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be showing the Pirates of Penzance. The hilarious tale of of tale hilarious The Penzance. of Pirates the showing be 26 - 27 August 27 - 26
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falconry displays, knights and jousting. and knights displays, falconry
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(served in the garden during summer months). Extensive cultured Extensive months). summer during garden the in (served from Long Clawson dairy, and local Red Leicester. Many other Many Leicester. Red local and dairy, Clawson Long from and Café, with a variety of special events throughout the year. the throughout events special of variety a with Café, and The EcoHouse The
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crafts units. Comfortable licensed tearooms, serving light hot and hot light serving tearooms, licensed Comfortable units. crafts Field. At Shackerstone you will find a selection of preserved of selection a find will you Shackerstone At Field. over 100 cheeses, many sourced in Leicestershire and the and Leicestershire in sourced many cheeses, 100 over
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24 - 25 November 25 - 24
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8 Windsor Street, Melton Mowbray Leics LE13 1BU LE13 Leics Mowbray Melton Street, Windsor 8 themed exhibits and events for both children both for events and exhibits themed Stapleford Miniature Railway Miniature Stapleford craft stalls, canal boat trips, museum and more. more. and museum trips, boat canal stalls, craft
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16 – 17 June 17 – 16
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Moira Furnace Moira
Free admission. Free
Wed-Sun 9.30am-3pm. Wed-Sun Winter:
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, Thu-Mon 10am-4pm. Closed 24-26 Dec and 1 Jan. Jan. 1 and Dec 24-26 Closed 10am-4pm. Thu-Mon , Mar
Weekend for all store opening times opening store all for
17 - 19 August 19 - 17 sculpture, painting, crafts and photographs. and crafts painting, sculpture,
Tue-Sun 9.30am-4pm. 9.30am-4pm. Tue-Sun Summer:
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Moira Furnace Festival Furnace Moira
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Gallery - around 400 exhibits ranging from ranging exhibits 400 around - Gallery
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directions. 12 - 13 May 13 - 12 The most popular exhibition within the City the within exhibition popular most The
24 metre Hastings Tower and explore the secret kitchen tunnel. kitchen secret the explore and Tower Hastings metre 24 Outdoor celebration of top class music. class top of celebration Outdoor An exhibition that draws from a unique a from draws that exhibition An
Sunday lunch - booking advisable. Day fishing and fishing Day advisable. booking - lunch Sunday
local towns and neighbouring counties. See website for website See counties. neighbouring and towns local
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situated overlooking the lake. Breakfast, coffees, lunch lunch coffees, Breakfast, lake. the overlooking situated related (and other animal) activities. animal) other (and related
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Traditional family run licensed tearoom, peacefully peacefully tearoom, licensed run family Traditional 19th Annual Open Annual 19th
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12 - 13 May 13 - 12
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15 – 17 June 17 – 15
Heartbreak Productions Heartbreak
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creative talent including local artists and makers. Cards, makers. and artists local including talent creative library or museum. Alternatively, to Alternatively, museum. or library 7 August 7
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6 - 7 May 7 - 6
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Tues-Sun 11am-5pm. Open Bank Holiday Mondays. Holiday Bank Open 11am-5pm. Tues-Sun Hundreds of ideas for Great Days Out
