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Amazing days out in Leicestershire
Goodbye summer and hello autumn! Enjoy days out with family and friends in Leicestershire. Make memories to last a lifetime at family-friendly attractions, explore the great outdoors, discover fascinating history and heritage, shop till you drop at high street stores or quirky independent shops, enjoy great food and drink at one of our many award winning restaurants, pubs, cafes and tearooms, you’ll be spoilt for choice!
There's a calendar jam-packed with festivals and events, from music festivals to children's festivals, there's lots to look out for.
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Abinger Guest House
in or near Leicester Guest House |
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Belmont Hotel
in or near Leicester Hotel |
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Travel Plaza Hotel
in or near Market Harborough Hotel |
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Bed & Breakfast at Vale Farm
in or near HinckleyGuest Accommodation |
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From just £149 you can book a short break to Leicestershire for either 2 adults or a family of 2 adults and 2 children. The break includes overnight accommodation at a choice a fabulous hotels with breakfast plus entry for everyone into 3 great attractions or experiences.
Or, if you're looking for a birthday present you could purchase a gift voucher so that your loved one can choose which of our short breaks they would like themselves and book it for a date of their choice.
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Twycross Zoo
Twycross Zoo is a World Primate Centre with over 500 animals of almost 150 species including all 4 great apes, over 20 species of monkey, Asian elephants, snow leopards, penguins, meerkats, giraffes and many more.
Foxton Locks
Foxton Locks is a series of 10 locks on the Grand Union Canal. There is lots to explore including watching the boats, visiting the museum and eating in one of the pubs on site.
Containing many fascinating exhibits of the time, the BoilerHouse demonstrates how tough it was to make a living showing how families survived the harsh conditions of 19th century canal life.
Conkers
Conkers, the award winning attraction at The Heart of the National Forest, a unique mix of indoor and outdoor experiences to keep you and the family engaged for hours.
Wistow Maze
Enjoy a fun day out exploring one of the country's largest maize mazes, set in 8 acres of living maize and sunflower crop. It's great exercise for mind and body!
To mark the 70th Anniversary of the NHS, the maze has been designed in the shape of an Ambulance, and has a 'First Aid' themed Quiz Trail hidden amongst the 3 miles of pathways.
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre
Delve into Leicestershire's fascinating history at Bosworth Battlefield Country Park - the site of the 1485 Battle of Bosworth. Look out for special events or go for a stroll and some refreshments served onsite.
National Space Centre
The award winning National Space Centre is the UK's largest attraction dedicated to space. From the moment you catch sight of the Space Centre's futuristic Rocket Tower, you'll be treated to hours of breathtaking discovery and fun.
Great Central Railway
The Great Central Railway is Britain's only double track main line steam railway. Enjoy an exciting calendar of events, a footplate ride or dine in style on board one of the steam trains.
Ashby de la Zouch Castle
Come and find out about the castle's colourful history with our lively audio tour. Hear how Edward IV's Chamberlain Lord Hastings added the chapel and the impressive keep-like Hastings Tower – a castle within a castle.
Twinlakes Park
You and your family can enjoy acres of action, animals, indoor attractions and fun-packed events.
King Richard III Visitor Centre
Leicester's newest attraction tells the fascinating and moving story of the king's life and death, and reveals one of the greatest archaeological detective stories ever told.
