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Family pick'n'mix

Three child-friendly stops, lunch built in. For toddlers up to tweens.

Sunday's plan 45 min driving · 18.7 mi

3 stops, plotted to loop back where you started.

A Sunday with the family works well when the stops are spread out just enough to keep things moving without wearing anyone out, and today's three are a good fit for that. You have fresh air to start, a relaxed sit-down in the middle, and a proper afternoon out to finish, all within about 45 minutes of driving.

  1. 1
    From the off≈ 75 min visit

    Burrough Hill Country Park

    Melton Mowbray

    Start with Burrough Hill Country Park in Melton Mowbray. Burrough Hill Country Park is one of the most striking and historic features in the landscape of eastern Leicestershire. Worth the fresh air today.

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    Burrough Hill Country Park
  2. 2
    13 min · 5.3 mi from the last stop
    After 1h 28m≈ 75 min visit

    The Grange Garden Centre & The Mountain Restaurant

    Melton Mowbray

    Next up — The Grange Garden Centre & The Mountain Restaurant in Melton Mowbray. 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 . Worth the fresh air today.

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    The Grange Garden Centre & The Mountain Restaurant
  3. 3
    10 min · 4.1 mi from the last stop
    After 2h 53m≈ 240 min visit

    Twinlakes Park

    Melton Mowbray

    Finish at Twinlakes Park in Melton Mowbray. 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. Worth the fresh air today.

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    Twinlakes Park

Pack a change of clothes for the little ones before you leave, and you will thank yourself by the end of the day.

Times shown are estimates: dwell times are based on typical visits, drive times assume light rural traffic, and opening hours can change. "Free" attractions may still charge for parking — please check ahead. Always double-check with each venue before setting off — and leave a little wiggle room for lunch, the weather and a proper cup of tea.