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Brocks Hill Country Park & Visitor Centre 1 Tropical Birdland 9 Rutland Cycling 27 Hinckley & District Museum 35 Washbrook Lane, Oadby, Leicester LE2 5JJ. Off B582 Lindridge Lane, Desford LE9 9GN. Signposted off A47. Whitwell Leisure Park, LE15 8BL Framework Knitters’ Cottages, Lower Bond Street, t: 0116 257 2888 w: www.brockshill.co.uk t: 01455 824 603 w: www.tropicalbirdland.com Off A606 near Oakham. Hinckley LE10 1QU Unique environment centre demonstrating wind and solar Experience Birds of the Rainforest. Over 85 species, walk t: 01780 460 705/720 888 e: [email protected] t: 01455 251 218 w: www.hinckleydistrictmuseum.org.uk power, photovoltaics, rainwater re-cycling and sewage through aviaries, chick room, spectacular free-flying birds, www.rutlandcycling.com Discover the hosiery and footware industries of the Hinckley composting. Exhibition area, self guided tours and meeting woodland walk, koi ponds, picnic gardens, bird shop and new area and have a go at sock knitting on a Griswold machine. room facilities. 67 acre country park with young woodland, restaurant. Free parking. Sorry, no dogs allowed. Voted ‘Britain’s Best Cycling Day Out’ Local history displays include Battle of Bosworth (1485). orchard, arboretum, play area and human sundial. On-site by Sunday Express Magazine. New displays each season. Cottage garden and tearoom. café, large car park. Daily 10am-5.30pm (last entry 4.30pm or one hour before dusk). Easter Mon-end Oct: Sat & Bank Hol Mon 10am-4pm, Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat, Sun & Bank Hols 10am-4pm. Come to Rutland Water and enjoy cycling as it was Sun 2-5pm. Mon 11am-3pm in Aug. Last entry 30 mins Phone for Christmas and New Year opening. Free. Adult £6, Child £4, Sen. Citizen £4, Disabled £4. always meant to be enjoyed - away from all the traffic before closing. Adult 50p, Conc 25p. and with the sights and sounds of the countryside around you. The landscaped track never strays far from the Open Top Bus Tours 2 Twinlakes Park 10 water’s edge making it ideal for cycling. Cycles for hire, Kegworth Museum 36 cycles for sale, cycles to suit the entire family - many Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland during the summer Melton Spinney Road, Melton Mowbray LE14 4SB 52 High Street, Kegworth DE74 2DA makes, including Kona, Scott, Marin, Rocky Mountain, t: 0844 888 5181 t: 01664 567 777 w: www.twinlakespark.co.uk t: 01509 670 137 Raleigh, Saracen, Dawes, Orange, Giant - plus tricycles, w: www.goleicestershire.com An exciting variety of family rides and attractions set in 70 acres Local history displays include Victorian parlour, saddlers, mountain bikes, tandems and ex demo bikes to buy. See the best of city and county by open top bus! Live of glorious countryside at Twinlakes Park, Melton Mowbray local school, Knitting industry, Royal British Legion war where action packed Play Zones entertain the whole family. Daily all year round, 9am - 6pm approx. commentary will reveal fascinating facts about local history memorabilia. New displays for 2008. Whatever the weather, expect a full day of play in massive indoor and places of interest. Enjoy a great value family day out – From £7.99 for two hours. £14.99 for a whole day. venture centres. Enjoy fascinating flying displays in the Falconry Easter to end Sept; Sun, Wed, Bank Hol Mon 2pm-5pm. young and old will love it! All local concessionary fare Europe’s premier demo fleet and test centres! Centre, friendly animals, ferret racing and cute birds in Red Adults £1, Child/Senior Citizen 50p. scheme passes accepted. Rooster Farm Centre. Live entertainers, workshops and events Groups by arrangement. An easy way to visit the top attractions in the area. make school holidays special. Daily from 10am, closed 24 - 27 Dec. Adult & Child £9.49, family of 4 £36; under 92cm free.

