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  Towns near Leicester Forest East on AboutBritain.com
Glenfield has a prominent place in railway history, with the opening of the Swannington Leicester line, the first railway line south of Manchester.
Leicester is one of the few cities in England that can trace its growth from the Iron Age.
Anstey's role as a southern gateway to the Charnwood Forest is shown by the 15th century Packhorse Bridge, just a mere 5 feet wide, straddling Rothley Brook.
www.aboutbritain.com /TownsNearLeicesterForestEast.asp   (482 words)

  
 Leicester Chronicler - Origins of Leicester
It was adjacent to, if not surrounded, by forest and woodland, ancient geographical features now lost, but which have survived in a number of local place names such as Leicester Forest East and Woodgate.
We cannot say that Leicester was `founded' by the Belgae, nor that the presence of a river and woodland had any relevance to its location; but given the evidence presently available, we can speculate that the invading Romans, as they pushed north, found an identifiable community here.
Leicester was one such fort on the Fosse, at its junction with at least two other Roman routes, one - the Gartree Road - to Colchester, and the other to a fort at Mancetter near Nuneaton.
www.leicesterchronicler.com /origins.htm   (1362 words)

  
 Wartime Leicestershire: An account of the war from Leicester Forest East.
A child's memory of the war from Leicester Forest East.
I was four years old at the time of the main raid (November 19th 1940) but I do remember the bombs falling with a sound like thunder in the middle distance.
He was wounded at Polygon Wood, near Ypres, in October 1917 on the same day as Colonel Philip Bent won the VC with a counter attack.
www.wartimeleicestershire.com /pages/memoir_files/34.htm   (621 words)

  
 Leicester Forest East Resident :: Your News - Your Views - Your Site   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Leicester Forest East Parish Council decided to submit its own plans to the Highways Agency after locals reacted with outrage to proposals to spend £1.9 billion widening the M1, and creating a flyover link with the M69.
Proposals to widen the road to ease congestion are causing big concern for some residents of Leicester Forest East at Junction 21...
Leicester Forest East: Gala will be held on Saturday, September 9, from 12.30pm to 5pm at Forest East Park, in Somerfield Way.
www.lferesident.co.uk /index.php?name=News   (2493 words)

  
 Leicester (Forest East) | Hotel information - Premier Travel Inn
From M1 J21 follow the signs to A563 outer ring road to Leicester Forest East.
Follow the signs to Leicester Forest East through the traffic lights.
The Hotel is half a mile on the left next to the Forest Park Brewers Fayre.
www.premiertravelinn.com /pti/hotelInformation.do?hotelId=23825   (75 words)

  
 Gay friendly hotels in Leicester
Leicester does not have any hotels or guest houses that cater exclusively for gay or lesbian customers.
The venues listed here are those that we have talked to personally and are known to provide their LGB customers with a friendly and welcoming service.
The Ibis is a modern hotel conveniently situated within easy walking distance of the main railway station and most of the gay bars in the city centre.
www.leicesterpride.co.uk /gayhotels/index.htm   (585 words)

  
 Leicester Travel Guide - bus, coach and rail: Local, regional and national transport connections.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station (SMBS), Haymarket Bus Station and city centre bus stops are close to all shopping and entertainment venues and approximately 10-15 minutes walk from Leicester Railway Station.
Leicester Railway Station is 10-15 minutes walk from Leicester Haymarket and St. Margaret's Bus Station and the city centre.
East to Loughborough, Nottingham, Newark Castle, Collingham and Lincoln Central
www.scbeastmidstravel.co.uk /ConnectionsFromLeic.html   (2000 words)

  
 Leicester Hotels, Leicester B&Bs and Leicester Self-catering Accommodation from Milford
Leicester is a large city in the Midlands situated 26 miles north east of Coventry and 26 miles south of Nottingham.
The Leicester Marriott Hotel offers accommodation near junction 21 of the M, a short distance south west of Leicester city centre.
Within walking distance of Leicester railway station, this large hotel is in the city centre - free use of nearby health club - off street parking.
www.milford.co.uk /england/leicester.html   (215 words)

