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(Pub). Published on 16-01-2015

Lancaster Arms, Desford

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Station Road, Desford, LE9 9FP (View on Google Map)
(01455) 824265
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The pub consists of a public bar with quarry tiled floors and original exposed gnarled ceiling timbers. To one side of the bar is a conservatory dining area whilst on the other side is seating area with a cottagey ambience. To the rear is a large restaurant area. Out the back are a paved patio with external quality furniture and a lawned garden with picnic tables.

Historic Interest

Following the Second World War this pub was known locally as The Flying Lancaster, a name which was prominent on a large signboard outside pub, depicting a Lancaster Bomber in flight. Strangely enough, the majority of aeroplanes used at the then nearby Desford Airbase were De Havilland Tiger Moth, although a Lancaster which was diverted here after returning from an operation overshot the flare path and hit two Tiger Moths. It is widely assumed proximity of the airbase is the origin of the pubs name but this pub is of the late Victorian period predating Lancaster Bombers by quite some time. A more probable reason for the pubs name is that prior to the enclosure Act of Parliament 1760, the title Lord of the Manor of Desford was synonymous with the right to the title of Duchy of Lancaster, a title held by non-other than the King. As such he was entitled to up to 18 wagon loads of hay from Kings Meadow which is situated near to The Lancaster Arms.

Information for this venue is provided by the Leicester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Hinckley and Bosworth District (B)
Last updated
26/05/2024
Last surveyed
05/01/2015
Pub ID
LEI/51
Asset of Community Value
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Opening
Food
Monday
Closed
No Service
Tuesday
Closed
No Service
Wednesday
Noon - 10:30pm
5:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:30pm
5:00pm - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Noon - 8:45pm
Saturday
10:00am - 11:30pm
Noon - 8:45pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
Noon - 6:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 1 regular beer.

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes (20m)
Arriva: 153 (Mon-Sat daytimes)
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