Butterfly Farm & Aquatic Centre Mini Beast Zoo 3 Twycross Zoo 11 If you are looking to stay longer, Tank Mania 28 Leicester Museums & Galleries 37 Sykes Lane Car Park, Empingham, Rutland Water, Twycross on A444 Burton Road CV9 3PX why choose a graded property? Measham DE12 7HA w: www.leicester.gov.uk/museums Oakham LE15 8PX (just off A606 Oakham - Stamford.) t: 01827 880 250 w: www.twycrosszoo.org When looking for accommodation t: 01283 763 321 w: www.tankmania.co.uk w: www.leicester.gov.uk/citygallery t/f: 01780 460 515 See wildlife from across the world at Twycross Zoo, the a quality assurance rating provides Experience a Tank Driving Day. Ever fancied driving military New Walk Museum & Art Gallery e: [email protected] centre for conservation, education … and fun! an independent assessment of the vehicles - ploughing through mud, powering up hills, taking New Walk, Leicester LE1 7EA • t: 0116 225 4900 50 acres of parkland housing nearly 1,000 animals, mainly w: www.rutlandwaterbutterflyfarm.co.uk standard of services and facilities humps and bumps and even double parking. These are rare and endangered species. Famous primate collection, The City Gallery you can expect - some of the thrills and spills on offer at Tank Mania. 5,000 square feet of jungle paradise all under cover. fascinating new Borneo Longhouse Exhibit, Tropical House, 90 Granby St, Leicester, LE1 1DJ • t: 0116 223 2060 a real adventure and sensory experience. Lions, Giraffes, All year. Sat, Sun and Bank Hols 9.30am-5pm. Private Walk amongst free-flying tropical butterflies and birds, a mark of quality Flamingos, Sea Lions, Elephants and Pets Corner. booking during weekdays. Newarke Houses Museum & Gardens with iguana lizards, stick insects, tortoises and much that’s recognised Daily except Christmas Day 10am-5.30pm (4pm Winter). £20 per spectator, £150 per driver (includes lunch). The Newarke, Leicester, LE2 7BY • t: 0116 225 4980 more. Also featuring the Twilight Zone insect cave with throughout the UK. Contact for prices. The Guildhall tarantulas and scorpions (behind glass!). Big local fish Guildhall Lane, Leicester, LE2 5FQ • t: 0116 253 2569 display. three hour drive. For flights to Leicestershire visit Belgrave Hall Museum & Gardens Daily, 15 March - End Oct 10.30am-5pm. Wistow Maze 12 Travel Information By Bus and Coach Thornton Nurseries 29 www.eastmidlandsairport.com or call 0871 919 9000. Guildhall Lane, Leicester LE1 5FQ • t: 0116 266 6590 Adults £5.95, Children (3-15) £3.50, Situated 5 miles south of Leicester opposite Wistow Rural By Car National Express offers coach services to Leicester Thornton, Leicestershire LE67 1AN Family Tickets £17 (2 adults +2 children) Centre signed from A6 at Great Glen & Kibworth & A5199 Major road links from north, south, east and west from many parts of the UK. For further information Local Travel t: 01530 230 331 w: www.fuchsiaplants.co.uk and £19 (2 adults +3 children). at Kilby. t: 07884 403 889 w: www.wistow.com bisect Leicestershire providing easy access from all visit www.nationalexpress.com or call 08705 80 80 80. Park and ride operates from Meynells Gorse within You will always find a warm welcome from BBC Radio Corporation Road, Leicester, LE4 5PX • t: 0116 299 5111 Senior Citizen £4.95. Winner of Leicestershire's "Best Visitor Attraction" over the UK. By Air easy distance of the M1, junctions 21 and 21a. Leicester's gardener John Smith and his helpful staff when Jewry Wall Museum you visit our specialist American and hardy fuchsia collection Under 4 years free. Find clues hidden in a giant maize maze with nearly 4 miles By Rail East Midlands Airport is located in north west Timetables for local bus services are available from St Nicholas Circle, Leicester, LE1 4LB • t: 0116 225 4971 of paths. High-level bridges and viewing towers give stunning Leicestershire and serves many UK and European Tourist Information Centres and local bus stations. along with 1000s of other plants, trees and shrubs. By the Leicester is on the East Midlands Mainline with regular For opening times, please telephone the panoramic views. Includes Activity Funyard with mini-mazes alternatively visit www.traveline.org.uk or call 0871 side of picturesque Thornton Reservoir with coffee shop trains from . Other rail links provide easy access destinations. Coventry Airport and Birmingham museum direct. & games for all the family. New design & quiz trail for 2008. 200 22 33. and toilets. from many parts of the UK. For rail enquiries visit International Airport are also within easy reach. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm. Free.

