Quorn Farmhouse Guidebook
Sightseeing
These are the top 5 attractions on the doorstep of the Quorn Farmhouse they have been carefully selected by the owner and host to offer you, your family, friends and colleagues an unforgettable Leicestershire experience!
Bradgate Park - https://www.bradgatepark.org – 10 minutes drive
The Park offers a wild and rugged landscape with dramatic rocky outcrops and gnarled old oak trees, many of which are well over 500 years old. The landscape offers some of the finest views and is rich in change throughout the seasons. If you do not fancy exploring the hills, the lower part of the Park is easily accessible, with a tarmac carriage-way running through this area, that is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Our Visitor Centre is in the heart of the Park, alongside the carriage-way at the Deer Barns, where you will also find one of our two Tearooms.
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Parque Bradgate
Bradgate ParkBradgate Park - https://www.bradgatepark.org – 10 minutes drive
The Park offers a wild and rugged landscape with dramatic rocky outcrops and gnarled old oak trees, many of which are well over 500 years old. The landscape offers some of the finest views and is rich in change throughout the seasons. If you do not fancy exploring the hills, the lower part of the Park is easily accessible, with a tarmac carriage-way running through this area, that is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Our Visitor Centre is in the heart of the Park, alongside the carriage-way at the Deer Barns, where you will also find one of our two Tearooms.
Great Central Railway - http://www.gcrailway.co.uk – Quorn Station 5 minutes drive away
The Great Central Railway is the UK's only double track, main line heritage railway. It’s the only place in the world where full size steam engines can be seen passing each other – just as it was when steam ruled the rails.
Trains run every weekend of the year, bank holidays and selected week days through the summer. In addition, First Class Restaurant Car Services provide five course meals whilst travelling between Loughborough and Leicester. Childhood dreams can come true with a Drive a Locomotive Experience when you can take the regulator on a mighty steam locomotive or notch up on a powerful diesel. The fantastic team of volunteers also run many special events, including Steam Galas, Peppa Pig, Bonfire Night, 1940s Wartime Weekend and Santa Specials.
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Great Central Railway (Quorn and Woodhouse Station)
Woodhouse RoadGreat Central Railway - http://www.gcrailway.co.uk – Quorn Station 5 minutes drive away
The Great Central Railway is the UK's only double track, main line heritage railway. It’s the only place in the world where full size steam engines can be seen passing each other – just as it was when steam ruled the rails.
Trains run every weekend of the year, bank holidays and selected week days through the summer. In addition, First Class Restaurant Car Services provide five course meals whilst travelling between Loughborough and Leicester. Childhood dreams can come true with a Drive a Locomotive Experience when you can take the regulator on a mighty steam locomotive or notch up on a powerful diesel. The fantastic team of volunteers also run many special events, including Steam Galas, Peppa Pig, Bonfire Night, 1940s Wartime Weekend and Santa Specials.
The Quorn Farmhouse nestles on the same land on the Quorn part of the farm. AT Stonehurst Farm, just 10 minutes walk or 5 minutes walk from Quorn Farmhouse you can meet and feed the friendly animals, collect freshly laid eggs, swing in the straw barn, enjoy tractor rides, pony rides, hold baby animals, explore our nature trail and see what you can catch "pond dipping". All this and two super playgrounds, a delightful tea shop, farm shop and a fantastic motor museum!
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Fazenda da Família Stonehurst e Museu de Motores
Bond LaneThe Quorn Farmhouse nestles on the same land on the Quorn part of the farm. AT Stonehurst Farm, just 10 minutes walk or 5 minutes walk from Quorn Farmhouse you can meet and feed the friendly animals, collect freshly laid eggs, swing in the straw barn, enjoy tractor rides, pony rides, hold baby animals, explore our nature trail and see what you can catch "pond dipping". All this and two super playgrounds, a delightful tea shop, farm shop and a fantastic motor museum!
Situated centrally for cruising any part of the canal & river network, it's modern facilities raise the standard of traditional inland marinas and bring them into the 21stcentury.
https://pillingslock.com
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Pillings Lock Marina
Flesh Hovel LaneSituated centrally for cruising any part of the canal & river network, it's modern facilities raise the standard of traditional inland marinas and bring them into the 21stcentury.
https://pillingslock.com
Leicester Space Centre - https://spacecentre.co.uk – 15 minute drive
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National Space Centre
Exploration DriveLeicester Space Centre - https://spacecentre.co.uk – 15 minute drive
Staunton Harold Estate - http://www.stauntonharoldestate.co.uk – 30 minutes drive
The Staunton Harold Estate is a traditional country estate of some 2000 acres, centred on the great Georgian mansion, Staunton Harold Hall. Family run, and ‘hands on’ in its management style, the estate has embraced modern uses for its diverse assets.
https://www.ferrerscentre.co.uk – arts and crafts workshops and shops ideal for shopping and seeing local artists at work in beautiful surroundings
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Ferrers Centre for Arts and Crafts (please check each shop for individual opening times)
Melbourne RoadStaunton Harold Estate - http://www.stauntonharoldestate.co.uk – 30 minutes drive
The Staunton Harold Estate is a traditional country estate of some 2000 acres, centred on the great Georgian mansion, Staunton Harold Hall. Family run, and ‘hands on’ in its management style, the estate has embraced modern uses for its diverse assets.
https://www.ferrerscentre.co.uk – arts and crafts workshops and shops ideal for shopping and seeing local artists at work in beautiful surroundings
Calke Abbey - https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke-abbey - 35 minutes drive
The Unstately Home and beautiful Country Estate great for a taste of history and country walks.
