English Heritage sites near Broughton Astley Parish

Porth Hellick Down Burial Chamber

PORTH HELLICK DOWN BURIAL CHAMBER

1000 miles from Broughton Astley Parish

A large and imposing Scillonian Bronze Age entrance grave, with kerb, inner passage and burial chamber all clearly visible.

Halliggye Fogou

HALLIGGYE FOGOU

1000 miles from Broughton Astley Parish

Roofed and walled in stone, this complex of passages is the largest and best-preserved of several mysterious underground tunnels associated with Cornish Iron Age settlements.

Innisidgen Lower and Upper Burial Chambers

INNISIDGEN LOWER AND UPPER BURIAL CHAMBERS

1000 miles from Broughton Astley Parish

Two Bronze Age communal burial cairns of Scillonian type, with fine views. The upper cairn is the best preserved on the islands.

Harry's Walls

HARRY'S WALLS

1000 miles from Broughton Astley Parish

An unfinished artillery fort, built above St Mary's Pool harbour in 1552-53.

Garrison Walls

GARRISON WALLS

1000 miles from Broughton Astley Parish

You can enjoy a two-hour walk alongside the ramparts of these defensive walls and earthworks, dating from the 16th to 18th centuries.

Cromwell's Castle

CROMWELL'S CASTLE

1000 miles from Broughton Astley Parish

The castle stands guarding the lovely anchorage between Bryher and Tresco and is one of the few surviving Cromwellian fortifications in Britain.

Churches in Broughton Astley Parish

Broughton Astley: St Mary

Church Close Broughton Astley Leicester
07534 820197
http://www.stmaryandstmichael.co.uk

Pubs in Broughton Astley Parish

Broughton Astley Conservative Club

3 Green Road, Broughton Astley, LE9 6RA
(01455) 283630

Admission is available to club members, member’s guests and ACC (Association of Conservative Clubs) affiliated members. The club was founded in 1977 in a converted 19th century farm-house. The ground floor comprises of: a bar with a cottage...
Bull

Main Street, Broughton Astley, LE9 6RD
(01455) 282343
bullatbroughton.com

Old pub at the centre of the old village, near village green and church. Cross the bridge from the car park and find the full Everards range of real ale. Strong food offering with regular special deals while retaining space for drinkers.
George & Dragon

18 Green Lane, Broughton Astley, LE9 6RA
(01455) 285074

Drinkers' pub popular with a wide selection of the community. Darts & skittles are played.
Mill on the Soar

Coventry Road, Broughton Astley, LE9 6QA
(01455) 282419
hungryhorse.co.uk/pubs/mill-soar-leicest...

Hungry Horse family dining pub with accommodation. Main road to one side while the beer garden overlooks the river Soar. Conversion and extension of old water mill. Mill wheel is still present Playground outside for the children.
Red Admiral

163 Station Road, Broughton Astley, LE9 6PU
(01455) 282384
everards.co.uk/pubs/red_admiral_111/

Built in about 1840, this was originally the Station Hotel. The former Leicester to Rugby line and Broughton Astley rail station used to be adjacent. This is a traditional community pub on the edge of the village. Darts and skittles are pla...
Royal

2 Coventry Road, Broughton Astley, LE9 6QA
(01455) 283572

A former Mann's pub - it retains that brewery's 'George & Dragon' motif above the hanging sign. A traditional drinkers' pub with sports tv, darts and pool. Sofas and stools in the lounge for comfortable seating. Occasional live music.
White Horse

32 Station Road, Broughton Astley, LE9 6PT
(01455) 282283
whitehorsepubbroughtonastley.co.uk

A former manor house, converted to a large pub-diner. Open-plan interior. The pub offers value food, with regular special offers and theme nights. Guest beers come from the Marstons group.