  
 E-Bulletin: University of Leicester
A Leicester man has voiced his thanks to all those who have enabled him to achieve his degree in Physics with Astrophysics from the University of Leicester.
Hamish Spence, of Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East and a former pupil of Groby Community College, will receive his degree on Friday, July 11, 2003.
Approximately 3,000 students will celebrate success at the University of Leicester when they are awarded their degrees on July 9, 10 and 11.
www.le.ac.uk /ua/pr/press/thanksforallyourhelp.html   (505 words)

  
 Days Inn Leicester Forest East in Leicester, United Kingdom
The Days Inn Hotel Leicester Forest East is a modern property situated just off junction 21/21a of the M1 at the motorway services, two miles from Leicester city centre and 10 miles from Nottingham.
Nottingham East Midlands Airport is 20 miles from the hotel, an approximate driving time of 25 minutes.
Days Inn Hotel Leicester Forest East offers 92 guestrooms located on three floors, which have modern decor in warm shades with light wood furnishings.
test.hotel-rates.com /gb/leicester/days-inn-leicester-forest-east.html   (732 words)

  
 TAB - Services List - M1 - Leicester Forest East
There is a KFC and Burger King to the east of the bridge, a Coffee Primo behind them, and a Food Connection cafe/seating area to the west.
As LFE is so close to both junctions 21 and 21a, there isn't any space for it to go round the Service Area.
Thousands of people opposed the original proposals to site the interchange closer to homes in Leicester Forest East, fearing homes would be bulldozed or blighted by traffic.
www.tab-msas.co.uk /services/leicester_forest_east.shtml   (681 words)

  
 Leicester Forest East
Here we have the latest news regarding issues in and around Leicester Forest East.
It appears the Highways agency have now reappraised their original idea of changes to the M1 Motorway close to a number of LFE homes.
Coffee Morning - Parish Hall - The Coffee Morning which was held on 9th February 2007 in aid of the Breast Care Clinic, Glenfield Hospital, raised the sum of £93.00.
forefrontdesign.co.uk /lfe   (320 words)

  
 days inn hotel leicester forest east is a hotel offering accommodation located in days inn hotel leicester forest east, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
days inn hotel leicester forest east is a hotel offering accommodation located in days inn hotel leicester forest east, junction 21-21a, north m1, leicester forrest east, leicestershire, le3 3gb,leicestershire,eng.
days inn hotel leicester forest east offers accommodation in England, the county of leicestershire and the town of leicester.
days inn hotel leicester offers all the facilities of a city centre hotel but at the price and location of a motorway lodge.
www.stayinbritain.com /content/DaysInnHotelLeicesterForestEast_77788.htm   (235 words)

  
 Low Cost Nail Technician Courses in Leicester
The Forest Nail and Beauty Centre offers various courses by fully qualified Specialists designed to train you to the highest professional standards enabling you to become a competent technician in the shortest possible time.
Training will be given in small interactive groups with one-to-one instruction where necessary making it easy to follow and enjoyable to do.
Forest Nail and Beauty Centre, 1 Pleasant Close, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, LE3 3NG.
www.forestnailandbeautycentre.co.uk   (237 words)

  
 GNN - Government News Network
A new link road to run between the M1 and M69 near Leicester Forest East and Braunstone in Leicester is needed as part of plans to widen the M1.
Members of the public are encouraged to keep up to date with the progress of this project by subscribing for email alerts at: http://www.highways.gov.uk/M1eastmidlands.
In December 2002, in response to the recommendations of the Multi-Modal study "North-South Movements in the East Midlands", the Secretary of State for Transport invited the Highways Agency to develop a scheme for widening the M1 between junctions 21-30, largely to four lanes.
www.gnn.gov.uk /content/detail.asp?NewsAreaID=2&ReleaseID=266248   (679 words)

