north
of Atherstone.
Hartshill Hayes Country Park, Oldbury Road, Hartshill, Nuneaton,
Warks, CV10 0TE. Phone 01827 872660. The country park, covering
137 acres of woodland and open hilltop has magnificent views
across the Anker Valley. Visitor Centre. shop selling leaflets,
gifts, hot and cold drinks, chocolate bars and crisps. About
2 miles from Atherstone.
Bosworth Battlefield Visitor
Centre and Country Park, Sutton Cheney, Nr Nuneaton, Warwickshire,
CV13 OAD. Tel: 01455 290 429. Historic site of the Battle of
Bosworth Field 111485 where King Richard 111 was defeated by
the future Henry V11. Award-winning interpretation of the Battle
with the Visitor Centre giving a complete insight into medieval
times. About 5 miles east of Atherstone.
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