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.

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2 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.

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.

Burrow Hill Farm - Fountain Front Barn

A luxurious one-bedroom barn conversion in rural Warwickshire, designed as an intimate couples retreat with private hot tub, enclosed garden, and stunning countryside views nearby local pubs and historic towns.

3 miles from Ashby de la Zouch Castle

Ashby de la Zouch Castle is a 15th-century ruined castle in Leicestershire, England, known for its well-preserved Tudor gardens, historical significance in the English Civil War, and association with Sir Walter Scott's novel Ivanhoe. It is managed by English Heritage as a tourist attraction with notable architectural features and gardens.

2 miles from 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.

Rosemary Lodge

Rosemary Lodge is a Nordic style lodge set in a tranquil lakeside area within Mercia Marina, offering a peaceful and stylish private retreat with scenic views and access to local amenities including shops and eateries.

Bridge House

Bridge House is a detached holiday cottage set within an acre of private landscaped gardens in the National Forest near Overseal, offering a tranquil countryside retreat suitable for couples and families with access to nearby nature and family attractions.

3 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.

Fuchsia Lodge

Fuchsia Lodge is a stylish, new three-bedroom holiday lodge set within the peaceful Mercia Marina, featuring a private hot tub, open-plan living, and a lakeside location amid Derbyshire countryside.

Burrow Hill Farm - Corley Rocks Barn

This accommodation is a converted barn set in the Warwickshire countryside near Corley village, offering a peaceful and stylish rural retreat with private hot tub and picturesque views.

Lilac Tree Lodge

Lilac Tree Lodge is a lakeside luxury lodge at Mercia Marina near Derby, offering a peaceful and scenic holiday setting with a private jetty, spacious enclosed veranda, and family-friendly accommodation for up to six guests.

The Milking Parlour

The Milking Parlour is a country cottage nestled beside a Staffordshire countryside property, surrounded by picturesque rural and equestrian landscapes, providing a peaceful and homely retreat ideal for families or groups seeking easy access to local attractions and nature.

Millstone Meadow - Hare Lodge

Hare Lodge is a contemporary two-bedroom holiday lodge in Hartshorne, Derbyshire, offering countryside views and easy access to local attractions including Hartshorne Wood and the National Forest, designed for a comfortable stay for up to three guests in a peaceful rural setting.

Donative Holiday Cottages - The Stables

This accommodation is a two-bedroom converted barn located on a working family farm in the Midlands, suitable for 4 guests with pet allowance, featuring a ground-floor open plan living space and first-floor king-size bedroom with ensuite, set in a rural environment near villages and local attractions.

3 miles from Middleton Lakes

Middleton Lakes is a tranquil nature reserve featuring wetlands, meadows, and woodland, home to diverse birdlife and wildlife. Visitors can enjoy nature trails, wildlife viewing, a play meadow for children, and light refreshments at the Welcome Hub.

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.

Lovetts Bridge Cottage

Lovetts Bridge Cottage is a spacious and stylish four-bedroom countryside retreat located on a peaceful lane at the edge of Sheepy Parva village, offering scenic river views and countryside walks from the doorstep, ideal for family get-togethers and celebrations.

Coplow Cabins - Pheasant Lodge

This is a single-storey detached lodge set in the Leicestershire countryside featuring two double bedrooms, open plan living, and private hot tub with garden and patio space, suitable for up to 4 guests including one pet.

Woodside Retreat

A single-storey one-bedroom holiday accommodation suitable for couples, located in the village of Newbold Coleorton amidst the National Forest and Leicestershire countryside. It features an open plan living space with a private enclosed garden and is near local amenities including a pub and restaurant.

Kings Moor Retreat - Kings Moor Retreat 3

Kingsmoor Retreat is a two-bedroom holiday lodge in rural Leicestershire offering peaceful surroundings, an open-plan living area, private hot tub, private parking, and proximity to historic Ashby-de-la-Zouch and local countryside attractions.

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.

Burrow Hill Farm - Stable View Barn

A spacious luxury barn conversion in rural Warwickshire suited for families and friends, featuring four bedrooms, a games room, private hot tub, enclosed garden with patio, and private parking, set in a tranquil countryside setting near Corley village.

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.

Donative Holiday Cottages - The Granary

This traditional two-bedroom cottage on a working farm near Polesworth and Warton offers a rural retreat ideal for families and groups, with scenic countryside views and easy access to local attractions in the Midlands.

3 miles from Thurmaston Shopping Centre

Thurmaston is a village in Leicestershire offering visitors a mix of residential areas, historic sites including the Roman Fosse Way, marinas on the River Soar, shopping centres, and outdoor recreational spaces like Watermead Country Park.

The Woodshed

The Woodshed is a luxury single-level barn conversion situated in the peaceful countryside of Congerstone, Leicestershire, offering a private retreat ideal for families, friends and pets with spacious open-plan living and direct access to a private garden.

Redwood House

This spacious holiday home set in the rural village of Hoby, Leicestershire, offers a peaceful and cosy retreat surrounded by countryside and scenic walks, ideal for families and groups seeking a private and relaxing getaway.

Stop in the Sticks - Hare's Furrow

This spacious detached property built in 2019 is situated in the Leicestershire countryside with a large landscaped garden and offers a peaceful retreat with an open plan living and dining area and countryside views.

Mahonia Lodge

This family-friendly lodge offers spacious single-floor living with lakeside views, accommodating up to eight guests including pets, with contemporary furnishings and nearby amenities including a bar and restaurant within the marina complex.

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.

3 miles from Radbourne Hall

Radbourne Hall is an eighteenth century Palladian home set in extensive parkland and woodland near Derby. It features elegant indoor rooms and outdoor grounds and is available for exclusive hire including filming and photographic shoots.