Days Out Leicestershire


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Family Days Out in Leicestershire
Charnwood Museum
Charnwood Museum
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...
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1st Loughborough Companies Brigades
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,...
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Top Lodge, Fineshade Wood
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,...
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Fun Valley
Fun Valley
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...
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The Blackbird in Leicester
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...
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Wistow Maze
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...
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Meridian Leisure Park, Leicester
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...
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Goldhill Adventure Playground, Leicester
Goldhill Adventure Playground, Leicester
A real adventure playground for 5 - 14 year olds, children can play freely, and have fun while being supervised. Leicester's largest inclusion programme.
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Abbey Park, Leicester
Abbey Park, Leicester
Abbey Park is Leicester’s premier park and lies approximately one mile north of the City centre
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Family Friendly Orienteering Course Foxton
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,...
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Foxton Boat Services
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...
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Battlefield Line Railway, Shackerstone
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...
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Foxton Canal Museum
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...
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Great Central Station, Loughborough
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...
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Formula One Indoor Karting Loughborough
Formula One Indoor Karting Loughborough
Sessions and birthday parties can be booked for kids aged 8 and over - kids love karting!
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Donington le Heath Manor House
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...
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Rockingham Castle
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...
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TCs Adventure
TCs Adventure
Bright, safe indoor adventure play comprising of a 4 tiered main frame and a seperate toddler's area.
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Wild Kidz, Hinckley
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...
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Funky Monkeys Indoor Playcentre, Loughborough
Funky Monkeys Indoor Playcentre, Loughborough
 Funky Monkeys swings into Loughborough! Funky Monkeys, (www.funkymonkeys.co.uk) children’s activity centre and juice bar has been established for over a year in the Rushes Shopping...
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Scalliwags Adventure Land, Leicester
Scalliwags Adventure Land, Leicester
Indoor adventure centre - Children up to the age of 14 years - Cafe on site - Fun for all
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Hood Park Outdoor Pool
Hood Park Outdoor Pool
Located in Ashby de la Zouch, Hood Park Leisure Centre offers a wide range of facilities and services to the residents of North West Leicestershire. Facilities on offer include: Indoor Swimming ...
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Waterfield Leisure Pools
Waterfield Leisure Pools
Waterfield Leisure Pools has a 25 metre main pool, a 13 metre teaching pool and a leisure pool with flume and water features
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Ashby de la Zouch Museum
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...
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Gokidsgo, Leicester
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...
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Harborough Museum
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...
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Melton Carnegie Museum
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...
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Charnwood Museum, Loughborough
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...
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Snibston
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...
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Tropical Birdland, Desford
Tropical Birdland, Desford
A beautiful tropical bird garden, located in the heart of rural Leicestershire. Tropical Birdland was started in 1982. When Richard Hopper decided to change his hobby into a business by opening his...
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Redgate Farm Animal Sanctuary, Markfield
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...
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Stonehurst Family Farm, Loughborough
Stonehurst Family Farm, 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 ...
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Fuzzy Eds Bell Fountain, Leicester
Fuzzy Eds Bell Fountain, Leicester
FUN HOUSE (Indoor Play Building - for children up to 4ft 9ins tall) OPENING TIMES Monday - 9.30am - 3pm. Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 7.30pm. Sunday 11am - 7.30pm (occasionally closes at 4pm for...
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The Marina, Hinckley
The Marina, Hinckley
PLAY ZONE (Indoor Play Building) OPENING TIMES Open during pub opening time. CHARGES Free of Charge.
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Manor Farm and Woodland
Manor Farm and Woodland
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...
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Bumpi's Big Adventure, Leicester
Bumpi's Big Adventure, Leicester
Fun indoor play and party centre suitable for all ages up to age 11 (height restriction of 144cms applies). Holiday entertainment. Open 10am - last entry 5.30pm. Close to Junction 21 of the M1 -...
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Megazone Laser Games Leicester
Megazone Laser Games Leicester
Megazone is serious fun for those old and young, fast paced excitement which makes a great addition to any party General Opening hours. Opening Hours Monday - Friday 11:00 - 22:00 Saturday &...
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The Jungle Club, Leicester
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...
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Barneys, Coalville
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...
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Oadby Swimming Pool, Leicester
Oadby Swimming Pool, Leicester
Oadby Swimming Pool Ellis Park, Brabazon Rd, Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire LE2 5HB Tel: 0116 271 0386  
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Gorse Hill City Farm, Leicester
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...
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WACKY WAREHOUSE Syston Hobby Horse, Leicester
WACKY WAREHOUSE Syston Hobby Horse, Leicester
WACKY WAREHOUSE (Indoor Play Building - for children up to 4ft 9ins tall) OPENING TIMES Monday - Thursday 9.30am - 7pm. Friday 9.30am - 8pm. Saturday 11am - 8pm. Sunday 11am - 7pm. TOTS...
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WACKY WAREHOUSE Leicester Bees Knees
WACKY WAREHOUSE Leicester Bees Knees
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...
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National Space Centre, Leicester
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...
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Ashby-de-la-zouch Castle
Ashby-de-la-zouch Castle
Ashby Castle forms the backdrop to the famous jousting scenes in Sir Walter Scott’s classic novel of 1819, Ivanhoe. Now a ruin, the castle began as a manor house in the 12th century. It only...
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Twinlakes Park
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...
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Twycross Zoo, Atherstone
Twycross Zoo, Atherstone
Twycross Zoo opened in 1963 on a site in Leicestershire. Initially a comparatively modest collection, it has grown into one of the major British zoos, attracting over 450,000 visitors a year. It is...
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leicestershire.pngWelcome to the great county of Leicestershire. If you need child friendly ideas where to take the kids, kids days out, or fun things to do with the kids in Leicestershire then we can help. We have family pubs with kids play areas, soft play areas, indoor play areas, outdoor play areas, playgrounds, aquariums, castles, stately homes, childrens clubs such as Scouts, Cubs, Beavers, Brownies, Guides, youth clubs, activity centres, Air, Sea, Army Cadets, and all in Leicestershire. We list childrens entertainers in Leicestershire if you are planning a birthday, cinema, theatre, petting zoo, animal farms, childrens farms, leisure hire, museum and art gallery, nature areas such as parks, and countryside walks and beaches. We have kids activities related to outdoor pursuits and sports such as swimming, ice skating, ten pin bowling and football centres. We list theme parks and fairgrounds in Leicestershire. If you are looking for zoos with more exotic animals then we have them. Don't forget to look at the nearby counties of Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Warwickshire, Lincolnshire, Rutlan, Northamptonshire to see what they can offer you. We have days out with the kids in Leicestershire in and near :- Ashby-de-la-zouch, Blaby, Coalville, Earl Shilton, Hinckley, Kegworth, Leicester, Loughborough, Market Harborough, Melton Mowbray, Oadby, Oakham, Shepshed, Syston, Wigston. With loads of fun things to do with kids in and around Leicestershire your kids will never get bored. Theme parks are very popular around this time of year and failing that there fair grounds attractions to keep a lot of children entertained.

