Things to do in Cold Overton, Leicestershire
We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Cold Overton, Leicestershire.
The Great Outdoors in Cold Overton
Embrace the beauty of nature with scenic walks, parks, and outdoor adventures for all ages.
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Prior's Coppice | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
A woodland reserve teeming with wildlife and ancient atmosphere, Prior’s Coppice is a relic of the wildwood that once covered all of Leicestershire and Rutland. When you step beneath the trees, you can feel how old this remnant of woodland is. Some of the trees are several hundred years old and centuries of management have led to an ideal habitat for birds, beasts and butterflies (and botanists!).
Launde Woods | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Made up of two of the most ancient woodlands in Leicestershire, stepping into Launde Woods is like stepping back in time. Oak, ash, hazel and field maple dominate Big Wood to the west, whilst Park Wood to the east was once a Forestry Commission plantation. The atmosphere is awe-inspiring, with a feeling of peace and grandeur.
Tilton Railway Cutting | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Tilton Railway Cutting is a little slice of ancient history! A real-life Jurassic world (except with no dinosaurs), this reserve is managed as much for its geology as for it’s wildlife, 200 million years of history can be seen in the exposed rock layers.
Wymondham Rough | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
A delightful meeting of old and new, people and wildlife, Wymondham Rough is a mosaic of woodland, ponds, grassland and marshes – with a length of disused canal thrown in!
Cribb's Meadow | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Cribb's Meadow is a small but intricate mosaic of diverse habitats, made up of grasslands, two ponds and a disused railway line, where scrub and mature trees are taking back the land. A walk here is quiet and peaceful, especially in the spring when birdsong fills the air. If you look closely in the spring, you might be lucky enough to see great crested newts dancing in the ponds.
Merry's Meadows | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Merry’s Meadows is one of the most diverse and flower-rich grasslands in Leicestershire and Rutland – a must visit for budding botanists, casual naturalists or anyone wanting to experience the sights, smells and sounds of a meadow in full bloom. With some rare and interesting flower species in the spring and summer, and fungi in the autumn, a few visits may be required!
Great Merrible Wood | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Bluebells, badgers and woodland birds: what more could you want from this beautiful woodland? Adjacent to Eye Brook Reservoir, the reserve is bursting with wildflowers, mammals and birds, and is the perfect place to enjoy a wander. Test your birdsong skills in the spring or challenge your fungi ID knowledge in the autumn.
Stonesby Quarry | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
This tiny quarry reserve is one of the best spots in Leicestershire to enjoy wildflowers and the diversity of wildlife that they attract, so a trip in late spring and the summer to enjoy orchids, butterflies and even glow-worms is a must.
Holwell Reserves | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Enjoy a walk at Holwell Reserves, disused quarries, with a mixture of grassland, woodland and exposed rock faces create a peaceful atmosphere throughout the year. A special place for bats, wildflowers, birds and mammals, Holwell Reserves is a hidden gem in the heart of Leicestershire.
Bloody Oaks Quarry | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Bloody Oaks Quarry is one of the best places in Leicestershire and Rutland to enjoy a spot of wildflower hunting or butterfly watching. Most of this tiny reserve is species-rich limestone grassland, which is rare in the two counties, making it a real gem for Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust.
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Sport in Cold Overton
Get active with a variety of sports, from local clubs to adrenaline-filled outdoor adventures.
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Melton Mowbray Golf Club
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History and Heritage in Cold Overton
Step back in time and discover the rich history and heritage that shaped this area.
History and heritage within 10 miles of Cold Overton.
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Lyddington Bede House | English Heritage
Set beside the church of a picturesque ironstone village,
Lyddington Bede House originated as the late medieval wing of a
palace belonging to the Bishops of Lincoln.
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Cold Overton
Knossington
Pickwell
Leesthorpe
Somerby
Newbold
Little Dalby
Owston
Burrough on the Hill
Burton Lazars
Upper End
Nether End
Great Dalby
Marefield
Stapleford
Edmondthorpe
Gwash
Thorpe Satchville
John O'Gaunt
Halstead
Brentingby
Loddington
Tilton on the Hill
Twyford
Lowesby
Wyfordby
Wymondham
Allexton
Freeby
Saxby
Garthorpe
Eye Brook
Skeffington
East Norton
Melton Mowbray
Thorpe Arnold
Ashby Folville
Rutland Water
Cold Newton
Tugby
Kirby Bellars
Coston
Barsby
Sewstern
Asfordby Hill
Eyebrook
Hungarton
Buckminster
Billesdon
South Croxton
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