Hinckley & Market Bosworth
In the borough of Hinckley and Bosworth in west Leicestershire, nestled in the beautiful rural landscape of middle England are idyllic villages and hamlets that gave witness to events which changed English history. Joined today by thriving market towns, award winning attractions, a rich industrial heritage and international organisations developing ground breaking technology.
Days out in Hinckley
See all in /explore →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 great family experience for all with interactive displays, performances, and outd
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.
F.Oh.Oh.D
F.Oh.Oh.D invites you to come and have a full learning experience around food. On your own or with friends, you will create something delicious and understand how to easily do it again.
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 and cowslips, while patient visitors might spot a fox slipping through the grass or a woodpecker drumming overhead.
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 single track line. It really does convey something of the feeling and atmosphere of heady days past.
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, colour-drenched escape where exotic birds chatter and swoop at close quarters, filling the air with calls you would never expect to hear in the English countryside.
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 and tiny chameleons shift colour right before you. Set in the heart of Leicestershire's countryside, this wonderful place brings families close to creatures from every corner of the planet, with enclosures thoughtfully designed so every visit feels like a genuine wildlife encounter.
