Market Bosworth

Settlement in Leicestershire Hinckley and Bosworth

England

Market Bosworth

Ye Olde Red Lion Hotel, Market Bosworth This grade II listed pub stands at the junction of Main Street and Park Street in the centre of Market Bosworth. It offers bed and breakfast accommodation. The core of the building dates from the 16th century.
Ye Olde Red Lion Hotel, Market Bosworth Credit: Stephen McKay

Market Bosworth is a small market town located in Leicestershire, England. Situated near the Warwickshire border, it lies approximately 12 miles southwest of Leicester city. The town is known for its historical significance, particularly for the Battle of Bosworth, which took place nearby in 1485.

Market Bosworth is home to a population of around 1,800 residents. The town has a charming and picturesque atmosphere, with a mix of traditional and modern architecture. It boasts a range of amenities, including shops, pubs, restaurants, and cafes, making it a popular destination for both locals and visitors.

The town's market, held every Wednesday, is a prominent feature of Market Bosworth's community. Here, residents and tourists can find a variety of fresh produce, local crafts, and other goods. Additionally, the town hosts events and festivals throughout the year, such as the Bosworth Medieval Festival, which commemorates the historic battle.

Nature enthusiasts can explore the surrounding countryside, which offers beautiful landscapes and walking trails. Bosworth Water Park, situated nearby, provides opportunities for outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, and camping.

Market Bosworth is well-connected to neighboring towns and cities, with good transport links via road and public transportation. It is conveniently located near major road networks, including the M1 motorway, allowing easy access to other parts of the country.

Overall, Market Bosworth is a charming town with a rich history, offering a blend of cultural, recreational, and natural attractions for residents and visitors alike.

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Ye Olde Red Lion Hotel, Market Bosworth This grade II listed pub stands at the junction of Main Street and Park Street in the centre of Market Bosworth. It offers bed and breakfast accommodation. The core of the building dates from the 16th century.
Ye Olde Red Lion Hotel, Market Bosworth
This grade II listed pub stands at the junction of Main Street and Park Street in the centre of Market Bosworth. It offers bed and breakfast accommodation. The core of the building dates from the 16th century.
Main Street, Market Bosworth Looking along Main Street away from the Market Place. The building on the immediate left has five guest rooms behind its Georgian frontage. The proprietors also run the nearby Black Horse restaurant.
Main Street, Market Bosworth
Looking along Main Street away from the Market Place. The building on the immediate left has five guest rooms behind its Georgian frontage. The proprietors also run the nearby Black Horse restaurant.
Wheatsheaf Courtyard, Market Bosworth As the name suggests, this courtyard off the Market Place was formerly a pub. It is now home to a selection of small businesses including Barber of Bosworth and Hidden beauty.
Wheatsheaf Courtyard, Market Bosworth
As the name suggests, this courtyard off the Market Place was formerly a pub. It is now home to a selection of small businesses including Barber of Bosworth and Hidden beauty.
The Clock Shop, Market Bosworth Niche retailing. The Clock Shop in Market Bosworth's Market Place was established in 1987 specialising in the repair and restoration of clocks and barometers.
The Clock Shop, Market Bosworth
Niche retailing. The Clock Shop in Market Bosworth's Market Place was established in 1987 specialising in the repair and restoration of clocks and barometers.
Ye Olde Red Lion Hotel, Market Bosworth The grade II listed pub stands at the junction of Main Street and Park Street in the centre of Market Bosworth. It offers bed and breakfast accommodation. The core of the building dates from the 16th century. Note the attractive Banks's lamp over the door.
Ye Olde Red Lion Hotel, Market Bosworth
The grade II listed pub stands at the junction of Main Street and Park Street in the centre of Market Bosworth. It offers bed and breakfast accommodation. The core of the building dates from the 16th century. Note the attractive Banks's lamp over the door.
Main Street, Market Bosworth This shows the end of Main Street where it opens out into the Market Place. B&B at no 3 and the Co-op are on the right.
Main Street, Market Bosworth
This shows the end of Main Street where it opens out into the Market Place. B&B at no 3 and the Co-op are on the right.
Market Place, Market Bosworth This corner of the Market place is dominated by the Old Black Horse Inn which is nowadays a restaurant, not a pub. It is grade II listed.
Market Place, Market Bosworth
This corner of the Market place is dominated by the Old Black Horse Inn which is nowadays a restaurant, not a pub. It is grade II listed.
The Wheatsheaf Courtyard, Market Bosworth This former pub in Market Bosworth's Market Place has been converted into shops some of which are in a courtyard accessed through the opening seen here. The building is grade II listed. Note the coat of arms marking the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Bosworth.
The Wheatsheaf Courtyard, Market Bosworth
This former pub in Market Bosworth's Market Place has been converted into shops some of which are in a courtyard accessed through the opening seen here. The building is grade II listed. Note the coat of arms marking the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Bosworth.
Market Bosworth-Barton Road Playing Fields The Dixie Grammar School Sports Field Entrance.
Market Bosworth-Barton Road Playing Fields
The Dixie Grammar School Sports Field Entrance.
Market Bosworth Free Church On Barton Road.
Market Bosworth Free Church
On Barton Road.
Market Bosworth Fire Station
Market Bosworth Fire Station
Market Bosworth War Memorial
Market Bosworth War Memorial
Main Street, Market Bosworth
Main Street, Market Bosworth
Dixie Grammar School, Station Road, Market Bosworth
Dixie Grammar School, Station Road, Market Bosworth
The Old Blackhorse Inn Market Place, Market Bosworth.
The Old Blackhorse Inn
Market Place, Market Bosworth.
Houses on Barton Road, Market Bosworth
Houses on Barton Road, Market Bosworth
Entrance to Dixie Grammar School Sports Ground On Barton Road, Market Bosworth.
Entrance to Dixie Grammar School Sports Ground
On Barton Road, Market Bosworth.
Paved area of Market Place The western part of the Market Place at the centre of Market Bosworth with surrounding buildings and parked cars. At the left side of the image the war memorial is made obvious by the poppy wreaths.
Paved area of Market Place
The western part of the Market Place at the centre of Market Bosworth with surrounding buildings and parked cars. At the left side of the image the war memorial is made obvious by the poppy wreaths.
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Market Bosworth is located at Grid Ref: SK4003 (Lat: 52.624724, Lng: -1.401381)

