Leicestershire

2 miles from Belton House

Belton House is a Grade I listed English country house in Lincolnshire, surrounded by formal gardens and a deer park. It offers indoor attractions including historic rooms, exhibitions, and a restaurant in the restored stables, alongside outdoor experiences in its extensive gardens, parkland, and adventure playground for families.

2 miles from The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ trail

7–31 Oct (another 22 days)

Children follow a trail inspired by Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar™, spotting fruit and snacks, discovering facts, and taking part in games and activities in Belton’s Italian Garden.

3 miles from Foremark

Foremark is a 230-acre nature reserve in Derbyshire featuring diverse woodland, heathland, and open water habitats including a reservoir. Visitors can enjoy walking trails including a wheelchair-accessible bridleway, a playground for children, outdoor family activities, and refreshments at the kiosk. Dogs are welcome on leads in designated areas.

Located in Earl Shilton

Earl Shilton is a historic market town in Leicestershire with rich medieval heritage, industrial history, and community cultural events, offering visitors a walkable town centre with various historical sites, local shops, and sports activities.

2 miles from Calke Abbey

Calke Abbey is a historic country estate in Derbyshire offering a unique visit with its Baroque mansion in decline, extensive parkland with ancient trees and deer, a vibrant walled garden, and accessible walking and cycling trails. The venue provides family-friendly outdoor play areas, guided tours, cafés, shops, and accessibility features including wheelchair access and mobility aids.

2 miles from On Screen at Calke Abbey

7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)

Explore locations at Calke Abbey used in *Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man*, with information about filming in the historic interiors and outdoor spaces. A downloadable walking trail highlights filming locations across the estate.

Near Jewry Wall

The Jewry Wall in Leicester is a significant 2nd-century Roman masonry ruin forming part of a public baths complex, complemented by the Jewry Wall Museum displaying Roman and Iron Age artefacts, offering visitors a mix of outdoor ruins and indoor museum experiences.

3 miles from Rockingham Castle

Rockingham Castle is a historically rich Norman castle in Northamptonshire, still home to the Saunders-Watson family. Visitors can explore the castle interiors, extensive gardens, and enjoy facilities like a cafe and shop. The site offers wheelchair access and various visitor amenities, with special events and guided tours available seasonally.

3 miles from Twycross Zoo

Twycross Zoo in Leicestershire is a specialist primate zoo home to over 500 animals and 125 species, including all four great apes. It features extensive outdoor exhibits, conservation programs, a children's Gruffalo Discovery Land, and on-site dining.

3 miles from Staunton Harold

Staunton Harold is a 163-acre countryside venue featuring a man-made reservoir, wildlife habitats, and walking trails. Visitors can enjoy wheelchair-friendly paths, a dog-friendly café, adventure playground, and various outdoor family activities including water sports and fishing. The site combines outdoor natural beauty with indoor facilities for a varied visit experience.

3 miles from Local Treasure, Global Connections: Museum Room Display

7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)

A museum room display at Calke Abbey showcasing the Chinese silk hangings from the State Bed. Visitors can look at the hangings and explore the symbolism and meanings in their imagery.

3 miles from Derbion

Derbion is a large indoor shopping centre in Derby featuring nearly 200 shops, anchor tenants like Marks & Spencer, a cinema, eateries, and entertainment venues such as adventure golf and bowling. It offers extensive parking and is easily accessible from Derby bus and railway stations.

2 miles from Holme Pierrepont Hall

Holme Pierrepont Hall is a historic Tudor house in Nottinghamshire, set in parkland with gardens and preserved medieval interiors. Visitors can explore both the indoor family home with original features and the outdoor gardens.

3 miles from Calke Abbey

Calke Abbey is a Grade I listed English country house in Derbyshire, cared for by the National Trust, showcasing a baroque mansion preserved in a state of decline surrounded by a landscape park rich in natural heritage and historic estate features.

