Activities

34 ultimate outdoor meet-ups

Walking is sooo Lockdown 3. We’re ready for some new outdoors activities with friends or family. Try one of these fresh ideas 2 hours drive from Leicestershire and Rutland.
What’s On locally this Easter? We know!

Slowly, slowly things are opening up. Here’s where to take the family locally over the holidays for a very welcome change of scene.
Splash! Outdoor open swimming spots

We’ve been in lockdown for what feels like FOREVER and now that there’s light at the end of tunnel, your morning walk may not cut it for much longer. The weather’s getting warmer so brush off the cobwebs, lift your mood, be at one with nature and dive into our guide to the best open […]
6 fun things to do in the garden with kids

Make a mini golf course, plant a garden in a jam jar and measure the height of a tree using your bum! Cabin fever begone with these cool gardening ideas kids will dig.
A trip to Winter Wonderland, Visit Conkers

Singing reindeers, a story-telling owl, musical snowmen, a festive train and of course a jolly Santa. The mudlets experienced all this and more in the Winter Wonderland Forest Walk over at Visit Conkers.
9 local spooky halloween events

From a scary drive-in cinema to a terrifying Clown CarnEvil Maze. We've created a ghoulish guide to the best events to enjoy across Leicestershire and Rutland with the family and those who want something a little more terrifyingly gruesome. Mwwaahhhhhh!
Man the forts! The best castles within 90 minutes

Ready for a right royal day out over half term? We've rounded up 10 of the coolest castles in Leicestershire and Rutland and beyond that are open to visit. Tiara at the ready, let's go!
Outdoor activities to enjoy this October half term

From den building to paddle boarding, just a few of the fun and quirky outdoor activities to get them involved in across Leics and Rutland. Get booking now.
Boredom buster! 8 summer day trips

Fancy hopping out of county for the afternoon? Pack a picnic, bundle the kids in the car and head off to one of these family fun sites for the day.
7 free things to do this month

Light of pocket but still pumped for fun? Squeeze it out over the last few weeks of summer right here with a local festival and a new LEGO exhibition for the kiddies.