Local Attractions

Donington Grand Prix Collection - The worlds largest collection of Grand prix Cars Tel. 01332 811027


Ferrers Centre - 17th contemporary design led craft workshops Tel. 01332 865408

Conkers Innovative - indoor exhibitions, 120 acres of trails, assault courses etc Tel 01283 216633

Moira Furnace - Impressive 19th century blast furnace. Tours, canal boat trips Tel. 01283 224667

Ashby Museum - Ashbys fascinating history Tel. 01530 560090

Ashby Castle - Impressive ruin of late medieval castle Tel. 01530 413343

Measham Museum - Small village community museum Tel. 01530 273956

The Battlefield Line - 10 mile train trip, links Battle of Bosworth visitor centre Tel. 01827 880754

Twycross Zoo - 50 acres, 1000 animals, conservation, education, fun Tel. 01827 880440

Bosworth Water Trust - 50 acre water and leisure park, fishing, sailboards etc Tel. 01455 291876

Tropical Birdland - 85 species, walkthrough averies, chick room, walks Tel. 01455 824603

Redgate Farm - Animal Sanctuary Range of domestic and farm animals Tel. 01530 243925

Snibston Discovery Park - 90 indoor and outdoor experiments. Tel. 01530 278444

Bosworth Battlefield - Visitor Centre site of the battle of Bosworth Tel. 01455 290429

Great Central Railway - Britain's only double track main line heritage railway Tel. 01509 230726

Stonehurst See and Touch Farmyard - animals, cuddle corner, rides Tel. 01509 413216

Bradgate Park and Visitor Centre - House, Lady Jane Grey. Tel. 0116 2362713

National Space Museum - Interactive challenges, real space hardware Tel. 0870 6077223