2 miles from Capturing Childhood in the Nurseries at Calke

7–8 Oct, 10–15 Oct…

Explore photographs and photobooks about two generations of the Harpur Crewe family’s children at Calke Abbey. Visitors can read, try a jigsaw and rocking horse, and dress up to act out a play.

Near Tropical Birdland, Desford

Tropical Birdland is a bird-focused visitor attraction in Desford, Leicestershire, featuring many bird species including parrots, hornbills, and owls, with some birds flying outdoors during visiting hours.

2 miles from Lyddington Bede House

Lyddington Bede House is a Grade I listed historic medieval bishop's palace turned almshouse in Rutland, England, featuring well-preserved interiors and gardens, open to the public under English Heritage.

Near Beaumont Shopping Centre

Beaumont Shopping Centre in Leicester is a large retail complex featuring a variety of shops including Tesco Extra, with free parking and bus connections. The centre includes indoor shopping and a children's play area created from a former market space.

2 miles from Goadby Marwood Hall

Goadby Marwood Hall is a Georgian country house with extensive gardens and lakes located near Melton Mowbray. The venue offers private guided tours showcasing the historic house and beautifully redesigned 18th-century style gardens. It is wheelchair accessible and pet friendly, but entry is not free and must be booked in advance.

2 miles from Bluebell Arboretum and Nursery

Bluebell Arboretum and Nursery in Derbyshire features a beautiful nine-acre woodland garden with a notable collection of unusual trees and shrubs, offering seasonal displays and educational plant information.

2 miles from Autumn Yoga Day Retreat at Calke Abbey

11 Oct (this Sunday)

A full-day yoga retreat welcoming the arrival of autumn, with mindful movement, breathwork, meditation, restorative yoga and Yoga Nidra. The programme also includes a mindful walk and a seasonal lunch.

3 miles from Kirby Hall

Kirby Hall is a significant Elizabethan country house near Gretton, Northamptonshire, known for its semi-ruined state with intact Great Hall and state rooms, and recently restored elaborate gardens. It offers a blend of historic architecture and outdoor garden exploration.

3 miles from Arena Park Shopping Centre

Arena Park Shopping Centre is a large indoor shopping park in Coventry offering a variety of major retailers, cafes, and easy access from nearby transport links. It features extensive parking and serves as a retail hub adjacent to Coventry Arena and railway station.

3 miles from Grantham House

Grantham House is a historic town house built in 1380, owned by the National Trust, featuring architectural elements from several centuries and set within extensive gardens. Open daily as a community space with free entry, a café, and a second-hand bookshop, it offers visitors a blend of indoor and outdoor experiences with rich historical significance.

2 miles from Paint the Gardens

10 Oct, 24 Oct

Visitors can collect free art materials at the garden entrance and draw or paint their favourite spots in the gardens at Belton Estate.

3 miles from Clawson Old Manor

Clawson Old Manor is an early historic house in Leicestershire known for its remarkably intact interiors, medieval features, and rich history including a fishpond and a unique slate roof. It offers guided tours with period costumes and tea.

2 miles from Exton Park

Exton Park is a large traditional English country estate featuring a manor house, follies, lakes, formal gardens, ancient woodland, a private chapel, and historic ruins. Visits to the house and garden are available by appointment, offering both indoor and outdoor experiences along with refreshments.

2 miles from Whatton House Gardens

Whatton House Gardens is a 15 acre garden showcasing vibrant flowers, ornamental trees, woodland paths, and an old fashioned rose garden with views. It offers accessible parking, mostly wheelchair accessible paths, and an outdoor café area. Admission is charged but free for Historic Houses members.

2 miles from Flying Horse Walk

Flying Horse Walk is a shopping arcade in the heart of Nottingham City Centre featuring independent fashion boutiques and a historic Grade II listed entrance facade. Visitors can enjoy an indoor shopping experience housed within an 18th-century Georgian building.