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Attractions in Leicester & Leicestershire
Don't miss the spectacular National Space Centre in Leicester, with its real rockets and interactive challenges! Marvel at the splendour of Belvoir Castle near Melton Mowbray, or visit the historic Bosworth Battlefield where King Richard III lost his life. Why not take a boat trip on the Grand Union Canal, or travel back in time on a steam train at the Great Central Railway. If speed and adrenaline are your thing, visit the famous circuit at Mallory Park or see Leicestershire from the air with some power-kiting at Airboss.
The whole family can enjoy a world of dioscover at one of our fantastic, award-winning, family attractions. Head to Conkers in the heart of The National Forest, where you can enjoy indoor and outdoor exploration. Take a step back in time at Snibston Discovery Museum where you find fashion galleries, transport and engineering museum, or venture into outer space at the National Space Centre. Enjoy monkeying around at Twycross Zoo where you will see one of the worlds largest primate collections. Why not head to Twinlakes Park or Wistow Maze and have a fun-packed day out.
Discover ancient Egypt at New Walk Museum, the art of making bells at Taylors Bell Foundry and the Royal Leicestershire Regiment at Newarke Houses Museum plus much more fascinating local history in one of Leicestershire's museums... and best of all, most are free to get into!