Administrative County: Leicestershire

District: Hinckley and Bosworth

Police Authority: Leicestershire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.624724,-1.401381
Market Bosworth
Place: town
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Turning Circle
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Addr City: Market Bosworth
Addr Postcode: CV13 0JR
Addr Street: Market Place
Disused Amenity: bank
Operational Status: closed
Was Brand: HSBC
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Place Of Worship
Free Church
Created By: Potlatch 0.10f
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Religion: christian
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Pub
Ye Olde Red Lion Hotel
Loc Name: The Red Lion
Website: https://www.redlionmarketbosworth.co.uk
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Hive
Shop: hairdresser
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Pub
The Dixie Arms Hotel
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Pharmacy
Bosworth Pharmacy
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Thomas Hooker (1586-1647)
Historic: blue_plaque
Note: Puitan Clergeyman Pupil of this School Reputed Father of "American Democracy"
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Telephone
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Listed Status: Grade II
Phone: +44 1827 880218
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Pub
The Old Black Horse
Wikidata: Q26643298
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Church Hall
Market Bosworth Parish Hall
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Bus Stop
The Square
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Bus Stop
St Catherines Ave
Bus: yes
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Church Street
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Bus Stop
Church Street
Bus: yes
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Bus Stop
Harcourt Spinney
Bus: yes
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Bus Stop
Harcourt Spinney
Bus: yes
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Naptan NaptanCode: leijdagt
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Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
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Power: substation
Source: survey
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The Co-operative Food
Addr City: Market Bosworth
Addr Housenumber: 1
Addr Postcode: CV13 0JN
Addr Street: Main Street
Brand: The Co-operative Food
Brand Wikidata: Q107617274
Operator: Heart of England Co-operative Society
Operator Wikidata: Q5692254
Shop: supermarket
Source Addr: Food hygiene open data
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Cafe
Thistle Cottage Tea Rooms
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Cafe
Thyme
Lat/Long: 52.624566/-1.4015876
Shop: jewelry
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Cafe
Softleys Restaurant
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Parking
Access: private
Operator: The Market Bosworth School
Operator Type: private
Parking: surface
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Cafe
Cafe Torte
Lat/Long: 52.624172/-1.4009741
Rose and Radish
Shop: greengrocer
Lat/Long: 52.6242548/-1.4015734
Restaurant
Tin Tin
Cuisine: asian
Lat/Long: 52.6238116/-1.4035464
Thomas Flavell & Sons
Office: lawyer
Lat/Long: 52.6237589/-1.4015286
Hames Partnership
Office: accountant
Lat/Long: 52.6245867/-1.4015944
Michaelmas House
Addr Housenumber: 4
Addr Street: Main Street
Shop: furniture
Lat/Long: 52.6243993/-1.4015233
Post Box
Lat/Long: 52.6239116/-1.4015405
The Graphic
Shop: copyshop
Lat/Long: 52.6241081/-1.4012979
Alexanders
Shop: estate_agent
Lat/Long: 52.6248399/-1.4014819
Content
Shop: gift
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Pinkgin Boutique
Shop: clothes
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Lili & Mabel
Shop: clothes
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Elizabeth Ann
Shop: hairdresser
Lat/Long: 52.6246166/-1.4015486
J. W. Lampard & Son
Shop: butcher
Lat/Long: 52.6242089/-1.4015688
Bosworth Antiques
Shop: antiques
Lat/Long: 52.6246415/-1.4013212
Fast Food
Batter of Bosworth
Cuisine: fish_and_chips
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Travel Finesse
Office: travel_agent
Lat/Long: 52.6247035/-1.4015092
Ventura Hair Studio
Air Conditioning: yes
Currency GBP: yes
Shop: hairdresser
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Hidden Beauty
Shop: beauty
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Clock Shop
Shop: clocks
Lat/Long: 52.6238741/-1.4021035
B&B at No. 3
Addr Housenumber: 3
Addr Street: Main Street
Tourism: hotel
Lat/Long: 52.6244301/-1.4017537
Restaurant
Simla Peppers
Cuisine: indian
Lat/Long: 52.624582/-1.4015764
Barber of Bosworth
Shop: hairdresser
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Fox Country Properties
Shop: estate_agent
Lat/Long: 52.6241319/-1.4015229
Dressini
Shop: clothes
Lat/Long: 52.6239724/-1.4013347
News Shop
Shop: newsagent
Lat/Long: 52.6245622/-1.4013799
Entrance: main
Lat/Long: 52.6264595/-1.3984929
Fixme: where does this path go?
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Cafe
Jaspers Coffee
Lat/Long: 52.6269466/-1.3990081
Turning Loop
Lat/Long: 52.6275567/-1.398219
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
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Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.6280285/-1.4036836
Bench
Lat/Long: 52.6240792/-1.4017959
Bench
Lat/Long: 52.6240491/-1.40176
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.6240359/-1.4016919
Crossing
Crossing: marked
Lat/Long: 52.6239224/-1.4037041
Toilets
Lat/Long: 52.6248331/-1.4026299
Dentist
Healthcare: dentist
Lat/Long: 52.6237838/-1.4044719
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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