  
 Leicester Hotels, Leicester Accommodation HOTELS.UK.COM
Use this guide to find Leicester hotels and look at the website's to find more information about Hotels in Leicester you need to find the right place.
Jill and Ivor welcome you to their award winning accommodation situated in country surroundings where the atmosphere is relaxed and informal.
Campanile - Leicester is a brand new hotel located in the centre of Leicester.
www.hotels.uk.com /uk/Leicestershire/Leicester-hotels.htm   (607 words)

  
 Motorway 21 to 21A widening :: Leicester Forest East Resident :: Your News - Your Views - Your Site
The foundations are already in place to accomodate ten running lanes with talk of increasing it to a twelve lanes of motorway through Leicester Forest East.
They propose to improve approximately 50 miles of the length of the M1, between Leicester (J21) and Chesterfield (J30), by widening those sections that are currently three-lane, to four-lane motorway.
There is also traffic for East Midlands airport, plus drivers heading for the North West wanting to avoid congestion on the M6 through the West Midlands by using the A50 from junction 24/ 24A.
www.lferesident.co.uk /index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=39   (351 words)

  
 Leicester Hotels in Leicester Accommodation UK - Discount hotels in Leicestershire UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Tourist Board has awarded ratings to Leicester hotels and guesthouses, therefore you can be assured of the quality of accommodation on offer in Leicester you will also be treated to the warmest of welcomes, and true hospitality – a standard in all our Leicester hotels, guesthouses and bed and breakfast establishments.
We have comprehensive guide which provides all the information you need to find the hotels you are looking for to make the most of your stay in the UK.
Maybe you are looking for Leicester accommodation which offer specific facilities, for example a hotel in Leicester or guest house in Leicester which can accommodate pets, or provide facilities for the disabled?
www.hotelsguesthouses.co.uk /viewlocation.php?location=Leicester   (385 words)

  
 Flickr: Photos from m1oct30
Leicester (between junctions 21a/21 on M1, where A47 crosses at Leicester Forest East)
Leicester (between junctions 21a/21 on M1, where A47 crosses at Leicester Forest East), banners...
Leicester demonstrations (between junctions 21a/21 on M1, where A47 crosses at Leicester Forest...
www.flickr.com /photos/m1oct30   (197 words)

  
 Houses for Sale in Northampton, Sell My Property Online, Sell My House Privately.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Accommodation with entrance porch, entrance hall, lounge, through dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms & family bathroom, with forecourt garden to front having off-road parking and long, private, mature, rear garden, situated in a quiet backwater with excellent access to the A47 Western By-Pass (Junction 21a).
Leicester Forest East also offers a good range of local amenities, including shopping for day-to-day needs, schooling for all ages, a wide variety of recreational amenities and regular bus services to the centres of Leicester and Hinckley.
Proceed out of the Leicester City centre in a westerly direction along the A47 Hinckley Road, continuing through Western Park into Leicester Forest East.
www.eastmidlandsproperties.com /propertydetail.php?prop_id=12565   (663 words)

  
 Government Offices | East Midlands |
Options for providing a new link road between the M1 at J21 and the M69 near Leicester have been published by the Highways Agency who want to hear the views of local people.
The exhibition will show two new route options, both of which would involve use of land currently occupied by the Leicester Forest East motorway service area.
The previous four options, which are not being taken forward at this time, are routes to the north and south of the Leicester Forest East Motorway Service Area, a large viaduct to take the southbound link road over the motorway, and a link road north of the services with complex slip roads at J21A.
www.goem.gov.uk /goem/news/m1m69leicester   (274 words)

