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Things to do, places to visit, eat, drink,stay and shop on and near the Fosse Way through Leicestershire, Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds UK

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Fosse Way – map

by avjba @ Thursday, June 25th, 2009. Filed under Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, Leicestershire, Locations, Warwickshire, Worcestershire

This website covers mainly the section of the roman Fosse Way through Leicestershire, Warwickshire and Gloucestershire – i.e where modern roads follow the original route.
Beyond Leicester the Fosse Way extended to Newark and Lincoln, whilst south of Cirencester the route went on to Bath and Exeter. However, it is only evident in small stretches in [...]

Ryton Organic Gardens, near Coventry

by avjba @ Tuesday, December 12th, 2006. Filed under Food, Farm Shops, Delicatessens, Garden Centres, Gardens to Visit, Leicestershire, Warwickshire

Ryton Organic Gardens consists of ten acres of beautifully landscaped grounds highlighting the delights of organic gardening. Glorious arrays of flowers and shrubs are on show throughout the year, recapturing the beauty of a wildflower meadow and a cornfield. Blue seas of lavender and host of different roses invigorate the senses. Organic gardens also provide [...]

The Pheasant, Withybrook

by avjba @ Tuesday, December 12th, 2006. Filed under Eating & Drinking, Leicestershire, Warwickshire

Charming 17th centrury coaching inn by a brook. The interior has a traditional feel with an inglenook fireplace, farming implements and horse racing photographs. The extensive menu includes steak, game, seafood, vegetarian and children’s selections.
Withybrook is about 1 mile west of the Fosse Way, just north of Stretton-on-Fosse and the M6
Main St, Withybrook, [...]

Malt Kiln Farm Shop

by avjba @ Saturday, September 30th, 2006. Filed under Cotswolds, Food, Farm Shops, Delicatessens, Leicestershire

A family run business which stocks various cuts of their own reared sheep, pigs and pork. A wide selection of seasonal vegetables and fruit are available including locally grown Watercress and you can also enjoy seasonally picking you own fruit. The shop also offers free range chickens and eggs (both chicken and duck), locally produced [...]

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