Loughborough Guide · Beyond the guidebook

10 Hidden Gems in Loughborough

Loughborough rewards curious visitors who wander beyond the high street with history, green spaces, and genuine local character.

No. 01
Queen's Park
Park · Town Centre
A beautifully kept Edwardian park locals use daily, complete with war memorial and bandstand.
No. 02
Charnwood Museum
Museum · Town Centre
Compact and charming, it tells Loughborough's full story from prehistory to the present day.
No. 03
Loughborough Market
Market · Town Centre
One of the East Midlands' oldest markets, still buzzing with traders on Thursdays and Saturdays.
No. 04
Taylor's Bell Foundry Museum
Museum · Town Centre
The world's largest working bell foundry, casting bells since 1839, is genuinely jaw-dropping inside.
No. 05
Beacon Hill Country Park
Park · Woodhouse Eaves
Climb the ancient rocky summit for sweeping views across Charnwood Forest and beyond.

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No. 06
Loughborough War Memorial Tower
Historic Site · Queen's Park
A striking carillon tower housing 47 bells, rung on special occasions throughout the year.
No. 07
Outwoods
Nature Reserve · Loughborough Outskirts
Ancient woodland on the edge of town, perfect for bluebells in spring and crisp autumn walks.
No. 08
Loughborough Railway Station
Historic Site · Town Centre
A handsome Victorian station with preserved period features that most passengers rush straight past.
No. 09
Great Central Railway
Heritage Railway · Loughborough Central
Britain's only double-track heritage railway runs steam trains through gorgeous Midlands countryside year-round.
No. 10
Limehurst Recreation Ground
Park · Loughborough East
A quiet, leafy local park where families gather and the pace of the town slows right down.
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