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Family days out in Leicester

Never hear “I’m bored” on a Saturday again.

Every great family day out in Leicester: farms, museums, parks and hidden gems, with the details parents actually need before setting off.

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What's on, when you need it

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28 on right nowMON 2 NOV
Today

Everything open and on in Leicester today, with times and prices.

TOP PICKLagosPhoto: Stories of Movement and Belonging · free
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43 things onFRI 6 - SUN 8
This weekend
  • Fri35 things · City Detective
  • Sat24 things · City Detective
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TomorrowTue 3 · 28 things onRainy days110 under a roofFree61 cost nothing
SEASONALTO 6 JANChristmas: grottos, light trails, pantos & markets. 8 already live.
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IN SEASON AROUND LEICESTER

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Zoos & Wildlife Parks in LeicesterZoos & Wildlife Parks17Farms & Petting Farms in LeicesterFarms & Petting Farms17Theme Parks & Fairgrounds in LeicesterTheme Parks & Fairgrounds20Adventure Parks & High Ropes in LeicesterAdventure Parks & High Ropes14Museums in LeicesterMuseums31Science & Discovery Centres in LeicesterScience & Discovery Centres10Aquariums & Sea Life in LeicesterAquariums & Sea Life2Castles, Historic Houses & Heritage in LeicesterCastles, Historic Houses & Heritage25Model Villages & Miniature Railways in LeicesterModel Villages & Miniature Railways6Steam Railways & Boat Trips in LeicesterSteam Railways & Boat Trips11Caves, Mines & Underground in LeicesterCaves, Mines & Underground4Tours, Trails & Treasure Hunts in LeicesterTours, Trails & Treasure Hunts5Observatories & Planetariums in LeicesterObservatories & Planetariums1Soft Play in LeicesterSoft Play7Trampoline Parks in LeicesterTrampoline Parks1Climbing & Bouldering Centres in LeicesterClimbing & Bouldering Centres5Laser Tag & Nerf Arenas in LeicesterLaser Tag & Nerf Arenas5Go-Karting in LeicesterGo-Karting4Bowling in LeicesterBowling4Escape Rooms in LeicesterEscape Rooms5Crazy Golf & Adventure Golf in LeicesterCrazy Golf & Adventure Golf6Ice Rinks in LeicesterIce Rinks2Roller & Skate Rinks in LeicesterRoller & Skate Rinks1Arcades, VR & Gaming in LeicesterArcades, VR & Gaming3Board Game & Play Cafés in LeicesterBoard Game & Play Cafés1Pottery Painting & Craft Studios in LeicesterPottery Painting & Craft Studios5Sensory Rooms & Play Sessions in LeicesterSensory Rooms & Play Sessions2Parks & Playgrounds in LeicesterParks & Playgrounds5Country Parks & Nature Reserves in LeicesterCountry Parks & Nature Reserves4Woodland & Forest in LeicesterWoodland & Forest3Gardens & Arboretums in LeicesterGardens & Arboretums6Lakes, Reservoirs & Riversides in LeicesterLakes, Reservoirs & Riversides1Beaches & Coast in LeicesterBeaches & Coast2Walking & Cycling Trails in LeicesterWalking & Cycling Trails4Pick-Your-Own & Pumpkin Patches in LeicesterPick-Your-Own & Pumpkin Patches3Skate Parks & BMX Tracks in LeicesterSkate Parks & BMX Tracks1Viewpoints & Picnic Spots in LeicesterViewpoints & Picnic Spots2Water Sports & Paddleboarding in LeicesterWater Sports & Paddleboarding2Baby & Toddler Groups in LeicesterBaby & Toddler Groups3Dance in LeicesterDance9
Drama & Performing Arts2Music Lessons & Choirs in LeicesterMusic Lessons & Choirs2
Art & Craft Classes5Cooking & Baking Classes in LeicesterCooking & Baking Classes1Coding, STEM & Robotics in LeicesterCoding, STEM & Robotics1Forest School & Outdoor Learning in LeicesterForest School & Outdoor Learning2Homework & After-School Clubs in LeicesterHomework & After-School Clubs1Holiday Clubs & Camps in LeicesterHoliday Clubs & Camps1Adult Workshops & Evening Classes in LeicesterAdult Workshops & Evening Classes3Wellbeing & Mindfulness in LeicesterWellbeing & Mindfulness4Theatres & Shows in LeicesterTheatres & Shows14Pantomime & Family Theatre in LeicesterPantomime & Family Theatre13Cinemas in LeicesterCinemas3Live Music & Gigs in LeicesterLive Music & Gigs12Comedy in LeicesterComedy6Galleries & Exhibitions in LeicesterGalleries & Exhibitions7Libraries in LeicesterLibraries4Circus & Street Performance in LeicesterCircus & Street Performance6
Talks, Lectures & Author Events5Immersive & Touring Exhibitions in LeicesterImmersive & Touring Exhibitions7Indian & South Asian in LeicesterIndian & South Asian6Italian & Pizza in LeicesterItalian & Pizza7Chinese & East Asian in LeicesterChinese & East Asian6Turkish & Middle Eastern in LeicesterTurkish & Middle Eastern5British, Pubs & Carveries in LeicesterBritish, Pubs & Carveries2Mexican & Latin American in LeicesterMexican & Latin American4Cafés, Brunch & Coffee in LeicesterCafés, Brunch & Coffee7Christmas in LeicesterChristmas18
Halloween & Pumpkin Events2
Bonfire Night & Fireworks5
Festivals & Fairs1
Community Events & Fun Days3
Markets & Car Boots1Sporting Fixtures & Events in LeicesterSporting Fixtures & Events2Open Days & Behind-the-Scenes in LeicesterOpen Days & Behind-the-Scenes4Party Venues in LeicesterParty Venues31Hen, Stag & Group Celebrations in LeicesterHen, Stag & Group Celebrations1

