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Twycross Zoo - Atherstone
Twycross Zoo is now renowned as a World Primate Centre and has a wide variety of monkeys and apes including the UK’s only group of bonobos. We have breeding groups of many endangered primate species so we often have babies and toddlers playing around in our great ape groups, and in many of our monkey groups. We also hold a range of other...
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Twinlakes Park
Acres of action... animals...and indoor attractions...on track for a great day out. An exciting variety of family rides and attractions is set in 60 acres of glorious countryside. Action packed play zones entertain the whole family. Whatever the weather expect a full day of play in massive indoor venture centres complete with 5 rides. Enjoy...
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Ashby-de-la-zouch Castle
A visit to Ashby Castle makes a great family day out in Leicestershire. The property began as a manor house in the 12th century and reached castle status in the 15th century. 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...
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National Space Centre - Leicester
Great Day Out... With so Much More The award winning National Space Centre is the UK's largest attraction dedicated to space. From the minute you catch sight of the Space Centre's futuristic Rocket Tower, you 'll be treated to hours of breathtaking discovery and interactive fun. Human Spaceflight: Lunar Base 2025 is the new fantastic experience...
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WACKY WAREHOUSE, Bees Knees - Leicester
WACKY WAREHOUSE - Indoor Play Building - for children up to 4ft 9ins tall OPENING TIMES Monday - Friday 9.30am - Last admissions 7pm. Saturday 2pm - Last admissions 7pm. Sunday 11am - Last admissions 6pm. TOTS TIME Monday - Friday 9.30am - 3.30pm. Term Time. PARTY PACKAGES Available...
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Hobby Horse - Leicester
Welcome to your Hobby Horse Farm. Whether you live near or are just passing by we aim to provide the best dining and drinking experience for customers of all ages. Our extensive Menu is packed with delicious pub classics as well as a traditional carvery, served daily, which boasts a fantastic choice of fresh seasonal vegetables, our...
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Gorse Hill City Farm - Leicester
Gorse Hill City Farm (registered charity no.1000575) covers 14 acres on the outskirts of Leicester City Centre. It is open every day of the year and receives over 40 000 visitors a year. The farm is home to a wide variety of animals including rare-breed pigs, cattle, sheep, guinea pigs and rabbits as well as a team of 5 human staff, 4 of...
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Snibston
Take a fascinating journey around Snibston where you can discover 500 years of technological innovation and its impact on our everyday lives. From the earliest mining tools, proto-type jet engine to the largest fashion display outside London, there is plenty to explore at this must see museum! As the region's largest interactive museum, Snibston...
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Wistow Maze
Welcome to Wistow in Leicester, a beautiful and historic English hamlet in rolling countryside just a few miles south of Leicester and north of Market Harborough. Famous for the Wistow Maze (with new design and quiz trail each summer), the thriving Rural Centre (with a new farm shop, cafe/bistro, plant centre, model village and a variety of...
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Abbey Park - Leicester
Abbey Park is Leicester’s premier park and lies approximately one mile north of the city centre. The River Soar divides this beautiful park into two distinct areas: On the western side of the river are the fascinating Abbey Grounds with the remains of the twelfth century Leicester Abbey, and the ruins of Cavendish House, a seventeenth...
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Family Friendly Orienteering Course Foxton
Orienteering is a great outdoor adventure activity that exercises both the mind and body, and develops skills in map reading and navigation. The sport is open to all ages and levels of fitness, making it an ideal family pastime. Competitive orienteers race against the clock whilst navigating from point to point across a diverse terrain using a...
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Battlefield Line Railway - Shackerstone
The Battlefield Line is the last remaining part of the former Ashby & Nuneaton Joint Railway which was opened in 1873. It runs from Shackerstone via Market Bosworth to Shenton in Leicestershire and is operated by the Shackerstone Railway Society.
