Philosophy & Ethics Meeting 2018: the Healing Power of Language and Burnout

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Monday, 2 July

Tuesday, 3 July

Wednesday, 4 July

Thursday, 5 July

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Launde Abbey, an Elizabethan manor house set in its own peaceful valley in the heart of the East Leicestershire Wold, surrounded by 11 acres of garden and over 440 acres of pasture and woodland, is near the village of East Norton some 14 miles east of Leicester. It is easily accessible by car or public transport.

Address

Launde Abbey
Launde Road
East Norton
LE7 9XB

Tel: 01572 717254

By car

If coming along the A47, when you reach East Norton turn north (left if coming from Leicester, right if coming from Peterborough) and follow the road – and signs – for Loddington. At the T-junction in Loddington turn right; follow the road for about a mile. As you crest a hill and cross a cattle grid beside the road sign announcing “Launde” you’ll see the Abbey at the bottom of the hill on your right.

Launde is also easily accessible from the A1 through Oakham. Follow the signs to the railway station and, immediately after the level crossing, turn left (following the signpost for Leicester). Take the second turning on your left, signposted Leicester and Braunston, and continue through Braunston village. After about one mile turn left shortly after the Withcote sign, signposted Launde. Cross two cattle grids and you will see Launde Abbey on the left.

By train

Oakham is the nearest station and trains stop there from Birmingham, Leicester, Peterborough or Stansted, (There is, however, a limited service in the evening and at weekends.)

Taxis can be booked in advance via Rutland Cabs: 01572 757891

It is also possible to travel to Market Harborough or Leicester direct from London St Pancras, although the taxi journey is longer and more expensive.  Taxis are usually available at both stations on demand.

Trains also run to Peterborough from the north of England and Scotland and London Kings Cross, with links to Oakham as above.

By air

The nearest airport is East Midlands Airport. Taxis from the airport can be booked via https://www.airporttaxis-uk.co.uk/East-Midlands.

By bus

Unfortunately there are no bus services serving Launde Abbey.

If you have any queries please email [email protected]  or call 0207 269 7840.