The Dixie Grammar School stands close to the market square and was built in 1593 by the first Sir Wolstan Dixie, then the Lord of the Manor. It briefly employed Dr. Samuel Johnson, as an usher in 1731. It became a part of the comprehensive education system, but is now a private school. Bosworth Hall, also built by a Sir Wolstan Dixie, is situated to the east of the town centre over looking Bosworth Park. It has served as a family home, as an infirmary and now as a hotel. It also has its own, and often seen, ghost! The parkland, once reserved for the estate deer, is now owned by the council and is open to the public and is probably the town's most well known attraction.
To the west of the town, beyond the Ashby Canal, is Bosworth Water Park, landscaped pleasure grounds. It caters for a range of water sports such as sailing and wind surfing. Fishing is also enjoyed around the well stocked lakes. It is open all year round.The town is also well known for its horticultural exhibits. To help celebrate the 500th anniversary of the 1485 Battle of Bosworth Field the town entered the Britain in Bloom Competition, becoming the winner of the England section. Encouraged by this success the town continued to enter the competition and coming in third place in the 1989 European finals. Market Bosworth has continued to have wins in the regional rounds since and this is a tribute to the quality of the flowers and the hard working gardeners of the town. And so this small Leicestershire market town continues to add to its historic past with an attractive present.
Also See the Market Bosworth Guide Web Site