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County of England
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Leicestershire is a county in the East Midlands region of England. Its traditional capital is the county city of Leicester.
Blue cheese with a strong flavour. The less common White Stilton is milder.
Similar in taste and texture to Cheddar cheese though with a characteristic bright orange colour.
Small pork pies from the gastronomic capital of Leicestershire.
By car
The M1 from London and Leeds runs through the middle of the county, while the M42 from Birmingham will get you into the north west of the county.
By bus
Leicester and Castle Donington are well served by national bus companies.
By train
Leicester is on the main London to Leeds line.
Over a thousand bus services connecting all major towns and villages.
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