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Conkers 4 Foxton Locks... 17 Beacon Hill Country Park 21 University of Leicester Botanic Garden 30 Charnwood Museum 38 Rawdon Road (B586), Moira, Nr Ashby de la Zouch DE12 6GA A Great Escape Near Woodhouse Eaves, Loughborough Glebe Road, Oadby, Leicester LE2 2NE Queen's Hall, Granby Street, Loughborough LE11 3DU t: 01283 216 633 w: www.visitconkers.com Foxton Locks, Market Harborough LE16 7RA t: 01509 890 048 w: www.leics.gov.uk t: 0116 271 2933 w: www.le.ac.uk/biology/botanicgarden t: 01509 233 754 Conkers, the award winning attraction in the heart of The Heathland, woods, native tree collection, new planting Splendid 16 acre garden including woodland, herbaceous Award-winning museum exploring the history of From rest and relaxation to historical exploration, Foxton National Forest, is a unique mix of indoor and outdoor borders, water garden, pond, glasshouses with temperate/ Locks, managed by British Waterways, has something for as part of National Forest. Second highest point in Charnwood, including geology, wildlife, industry & farming. experiences. everyone. Friendly pubs, refreshments, boat trips, a Leicestershire, great views, Toposcope on summit shows tropical plant, alpine and succulents. Award winning Fibonacci Regular changing exhibitions, events and children’s Enter a World of Adventure & Discovery… museum, sweeping views, delightful strolls, picnic areas, landmarks in all directions. Also Broombriggs Farm, pavements based on a series of numbers forming the activities, café, shop. mathematical basis for spirals and patterns common in nature. Over 100 interactive exhibits, featuring the enchanted wildlife, heritage and much much more...all waiting to be Windmill Hill, Jubilee Wood. Parking £1.50. Disabled Visitors: Full access, toilet, guide dogs welcome. discovered by you and your family just outside the historic Mid Nov-mid Mar: Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm (except Xmas- forest adventure, tree top canopy walk, licensed cafes, gift Summer: Mon-Sat 10am-4.30pm, Sun/Bank Hol 2pm- OUTDOORS town of Market Harborough. New Yr). Rest of year: daily 10am-4pm. shop, 120 acres of maturing woodland, the Conkers train, 5pm, Winter: 1pm-4pm. Free. South East Waterways Free, except special events. woodland & lakeside trails, adventure play, assault course t: 01908 302 500 (13yrs+), picnic areas, ranger activities and a covered e: [email protected] amphitheatre with live theatre shows. Art DeJardin, Sculpture Garden 13 w: www.waterscape.com Burrough Hill Country Park 22 Union Wharf Narrowboats 31 Harborough Museum 39 Open daily, except Christmas Day - 5 Top Street, Wing, Oakham, Rutland LE15 8SE w: www.foxtonlocks.com Burrough on the Hill, Melton Mowbray Union Wharf, Leicester Road, Market Harborough Adam & Eve Street, Market Harborough LE16 7AG just 10 minutes from J11 on the M42. t: 01572 737 727 e: [email protected] Foxton Canal Museum t: 0116 267 1944 w: www.leics.gov.uk t: 01858 432 123 t: 01858 821 085 w: www.artdejardin.co.uk Still under £20 for a family of four! t: 0116 279 2657 Site of Iron Age Hill Fort. Toposcope with fine views over Spend a day in Leicestershire's rural countryside on Find out about Market Harborough and surrounding An annual exhibition of contemporary works by notable artists w: www.fipt.org.uk Britain's historic canals. Cruise aboard our well equipped Please telephone or see website for eastern Leicestershire. Waymarked trail, and other walks. villages including the world famous Liberty Bodice, a boot in the garden and grounds of Wingwell, Top Street, Wing. Foxton Locks Inn self steer narrowboat to Foxton Locks or into the wilds price details. Group rates and annual Parking £1.50. and shoe makers workshop and 17th Century toys. with a picnic. Excellent value at £110 or £140 inclusive 18 May - 7 September, Wed-Sun, 10am - 5pm t: 0116 279 1515 Open to October 2008, re-opening Spring 2009. membership available. for up to 12 persons. Available from the new marina at Foxton Boat Services Disabled Visitors: Partial access, toilet, guide dogs £3.50 Adult, accompanied children free. Market Harborough. £2.50 Concessions. Group discounts. t: 0116 279 2285 welcome. w: www.foxtonboat.co.uk For further details telephone 01858 432 123. Mon-Sat 10am-4.30pm, Sun 2pm-5pm. Free.