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Foxton Boat Services
Vagabond is an elegant vintage motor launch, believed to be over 100 years old (although all the timbers have been replaced!) It has a fixed roof and open sides, with wooden benches for seating (you might like to bring a cushion). Trips start from the bottom of the famous Foxton flight of 10 locks, where there is plenty to see, and travel...
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Megazone Laser Games Leicester
Megazone is serious fun for those old and young, fast paced excitement which makes a great addition to any party. Megazone Leicester has been around for 20 years but we're pretty sure we're still the future. We offer a fantastic laser game experience with dry ice, pulse pumping music and the highest quality equipment. Whether you're 6 or...
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Donington le Heath Manor House
The museum is based in a Medieval Manor House dating back to 1280. The house has a fascinating history and is now restored with fine oak furnishings. Visitors to the house can now see restored rooms and displays on medieval life as well as a series of temporary exhibitions on a wide range of subjects. The house is set in recently recreated 17th...
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Rockingham Castle
This remarkable castle, built on the instruction of William the Conqueror, has been my family's home for 450 years. Prior to the Watson's ownership the Castle was held by the crown. There are very few other homes that have been continuously occupied for nearly 1000 years and within that time been owned by just one family since being...
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Mini Monsters Indoor Playcentre - Loughborough
We are a Childrens Soft Play Cafe in Loughborough call us about birthday parties, indoor play and fun! Formerly funky-monkeys is a premium day out for the kids and parents witha fantastic play area. The Mini Monsters soft play area has knowledgeable puzzles a rope bridge, football pitch,, slides and twirling poles and a car track and ride on...
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Tropical Birdland - Desford
A beautiful tropical bird garden, located in the heart of rural Leicestershire. "Tropical Birdland is a unique visitor attraction which is home to over 250 birds with a variety of stunning free-flying parrots from all around the world. We are set in 6.5 acres of English countryside which houses aviaries, woodlands and a restaurant, to name...
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Great Central Station - Loughborough
Voted number 12 on the list of the 50 greatest railway journeys in the world the Great Central Railway is the UK's only double track, main line heritage railway. It’s the only place in the world where full size steam engines can be seen passing each other – just as it was when steam ruled the rails. Trains run every weekend of...
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Foxton Canal Museum
Foxton Canal Museum is fun, children of all ages love it. The Museum fulfills the Trust's educational role and records the history and research carried out by Trust members. Models, interactive displays, and a wide range of waterway artifacts tell the story of the lift, the Locks, the waterways and the people who lived on the canals. ...
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Ashby de la Zouch Museum
Local history museum with special events for families and children. Open all the year round with interesting exhibitions, models and children's activity sheets. Specially designed hands-on activities for pre-booked school groups and other organised children's groups. The Museum closes for Christmas on Saturday 22nd December and reopens Monday 7th...
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Wild Kidz - Hinckley
Open 7 Days a Week - 10.00am to 6.00pm Entrance (12m+) £4.25 Term time entrance Mon -Fri: £3.70 Siblings: £2.95 Tel: 08453 473735 for information and bookings 2 Large Separate Play Areas 0-12 Years Catered For Refreshments and Food Available A Great Venue for Birthday Parties
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The Jungle Club - Leicester
We have probably the largest kids soft play area in Leicester. Three floors dedicated exclusively to kids. Large Function Accom Up To 400 Weddings, Birthdays, Parties Licensed Premises Inc Catering Restaurant, Choice Of Cuisine Children's Soft Play Area Snooker Pool Mini Arcade.
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Manor Farm and Woodland - Loughborough
We still have the delightful donkeys as well as so many other wonderful animals - most of them rescued - and, of course, one of the largest collections of owls from around the World – you can even hold one! Our indoor and outdoor play areas offer something for everyone in all weathers. Enjoy our Young Farmers’ Play Barn and Fort...
