Visit Pickwell Places

Welcome to Visit Pickwell Places
The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Pickwell

  

Pickwell Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Pickwell

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Pickwell history

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Under Edward the Confessor Pickwell and Leesthorpe manors and in all but their rectories were held by Ordmar, and in 1086 of the king by Geoffrey de Wirce. Under the Mowbrays the abbey of Vaudey held the manor at Leesthope in the old parish. In the 12th century another holding was held by the Camville family. In 1299 the Morwic lands were co-held by de Bulmer, de Lumley, and de Waterville heirs. By 1346 William Curzon was the only considerable landowners at Pickwell itself.

Leesthorpe Manor

After being granted to and then forfeited by the anti-Protestant execution of John Dudley, 1st Duke of Northumberland, (throughout 1544-1553) Later owners appear to have ceded much land with John Suffield Brown, Ayscough Smith and Rev. A. T. Smith at different later periods being the latter owners of the manor.

Pickwell landmarks

Church

All Saints’s tower was built in the 15th century with earlier features dating from the 13th century. Its distinctive features include a wide array of double lancet windows, a full complement of four gargoyles and a moulded parapet and gable roof.

Manor

Pickwell Manor is also Grade II listed and is an entirely rebuilt structure of the late 17th century. It is five bays wide, has a Collyweston slate roof and attics.

You can visit Pickwell places with Walkfo Pickwell to hear history at Pickwell’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Pickwell has 14 places to visit in our interactive Pickwell map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Pickwell, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Pickwell places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Pickwell & the surrounding areas.

“Curated content for millions of locations across the UK, with 14 audio facts unique to Pickwell places in an interactive Pickwell map you can explore.”

Walkfo: Visit Pickwell Places Map
14 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Pickwell historic spots	Pickwell tourist destinations	Pickwell plaques	Pickwell geographic features
Walkfo Pickwell tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Pickwell

  

Best Pickwell places to visit

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Pickwell has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Pickwell’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Pickwell’s information audio spots:

Owston Abbey Owston Abbey was an Augustinian monastery in Owston, Leicestershire, England. It was established in the mid-15th century.

Cold Overton Hall Cold Overton Hall is a Grade I listed building in Leicestershire. Built c.1664 for John St John. The hall is built in 3 storeys plus attics with a 5 bay frontage.

Burrough Court Burrough Court was once the site of a large country house of which only the stable yard, chauffeur’s and grooms’ quarters remain. The remaining buildings have now been converted into office suites, meeting rooms and a conference centre.

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Visit Pickwell plaques