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Leicestershire and Rutland are easily galleon, go-karts, tractors • Indoor activity area • Pond dipping, showcases hundreds of environmental products and energy Discovery and Waterside Centres - 120 acres of adventure As you can see there's so much to do, you'll want to stay longer, so why not find out more accessed from the M1, M69, M6 and M42. nature trail, living willow teepees • Picnic & adventure play areas efficient solutions for the home. Displays include renewable including assault course, play park, lakeside walks, 100 plus The journey time by car from London is • Donkey/pony rides • Café • Special attraction animal bedtime. energy demonstrations, environmental computer games, a about our great short break hotel deals on www.goleicestershire.com. children's show bedroom and an organic, permaculture interactive exhibits including a virtual tree top walk, lakeside two hours, Birmingham is one hour and Tues-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm (4pm winter). cafés, covered amphitheatre, the Conkers train and ranger garden. Café, shop and outdoor children's play area. Monthly Closed Christmas and New Year. events year round, see website for details. activities. The new and exciting indoor Enchanted Forest Manchester is just over two hours. Adult £5, Child £4, under 2s free. Wed-Fri 2-5pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm Adult £2, Conc £1. adventure is now open in the Conkers Discovery Centre By Train (April 2007). There are regular services from London, Daily: 10am-6pm (Summer), 10am-5pm (Winter), Birmingham and Stansted Airport. Rutland Belle 24 Hinckley & District Museum 33 except Christmas Day. Market Harborough, Loughborough, The Harbour, Whitwell Park, North Shore Rutland Water Framework Knitters’ Cottages, Lower Bond Street, Adults: £6.70 Melton Mowbray and Hinckley all have (just off A606 Oakham-Stamford road) Hinckley LE10 1QU Children (3 - 15): £4.70 t: 01572 787 630 w: www.rutlandwatercruises.com t: 01455 251 218 w: www.hinckleydistricmuseum.org.uk railway stations ensuring you can travel Concessions: £5.50 Enjoy the beauty and tranquillity of Rutland Water aboard Discover the hosiery and footware industries of the Hinckley Family (2 adults + 2 children): £18.95 to all parts of the county with ease. For the pleasure cruiser Rutland Belle. All-weather cover for 70 area and have a go at sock knitting on a Griswold machine. and under 3s FREE further information on train travel visit and open-air for 40. See our model of the Battle of Bosworth (1485), the original www.nationalrailenquiries.com or call April/Easter: Daily from Sun 1 April to Sun 15 April, then Hinckley tin hat, and much more, all in 17th Century thatched Group rates and annual membership weekends only. May to Sept: Daily. Oct: Weekends only. Daily cottages. Garden and tearoom. Free children's quiz. available. Small additional charge for 08457 48 49 50. Mon 22 Oct - Fri 26 Oct. Public sailings on the hour 1pm, 2pm, Easter Mon-end of Oct; Sat & Bank Hol Mon 10am- indoor adventure play. 3pm (from noon on Sun / Bank hols). Adults £6, Child (3-15 By Coach 4pm, Sun 2-5pm. Adult 50p, Conc 25p. years) £4. Family Ticket (2 Adults, 2 Children) £17. National Express offers coach services to Leicester, with direct services from 34 Jungle Madness 2 London taking just under three hours. Rutland Garden Centre & Village 25 Leicestershire County Museums a-d Church Street, Donisthorpe, DE12 7PY For further information visit Oakham Road, Ashwell, Rutland Melton Carnegie Museum, t: 01530 272 203 e: [email protected] www.nationalexpress.com or t: 01572 723 583 Harborough Museum, Charnwood Museum Jungle madness is an indoor adventure playgroup providing call 08705 80 80 80. Everything you could need for the garden and & Donington Le Heath Manor House. a safe environment for children up to 12 years. The farmshop, aquatics, florist, camping, pets, sheds, Learn about the history of fox hunting at Melton Carnegie licensed café provides healthy snacks and refreshments. By Air conservatories and café. Museum, the Symington collection of corsetry at Harborough Museum, explore Charnwood’s heritage at Charnwood Loyalty discounts are available, parent and toddler sessions Travellers from around Europe and and birthday parties. Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-4pm. Museum and see how people lived in medieval, Tudor and the UK can fly direct to East Midlands Sun-Tue 9.30am-4pm, Wed-Thu 9.30am-6.30pm, Stuart times at Donington Le Heath Manor House. Free Fri-Sat 9.30am-9pm. Airport. Leicester is only 30 minutes entry, regular exhibitions and events at all museums, details on Adults free, Child £3.50 for 2 hours. away from the airport with direct www.leics.gov.uk/museums. www.leics.gov.uk/events_guide transport links. For more information Email: [email protected]. visit www.eastmidlandsairport.com or National Space Centre 3 call 0871 919 9000. Leicestershire is Rutland Water 26 Abbey Pumping Station 35 Exploration Drive, Leicester LE4 5NS also within easy reach of other airports e: [email protected] w: www.anglianwaterleisure.co.uk Corporation Road, off Abbey Lane, Leicester LE4 5PX t: 0870 607 7223 e: [email protected] including Birmingham International, Rutland Water