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Brilliant days out that cost nothing

Proper days out with free entry, bring a picnic and you're done.

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FEED & STROKE

17

Farms, lambs and llamas

Everything you can feed, stroke or watch being ridiculous.

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INDOOR LIFESAVERS

110

Rainy day rescue

For when the forecast betrays you, all under a roof.

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STEP BACK IN TIME

62

Museums & heritage

Castles, caves and machines kids are allowed to gawp at.

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THE EVENT CALENDAR

What's on this weekend

November
War MemorialFri & SatCity DetectiveWar Memorial · from 08:00 each dayDetails →
Lakeside ArtsFri & SatLagosPhoto: Stories of Movement and BelongingLakeside Arts · 2 daysDetails →
Twycross ZooFri & SatMeerkat TalkTwycross Zoo · from 10:00 each dayDetails →
Lakeside ArtsFri & SatPrehistoric Lives in the Trent ValleyLakeside Arts · 2 daysDetails →
Conkers Discovery CentreFri & SatFamily Fireworks Spectacular 2026Conkers Discovery Centre · 2 daysDetails →
Stonebridge City Farm & GardensFri 6 NovGroup tourStonebridge City Farm & GardensDetails →
Derby TheatreFri & SatChitty Chitty Bang BangDerby Theatre · 2 daysDetails →
Derby TheatreFri 6 NovDementia Carers' CaféDerby TheatreDetails →

Plus 35 more events this weekend across Leicester.

MORE THAN A LIST

One place, a hundred ways to explore

Browse the map, follow the crowd, or save a shortlist for the school holidays: whatever works for your family.

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Parents' favourites

  1. 01Turkish food plate Konak LeicesterKonak Authentic Turkish Cuisine
  2. 02Close-up of vintage military tank turret with gun barrel and "Ammunition" marking visible.Armourgeddon Military Museum
  3. 03Halloween Farm site photoThe Halloween Farm (at Cattows Farm)
  4. 04Rocket Holiday Camps - Blaby | Childrens Holiday Club | Stage, Sports & SolveRocket Holiday Camps Blaby
  5. 05Cocoa Amore LtdCocoa Amore Ltd
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COLLECTION

Rainy day rescue

110 indoor lifesavers for when the forecast lets you down.

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61

completely free days out within 30 minutes of Leicester

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HIDDEN GEMS

The ones you've never heard of

Places that aren't on the usual lists, written up honestly.

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No. 01Nottingham

Nottingham Playhouse

Sit in on children's theatre and big seasonal shows in Nottingham - pick a title on what's on (show-led prices).

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Grand stone castle with multiple towers set within defensive walls, surrounded by sprawling green grounds and woodland under clear blue sky.

No. 02Market Harborough · from £11.50

Rockingham Castle

A 950 year old family home to explore on foot, with garden trails and free outdoor tours for the kids to tag along on.

Summer Beach Club

No. 03Sheffield

Summer Beach Club

Outdoor summer pop-up at Meadowhall with water slides, a roller coaster and fairground rides for a whole afternoon out.

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