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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Located in Market Bosworth

Market Bosworth is a historic market town in Leicestershire known for its connection to the Battle of Bosworth and a charming town centre with historic buildings, recreational parks, and a heritage railway nearby.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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 Kirby Muxloe Castle

Kirby Muxloe Castle is a ruined 15th-century fortified manor house in Leicestershire featuring a partially intact gatehouse and west tower, surrounded by a water-filled moat. Visitors can explore the historic ruins and appreciate the decorative medieval brickwork and defensive features. It is managed by English Heritage and open to the public as a heritage site.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

2 miles from Sinai Park House

Sinai Park House is a historic timber-framed Elizabethan manor house with a 13th-century moat, located on a hilltop overlooking the Trent Valley in Staffordshire. Visitors can explore its rich history through private tours by appointment, enjoying accessible facilities and free parking.

Located in Burton upon Trent

Burton upon Trent is a historic market town in Staffordshire, England famed for its brewing industry, rich history, and vibrant cultural scene, offering visitors markets, theatres, breweries and riverside landmarks.