Outdoors sites

Beacon Road, Woodhouse Eaves, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8SP, Tel: 0116 305 8790, www.leics.gov.uk/country_parks

The perfect country park to head to for those that enjoy the outdoors. Enjoy rambling on the rocks, long afternoon walks or a day of outdoor fun with the family.

Estate Office, Deer Barn Buildings, Bradgate Park, Leicestershire, LE6 0HE, Tel: 0116 236 2713

Whether you want to explore this 840 acre country park with friends or family for a day enjoying the outdoors or want some peace and tranquility Bradgate Park is a must-visit. Take along a picnic, camera or your walking boots!

Beacon Road, Woodhouse Eaves, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8SR, Tel: 0116 305 8790, Email, www.leics.gov.uk/country_parks

Explore Broombriggs Farm Country Park and find out about a day in the life of a working farm.

Main Street, Woodhouse Eaves, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8RY, Tel: 01509 890376, Email, www.longclose.org

Long Close Garden has been open to the public for charity for 50 years. Explore the picturesque 5 acre garden with original wildflower meadow.

Castle Hill, East Leake, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 6LU, Tel: 01509 852525, Email, www.manorfarm.info

A family-friendly attraction with over 25 acres of undercover and outdoor play and adventure areas – Nature Trails; Pirates’ Galleon; Play Fort; Pond Dipping; Go-karts. Meet the donkeys; hold an owl; relax in the café or have a picnic.

Bond Lane, Mountsorrel, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 7AR, Tel: 01509 413216, www.farm18.fsnet.co.uk/framsetter.htm

See and touch friendly farm yard animals at Stonehurst Family Farm, collect eggs and visit 'Cuddle Corner.'

Fillingate, Wanlip, Leicester, LE4 8BW, Tel: 0116 267 1944, www.leics.gov.uk

Explore 2 miles of Watermead, walk or cycle around man-made lakes or enjoy windsurfing or sailing. You can even take it easy with and a tuck into a picnic packed with tasty local produce!

Hathern, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 5BG, Tel: 01509 842268, www.whattongardens.co.uk/

Explore Whatton House Gardens, dating bac from 19th Century. Discover 15 acres of formal and informal gardens.

Beaumanor Drive, Woodhouse, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8TX, Tel: 01509 890119, Email, www.leics.gov.uk/education/residential_services

Beaumanor Hall is a delightful venue set on the edge of Charnwood Forest in the village of Woodhouse.

Broome Lane, East Goscote, Leicester, LE3 3QW, Tel: 0116 260 6759, www.beedleslake.co.uk

18 hole golf club with golf range.

Tuckers Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11, Tel: 01509 263151, www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/charnwoodwater

Enjoy the outdoors, and explore the 27.12 acres of Charnwood Water, a former clay pit.

Various areas of Leicestershire, LE, Tel: 020 7238 5909

Walking sites suitable for walks varying from a gentle family stroll, a vigorous walk to areas of special interest.

216 Birstall Road, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 4DG, Tel: 0116 267 1950, www.leicestershire.gov.uk/index/community/museums/museum_resources/hollyhayes.htm

Over the years the Holly Hayes Environmental Resources Centre has collected a unique databank of information on plants, animals and their habitats.

Woodhouse Lane, Woodhouse Eaves, Loughborough, LE12 8RS, Tel: 0116 305 8790, Email, www.leics.gov.uk/country_park

Head to Jubilee Woods where you will discover woodlands and rocky outcrops.

Manor Farm, Long Whatton, LE12 5DF, Tel: 01509 646 413, Email, www.manororganicfarm.co.uk

Explore nature trails through Manor Organic Farm. Once you've finished exploring, head to the farm shop for some tasty local produce.

Speciality: Organic produce

Mill Farm Hathern Road, Shepshed, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9RP, Tel: 01509 506420, Email, www.shepshedwatermill.co.uk

There has been a mill on this site since the Dooms Day and the present mill dates back to the 18th century. Open on special open days.

Loughborough, Loughborough, Leicestershire, Leicestershire, LE12 8RS, Tel: 01509 263151

Explore the 40.5 hectares of the Outwoods and discover a site of scientific interest.

Leicester, LE, Tel: 01509 815064, Email, www.whatagreatday.co.uk

For those who wish to experience something pleasantly different. Be driven and escorted to see the best and the unusual of Leicestershire and beyond.