Tourist Information Centre t: 01572 653 026 t: 0116 299 5111 e: [email protected] w: www.spacecentre.co.uk Walk or cycle the 25 mile perimeter track. Visit the butterfly w: www.leicester.gov.uk/museums Our amazing journey into space began 50 years ago. In that time London Luton and London Stansted. we have walked on the Moon, lived in space, explored the planets and Aquatic Centre, Normanton Church Museum and the View Leicester’s industrial, technological and scientific and sent messages of peace beyond our Solar System. Six Local Travel Birdwatching Centre, home of the Osprey project. Cruise on heritage. Also within this grand building are four beautifully interactive galleries, the UK’s largest planetarium, rocket tower, For information on bus services the Rutland Belle, try fishing, watersports and rock climbing. decorated, magnificent steam beam engines, rare examples unique simulator ride, restaurant and shop. Breathtaking discovery throughout Leicester and Leicestershire, Enjoy lunch or tea by the waterside. Save money with our of Victorian engineering that are in steam at special events. and interactive fun...more than you ever imagined. Tues-Sun family explorer package. 10am-5pm (last entry 3.30pm). Open Mon during Leics school including Park & Ride services for the For opening times, please telephone the museum direct. hols. Adult £11, Child (4-16) £9, Conc £9, Family of 4 (max 2 city, call Traveline Phone tourist information centre for opening times and prices on 01572 653 026 or visit the website. Free (small charge for certain activities). adults) £34, Family of 5 (max 2 adults) £42, full year pass (T&C). on 0870 6082 608 or visit www.traveline.org.uk. Open Top Bus Tours 4 Thornton Nurseries 27 Belgrave Hall Museum & Gardens 36 Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland during the summer If you are looking to stay longer. Thornton, Leicestershire LE67 1AN Church Road, off Thurcaston Road, Leicester LE4 5PE t: 0906 294 1113 (calls cost 25p per min) Why choose a graded property? t: 01530 230 331 w: www.fuchsiaplants.co.uk t: 0116 266 6590 e: [email protected] w: www.goleicestershire.com When looking for accommodation a quality You will always find a warm welcome from BBC Radio w: www.leicester.gov.uk/museums See the best of city and county by open top bus! Live assurance rating provides an independent Leicester's gardener John Smith and his helpful staff when An early 18th-century house and gardens, famed for its ghost commentary will reveal fascinating facts about local history assessment of the standard of services and you visit our specialist American and hardy fuchsia collection story, as seen on Living TV’s ‘Most Haunted’. Refurbished along with 1000s of other plants, trees and shrubs. By the and places of interest. Enjoy a great value family day out – facilities you can expect period rooms show the lifestyle of a Victorian family. Includes young and old will love it! All local concessionary fare side of picturesque Thornton Reservoir with coffee shop room display showcasing furniture designed by Ernest Gimson. - a mark of quality that’s and toilets. scheme passes accepted. For opening times, please telephone the museum direct. recognised throughout Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4.30pm. An easy way to visit the top attractions in the area. the UK. Free (small charge for certain activities).
Pirates of Leicestershire 5 Twinlakes Park 10 Bosworth Water Trust 14 Billa Barra Hill 18 Union Wharf Narrowboats 28 New Walk Museum & Art Gallery 37 Come and enjoy swashbuckling fun this summer in our Market Melton Spinney Road, Melton Mowbray LE14 4SB Far Coton Lane, Market Bosworth CV13 6PD Billa Barra Lane, Stanton under Bardon, Markfield Union Wharf, Leicester Road, Market Harborough 53 New Walk, Leicester LE1 7EA Towns Pirates Events. There will be opportunity to play in the t: 01664 567 777 w: www.twinlakespark.co.uk t: 01455 291 876 e: [email protected] t: 01455 238 141 t: 01858 432 123 t: 0116 225 4900 e: [email protected] sand on our desert island amongst rustling palm trees and hunt e: [email protected] for buried treasure. An exciting variety of family rides and attractions set in 70 acres w: www.bosworthwatertrust.co.uk Spend a day in Leicestershire's rural countryside on w: www.leicester.gov.uk/museums of glorious countryside at Twinlakes Park, Melton Mowbray Follow our treasure map around the streets and collect amazing 50 acre leisure park with 20 acres of lakes for dinghies, On the outskirts of Markfield sits this ecologically interesting Britain's historic canals. Cruise aboard our well equipped Galleries include Our World Through Art, Expressionism where action packed Play