Days Out / Local Attractions

BELGRADE THEATRE - COVENTRY - What's On Guide - www.belgrade.co.uk

BOSWORTH BATTLEFIELD - has a full calendar of special events throughout the year visit www.bosworthbattlefield.com for more details

BRUNTINGTHORPE AERODROME & PROVING GROUND

Home to the Cold War jet collection - Vulcan, Victor, Hunter, Canberra, Comet and many more... some museum visitors may be fortunate enough to be present when the engines on individual aircraft are tested. www.bruntingthorpe.com

BIG THUNDER is the in house motor sport event company offering the opportunity to drive a variety of exciting vehicles ranging from a Ferrari to 4x4 off roader.

For the ultimate racing experience there are replica hot rod race cars and twin engine karting tracks.  www.bigthunder.co.uk

CONKERS 

Award winning attraction, a unique mix of indoor and outdoor activities for the family, journey through the enchanted forest in the Discovery Centre or visit the Waterside centre with adventure playground and tranquil walks along the canal path.  www.visitconkers.com

FOXTON LOCKS - Set in the heart of rural South Leicestershire, watch the colourful narrowboats ascending the 'staircase' of ten locks.  Find out about Foxton's fascinating history at the museum or take a boat trip on the canal. - www.foxtonlocks.com

GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY

Great Central Railway is the UK's only double track, main line heritage railway.  Trains run every weekend of the year, bank holidays and daily in the summer. There are a number of family events including 'Days Out with Thomas the Tank Engine' Bonfire Night and Santa Specials - www.gcrailway.co.uk

MALLORY PARK

Mallory Park is renowned as being one of - if not the best - circuit for spectator viewing in the country.   Located in a natural amphitheatre, the grassy banks that overlook the circuit enable you to see all of the action. This is especially true when the oval Mallory Mile circuit is in use for Eurocars - you can see all of the circuit from any spectator point.  Click here to see whats going on this week-end www.mallorypark.co.uk

MUSEUMS - your guide for Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland - www.lrmf.org.uk

NATIONAL SPACE CENTRE - The award winning National Space Centre has six interactive galleries, rocket tower, sim ride and planetarium.  Makes a day out that is really out of this world. - www.spacecentre.co.uk

OFFICIAL TOURIST INFORMATION SITE FOR LEICESTER AND LEICESTERSHIRE - www.goleicestershire.com

STANFORD HALL

After visiting the Hall, take a walk in the walled Rose Garden, Old Forge, Craft Workshop or visit The Stables Cafe.  A variety of Event Days are hosted in the grounds from the Italian Car Concourse to the Morris Minor Owners Club and Classic Bike Clubs, visit www.stanfordhall.co.uk for a calendar of events.