In Victorian times Syston was a busy cattle dealing town. There is still evidence of the late 18th century development in its conservation area around the parish church of St. Peter. Sileby is situated on the eastern side of the Soar Valley, it is a mix of residential and light industry. Queniborough is a pleasing conservation village with visible links back to the Civil War period. A 175 feet high crocketed spire, acknowledged by Pevsner to be one of the finest in Leicestershire, caps St. Mary's Church.
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Distances by road will be longer. At the Gas Museum you will gain a fascinating insight into the story of gas past and present, with particular reference to the East Midlands region. Local Museum of Melton Mowbray with sporting paintings and a two-headed calf. The museum is located in unique restored 19th Century workshops, cottages and frameshops containing the collection of handframes which can be seen working daily. Superbly restored Medieval Manor House with fine oak furnishings.