43 ways to spend a day.
1620s House & Garden
A beautifully restored manor house with 17th Century period gardens, a barn tearoom and events for all ages.
Beacon Hill Country Park
Beacon Hill has been recognised as the site of a Bronze Age Hill Fort since a line of defensive earthworks was discovered near the summit of the Hill. Explore the rocks, rhododendron labyrinth, pathwa
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre
Discover the dramatic story behind the 1485 Battle of Bosworth at the award-winning Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre. Set in the heart of England, near Sutton Cheney, this heritage site offers a g
Bosworth1485 Trail
Bosworth1485 trail. This landscape actually has two stories to tell. There is the story of one day in 1485, and there is the story of the 500 year shadow it has cast through the historical account.
Burrough Hill Country Park
Burrough Hill Country Park is one of the most striking and historic features in the landscape of eastern Leicestershire.
Highcross Leicester
Leicester's go-to shopping centre for fashion, food, tech, beauty and a round of indoor mini golf.
Market Bosworth Country Park
Wander beneath towering redwoods and delicate Japanese maples at Market Bosworth Country Park, where every season brings a fresh reason to explore. In spring, wildflower meadows shimmer with bluebells
Twinlakes Park
Squeals of delight echo across Twinlakes Park from the moment the gates swing open, promising a day so packed with fun it will fly by in the very best way. Little ones can stroke fluffy rabbits and ha
Wheelgate Park
Step through the gates of Wheelgate Park and feel the excitement fizz up the moment the rides come into view. This wonderfully well-rounded attraction in the heart of Nottinghamshire ticks every box f
Belvoir Castle
This magnificent Regency castle is the ultimate family day out — state rooms, stunning gardens, the Engine Yard retail village and seasonal events all in one stunning destination.
Conkers
Step into Conkers, a glorious woodland playground sitting right at the heart of the National Forest. Little ones can splash through water features, scramble across rope bridges and peer into the shado
Conkers Hi/Lo Ropes (children only)
Little adventurers will feel on top of the world as they navigate the Hi and Lo Ropes at Conkers, where wobbly bridges and sky-high challenges turn a trip through the trees into something genuinely th
Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre
Adventurous outdoor activity experiences designed to stimulate, educate and motivate young people and others at affordable prices in a challenging and safe environment.
Loughborough Heritage Trail
Download the Love Loughborough App to take part in the trail: Discover Loughborough’s Heritage through augmented reality.
National Gas Museum
When you visit the world’s largest and most significant gas history collection, you’ll discover the story of gas. See vintage working gas lights, learn how gas was made from coal and discover weird an
National Space Centre
Blast off into the cosmos at the UK's largest planetarium, with hands-on galleries that bring space science to life for all ages.
Statfold Country Park
There are so many things to do from Toby’s Barn: Play & Climb, Toby’s Dig It, or Strawberry Play Park to our woodland nature walk and Fellumpa Mini Golf! Statfold Country Park is also home to an award
Stonehurst Family Farm and Motor Museum
Sunlight bounces off a lovingly polished vintage bonnet while hens cluck past and children dissolve into laughter on the tractor ride — Stonehurst really is a one-of-a-kind Leicestershire treasure. Th
Swadlincote Snowsports Centre
A year-round snowsports centre in The National Forest where beginners and seasoned skiers alike can get on the slopes.
Taylor's Bell Foundry
Step inside Loughborough's most resonant treasure, where the art of bellfounding has rung through the centuries and continues to this day. At Taylor's Bell Foundry, the air hums with heritage as you w
The Ferrers Centre for Arts & Crafts
Tucked inside a gorgeous 18th-century stable block at Staunton Harold, the Ferrers Centre for Arts & Crafts hums with the quiet industry of potters, jewellers, textile artists and more, each working a
The Grange Garden Centre & The Mountain Restaurant
Breathe in the sweet, earthy scent of freshly watered plants as you wander through The Grange Garden Centre, where rows of cheerful bedding plants, homegrown perennials, blushing roses and productive
Windmill Farm Park
Located in the peaceful South Leicestershire countryside, come and experience the delight of farm life spanning five generations! Supporting our rare and native breeds is a real passion project.
Wistow Maze
A giant maize maze with a fun quiz trail hidden amongst 3 miles of pathways.
Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe
Step through the door of Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe and let the warm, savoury scent of freshly baked pastry wrap around you like a welcome from an old friend. Tucked into the heart of Melton Mowbray, thi
Great Central Railway
Great Central Railway is Britain's only double-track mainline heritage railway.
King Richard III Visitor Centre
Immerse yourself in the beautiful story-telling and cutting-edge interactives about King Richard III's life, death and the science behind his re-discovery. On the site where the incredible story, of t
Melton Cheeseboard
Step into Melton Cheeseboard and let your senses do a happy dance — the rich, complex aromas of expertly aged cheese drift through this wonderful little shop right in the heart of Melton Mowbray. Stil
360 Play Leicester
Looking for a fun, budget-friendly day out? 360 Play offers endless entertainment for all ages without breaking the bank!
Brockleby's Pies
P ies are also available to purchase directly from the bakery in Asfordby Hill, near Melton Mowbray. Group experiences take place at Asfordby Hill.
Caddyshackers
Looking for a unique and thrilling mini golf experience? Look no further than Caddyshackers – the biggest, baddest, and best 9-hole crazy golf course in
East Street Lanes
With eight Brunswick lanes, each accommodating six people, you can bring your whole crew along for an exciting day out. Enjoy delicious food and drinks
Everards Meadows
Sunlight dances across the wide meadows at Everards Meadows, where seventy glorious acres of open parkland invite you to slow down and simply breathe. Smooth,
F.Oh.Oh.D
F.Oh.Oh.D invites you to come and have a full learning experience around food.
Jewry Wall Museum
Immerse yourself in the stories of Roman Leicester through a new multi-media exhibition at the Roman bathhouse ruins.
Leicester Guildhall
Starting with its Great Hall built in about 1390, a tour of Leicester Guildhall will take you through the centuries and many uses of the
Leicester Museum & Art Gallery
A much-loved Leicester museum with world-class art collections, temporary exhibitions, and a lively programme of talks and events.
Mrs Bridges Tearoom
A charming tearoom in Leicester serving homemade cakes, light lunches and proper pots of tea.
The National Forest
Breathe in the cool air as you step beneath a canopy that simply did not exist a generation ago. The National Forest is one of
The Outwoods Country Park
A fun place for all the family, the award-winning Outwoods is 110 acres of ancient woodland and is one of the oldest surviving woodland sites
The Victory Show
A popular annual event bringing wartime history to life through vehicles, re-enactments and displays across Leicestershire.
Twycross Zoo
Something magical stirs the moment you step through the gates at Twycross Zoo, where a Sumatran tiger might lock eyes with you through the glass
Watermead Country Park
Surfaced paths throughout the park provide an opportunity for walking, running and cycling, and many seats along these trails are ideal places for visitors to