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Market Bosworth is a small, attractive and historically interesting town with a population of just over 2,000. The town centre is a conservation area with many old buildings surrounding the Market Place. There are a number of shops, pubs and restaurants, three churches and three schools. Close by is the site of the famous Battle of Bosworth, fought in 1485, with its Visitor Centre and walks with information boards giving details of the Battle. Also other places of interest are the Ashby Canal, the Water Park and The Country Park; all within walking distance of the town centre. A short drive to Shackerstone takes the visitor to the Shackerstone Steam Railway Line with a regular service between Shackerstone and Shenton, Shenton being within the Battlefield site.

PLACES OF INTEREST
within 3 miles of Market Bosworth

MARKET BOSWORTH COUNTRY PARK is sited to the east of the town and is comprised of over eighty acres of parkland. There is an adventure playground, a lake, an arboretum, a wildlife pond and a network of footpaths giving access to surrounding villages. The Park is open all day and there is a parking fee of £1.

The right to hold a MARKET in Market Bosworth goes back to the seventeenth century when a Charter was granted. Today the Market operates every Wednesday with a variety of stalls selling fruit, vegetables, clothing, fish, fabric, plants and other items. On the fourth Sunday of every month there is also a Farmers' Market.

The site of the BATTLE OF BOSWORTH in 1485 is just two miles south of Market Bosworth. This is where Richard III was killed and lost the crown and Henry VII became king. A Visitor Centre explains details of events that occurred on 22 August 1485. A battle trail of about one and a half miles has information boards explaining the logistics of the battle. Part of the trail passes Shenton Station enabling the visitor to also enjoy a ride on the Shackerstone Steam Railway.
A new visitor centre - The Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre - was officially opened in February 2008. Partly funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund it provides a wonderful day out for adults and children alike and is ideal for school trips.

THE BOSWORTH WATER TRUST is sited to the west of Market Bosworth and is within walking distance of the town centre. There is a twenty acre lake for sailing and fishing and there are camping facilities within the park.

Shackerstone Station and THE SHACKERSTONE STEAM RAILWAY are about three miles to the north-west of Market Bosworth. From Shackerstone to Shenton is a journey of five miles through pleasant countryside. A visit to the Bosworth Battlefield can be incorporated into this journey.

All photographs by Malcolm Bates