76 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.
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.
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.
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
Armourgeddon
A hands-on military museum where you can watch tanks in action, explore decades of wartime history, and even take a drive yourself.
Bouskell Park Ice House Tours
Step inside a restored 1843 ice house and discover the curious history of early refrigeration in a Victorian parkland setting.
Bradgate Park
Stepping into Bradgate Park feels like tumbling gently back through centuries, with wide heathland stretching ahead and the soft thunder of hooves as deer drift
Charnwood Museum
Charnwood Museum is a popular family friendly museum set in the heart of the beautiful Queens Park in the centre of Loughborough. The Museum features
Charnwood alpacas
Meet, walk and cuddle alpacas, donkeys and baby cria across a working 110-acre Charnwood farm.
Chutney Ivy
A multi-award-winning Indian fine dining restaurant serving creative, freshly prepared cuisine in the heart of Leicester.
Cosby Yarn Bomb
Colourful community yarn-bombing events bringing incredible knitted and crocheted art to the streets of Cosby village.
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,
Feast Hinckley
Feast Hinckley is an amazing day out (or two days if you go for the full weekend) every year. I always take my family and
Fosse Park
Leicestershire's biggest open-air retail and dining destination, with 70+ stores and restaurants.
Foxton Locks
Just 4 miles west of Market Harborough, Foxton Locks is a must-visit destination for all ages.
Gates Garden Centre
A family-run garden centre with roots since 1948, offering plants, farm-fresh food and relaxed dining in a lovely countryside setting.
Greenwood Days
We run over 60 courses a year, teaching beginners and experienced people a wide range of heritage crafts. All our tutors are highly skilled professional
Hawgrip Plant Centre & Nursery
A family-run plant nursery in Enderby growing over a million bedding plants a year, with a cosy coffee shop on site.
Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council Events
A packed programme of events, year round
HistoryFare
Award-winning guided tours of Melton Mowbray's military and cultural history, led by a knowledgeable local historian.
Jenno's Coffee House
A welcoming coffee house serving ethically sourced Arabica blends and good value drinks across several Leicestershire locations.
Loughborough Carillon Tower & War Memorial Museum
Built after WW1 to commemorate those who died; Loughborough’s iconic carillon tower is set within the beautiful Queen’s Park and just 3 minutes’ walk from
Loughborough Christmas Lights Switch On - Charnwood Borough Council
Loughborough Market Place comes alive each November with festive lights, live music, food stalls and fairground rides.
Loughborough Fair - Charnwood Borough Council
One of England's oldest street fairs, rolling into Loughborough for its 805th year across four November evenings.
Loughborough Light Nights - Charnwood Borough Council
A free evening festival lighting up Loughborough town centre with art, music and illuminated installations for all ages.
Love Loughborough - Car Show
A celebration of classic and contemporary cars rolling into the heart of Loughborough town centre for a brilliant day out.
Love Loughborough - Gardeners' Fair
A celebration of gardening and plants held in the heart of Loughborough's market town centre.
Mallories
Village bar, restaurant and hotel in rural Leicestershire, open five days a week for food, drinks and overnight stays.
Market Harborough Christmas Fayre
A traditional Christmas market filling Market Harborough town centre with festive stalls, seasonal food and local crafts.
Market Harborough Wild West and Country Fayre
A family-friendly Wild West day out in Welland Park, with live music, bucking broncos, inflatables and plenty of food stalls.
Melton Mowbray Christmas Victorian Fair
A lively Victorian Christmas fair in Melton Mowbray with live music, a funfair, and over 90 food and gift traders.
Melton Sports Village
The perfect place to keep your family active.
Mrs Bridges Tearoom
A charming tearoom in Leicester serving homemade cakes, light lunches and proper pots of tea.
Old Rectory Museum
Step back eight centuries the moment you push open the door of the Old Rectory Museum, tucked beside Loughborough's grand Parish Church in the heart
Operation Market Harborough
Tanks, tanks and more tanks. Bringing people and vehicles, from all over Europe and the rest of the world to Market Harborough
Palmers Garden Centre
A family-run Leicestershire garden centre with award-winning plant areas, homewares and a welcoming café serving fresh food.
Peter le Marchant Trust
Accessible canal boat trips on Leicestershire waterways, welcoming people with physical disabilities and mental health conditions aboard wide beam boats.
Riverside Festival - Leicester City Council
Leicester's biggest arts festival returns to the waterside for a packed weekend of music, food, and family fun.
Rothley Wine Estate
An award-winning English wine estate in the Leicestershire village of Rothley, producing medals wines with real local character.
Stanton Lakes
Discover Stanton Lakes, a peaceful lakeside destination offering delicious dining, relaxed drinks and adult-only camping, surrounded by beautiful views, wildlife and spectacular sunsets.
The Battlefield Line
This remarkable railway captures the very essence of a country line, with steam, diesel and railcar train services along with small stations meandering along a
The Berkeley Arms
A 16th-century free house on the Leicestershire border serving real ales, locally sourced food and freshly ground coffee.
The Blacksmiths Arms
Something about the warm, smoky drift from The Blacksmiths Arms pulls you in from the car park before you've even thought about being hungry. Step
The Griffin Inn, Swithland
A welcoming pub serving hearty food, from a broad main menu to legendary Sunday roasts with all the trimmings.
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 Old Post Office, Newtown Linford
A family-run tearoom right at the gate of Bradgate Park, serving handmade cakes and freshly cooked food.
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 Spa at Breedon Priory
An award-winning five-bubble countryside spa offering indulgent treatments, thermal experiences and seasonal dining in the East Midlands.
The Stamford Arms, Groby
Tucked into the village of Groby, The Stamford Arms has something delicious up its sleeve — meet The Stamford Deli, the cheerful new addition that's
The Victory Show
A popular annual event bringing wartime history to life through vehicles, re-enactments and displays across Leicestershire.
The White Horse Birstall
A beautifully renovated 18th-century alehouse serving hearty, locally sourced food with a leafy, award-winning beer garden.
The Woodland Arms, Markfield
A woodland pub in Markfield running ticketed summer events with live music, craft drinks and food from evening vendors.
Tropical Birdland
Somewhere between the rustling leaves and a flash of scarlet feathers, the outside world simply melts away. Tropical Birdland in Leicestershire is a gloriously warm,
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
Waterside Canoe Club
A friendly paddlesports club in Mountsorrel welcoming beginners and seasoned paddlers to get out on the water together.
Wymondham Windmill
A well-preserved tower windmill in a quiet Leicestershire village, offering a glimpse into rural milling history.