Zones entertain the whole family. pirate facts. There will be fairground rides, face painting, dressing windsurfing, kayaking & fishing. Caravan & camping park. hilltop. A keen area for walkers and with a great view to be self steer narrowboat to Foxton Locks or into the wilds and Beyond, World Arts, Wild Space, The Mighty up and colouring competitions and much more. If one event isn’t Whatever the weather, expect a full day of play in massive indoor with a picnic. Excellent value at £90 or £120 inclusive Lakeside Picnic area. Café/restaurant with licensed bar. had, take a visit to Billa Barra Hill. Try one of our graded cycle Dinosaurs, Ancient Egypt and Discover, the interactive enough you could always sail on down to another! venture centres. Enjoy fascinating flying displays in the Falconry rides around Bagworth, Ratby or Shackerstone. for up to 12 persons. Available from the new marina at Children's play area, man made beach & crazy golf. children’s gallery. Coffee shop and gift shop. Events: Blaby 30 June, Ashby de la Zouch 7 July, Melton Centre, friendly animals, ferret racing and cute birds in Red Visit www.leics.gov.uk for more information. Market Harborough. Mowbray 27-29 July, Earl Shilton 2 Aug, Hinckley 3-4 Aug, Rooster Farm Centre. Live entertainers, workshops and events Summer: 9am-5pm. Parking available. For further details telephone 01858 432 123. For opening times, please telephone the museum direct. Lutterworth 10 Aug, Ibstock 11 Aug, Loughborough 12-15 Aug, make school holidays special. Daily from 10am, closed 24 - Summer: £3 per car, £4 Sun/Bhol. Coalville 17 Aug, Market Harborough 18 Aug. 27 Dec. Adult & Child £8.50, family of 4 £32; under 92cm free. Free (small charge for certain activities).
Snibston Discovery Park 6 Twycross Zoo 11 Brocks Hill Country Park & Visitor Centre 15 Hill Hole Quarry 19 Walking ... Cycling ... Horse Riding 29 Newarke Houses Museum & Gardens 38 Ashby Road, Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 3LN Twycross on A444 Burton Road Washbrook Lane, Oadby, Leicester LE2 5JJ. Off B582 Hill Lane, Markfield Make the most of the The Newarke, Leicester LE2 7BY t: w: t: w: t: w: t: e: 01530 278 444 www.snibston.com 01827 880 250 www.twycrosszoo.org 0116 257 2888 www.brockshill.co.uk 01455 238 141 [email protected] Leicestershire Countryside. t: 0116 225 4980 e: [email protected] Visit Snibston and lift a Mini Cooper in our interactive See wildlife from across the world at Twycross Zoo, Unique environment centre demonstrating wind and solar This nature reserve is open all year round. Come and view w: www.leicester.gov.uk/museums museum. Come and see the largest collection of costumes Browse the wide range of useful information available the centre for conservation, education…and fun! power, photovoltaics, rainwater re-cycling and sewage improvements funded by Leicestershire County Council, Fantastic new social history galleries and displays including a outside London in our Fashion Gallery. Join real life miners on 50 acres of parkland housing nearly 1,000 animals, mainly Shire Grants and National Forest tree planting grants. on the website, including; downloadable walking routes, composting. Exhibition area, self guided tours and meeting museum of the Royal Leicestershire Regiment set in the a tour of the colliery buildings, take a ride on our diesel rare and endangered species. Famous primate collection, The quarry has impressive landscape, grassland and small mapping of the county paths and contact details to room facilities. 67 acre country park with young woodland, context of the story of modern multicultural Leicester. locomotive, then relax in our 100 acre country park. fascinating South American tropical house, a real adventure orchard, arboretum, play area and human sundial. On-site woodland. Why not tie in one of our graded cycle rides report problems. Re-opens Saturday 23rd June. Daily: Apr-Oct 10am-5pm, Nov-Mar 10am-3pm and sensory experience. Lions, giraffes, flamingos and café, large car park. around Bagworth, Ratby or Shackerstone? Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm Sat/Sun. elephants. Sealions, penguins and feeding times. Pet’s Corner. Visit www.leics.gov.uk for more information. Visit www.leics.gov.uk/paths or pick up a copy Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat, Sun & Bank Hols 10am-4pm. For opening times, please telephone the museum direct. Daily except Christmas Day 10am-5.30pm (4pm Winter). Parking available. of the ‘Guides to the countryside’ leaflet today. Adults £6, Child £4, Conc £4.20, Family ticket for 4 Free (small charge for certain activities). £18, Family ticket for 5 £20, under 5s free. Contact for prices. Free.
