How to find us
Set in the heart of England, between Sutton Cheney and Shenton, we are in a picturesque rural setting, which is accessible by road, by foot, by canal and via the Battlefield Railway line. Brown signs will help you find us by road (look for the crossed swords).
When you have arrived, and have parked up, you can look forward to a warm welcome and the highest levels of customer service possible, to ensure that you will have a memorable experience.
By Foot from Market Bosworth
Take the gated road (just below the market place) out of Market Bosworth, signposted Sutton Cheney, then take a right onto Ambion Lane and walk another half a mile and look for the signpost mentioning the Centre. The total distance is just under 3 miles with an option to cut through fields.
By Car, Coach and Bike
Surrounded by a network of motorways, the M1, M6, M42 and only 9.5 km /6 miles from Jct 1 on the M69. Located close to Market Bosworth, 5.5 km / 3.5 miles North from Hinckley and only 19 km / 12 miles from Leicester. Follow the crossed swords on the brown signs. If your are cycling, the driveway is steep!
Post code CV13 0AD.
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By Bus
Catch the 153 bus service (does not run on Sundays) from Leicester to Market Bosworth. The Heritage Centre and Country Park is located three miles south of Market Bosworth. Taxis are available although they do need to be pre-booked, or you could take a pleasurable walk. Visit the Arriva Bus website.
By Rail
Regular services are available from London to Nuneaton and Leicester. Visit
the National Rail Enquiries website.
The Battlefield Line also runs trains from Shackerstone Station, visit The Battlefield Line website.
By Canal
You can visit us from The Ashby Canal. There are some 48 hour visitor moorings by Sutton Cheney Wharf, where visitors can follow the footpath up to the visitor centre. These were put in specifically for the Heritage Centre.
There are also some moorings available by the old railway bridge 34A, follow the old line up to Shenton Station and on to the visitor centre that way.
By Air
Accessible from either East Midlands Airport or Birmingham Airport.
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