Gorse Hill City Farm 5 Ashby Boat Company Ltd 14 Gates Nurseries & Garden Centre 18 Watermead Country Park (North) 23 Melton Carnegie Museum 40 Anstey Lane, Leicester LE4 0FJ Canal Wharf, Stoke Golding, CV13 6EY Somerby Road, Cold Overton, Oakham LE15 7QB , near Leicester Thorpe End, Melton Mowbray LE13 1RB t: 0116 253 7582 t: 01455 212 671 w: www.ashbyboats.com t: 01664 454 309 w: www.gatesnurseries.co.uk t: 0116 267 1944 w: www.leics.gov.uk t: 01664 569 946 w: www.gorsehillcityfarm.org.uk Day, Short Break and Holiday hire. Steer yourself along Laid out in a charming and original Victorian walled garden, Lakes, woodland walks, nature reserve with bird hides Displays on the social, artistic & industrial history of the the picturesque free Ashby Canal in a traditional built in 1818, the nursery has a lovely relaxed atmosphere At Gorse Hill City Farm you will have the opportunity to and reedbeds. Sail boarding, sailing, fishing and cycleway. Melton area. John Ferneley paintings, Stilton tableware, narrowboat. 2 - 12 people. where you can meander around the outdoor plant areas, meet and feed the animals, see them roaming around the Access to and . regular exhibitions & events. All year. visit the farmhouse style tea shop for a light lunch or MUSEUMS paddocks, and find out more about the breeds and their Parking £1.50. Disabled Visitors: Full access, toilet, guide dogs welcome. 1 afternoon tea before browsing our stylish gift and card area. From £90 per day inclusive for 7 /2 hours. Daily 10am-4.30pm. history. Please contact us to find out more! Nursery: Mon-Sat 8am-5.30pm, Sun 9am-5pm. From £280 per weekend. Free. Daily, 10am-4.30pm (4pm winter). Bus: Regular (86/87). Tea Shop: Daily 9.30am-4.30pm. Donation £2 Adult, £1 Child requested. Closed Dec 25 to 27 inclusive, Dec 31 and Jan 1. & GALLERIES

National Space Centre 6 Barnsdale Gardens 15 Grange Garden Centre & Alpine Restaurant 19 Manor Farm Animal Centre & Donkey Sanctuary 24 Ashby de la Zouch Museum 32 Market Harborough U3A Millennium Tapestry 41 Exploration Drive, Leicester LE4 5NS The Avenue, Exton, Oakham LE15 8AH A6006, off Asfordby Hill roundabout, near Melton Mowbray. Castle Hill, East Leake, Loughborough, Leics. LE12 6LU North Street, Ashby de la Zouch LE65 1HU Pen Lloyd Library, Adam & Eve Street t: 0870 607 7223 w: www.spacecentre.co.uk t: 01572 813 200 w: www.barnsdalegardens.co.uk t: 01664 812 012 w: www.grange-gardencentre.co.uk t: 01509 852 525 w: www.manorfarm.info t: 01530 560 090 w: www.ashbydelazouchmuseum.org.uk Market Harborough The award-winning National Space Centre is the largest The Barnsdale television garden is familiar to millions A family owned and run centre, supplying all your outdoor needs A delightful family day out. Variety of animals • Young Farmers’ County Heritage Award-Winner: Museum of the Year 2007. LE16 7AG t: 01858 821 272 attraction dedicated to space. Six interactive galleries, rocket of BBC Gardeners’ World viewers as the home of Geoff for your garden or trip to the mountains. In peaceful rural location Play Barn - knights’ castle, galleon, go-karts, tractors • Indoor New Zouche and Hastings gallery on Ashby’s fascinating history, Designed and made by members of Market Harborough tower, sim ride and planetarium make this a day out that Hamilton. It is made up of 37 individual gardens and close to Melton Mowbray. Grange Outdoor - local specialist for activity area • Pond dipping, nature trail, living willow teepees including models of the Ivanhoe Baths and Ashby Castle. Large U3A, this stunning tapestry depicts the town as it enters really is out of this world. features, all blending into one eight-acre garden. outdoor clothing and equipment. The Grange Garden Centre - • Picnic & adventure play areas • Donkey/pony rides • Café local archive and research facilities. Community room. Guided the new millennium. Approx. 10ft x 6ft. Has 60 panels. everything you might need for your garden. The Grange Alpine • Special attraction animal bedtime. 