Stonehurst Family Farm & Museum 7 Wistow Maze 12 Foxton Locks...A Great Escape 16 Just Bikes - Ashby 20 Ken Bailey at Wistow - Nursery & Plant Centre 30 Jewry Wall Museum 39 Loughborough Road, Mountsorrel, Leics LE12 7AR Situated 5 miles south of Leicester opposite Wistow Rural Foxton Locks, Market Harborough LE16 7RA 8 The Green, Ashby de la Zouch LE65 1JU Situated 5 miles south of Leicester within Wistow Rural St Nicholas Circle, Leicester LE1 4LB t: 01509 413 216 w: www.stonehurstfarm.co.uk Centre signed from A6 at Great Glen & Kibworth & A5199 From rest and relaxation to historical exploration, Foxton t: 01530 415 021 e: [email protected] Centre with model village, shops and café. t: 0116 225 4971 e: [email protected] The whole family can escape, unwind and enjoy Stonehurst at Kilby. t: 07884 403 889 w: www.wistow.com Locks, managed by British Waterways, has something for w: www.justbikesashby.co.uk t: 0116 259 2009 w: www.wistow.com w: www.leicester.gov.uk/museums Farm’s warm welcome. Friendly farm animals, baby rabbits Winner of Leicestershire's "Best Visitor Attraction" everyone. Friendly pubs, refreshments, boat trips, a Cycle hire in the National Forest operating from the Ferrers Specialising in healthy houseplants, shrubs, hardy perennials, Amongst the wonderful setting of the 2000-year-old and guinea pigs, straw barn, activity areas, FREE tractor ride Find clues hidden in a giant maize maze with nearly 4 miles museum, sweeping views, delightful strolls, picnic areas, Centre at Staunton Harold. Explore the Staunton Harold trees and garden accessories including terracotta glazed pots. remains of the Roman town's public baths. This museum of and kiddies tractors, farm walk and pond dipping. Impressive of paths. High-level bridges and viewing towers give wildlife, heritage and much much more...all waiting to be Valley with trails leading into Ashby de la Zouch. Undercover areas for rainy days. archaeology tells the story of Leicester from prehistory collection of vintage cars, motorcycles and memorabilia. stunning panoramic views. Includes Activity Funyard with discovered by you and your family just outside the historic Opening times will be revised as business expands. Set within a delightful walled garden. through to the end of the medieval period. Gift shop. Farm shop, home produce, gifts. Farmer’s Den Tea Shop. mini-mazes and games for all the family. town of Market Harborough. New design and quiz trail with a wizard theme for 2007. Hire price structure will be posted on our website. Well worth a visit. Free Parking. For opening times, please telephone the museum direct. Mon-Sun 9.30am-5pm Adult £4.45, Child £3.45, South East Waterways Mon-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm. Sen Cit £3.95, Family £14, under 2s free. 14 July - 2 Sept (+ weekends until 23 Sept) 10am-6pm. t: 01908 302 500 Free (small charge for certain activities). e: [email protected] w: www.waterscape.com w: www.foxtonlocks.com 21 Streets Alive Arts Festival 8 Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance Service Leicestershire Country Parks a-e Why not stay longer The Guildhall 40 Loughborough Town Centre Foxton Canal Museum Beacon Hill, Market Bosworth Park, Guildhall Lane, Leicester LE1 5FQ When looking for places to visit, you need an accreditation system t: 0116 279 2657 t: 01509 268 903 Watermead Park, Donisthorpe Woodlands, With so much to see and do in Leicester and t: 0116 253 2569 e: [email protected] you can trust. VisitBritain’s ‘Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance w: www.fipt.org.uk Streets Alive Arts Festival on Bank Holiday Monday, 28 May Burrough Hill and more Leicestershire, why not take advantage of our w: www.leicester.gov.uk/museums Service’ offers you the reassurance about the quality of the visitor Foxton Locks Inn 2007. Free to all. Professional street performers, art Leicestershire’s country parks make an ideal base to enjoy the great short break hotel offers. Experience one of the best-preserved timber-framed halls in experience. Look for the Marque, and visit with confidence: t: 0116 279 1515 demonstrations, arts and crafts stalls, food and childrens rides, great outdoors. Come along to a guided walk, an event or a For more information