Rothley is another stop on the Great Central Railway, a quiet village on the eastern edge of the Charnwood Forest, originally built around Rothley Brook, a tributary of the Soar. 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. Leicester is one of the few cities in England that can trace its growth from the Iron Age. Cropston is a picturesque village, close to the late 19th century reservoir, which takes its name from the village.
Distances shown are in a direct line.
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. Superbly restored Medieval Manor House with fine oak furnishings. Period Herb gardens. Where miners once spent long gruelling hours underground at the former Snibston Colliery, visitors of all ages can now have hours of fun unravelling the mysteries of science and technology.