Beautiful, traditional English Country Estate incredible place for woodland and open countryside walks, an explore of a characterful stately home and beautiful gardens.
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National Trust - Calke Abbey
Calke Abbey - https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke-abbey - 35 minutes drive
The Unstately Home and beautiful Country Estate great for a taste of history and country walks.
Beautiful, traditional English Country Estate incredible place for woodland and open countryside walks, an explore of a characterful stately home and beautiful gardens.
Discover an incredible story at the King Richard III Visitor Centre.
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Centro de Visitantes do Rei Ricardo III
4A St MartinsDiscover an incredible story at the King Richard III Visitor Centre.
https://www.belvoircastle.com – 40 minutes drive away
Belvoir Castle, standing proudly in the Vale of Belvoir and home to the Duke of Rutland's family since 1067, one of the finest examples of Regency architecture in the world.
But there’s so much more to Belvoir… beautiful formal gardens with water features, woodland trails, the chance to enjoy country pursuits, a stunning rural retail village and of course the opportunity to celebrate a wedding or christening in fairy-tale style.
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Castelo de Belvoir
Woolsthorpe Roadhttps://www.belvoircastle.com – 40 minutes drive away
Belvoir Castle, standing proudly in the Vale of Belvoir and home to the Duke of Rutland's family since 1067, one of the finest examples of Regency architecture in the world.
But there’s so much more to Belvoir… beautiful formal gardens with water features, woodland trails, the chance to enjoy country pursuits, a stunning rural retail village and of course the opportunity to celebrate a wedding or christening in fairy-tale style.
Food scene
Quorn’s The Royal Oak - https://theroyaloakquorn.co.uk (an open fire in the winter and a beautiful courtyard in the summer) – great ambience and cosy winter feel or cool, Mediterranean – 10 minutes walk
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The Royal Oak
22 Earlsdon StQuorn’s The Royal Oak - https://theroyaloakquorn.co.uk (an open fire in the winter and a beautiful courtyard in the summer) – great ambience and cosy winter feel or cool, Mediterranean – 10 minutes walk
Just 10 minutes walk from our door...
Introducing Johns House; Leicestershire's only Michelin Starred restaurant.
Chef John Duffin has returned to the family farm in Mountsorrel, after many years working in some of the country's top Michelin starred restaurants, to open an exciting fine dining restaurant in Mountsorrel: John's House. We are good frined’s with the Duffin family so if you would like us to try and book a table in advance for you with a possible discount we can try, please note you usually have to book several months in advance.
http://www.johnshouse.co.uk
If you would like us to help you to make a booking get in touch as we may be able to get you a discount as our property neighbours part of the family farm!
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John's House
139-141 Loughborough RdJust 10 minutes walk from our door...
Introducing Johns House; Leicestershire's only Michelin Starred restaurant.
Chef John Duffin has returned to the family farm in Mountsorrel, after many years working in some of the country's top Michelin starred restaurants, to open an exciting fine dining restaurant in Mountsorrel: John's House. We are good frined’s with the Duffin family so if you would like us to try and book a table in advance for you with a possible discount we can try, please note you usually have to book several months in advance.
http://www.johnshouse.co.uk
If you would like us to help you to make a booking get in touch as we may be able to get you a discount as our property neighbours part of the family farm!
10 minutes drive!
Fantastic Gastropub with delicious wood fired pizza oven and leading ales and gastro pub dishes - https://thecurzonarms.com
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Curzon Arms
44 Maplewell Rd10 minutes drive!
Fantastic Gastropub with delicious wood fired pizza oven and leading ales and gastro pub dishes - https://thecurzonarms.com
15 minutes walk!
The Swan Inn is full of colourful, local characters working and visiting the local villages - bustling atmosphere with good ales and a spellbinding beer garden overlooking the idyllic Grand Union Canal - a must visit if you enjoy a local pint! They also serve good pub grub with theme cuisine nights most nights.
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The Swan Inn
10 Loughborough Rd15 minutes walk!
The Swan Inn is full of colourful, local characters working and visiting the local villages - bustling atmosphere with good ales and a spellbinding beer garden overlooking the idyllic Grand Union Canal - a must visit if you enjoy a local pint! They also serve good pub grub with theme cuisine nights most nights.
The Monk - https://themonkquorn.com
Really friendly owners and staff who make you feel very welcome.
Beautiful interior. Contemporary, yet still preserving the natural features of this graceful old building.
The food is delicious delicious and perfectly cooked. The small without an overwhelming amount of choice is delivered with quality.
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g2553037-d14159866-r592065119-The_Monk-Quorn_Loughborough_Leicestershire_England.html#
The Monk
2 Station RoadThe Monk - https://themonkquorn.com
Really friendly owners and staff who make you feel very welcome.
Beautiful interior. Contemporary, yet still preserving the natural features of this graceful old building.
The food is delicious delicious and perfectly cooked. The small without an overwhelming amount of choice is delivered with quality.
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g2553037-d14159866-r592065119-The_Monk-Quorn_Loughborough_Leicestershire_England.html#
10 minutes walk from your door!
Charnia. - https://www.charniakitchen.co.uk
Charnia has been recently opened by an old school friend of mine. It is lovingly managed with an exciting new menu and increasing popularity in the heart of Quorn Village.
Charnia Kitchen
10-12 High Street10 minutes walk from your door!
Charnia. - https://www.charniakitchen.co.uk
Charnia has been recently opened by an old school friend of mine. It is lovingly managed with an exciting new menu and increasing popularity in the heart of Quorn Village.