or a copy of the the country, dating back 600 years. Its unique rooms include with charge. Great day out for all the family. Many local shops Foxton Boat Services Ashby de la Zouch Castle • Belvoir Castle • Bosworth Battlefield conservation day. Enjoy the rocky craggs of Charnwood Go Leicesteshire Visitor Guide, police cells, a 17th century Town Library and the Great Hall - open. Music, dance and singing - come and join in 12noon- Charnwood Museum • Donington Le Heath Manor House • Ferrers Centre t: 0116 279 2285 Forest, lakes and canals, woods and parkland, historic hill forts. a fantastic setting for storytelling, concerts, weddings and call 0906 294 1113 (calls cost 25p per min). 5.30pm. Harborough Museum • Melton Carnegie Museum • National Space Centre w: www.foxtonboat.co.uk For more details tel 0116 265 6918 or visit theatrical performances. As seen on Living TV’s ‘Most Haunted’. Alternatively visit www.goleicestershire.com 28 May 07, 12noon-5.30pm. Free. Rockingham Castle • Snibston Discovery Park • Twinlakes Park www.leics.gov.uk/countryparks. For opening times, please telephone the museum direct. © K P Ryan for the latest deals and offers. or visit www.vaqas.org.uk for more information Free, car parking £1.50. Free (small charge for certain activities). OUTDOORS MUSEUMS & GALLERIES Tropical Birdland 9 Art DeJardin, Sculpture Garden 13 Burbage Common & Woods 17 Mallory Park 22 Donington Grand Prix Collection 31 City Gallery 41 Lindridge Lane, Desford LE9 9GN. Signposted off A47. 5 Top Street, Wing, Oakham, Rutland LE15 8SE B4668 east of Hinckley Church Road, Kirkby Mallory LE3 7QE Donington Park, Castle Donington, Leics DE74 2RP 90 Granby Street, Leicester LE1 1DJ t: 01332 811 027 e: [email protected] t: 01455 824 603 w: www.tropicalbirdland.com t: 01572 737 727 e: [email protected] t: 01455 238 141 The Little Circuit with the Big View t: 0116 223 2060 e: [email protected] w: www.artdejardin.co.uk e: [email protected] w: www.doningtoncollection.com w: www.leicester.gov.uk/citygallery Experience Birds of the Rainforest. Over 85 species, walk Mallory is special to everyone for many factors, Races Won… through aviaries, chick room, spectacular free-flying birds, An annual exhibition of contemporary works by notable artists At the heart of Hinckley and Bosworth Borough is a historic The Donington Grand Prix Collection is the world's largest The City Gallery is one of the region’s most exciting .Races Lost…Speed….Action…Excitement …History… collection of grand prix racing cars. Over 130 cars in 5 halls woodland walk, koi ponds, picnic gardens, bird shop and in the garden and grounds of Wingwell, Top Street, Wing. 80-hectare area of woodland, scrub and natural grassland. Parklands…Views, the list is endless. contemporary arts galleries, exhibiting a changing programme new restaurant. Free parking. Sorry, no dogs allowed. Home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, Burbage telling the story of motorsport from the turn of the 20th century of arts and crafts. Also a venue for adult and children’s 13 May - 31 August, daily 10am - 5pm With car and motorcycle race meetings every weekend to the present day. It's located at the Donington Park Grand Everyday 10am-5.30pm (or dusk). Common is perfect for a regular weekly walk or a leisurely workshops and gallery hire space for local artists to exhibit. £3 Adult, accompanied children free. £1.50 Student. from March to October plus Boxing Day, and in use most Prix Circuit, near Castle Donington and East Midlands Airport. weekend stroll. The common has a visitor centre and days for corporate, testing trackdays etc. Tues–Fri 11am–6pm, Sat 10am–5pm. Closed Sun, Mon Adult £5, Child £3.50, Sen. Citizen £3.50, Disabled £3. Group discounts. popular horse riding routes. Parking is also available. Daily 10am-5pm (last admission 4pm). Closed certain days Group discounts. Give us a call 01455 842 931 or visit www.mallorypark.co.uk. over the Christmas period. Adults £7, Child (accompanied, and Bank Holidays. Telephone for Christmas hours. aged 6-16) £2.50, Family (2 + 3) £14, Conc and students £5. Free (small charge for certain activities). For more information on places to visit, up to date events and special offers visit www.goleicestershire.com