  
 DAYS INN HOTEL LEICESTER in Leicester   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Many attractions close by including The Space Centre and the multicultural City of Leicester both a short drive or taxi ride away..
with the special taxi rates we offer you can leave your car free of charge and catch a cab into Leicesters City of multicultural food and entertainment The City of Birmingham & the NEC are both approx 30 mins drive directly on the motorway.
The price you pay is per room NOT per person so we offer great value for less than 10 a head for a family of 4.
www.airport-hotels-manchester.com /days_inn_hotel_leicester_103158.htm   (555 words)

  
 Hotels and Guest Houses in Leicester, Leicestershire
Stay at the Ramada Leicester and experience everything that you would expect from an international hotel company.
The Mill is situated in 5 acres of Leicestershire countryside and within these glorious grounds we have two rivers and a fishing lake which is available for corporate days and events.
This modern hotel is conveniently located in the leafy Leicester suburb of Blaby.
www.aplacetostay.co.uk /towns/leicester/index.htm   (473 words)

  
 Highways Agency - M1/M69 Information Update 1
Leicester Forest East - Junction 21 to 21A
Following the additional consultation meeting carried out at Leicester Forest East on the 22nd May 2006 the Highways Agency has received a considerable amount of correspondence on the matter of the M1 /M69 links.
The Highways Agency will consider all of the comments received and amend its proposals where appropriate.
www.highways.gov.uk /roads/projects/11612.aspx   (303 words)

  
 Places to stay in Leicester, Leicestershire England UK. Leicester hotels. Guest house, b&b and hotel lodging and ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Leicester in Leicestershire, England includes the villages and localities of Wigston, Stoneygate, Blaby, Earl Shilton, Elmesthorpe, Kirby Muxloe, Narborough, Oadby, Leicester Forest East, Theddingworth, Rothley, Broughton Astley, Glenfield and Braunstone
Distances from Leicester to the locations shown above are approximate.
If you are a hotelier, hotel manager, guest house or bed and breakfast owner, or are responsible for the marketing of a hotel or group of hotels in Leicestershire, England, another region of the UK, or in Europe or North America add your hotel to the HotelLink site now.
www.hotellink.co.uk /hotels/leicester/leicester_hotels.htm   (387 words)

  
 Contacts and directions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Rugby Football Club was formed in 1997 through the merger of the Old Bosworthians and West Leicester Rugby Football Clubs.
LFRFC runs 5 senior teams a Vet's side and mini and junior sides from 7 - 14 years of age.
The ground is found on the A47 approx.
members.aol.com /lfrfc/contact.htm   (67 words)

  
 Phoenix Training & Development - Our Trainers
Blending her commercial experience in various sectors with a sporting background and outstanding training skills enables Catherine to deliver training programmes of excellence for clients.
His earlier career was in commercial banking with Barclays plc, where he held management posts in operations, profit improvement unit, finance and costing development, management training and marketing.
Although most of his work is nowadays in the UK, he has successfully delivered training in Africa, Central and Eastern Europe and in the Middle East.
www.salestraining-uk.co.uk /pages/trainers/default.asp   (5158 words)

  
 Motorway Services Trivia - M1 Leicester Forest
Bruce Crawford remembers when Leicester Forest East services was owned by Motoross.
The west side of Leicester forest, with a terrace open.
From Mike Gayler: "There is 'talk' that if the M1 is widened to 4 lanes north of J21a, and that J21 is redevelloped (possibly including a flyover from M1 to M69) then the Leicester Forest East Service area will need to close (it's currently a hazardous exit southbound as it stands).
www.msatrivia.co.uk /M1LeicesterF.asp   (868 words)

  
 Leicester Accommodation and Hotels in Leicester
Located on Loughborough Road in Leicester, this hotel offers bed and breakfast accommodation with off street parking [limited availability].
Large hotel 2 miles south east of Leicester city centre, close to Victoria Park.
With good access to Leicester town centre and its own parking, hotel is an ideal base from which to explore the area.
www.where-to-stay.co.uk /whynot/leicester-00-0.html   (250 words)

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