Washbrook Lane, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5JJ, Tel: 0116 257 2888, Email, www.brockshill.co.uk
Spend the day exploring Brocks Hill Country Park. The children will love playing in sandpits, climbing castles and whizzing down the the large 'wiggly' slide! Take a walk around the park and stop off and enjoy a picnic.
Glebe Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 2NE, Tel: 0116 271 2933, Email, www.le.ac.uk/biology/botanicgarden
Explore the Botanic Gardens where you can view greenhouses, national collections and interesting garden sculptures. Friends of the Botanic Gardens run events throughout the summer months.
42-44 Bushloe End, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2BA, Tel: 0116 288 3396
Discover the history of local hosiery at this 18th century Master Hosier house and frameshop with original frames.
Kibworth Road, Wistow, Nr Great Glen, Leicestershire, LE8 0QF, Tel: 07884 403889, Email, www.wistow.com
There's lots to do at Wistow - the giant 8 acre maze, which has been the Winner of Leicestershire's 'Best Visitor Attraction', the Rural Centre with workshops, tearoom and garden centre and it's a good base for lots of country walks.
Estate Office Wistow Hall, Wistow, Leicester, LE8 0QF, Tel: 07884 403889, Email, www.wistow.com
Winner of Leicestershire's 'Best Visitor Attraction' Hours of fun for all the family. A giant 8 acre maize maze with a fun quiz trail hidden amongst three miles of paths.
South Wigston, Leicestershire, LE19, Tel: 0116 257 2675, www.oadby-wigston.gov.uk
Enjoy walks through the grounds of Blaby Road Park.
Peace Memorial Park, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE2, Tel: 0116 288 8961, www.oadby-wigston.gov.uk
Established in 1921 by public donation the park is at the historic centre of Wigston. Recently rejuvenated with a Heritage Lottery Fund grant the park now boasts an award-winning pavilion.
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