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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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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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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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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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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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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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Archery Legends
Take to the targets with amazing equipment, channel your inner Robin Hood and feel firsthand what it’s like to shoot like a legend… Green tights optional. Archery Legends is a one-of-a-kind, arrow shooting, bow twanging, indoor archery activity centre for everyone who would like to try shooting a bow and arrow. Discover the...
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Bosworth Battlefield and Country Park - Nuneaton
Visit the location of the Battle of Bosworth. Re-live this famous turning point in British history - the death of a King and the birth of the all powerful Tudor dynasty! In Leicestershire on an August morning just over five centuries ago the armies of Richard III and Henry Tudor faced each other on Ambion Hill. The battle that followed -...
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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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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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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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Bosworth Water Trust
With a range of heritage, family-fun, camping and adventure activity offerings, there's something for everyone in the family - from grand-parents, to mum & dad, teens, young ones and even toddlers. Dogs are also welcome too. Admission:2015 Prices: £1 to £5 per car, parking and partial access. Rest is Pay and Play, like Crazy Golf...
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Hoar Park Farm
with a sweet shop and tearoom there is plenty to eat. Shops of all types to entertain your parents and with fishing and long country walks. There is something for everyone! Feed the animals meet them and let them. Opening times: 10-5pm 10-4.30pm Winter Admission Prices: Adults £4 Kids £3 mo Under 2s Free ...
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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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Whitwell Rutland Cycling
We are Europe's largest hire fleet, situated in the heart of the English countryside with traffic free waterside cycle routes from 8 to 23 miles. Our hire fleet is made up of the latest models supplied by the biggest brands and includes bikes for everyone regardless of age or ability. The whole fleet and equipment is regularly...
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Normation Rutland Cycling
We are Europe's largest hire fleet, situated in the heart of the English countryside with traffic free waterside cycle routes from 8 to 23 miles. Our hire fleet is made up of the latest models supplied by the biggest brands and includes bikes for everyone regardless of age or ability. The whole fleet and equipment is regularly...
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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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Rosliston Forestry Centre
Discover Rosliston Forestry Centre. From quiet walks to action-packed family fun, uncover nature at its best. Enjoy tranquil peace or experience exhilarating outdoor activities, many of them free. Share a family day out. Match your mood… reflect the seasons. Rosliston’s mix of woodland and meadow, ponds and play areas offer the...
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Swadlincote Ski & Snowboard Centre - Swadlincote
Welcome to the Swadlincote Ski & Snowboard Centre The centre is located in the heart of England with major cities such as Birmingham and Nottingham only a 40 minute drive away. It is open throughout the year for recreational Skiing, Snowboarding and Blading with lessons available for every standard. PRICING: Ski After School Club Single ski...
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CONKERS
Enjoy the Great Outdoors at Conkers! Take it slow and explore the 120 acres of maturing woodlands, lakes, ponds and play areas - or go wild and take the 18 stage Assault course challenge. Indoors there’s lots and lots to experience - and the weather can’t spoil your fun. Delve into the life of a British Woodland with over 100 indoor...
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Attenborough Nature Reserve - Beeston
Attenborough Nature Centre is an award winning Visitor and Education facility surrounded by the tranquil waters of the beautiful Attenborough Nature Reserve. Situated within easy reach of Nottingham and Derby the Centre provides a “lifeline to the natural world”. Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm Weekends 9am - 6pm Last orders 30 minutes...
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Elvaston Castle
Set four miles south-east of the city of Derby is Elvaston Castle Country Park, a picturesque site featuring over 200 acres of woodlands, parkland and formal gardens. At the heart of the estate lies Elvaston Castle - a Gothic Revival masterpiece designed by James Wyatt in the early 1800s, based on the original house dating back to 1633. Wyatt's...
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Corby Boating Lake
Corby Boating Lake was constructed in the early 70's. It is a lovely facility at the heart of the town. The lake can boast a wide range of geese, ducks, water fowl and our residential swans. The recent environmental project has improved fishing stocks. There are also herons, gulls and kingfishers that visit the lake along with a host of woodland...
