Things to do in Loughborough, England: The Best Sights & Landmarks

January 28, 2022 Malia Yoakum

Loughborough (/ˈlʌfb(ə)rə/ ( listen) LUF-b(ə-)rə) is a town in the Charnwood borough of Leicestershire, England, seat of Charnwood Borough Council, and home to Loughborough University. The town had a population of 57,600 in 2004, making it the second largest settlement in Leicestershire. It is close to the Nottinghamshire border and within short distances of Nottingham, East Midlands Airport and Derby. The town has the world's largest bell foundry – John Taylor Bellfounders, which made the bells for the Carillon war memorial, a landmark in the Queens Park in the town, Great Paul for St Paul's Cathedral, and York Minster.
Restaurants in Loughborough

1. Quorn & Woodhouse Railway Station

Woodhouse Road, Quorn, Loughborough LE12 8AG England +44 1509 632323 [email protected] http://www.gcrailway.co.uk/station-facilities/quorn-woodhouse
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5.0 based on 68 reviews

Quorn & Woodhouse Railway Station

Reviewed By michellesS3677YX

We were staying across the road from the great central steam railway cafe. We decided to have breakfast in the week after relaxing of lockdown rules. This is a fab historic place. The tea room is well laid oit, spacious inside and out, and has adapted very well to the new safety, distancing, sanitiser procedures. Still relaxed friendly and social with good food. As an extra precaution they take addresses and contact details of customers, and were checking that no-one was coming from Leicester which is currently in lockdown. We were visiting family and will definately come again.

2. Loughborough Carillon

Queens Park, Loughborough LE11 3DU England +44 1509 263370 [email protected] http://www.carillontower.org.uk/
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4.5 based on 116 reviews

Loughborough Carillon

Due to a major refurbishment we will not be open during 2018. Work starts after Easter and should be finished by September. Remembrance Sunday will be as normal.

Reviewed By alecm15 - Loughborough, United Kingdom

Really interesting history inside mainly focused on the two world wars. The money you pay to get in goes towards its upkeep. I chatted to a really interesting veteran who really knew his stuff and was super friendly. Worth a visit if you're in loughborough.

3. Manor Farm Park & Woodlands

Castle Hill East Leake, Loughborough LE12 6LU England +44 1509 852525 [email protected] http://www.manorfarm.info
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4.5 based on 209 reviews

Manor Farm Park & Woodlands

Animal Farm park. Wide selection of animals, indoor and out door play, lake, nature trail and woodlands, cafe and bistro

Reviewed By IAN265310 - Loughborough, United Kingdom

We visited earlier in the week for the first time and were very impressed! Fortunately the weather was in our favour which added to a good time. We were very pleased with the Covid measures adopted at the park and the general level of cleanliness! There were a good range of animals to see and although one or two activities were currently postponed this did not detract from our day. The staff were very friendly and helpfull, the Antlers bistro served good food at very reasonable prices and it was lovely to sit on the veranda in the sunshine! We will return!

4. Manor Organic Farm

Manor Farm 77 Main Street, Long Whatton, Loughborough LE12 5DF England +44 1509 646413 [email protected] http://www.manororganicfarm.co.uk
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4.5 based on 41 reviews

Manor Organic Farm

Manor Organic Farm is a family run farm shop and tearoom proudly providing the best homegrown and local organic food in the region since 1998. We also have an open farm with friendly animals, regular events and school visits. Opening hours are Wednesday - Saturday, we hope to see you soon!

Reviewed By ruthfarmer659

Have been twice on school trips. Both times have found the staff so engaging with the children and passionate about what they do. Well worth visiting

5. The Old Rectory Museum

Steeple Row, Loughborough LE11 1UX England http://www.facebook.com/groups/119408641425702
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

The Old Rectory Museum

6. All Saints Church Loughborough

All Saints Church Steeple Row, Loughborough LE11 1UX England +44 1509 217029 http://www.allsaintsloughborough.org.uk/index.html
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

All Saints Church Loughborough

7. Sock Man Statue

Market Place, Loughborough LE11 3EA England
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4.0 based on 42 reviews

Sock Man Statue

Reviewed By BigMushy - Cullercoats, United Kingdom

The Sock Statue is near the market in the town centre. It brings a bit of cheer to the place and has the customary shiny bits that everyone loves to rub. Not sure it's for luck or just the feel of the sculpture but it's pretty compelling

8. St Gregory's Church

24 The Banks, Sileby, Loughborough England http://www.saintgregorysileby.com/
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

St Gregory's Church

9. All Saints Church

1 The Green, Long Whatton, Loughborough LE12 5DA England +44 1509 217029

10. Quorn Baptist Church

Meeting Street, Quorn, Loughborough England http://www.quornbaptistchurch.org/

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