The school summer holidays are here again, and with so many popular venues you will find here on www.CHILDRENSLEISURE.CO.UK you won't be left without a museum to visit for FREE. A ride on a steam railway in Leicestershire, a day of waterfun at a water park or leisure centre swimming pool :).

If you have toddlers then you can choose form indoor playcentres in H. With plenty of kids attractions in the county or not sure what to do with the kids just use the search on the right hand side of the site using your postcode to find the nearest attractions! For the more sporty types there are ice skating rinks, roller blading places and dry and indoor ski slopes. Also with outdoor pursuits in Leicestershire for climbing, hiking, mountain biking and much more. Or if your more cultural there are cinemas, theatres and place to have dance lessons etc.

The things to do with kids in Leicestershire are tremendous and especially with cheap and free family friendly places to goto in Leicestershire this year. and softplay for toddlers let the kids stroke the animals at petting farms in Leicestershire. Drive through a wildlife park and visit zoos in Leicester. We have all sorts of aquariums listed in the UK but you may have to travel to another county. Where can I take the kids just have a look at some of the pottery making places and ceramic cafes.

School teachers may find useful for ideas for the class to visit on school days out educational and historical venues are normally the most popular on a school trip! If your on vacation then ten pin bowling alleys and the other best family tourist attractions just browse our site.

Leicestershire abbreviation Leics., is a landlocked county in central England. It takes its name from the heavily populated City of Leicester, traditionally its administrative centre, although the City of Leicester unitary authority is today administered separately from the rest of Leicestershire. The county borders onto Lincolnshire, Rutland, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Derbyshire, and Nottinghamshire. The border with Warwickshire is Watling Street (the A5). There are plenty of days out for the kids in Leicestershire, with plenty of activities to keep them entertained and a smile on their face.

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