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Caludon Castle Park
Caludon Castle Park is FREE to enter. It is located three miles to the east of Coventry city centre and it is the Area Park for the South of the city. Although smaller in size than other area parks, it offers a valued green space experience for local people. The site contains two scheduled ancient monuments by English Heritage, including the...
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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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KIRBY HALL
Kirby Hall is one of England’s greatest Elizabethan and 17th-century houses, once owned by Sir Christopher Hatton, Lord Chancellor to Queen Elizabeth I.
Although this vast mansion is partly roofless, the walls show the exceptionally rich decoration that proclaims that its successive owners were always at the forefront of new ideas about...
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Nottingham Ghost Walk
Welcome, fellow spirit, and join us, as we reveal the ghostly secrets of this ancient city of Nottingham! In the shadows of the Castle, in a graveyard, and underground in the living sandstone rock, we weave our web of chilling tales. Rich and poor, noble and treacherous, young and old, Nottingham’s ghosts all await you (quite literally...
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Nottingham Heroes and Villains Tour
Touring the key sites of interest in the City, you will hear fascinating and intriguing tales of Nottingham’s past, focusing on the principal characters of interest throughout time - Nottingham’s “Heroes and Villains”! And we of course look in detail ‘behind the legend’ of Nottingham's most famous character, ...
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Holme Pierrepont Country Park
Situated just 10 minutes away from Nottingham city centre, yet feels a world away, Holme Pierrepont Country Park is set in 270 acres of beautiful parkland.With excellent water facilities, accommodation, a campsite, Family Fun Park, Life Fitness Gym and marvellous nature trails for cycling and walking, Holme Pierrepont...
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Si5 Spymissions - Nottingham
SpyMissions is a series of puzzles and challenges set aboard the battle cruiser UNS Steadfast. It has a brilliant storyline which brings it to life, from covertly boarding the vessel to the adrenaline-fuelled escape! making it the most exciting experience you will ever have. Si5 SpyMissions is the Ultimate Spy Experience.SpyMissions is a...
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The Adrenalin Jungle
The Adrenalin Jungle offers the very best in outdoor entertainment offering you a wide selection of events from paintball, quad biking, 4×4 off road, archery, assault course, blindfold driving and and many more activities available to the general public, works events, birthdays in fact any occasion in the Nottingham, Derby, Leicester,...
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Wollaton Hall & Park - Nottingham
Set in over 500 acres of historic deer park, Wollaton Hall is a spectacular Tudor building, designed by Robert Smythson and completed in 1588, it is now the home to the city's Natural History Museum. Wollaton's Courtyard Stables are home to the city's Industrial Museum, Steam Engine House, Wollaton Visitor Centre and the Yard Gallery, a vibrant...
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Brandon Marsh Nature Centre
Brandon Marsh Nature Centre is the headquarters of the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust. Set in 220 acres, the Reserve, consists of large pools created by gravel extraction. The Visitor Centre is a great place to visit including a Tea Room and well stocked gift shop. Admission:2015 Prices: £2.50 for adults £1 per child Under 4s...
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Bluebell Dairy - Derby
Come and Play on our Play Area with all sorts of climbing frames, swings and trampolines. Meet and feed all our animals including: Peppa the Pot Bellied Pig Twinkle the donkey and Miss Molly the Shetland Pony Sarah the Sheep and her lambs Our Playful Goats Our Chickens, Ducks and their chicks All our Guinea Pigs And not to forget our latest...
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RUSHTON TRIANGULAR LODGE
This delightful triangular building was designed by Sir Thomas Tresham (father of one of the Gunpowder Plotters) and constructed between 1593 and 1597. It is a testament to Tresham’s Roman Catholicism: the number three, symbolising the Holy Trinity, is apparent everywhere. There are three floors, trefoil windows and three triangular gables on each...