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Meridian Leisure Park - Leicester
Welcome to The Meridian Leisure Park in Leicester, where the very best in cinema, eating out and entertainment is at your fingertips. Our state of the art Vue multiplex cinema with nine screens is the perfect place to see all the latest movie blockbusters. The cinema boasts the latest 3D technology and VIP seating giving you a mind–blowing...
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Brewers Fayre Marina - Hinckley
The Marina is perfectly placed overlooking the canal and marina in Hinckley, making us a great spot in the summer for leisurely afternoon drinks. Or if you're nearby visiting Trinity Marina or Arbury Estate, we're a lovely location for meeting friends and family for a tasty pub meal, whatever the weather. Why not bring the kids along so they...
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Fuzzy Ed's @ Bell Fountain - Wigston
Fuzzy Ed’s Fun House is a soft play area for ages 0-12 years! Children must be under 4ft 9 and supervised at all times! We have a baby area which caters for children 0-4 years and the older section for children aged 5-12 years old! The Fun House is attached to a fantastic family dining pub. FUN HOUSE (Indoor Play Building - for children up...
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Stonehurst Family Farm & Museum - Loughborough
Enjoyment for the whole family at Stonehurst Farm and a warm welcome from the Duffin Family. Visitors can experience many farm activities such as: See and touch friendly farm yard animals Farm walks and go pond dipping Tractor & trailer rides and Pony rides Play areas...
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Redgate Farm Animal Sanctuary - Markfield
Redgate Farm Animal Sanctuary was founded in August 1986 by Jean, Derrick & Tereza Redmile at Shaw Lane, Markfield, Leicestershire. In the beginning it was started by the family re-homing a few sick & injured Animals... This soon escalated dramatically into re-homing Horses, Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, Ducks, Geese & even...
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Barneys - Coalville
Indoor children's play area Open 7 days Super slides Ball ponds & more Indoor soft play & party area Cafe & free parking available TERM TIME WEEKDAYS £4.10 for 4's and over £2.90 for under 4's Unlimited play Siblings under 1yrs FREE with older paying child. Babies don't pay until crawling WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS...
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Charnwood Museum - Loughborough
Charnwood Museum features a wide range of exhibits reflecting the history, geology, archaeology and industries of Charnwood and the surrounding area. Permanent displays include ‘Coming to Charnwood’, ‘The Natural World of Charnwood’, ‘Living off the Land’ and ‘Earning a Living’. Each contains...
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Melton Carnegie Museum
Melton Carnegie Museum re-opened fully on Saturday 13th November 2010 following a major building project which has created a new state-of-the-art gallery, study area and community space for museum activities, schools, volunteers and community groups. The museum, which has now doubled in size, features displays on local history, trades, foxhunting...
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Harborough Museum
Featuring the Hallaton Treasure, one of the most significant Iron Age finds in Britain, in the new Treasure Gallery. A two thousand year old dog that was sacrificed and buried to guard the Hallaton Treasure is now on display at Harborough Museum. Harborough Museum is open at the following times: Monday 10:30 am - 4:15pm ...
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Gokidsgo - Leicester
Gokidsgo is a specially designed unique family adventure zone where kids and parents will have an action packed, fun filled time. Just look at what’s inside: Massive Multi-level Play Structure with a 4 lane wavy slide, sports arena and canon zone – including separate areas for babies and toddlers. Indoor Dodgems – for all...
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The Blackbird in Leicester
Families get a warm welcome at Sizzling Pubs! There's something for all the family at Sizzling Pubs from man-size dishes for the Dads to our dedicated kids menu for under 10s. We've also introduced some extra measures to keep the kids entertained including fun activity and drawing sheets. Reasons to visit: Dedicated kids menu -...
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360 Play - Leicester
360 Play is a family business and was created by a family. Founder and managing director Duncan Phillips, who also developed Gulliver’s Theme Park group with parks in Milton Keynes, Warrington, and Matlock, wanted to create something new for families looking for a day out with their children. Somewhere to go whatever the weather and not...
