Kirby Muxloe Castle
SETTING
Outdoors
WHERE
Kirby Muxloe
What it’s like
Unfinished brick castle with moat and patterned gatehouse - English Heritage tours on select dates near Leicester.
Brick gatehouse, corner tower and a filled moat from Lord Hastings unfinished fortified manor - you can still spot boats and initials patterned into the brickwork.
Open on select dates for English Heritage guided tours only (not a drop-in every day). Book via the English Heritage page before you go; members usually free. Moat-side views from outside are free anytime you fancy a short stroll.
Off Oakcroft Avenue, Kirby Muxloe, LE9 2DH - roughly 20-25 minutes west of Leicester city centre.
Best for school-age kids who like a story with their ruin; uneven ground around the moat.
Facilities
Plan your visit
Do we need to book ahead?
Yes, booking is required, and you can book on their site. Turning up on spec risks a wasted trip.
Is there parking?
Yes, there's parking on site.
Can we eat there?
Yes, there's a picnic area if you'd rather bring your own.
Can the dog come?
Yes, it's listed as dog friendly. Worth checking any on-lead rules before you set off.
Is it indoors?
No, this one's an outdoor day, so pick your weather.
Areas to explore
Corner Tower
A complete corner tower of the unfinished castle.
Gatehouse
Fine gatehouse with 'pictures in the walls' created using darker bricks, including a boat, a jug and Lord Hastings' initials.
Moat
Picturesque moat surrounding the castle.
Experiences
Guided Tour
Kirby Muxloe Castle can be visited on a guided tour on selected days.
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