Altar Stones Pavillion, Markfield

Name: Altar Stones Pavillion
Address: Altar Stones Lane, Markfield, United Kingdom

#1 among attractions in Markfield

Park, Relax in park

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Altar Stones is a 3.7-hectare nature reserve in Markfield in Leicestershire. It is owned and managed by the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust. ()

Elevation: 653 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 52°41'30"N, 1°17'5"W

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Altar Stones LaneMarkfield United Kingdom

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Day trips

Altar Stones Pavillion – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Beacon Hill, Mount St Bernard Abbey, Old John, Charnwood Forest.

3 miNE
Nature, Hill, Park
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Historical place, Church, Monastery
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Tower
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1.6 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
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Park
Bradgate House, Bradgate Park
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Park
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Area
Groby, Leicester
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Park
Thornton Reservoir
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Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
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Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
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Museum, History museum
Stoneywell
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