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Enderby Leisure and Golf Centre
Enderby Leisure and Golf Centre has a great range of activities and sports to keep you and your family active. The 25m, six-lane swimming pool offers an extensive programme to suit all ages and abilities. There's a comprehensive programme of aquatic activities that include rookie lifeguarding, family fun swimming sessions and...
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Paradise Found Educational Farm Park
Here at Paradise Found Educational Farm Park we pride ourselves on the array of wonderful farm animals we’ve built up since we opened, including several babies born here! We’re sure as you walk around the farm you’ll be surprised and delighted to see some of our well looked after special ‘residents’. We started off...
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Whitwick and Coalville Leisure Centre
group fitness studios, and even a Clip ‘n Climb wall for the more adventurous among you! The centre also features three squash courts, an eight-court sports hall, an adventure trail, a sauna steam room and spa pool as well as a café in which you can relax. Long Copy The Whitwick and Coalville Leisure Centre opened in February...
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Fun Valley - Leicester
3 big floors of soft play for kids to enjoy: Giant 4 lane astro slides, tubes, ball pits, trampoline, traverse wall, sports area, go karts. Separate baby and toddler section. Adults can enjoy quality food from the cafe area and comfortable seating area to keep an eye on their kids whilst socialising with friends and family. Kids' Birthday...
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Top Lodge - Fineshade Wood
Top Lodge, Fineshade Wood is a fantastic day out for families and wildlife lovers alike. There are lots of places to explore, cycle round and play in. You can build dens, look out for forest animals, or if you are really adventurous, visit our Tree House play area, tucked away in the wood. Next to the visitor centre is the Oak Leaf play area...
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1st Loughborough Companies Brigades
2 organisations for Boys and Girls meet on seperate days ages from 5-18 for Boys and Girls, activities they both enjoy are, adventure, games, sporting games, cooking, arts and crafts, life skills, activities for older groups are, camp, expeditions, orienteering,drum and bugle band (training given). All activities have a badge awards scheme...
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Varneys Fun Factory - Wigston
Our Play Centre is ideal for under 7's and perfect for your baby/toddlers! We have a coffee shop serving the very best in Douwe Egberts Fair trade Utz Certified Freshly Ground Coffees. A selection of both hot and cold food is available from our menu including healthy options and fresh home made cooking. We pride ourselves on affordable, clean...
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Oak Farm Park
Oak Farm Park is an all weather attraction with both indoor and outdoor activities. Come and see the animals, groom the ponies, or just have a cup of tea and a slice of cake while the kids let off steam! We also host special calendar events throughout the year which include; Pumpkin scooping and Santa’s Grotto! Oak Farm Park is a 30 acre...
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Congo River Crazy Golf
Putt on our luxury carpeted Greens and enjoy the fully landscaped settings with water features and Tropical surroundings.You’ll be hooked!!Putters and balls included in the price, No need to book just turn up Pay & Play…Congo River delivers the best in Family Golf Admission: 18 holes for £4...
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Laserforce
Laserforce is an exciting, participation fantasy game allowing players to be the space hero that they have always wanted to be, in a safe environment. Using laser guns (totally safe), players battle friends or foes and our own computer controlled alien within a futuristic, visually exciting, interactive arena...
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Witham Villa Riding Centre
Our Premier Equestrian Centre is situated in the heart of the Leicestershire countryside but close to all main road networks and has provided excellent horse riding lessons and services to all our customers since 1992 and we endeavour to improve continously. As a busy riding school we teach progressive horse riding lessons to...
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High Cross Riding School
Welcome to High Cross Riding School Livery Yard and Competition Centre. BHS and ABRS Approved.Enjoy Horse Riding Lessons in our Indoor and Outdoor Arenas here in the heart of the Leicestershire countryside.You can enjoy riding here whatever the weather and spectators can view in the comfort of our indoor gallery. Admission: Prices are...
