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  1. twycross zoo
    With a 60-year history, Twycross Zoo has more than 500 animals, and is the only UK zoo which is home to all four species of great apes
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  2. download festival
    The spiritual home of heavy metal - Download Festival is the home of rock and takes place on the sacred grounds of Donington Park, which have been associated with rock since the '80s. The event attracts giants of rock and metal to its main stage, plus some of the hottest new acts in the world.
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  3. Belvoir Castle Visual
    Leicestershire’s ‘Crowning’ Glory since 1066. The history of Britain is built into Belvoir Castle. The regency architecture and surrounding gardens which date back to William the Conqueror were used in The Da Vinci Code and as a backdrop for Netflix’s The Crown.
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  4. National Space Centre Visual
    The award-winning National Space Centre is an out of this world experience for the whole family. Home to the UK’s largest planetarium, the Centre has six interactive galleries, iconic Rocket Tower and hosts events throughout the year.
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
    2. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  5. King Richard III Visitor Centre
    The greatest lost-and-found story ever told. The discovery of King Richard III put the eyes of the world on Leicester. At the Richard III Visitor Centre you’ll travel from the battlefield of Bosworth to Richard’s final resting place and discover how traditional archaeology and modern science combined to identify his remains.
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  6. Stoney Cove Visual
    Shiver me Timbers! A wreck to explore 60 miles from sea. Shipwrecks, aquatic wildlife and scuba diving, all in the most landlocked county in the UK? Leicestershire is home to the UK’s National Diving Centre where you can learn to scuba dive, explore a 16th century wreck, or just enjoy dinner by the water.
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  7. Forest adventure goes above and beyond. A former colliery site which is now the home of outdoor adventures, Conkers allows kids to get active in the countryside and explore the history of mining in Leicestershire.
    1. 1 Jan 20243 Sep 2024
    2. 3 Sep 202431 Dec 2024
  8. charnwood villages
    Charm of forest villages is set in stone
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  9. charnwood forest
    Half a billion years in the making. Experience the Battle of Bosworth and discover how King Richard III was defeated in a conflict which transformed the history of Britain, bringing the Middle Ages to an end and ushering in the Tudor dynasty which shaped the future of our country.
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  10. National Forest Visuals
    England’s first forest for 1,000 years - With landscape features which go back 500 million years, the former industrial landscape of north-west Leicestershire has been transformed in recent years. Nine million trees have been planted since 1990, creating a hidden gem in the heart of the country.
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  11. Triumph Motorcycles Visual
    From Hollywood to Hinckley – a stunt that created a legend - From Steve McQueen and Marlon Brando to David Beckham and George Clooney, the Triumph motorcycle is the last word in Hollywood cool.
    1. 1 Jan 202131 Dec 2025
  12. Gongoozling, the fastest way to slow down
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  13. Foxton Locks Visual
    Explore Foxton Locks, a historic canal marvel in Leicestershire, offering picturesque landscapes, canal heritage, boat trips, and a glimpse into 19th-century engineering brilliance.
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  14. bosworth battlefield visuals
    The Leicestershire field that changed the landscape of English history. Experience the Battle of Bosworth and discover how King Richard III was defeated in a conflict which transformed the history of Britain, bringing the Middle Ages to an end and ushering in the Tudor dynasty which shaped the future of our country.
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  15. wistow maze
    Puzzling pathways are the best in their field - An a-Maze-ing summer day out, get lost in the Leicestershire countryside with a huge maze made of maize and sunflowers. Then once you’re done, shop in artisan stores and discover the model village in the Wistow Rural Centre.
    1. 17 Jul 20243 Sep 2024
    2. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  16. Uncover the Story Visual
    A day return to the birthplace of popular tourism. Step back in time and ride the rails as you board a steam train straight out of classic literature. Relive the early days of tourism as you take the same journey as Thomas Cook’s first day trip passengers.
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  17. Armourgeddon Visual
    The battle lines are painted in Husbands Bosworth
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  18. Country park digs deep into area’s mining and cultural heritage
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  19. Nevill Holt Opera Visual
    World-class opera takes centre stage on a country estate
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  20. tithe barn
    Less pub, more licensed cafe, deli and bistro, the 15th-century thatched Tithe Barn is a historical gem originally built for storing harvested grains. It’s been beautifully restored and serves breakfasts, snacks and lunches.
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  21. Moira Furnace Visual
    Moira – the place to have a blast
    1. 15 Jul 20243 Sep 2024
    2. 1 Apr 202431 Oct 2024
    3. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  22. battlefield line
    No battle this heritage line can’t win
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  23. Leicester Guildhall Visual
    From Shakespeare to Civil War – 600 years of drama. The Grade I listed, timber-framed Guildhall has been at the centre of Leicester history for 630 years.
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  24. Stoneywell Visual
    Arts and Crafts cottage that took root in forest setting
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  25. Kirby Muxloe Castle
    Grand design left unfinished by conspiracy theory
    1. 22 May 202431 Dec 2024
  26. Everards Meadows Visual
    Brewing family share a taste of their 170-year success
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  27. 1620s House Visual
    A house of plotting, witchcraft and enlightenment
    1. 30 Mar 202431 Dec 2024
  28. Abbey Pumping Station Visual
    Ideal for visitors not wanting to spend a penny. From Roman pipes to Victorian toilets, uncover the story of how the city of Leicester dealt with its smelliest problems!
    1. 1 Feb 202431 Oct 2024

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