10 mins from M1/A50 J24. Tues-Sun 10am-5pm (last entry 3.30pm). Mon-Sun walks, talks, exhibitions and workshops. All year, daily except Sun. 9.30am - 8pm (Mon, Tue, Daily Mar-May & Sept-Oct: 9am-5pm; Bar and Restaurant - specialising in English and French Alpine Mon-Fri 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm, Sat 10am-4pm. school hols. Adult £12, Child (4-16) £10, Conc £10, Tues-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm (4pm winter). Thu), 5.30pm (Wed, Fri), 5pm (Sat). Jun-Aug: 9am-7pm; Nov-Feb:10am-4pm. cuisines. Grange Gift Centre - a range of gifts, cards and clothing. Groups welcome. Evening by arrangement. Family of 4 (max 2 adults) £38, Family of 5 (max 2 adults) Closed Christmas and New Year. Ring or see website Free. Adult £6, Concs £5, Child £2, Family (2+3) £15. Every day of the week (except Christmas, Boxing & New for admission prices. Adults £1, Senior Citizens/Children 50p. £47, all valid for a full year. Years day). 9 am to 6 pm (Sundays 10 am to 4 pm).

Snibston 7 Bradgate Country Park 16 Hazel Kaye’s Garden and Nursery 20 The National Forest & Beyond 25 EcoHouse 33 Rutland County Museum 42 Ashby Road, Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 3LN Entrances: Newtown Linford, Hallgates (Cropston), 1700 Melton Road, Rearsby LE7 4YR Across Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire Western Park, Hinckley Road, Leicester LE3 6HX & Visitor Centre t: 01530 278 444 w: www.snibston.com Hunts Hill (Old John). t: 0116 236 2713 t: 01664 424 578 t: 01283 551 211 e: [email protected] t: 0116 222 0258 e: [email protected] Catmose Street, Oakham LE15 6HW Snibston is set on the site of a former colliery and consists Bradgate Park is Leicestershire’s largest and most visited One acre garden in old orchard in rural Wreake Valley. w: www.visitnationalforest.co.uk w: www.gwll.org.uk/ecohouse t: 01572 758 440 w: www.rutland.gov.uk/museum of an award winning museum, scheduled ancient colliery Country Park. A most picturesque location, with extensive Plantsman’s delight. Hardy herbaceous, clematis, grasses, The National Forest is transforming 200 square miles of The EcoHouse, Britain's original environmental showhome, The perfect introduction to the smallest county in England. buildings, the Century Theatre, and a one hundred acre areas of grass, bracken, rocky outcrops, majestic trees, small aquatic plants a speciality. Many for sale in the nursery. the Midlands, blending beautiful ancient woodland with showcases hundreds of environmental products and energy The "Welcome to Rutland" gallery tells the story of the country park and nature reserve. woodlands, herds of red and fallow deer and the attractive Ample parking. Teas in Victorian greenhouse. new planting. With brilliant attractions, events and activities efficient solutions for the home. Displays include renewable county and leads into displays of archaeology, history and Daily: Apr-Oct 10am-5pm, Nov-Mar 10am-3pm valley of the River Lin. Created 750 years ago as a hunting happening throughout the year, it is perfect for a short break. energy demonstrations, environmental computer games, a rural life. Exhibitions and family activities are run throughout Mar-Oct: 10am-5pm Tue-Sat (10am-12noon Sun), children's show bedroom and an organic, permaculture park. Historical links with influential nobles of medieval and the year. Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm Sat/Sun. Nov-Feb: please phone for details. Contact us to get your copy of the garden. Café, shop and outdoor children's play area. Tudor England. latest guide with vouchers for many Adult £6.60, child £4.40, concession £4.80, £2 (garden). Open 5 Jan to 24 Dec. Wed-Fri 2-5pm, Mon-Sat 10.30am-5pm; Sun 2pm-4pm (all year). Daily (on foot) until dusk. Free, but parking charge. of our top attractions! family ticket available. Sat-Sun 10am-5pm. Adult £2, Conc £1. Closed Good Friday, Christmas & New Year. Free. For more information on places to visit, up to date events and special offers, visit www.goleicestershire.com