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Owston Lodge Equestrian Centre
Here at Owston Lodge Equestrian Centre we provide a riding school and livery yard located in Leicestershire. Surrounded by quiet country roads and tranquil cosy pubs we provide a perfect setting for relaxing hacking, pub rides, holidays and even pony camps. Admission: Adult Child Private 3 quarter hour £30 £22 Private half...
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Paint a Pot Craft Studio
Paint a Pot Craft Studio, based at the Ferrers Centre which is situated in the estate of Staunton Harold near the heart of the National Forest, offers an opportunity for you to come with your family and friends to paint your own designs on a wide range of ceramic objects. These include egg cups, plates, bowls, ornaments, plant pots and many more...
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Creations
Creations is all about bring different art activities to everyone regardless of their age or artistic ability. We welcome individuals who want to try different types of art and get a real satisfaction when people unearth their hidden talent and find art therapeutic and relaxing. We also welcomethe accomplished artists who can develop their talents...
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Rutland Water Nature Reserve
This internationally famous nature reserve is managed by the Leicestershire& Rutland Wildlife Trust in partnership with Anglian Water and provides one of the most important wildfowl sanctuaries in Great Britain, regularly holding in excess of 25,000 waterfowl. Admission: Adults £5.65 Concession £4.45 Junior...
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Hicks Lodge National Forest Cycle Centre
Hicks Lodge is a former coal mining site that has been totally transformed by new plantings and creating exciting new trails for you to enjoy. From tearaway toddlers getting their first taste of cycling to young teens perfecting their skills or families walking the dog, we’ve got a great day out just waiting for you… Admission: ...
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Bradgate Park
BRADGATE PARK is a historic former Medieval Deer Park created from Charnwood Forest and was first enclosed as a hunting park around 800 years ago. For many centuries, it formed part of the Leicestershire Estates of the Grey family and the Earls of Stamford. Even now, though only six miles from the centre of Leicester, certain...
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The Rutland Water Treasure Trail
Rutland Water lies in the heart of Rutland, surrounded by the beautiful rolling countryside of England's smallest county. This Driving/Cycling Trail starts in Hambleton, on the peninsula and proceeds along the South Shore to Normanton, with stops at Egleton, Manton, Edith Weston along the way. At Normanton you need to park in the barrier...
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Curious About Leicester
Leicester is one of England's oldest cities, well known today for its ethnic diversity, Indian restaurants, football and rugby teams, and a large and vibrant covered market. In yesteryear the Romans built baths, and a castle was constructed. The bones of King Richard III were recently discovered, soon to be interred in the city's ancient...
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Foxton Locks Spy Mission Treasure Trail
Set in the beautiful rolling countryside of South East Leicestershire, this Spy Trail takes you round the famous site of Foxton Locks, with its flight of ten locks, the fantastic Inclined Plane Boat Lift and museum. Trails are self guided and can be instantly downloaded from our website. Follow the Trail, solve the clues and see the...
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Stretton Circuit
Our floodlit 850m circuit is considered by many to be one of the hardest tracks in the UK to master. A fantastic venue to host your stag/hen party, corporate event or team building day, Stretton Circuit have a great range of options for you. Race in an endurance event, a sprint race, a Grand prix or simply have a fastest lap shoot out with a few...
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F1 Karting East Midlands
Building up some serious speed is difficult on this track, due to the amount of twists and turns it has - the ramp making this even tougher to achieve momentum. Sessions and birthday parties can be booked for kids aged 8 and over - kids love karting! Admission: From £23 Opening Times: Monday to Friday 12...
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Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre
Providing adventurous outdoor activity experiences designed to stimulate, educate and motivate young people and others at affordable prices in a challenging and safe environment. Admission: The adventure club (public taster sessions) cost £8 per person per activity or £6.50 if they hold a membership. Membership costs...
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The Climbing Station
The Climbing Station is a large climbing wall located in Loughborough. Whether you're a complete novice or an experienced climber we've got plenty to offer you. Admission: Many options available but as a guidance the Bouldering induction for 1.5 hours which includes life time membership is just £15 and kids' classes...
