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.

3 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.

The Bradgate Escape

The Bradgate Escape is a couple's retreat situated in the village of Anstey, featuring stylish interiors, a private hot tub, and a private enclosed courtyard garden, with nearby nature and walking opportunities.

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 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.

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.

Near Melbourne Hall & Gardens

Melbourne Hall & Gardens in Derbyshire offers visitors an early 18th-century English garden in the style of Le Notre, combined with a historic family home open to the public in August. The venue features elegant formal gardens, exquisite furniture, antiques, and unique garden ornaments in a picturesque setting.

2 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.

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.

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.

3 miles from Coopers Square

Coopers Square is an indoor shopping centre in Burton upon Trent featuring 70 stores including major anchors Primark and Marks & Spencer, with a cafe and ample parking facilities.

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.

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.

Near 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.

3 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.

3 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.

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 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.

Near 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.

Sulby Reservoir Retreats - Tansers Barn

Tansers Barn is a boutique barn conversion near Welford offering a peaceful and romantic retreat with a mezzanine double bedroom, private patio with countryside views, and a wood fired hot tub, set on the quiet outskirts of a village with scenic walks and a nearby canal.

2 miles from Melbourne Hall Gardens

Melbourne Hall Gardens in Derbyshire offers formal garden landscapes with avenues, specimen trees, sculptures, and water features. Visitors can enjoy restored historic garden layouts, notable ironwork, and statuary in a tranquil outdoor setting.

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.

Located in Market Harborough

Market Harborough is a historic market town in Leicestershire with a pedestrian-friendly centre, notable landmarks, cultural activities, and canal boating nearby.

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 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 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.

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 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.

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.