ATTRACTION |
DISTANCE |
DETAILS |
| Wistow Maize Maze |
4 miles
|
Hours of fun for all the family. Winner of Leicestershire's Best Visitor Attraction 2004/05 |
| Brock's Hill Country Park |
5 miles
|
67 acres of young woodland, ponds and meadows. The unique environment centre demonstrates environmentally friendly building design. Cafe. |
| Foxton Locks |
8 miles
|
Historic flight of 10 locks on well-used Grand Union Canal, set in beautiful countryside |
| New Walk Museum |
8 miles
|
Leicester's premier museum with collections from the natural and cultural world |
| Leicester Cathedral |
9 miles
|
The Church of St. Martin's has stood from 1086, and became a Cathedral in 1927. Inside see the impressive roof, stained glass and Richard III memorial |
| Abbey Park |
9 miles
|
Award winning park that includes a pets corner, boating lake, Chinese garden, ruins of Leicester Abbey & the final resting place of Cardinal Wolsey |
| National Space Centre |
10 miles
|
The award-winning National Space Centre is the UK's only attraction dedicated to space science and astronomy |
| Bradgate Country Park |
13 miles
|
Bradgate park is a 344 hectare ancient deer park which was the home of Lady Jane Grey, 9 day Queen of England |
| East Carlton Country Park |
14 miles
|
On the edge of the Welland Valley. Walk through the woods and grassland and watch the local wildlife. |
| Stanford Hall |
15 miles
|
Stanford Hall is a beautiful 17th century house on the banks of the River Avon |
| Burrough Hill |
17 miles
|
86 acre site of Iron Age Hill Fort. Toposcope with fine views. Waymarked trail through mixed woodland |
| Rockingham Castle |
17 miles
|
Located in the north of Northamptonshire, the castle overlooks the picturesque village of Rockingham |
| Rutland Water |
18 miles
|
The largest man-made lake in western Europe, Rutland Water has something for everyone |
| Great Central Railway |
19 miles
|
The Great Central Railway is Britian's only double track main line steam railway. Why not treat yourself to a three course meal whilst riding in style |
| Lyndon Hill Nature Reserve |
20 miles
|
Part of the Anglian birdwatching centre and nature reserve, this is a smaller, sister site on the South shore |
| Twinlakes Park |
22 miles
|
Twinlakes Park is a family day out with rides for all the family. All year, all weather, plus falconry centre and animal farm |
| Bosworth Battlefield |
22 miles
|
Visit the site of Bosworth Battlefield 1485, the battle that ended the War of the Roses and began the dynasty of the Tudors |
| Twycross Zoo |
26 miles
|
The zoo occupies over 50 acres of countryside and houses approximately 170 different species of animals |
| Belvoir Castle |
29 miles
|
Home to the Duke and Duchess of Rutland, Belvoir Castle offers stunning views of the Vale of Belvoir |
| Conkers |
29 miles
|
Conkers is a unique mix of indoor and outdoor hands on experiences which keep visitors engaged for hours |