Shepshed

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Morley Quarry, Shepshed, looking south. Charnwood Borough Council acquired this site, ostensibly to equip for climbing. Although it isn't actually much good for climbing, it does show the outline of a wadi (desert stream) bed infilled with Triassic-Rhaetic marls at the top of the southern face. The eastern face, seen here, reveals northward sloping Charnwood volcanics of Precambrian age. The quarry would have been built to excavate one of the many syenite intrusions in Charnwood Forest.
Photo by Sue Hutton (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Morley Quarry, Shepshed, looking south. Charnwood Borough Council acquired this site, ostensibly to equip for climbing. Although it isn't actually much good for climbing, it does show the outline of a wadi (desert stream) bed infilled with Triassic-Rhaetic marls at the top of the southern face. The eastern face, seen here, reveals northward sloping Charnwood volcanics of Precambrian age. The quarry would have been built to excavate one of the many syenite intrusions in Charnwood Forest.
Photo by Sue Hutton (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Mound by quarry The mound is either the remains of a hill or a large mound of quarry waste. A large quarry is just over the top.
Photo by Andrew Tatlow (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant

The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant

4 out of 5
Beeston Lane, University Park Nottingham England
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Leicester Marriott Hotel

Leicester Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
Smith Way, Grove Park, Enderby Leicester England
The price is AED 289 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
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Room was tidied when we went to breakfast. Breakfast choices were good and the staff very friendly and helpful. Dining in the evening was very good and they were very helpful with portions as we had our granddaughter with us aged 8

Reviewed on 24 January 2026

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DoubleTree by Hilton Nottingham-Gateway

DoubleTree by Hilton Nottingham-Gateway

4 out of 5
Nuthall Road Nottingham England
The price is AED 302 per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
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8 Feb - 9 Feb
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8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
The room & public areas of the Gateway Double Tree (Nottm) were spotless, the staff friendly and, most importantly (with snow on the ground WARM

Reviewed on 13 January 2026

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The Gresham Aparthotel

The Gresham Aparthotel

3.5 out of 5
36 Market St Leicester England
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Needed to add an extra night due to one of my siblings being end of life. The lady on reception was so kind to find me a good rate and stay in the same room. This is why I choose to stay at the Gresham every time I need to visit my family. I can’t fault the place in the least. Will keep coming back ...

Reviewed on 16 January 2026

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Wychnor Park Country Club

Wychnor Park Country Club

4 out of 5
Wychnor Hall Burton on Trent England
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Roomzzz Nottingham City

Roomzzz Nottingham City

4 out of 5
Stanley Place Nottingham England
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Hotel reception staff very helpful. Room was great with spot on location.

Reviewed on 29 December 2025

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