Tel: 0118 971 4700
The Battlefield Line
Shackerstone Station
Leicestershire
CV13 6NW
United Kingdom
Tel: 01827 880754
Running between Shackerstone and Shenton stations, close to the scene of the 1485 Battle of Bosworth, the Battlefield Line is a beautifully preserved heritage railway line with a fleet of lovingly restored diesel and steam engines to haul passengers through the Leicestershire countryside. A programme of special events and family days runs throughout the year.
Shackerstone Station
Leicestershire
CV13 6NW
United Kingdom
Tel: 01827 880754
Running between Shackerstone and Shenton stations, close to the scene of the 1485 Battle of Bosworth, the Battlefield Line is a beautifully preserved heritage railway line with a fleet of lovingly restored diesel and steam engines to haul passengers through the Leicestershire countryside. A programme of special events and family days runs throughout the year.
Belgrave Hall and Gardens
Church Road
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE4 5PE
United Kingdom
Tel: 0116 2666590
Belgrave Hall, in the northern suburbs of Leicester, was built between 1709 and 1713; today it is set out as an interactive museum, allowing visitors to glimpse how life was for the well-off middle classes and their servants during the Georgian and Victorian eras. Belgrave Hall is also reputedly one of the UK’s most haunted buildings, with a string of unexplained paranormal events occurring over the years.
Church Road
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE4 5PE
United Kingdom
Tel: 0116 2666590
Belgrave Hall, in the northern suburbs of Leicester, was built between 1709 and 1713; today it is set out as an interactive museum, allowing visitors to glimpse how life was for the well-off middle classes and their servants during the Georgian and Victorian eras. Belgrave Hall is also reputedly one of the UK’s most haunted buildings, with a string of unexplained paranormal events occurring over the years.
Charnwood Museum
1a Granby Street
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 3DU
United Kingdom
Tel: 01509 233754
Charnwood Museum is located in the Leicester town of Loughborough and offers a series of exhibits to help visitors explore this part of the county. The museum gives onlookers the chance to explore the history, the industry and the archaeology of the region, with exhibitions including Living off the Land, Earning a Living, and the Natural World of Charnwood.
1a Granby Street
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 3DU
United Kingdom
Tel: 01509 233754
Charnwood Museum is located in the Leicester town of Loughborough and offers a series of exhibits to help visitors explore this part of the county. The museum gives onlookers the chance to explore the history, the industry and the archaeology of the region, with exhibitions including Living off the Land, Earning a Living, and the Natural World of Charnwood.
The City Gallery
53 New Walk
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE1 7EA
United Kingdom
Tel: 0116 223 2060
The City Gallery in Leicester is one of the most important collections of contemporary art in the East Midlands and it showcases a diverse range of works reflecting the cosmopolitan nature of the region. There are three exhibition areas, with permanent displays supplemented with an ever-changing programme of temporary exhibitions from local, national and international artists. Admission is free.
53 New Walk
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE1 7EA
United Kingdom
Tel: 0116 223 2060
The City Gallery in Leicester is one of the most important collections of contemporary art in the East Midlands and it showcases a diverse range of works reflecting the cosmopolitan nature of the region. There are three exhibition areas, with permanent displays supplemented with an ever-changing programme of temporary exhibitions from local, national and international artists. Admission is free.
Snibston Discovery Park
Ashby Road
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 3LN
United Kingdom
Tel: 01530 278444
Snibston Discovery Park can be found in Leicestershire’s National Forest, on the site of an old coalmine. It makes a fascinating day out for the whole family, and shows how technology affects our daily lives in a series of interactive displays and hands on activities. In addition to the permanent displays, there are temporary exhibitions and events during the summer months.
Ashby Road
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 3LN
United Kingdom
Tel: 01530 278444
Snibston Discovery Park can be found in Leicestershire’s National Forest, on the site of an old coalmine. It makes a fascinating day out for the whole family, and shows how technology affects our daily lives in a series of interactive displays and hands on activities. In addition to the permanent displays, there are temporary exhibitions and events during the summer months.
Stanford Hall
Lutterworth
Leicestershire
LE17 6DH
United Kingdom
Tel: 01788 860250
The beautiful Stanford Hall was built in the late-17th century as a home for Sir Roger Cave and it is a particularly grand setting in the Leicestershire countryside. Ornate and elegant, the hall still provides a home to the descendants of Sir Cave and it features areas such as a ballroom, drawing room, an exquisite library and bedrooms with four-poster beds. There is also a shop at the Stanford Hall as well as a cafe.
Lutterworth
Leicestershire
LE17 6DH
United Kingdom
Tel: 01788 860250
The beautiful Stanford Hall was built in the late-17th century as a home for Sir Roger Cave and it is a particularly grand setting in the Leicestershire countryside. Ornate and elegant, the hall still provides a home to the descendants of Sir Cave and it features areas such as a ballroom, drawing room, an exquisite library and bedrooms with four-poster beds. There is also a shop at the Stanford Hall as well as a cafe.
Twycross Zoo
Twycross
Leicestershire
CV9 3PX
United Kingdom
Tel: 01827 880250
Twycross Zoo in Leicestershire first opened in 1963, and is conveniently located just off the M42/A42 route, on the border with Warwickshire. It is one of the UK’s most popular zoos, with approximately half a million visitors each year; the zoo is home to an astonishing array of rare and endangered species, and its collection of primates is world renowned.
Twycross
Leicestershire
CV9 3PX
United Kingdom
Tel: 01827 880250
Twycross Zoo in Leicestershire first opened in 1963, and is conveniently located just off the M42/A42 route, on the border with Warwickshire. It is one of the UK’s most popular zoos, with approximately half a million visitors each year; the zoo is home to an astonishing array of rare and endangered species, and its collection of primates is world renowned.