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Allesley Park
This picturesque historic park nestles between established housing developments offering a unique parkland experience with its rolling landscape and established tree stock. Visitors can marvel at the unspoilt expanse of green space while walking around the park on the tarmaced footpaths, which is also a well used dog walking venue. Families with...
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The Warren
FUN FACTORY - (Indoor Play Building) OPENING TIMES Saturday & Sunday 12noon - 6pm. CHARGES Playtime: Free to enter, must be supervised by parents.
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Floralands Farm Park - Lambley
Floralands Farm Park including Maize Maze in Nottingham offers a great day trip for families. There are lots of animals including donkeys, llamas, pigs, lambs, pygmy goats and highland cattle and also animals to hold. Floralands Farm Park and Maize Maze has play equipment and even a miniature railway runs on selected days between April and...
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Snowdome - Tamworth
SnowDome opened its doors as the first real snow indoor venue in the UK in 1994. Originally the SnowDome was developed and operated by a regional company that also operated other leisure businesses. In 1994 the venue featured: * The 170metre main snow slope * Aspens Lounge Bar * Tirol...
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Draycote Water Country Park
Draycote Water is an ideal place for a family day out in Warwickshire. Whether you are planning a gentle walk, some cycling or spotting some wildlife, there is lots to do at this great site. Admission:2015 Prices: Park admission free, activities separately charged for. Opening Times: 2015 Opening Details: The site is open every day...
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Ryton Pools Country Park - Coventry
The 100 acres of Ryton Pools Country Park are just waiting to be explored. The many different habitats are home to a wide range of birds and other wildlife. The excellent surfaced paths enable easy walking around the site, and provide access to an adjoining ancient woodland, Ryton Wood (by agreement with the Warwickshire Wildlife...
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Chaddesden Park
Chaddesden Park has been a popular open space for the community for over 70 years. The brook and water play area, which has recently replaced the paddling pool, are favourite spots. The bluebells and cherry trees in the spring make the park even more picturesque. There are lots of sports facilities in the park, including a BMX track, football and...
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Brampton Valley Way
The Brampton Valley Way is a 14-mile rail trail built on the way of the former Northampton to Market Harborough Railway in Northamptonshire. Take a train ride along a short section of the line at the former Pitsford and Brampton station. Cycle to Brixworth Country Park Park Information 14 miles (22.5 km) of linear park linking Northampton and...
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Brixworth Country Park
Developed with Millennium Commission funding, the park is a national showpiece for accessible countryside – providing access for all irrespective of physical or mental ability and social or cultural background. Play Enjoy the play area and have a go on the zip line. See who can go the highest on the climbing wall. Take a walk...
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Daventry Country Park
Daventry Country Park - History Daventry Country Park was created in 1968 as part of the nationwide Countryside Act. This movement sought to provide communities with green spaces to use and enjoy. The reservoir (130 acres of open water) was dug out and completed in 1804, taking eight years to finish. The original purpose of the reservoir was...
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Shobnall Leisure Complex
Admission: Crazy Golf, Per Person, Per Round: £1.90 Pitch and Putt, per person, per round including Equipment: Adults £2.70 Junior or Senior Citizen £1.50 Deposits required for both sets of clubs. Access to the skate and play facilities is free! Opening Times: Monday to Friday: 9am to 10pm ...
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Branston Water Park
Lakes formed from the flooding of a disused gravel pit, surrounded by woodland, wetland and meadow that supports a wide range of wildlife, with one mile surfaced path around the lake. There is a children's play area and toilets on site (including a disabled toilet). Ample parking with disabled bays. Local groups include model boating and angling...
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Here you will find a combined list of outdoor pursuits and outdoor play or anything related to the great outdoors in and near Leicestershire, catering for you, your child, and your family. This could include hiking, climbing, camping, canoeing, pot holing, mountain biking and other out activities, or simply a stroll around the countryside or in a nearby park. We provide information on outdoor pursuits by county, city or by activity. This could include rope bridges, climbing frames and outdoor lido pools in Leicestershire.