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King Richard III Discovery Centre
Less than two years have passed since Leicester City Council purchased an old school building with the aim of creating a centre that would tell the story of the remarkable search for –and at that point unconfirmed discovery of – King Richard lll. Admission: Adult (16+ Years) £8.95 Child (5 – 15 Years)...
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Noahs Ark
Based in Shepshed this is a fantastic indoor soft play area for your little ones to play, learn and have fun. A great place to meet other parents and enjoy something to drink and eat whilst your child plays safely in our three storey play structure. Special area available for the under twos too. Admission: Babies Free Under 2s...
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Mini Mischiefs
Mini Mischiefs is a children’s indoor play and party venue in Market Harborough, with a huge multi-level soft play frame that reaches an incredible 5.5 meter height. In addition to this huge three tier play frame we also have a dedicated built-in Baby Area and Toddler Area with height appropriate soft play equipment allowing babies...
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Mini Monsters Softplay
Mini Monsters holds a three story soft-play structure that includes slides, tunnels, playing blocks, punch bags and a ball pit! We also have a seperate soft play area just for babies with soft bricks, a baby slide, a ball pit, rockers and plenty of toys. It is the perfect size to entertain the older children but not too big that it overwhelms the...
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Leicester Leys Leisure Centre
This centre has a state of the art swimming pool, as well as a lifestyle fitness suite and many other bookable sporting activities. Facilities Facilities include a leisure pool with wave machine, two flume rides, activity pool and a toddlers and baby pool. A lifestyle fitness suite offers a range of fitness classes including circuits...
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Harborough Leisure Centre
Harborough Leisure Centre has a 25m, 6 lane swimming pool, whichis home to a number of different swimming sessions. The keen swimmer will find lanes available in the Active sessions, or choose a Social or Wellbeing session for a more relaxing leisurely swim. Admission: £2.65 to £3.90 per swimmer. £10.40 for family...
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Jewry Wall Museum
You can discover the archaeology of Leicester’s past and find out about the people of Leicester from prehistoric times to the medieval period. Complementing our Roman archaeology collections, there are fascinating artefacts from other eras. From ancient stone tools to striking medieval decorated tiles from Leicester Abbey, there's...
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Bruntingthorpe Aviation Museum
Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome is home to the Cold War Jet Collection including a Victor, Hunter, Canberra, Comet, 2 off Lightnings , Starfighter, Mystere, Sea Vixen, 4 off Buccaneers, 4 off Jet Provosts, Super Guppy, Iskra and a Jaguar. April 2010 saw a Nimrod MR2 arrive at the airfield. The latest aircraft to join the...
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KIRBY MUXLOE CASTLE
This picturesque fortified mansion was built for Lord Hastings, who was dramatically seized and executed by Richard III in 1483. Hastings’ descendants still believe they have a direct line to the throne of England.
Explore the atmospheric moated remains, the fine gatehouse, and complete corner tower of this brick-built mansion, which have been...
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JEWRY WALL
A length of Roman bath-house wall over 9 metres (30 feet) high, near a museum displaying the archaeology of Leicester and its region.
Please note: Dogs on leads are welcome. Parking is available by the museum, within St Nicholas Circle.
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30 APRIL 2017 - 24 MARCH 2018
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WARTON OLD RECTORY
The rectory at Warton is a rare survival of a large 14th-century stone house with great hall and chambers. It served as a residence and courthouse for the wealthy and powerful rectors of Warton. BEFORE YOU GO Opening Times: Open daily, 10am-5pm from Easter to September, and 10am-4pm October to March. Closed over Christmas and New Year. ...
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Educational and creative attractions for all ages of kids and adults including a jaunt to the theatre for the more dramatic kids :) can be found here. In or near Leicester so why not try some of these suggestions including any sight seeing tours we have listed near this area:
