Every place in Leicester

Nottingham Heritage Railway

Ruddington

Steam and diesel trains, a miniature railway and a working bus depot to explore near Ruddington.

ParkingToiletsCaféGift shop+1 more

Nottingham Industrial Museum

Nottingham

Volunteer-run heritage museum in Wollaton Hall's stables, free entry for accompanied kids, five hands-on galleries, and monthly Steaming Days when the engines actually run.

CaféGift shopGroup bookingsFood on site+2 more

Nottingham Playhouse

Nottingham

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

Gift shopBooking required

Nottingham Society Of Artists

Nottingham · adults only (18+)

A free city centre gallery showing work from Nottingham's artists, open to over-18s only.

Nottingham Winter Wonderland

Nottingham

Free entry to Old Market Square festive site - skate, Sky Skate, Observation Wheel and market stalls once you book the paid bits.

Food on sitePublic transport nearbyCard only

Nutbrook Canal Ilkeston

Ilkeston · ages 6+

Learn to fish on the Nutbrook Canal with Canal & River Trust coaches - kit, bait and day licence included from age 6.

Free parkingBooking required

Oakthorpe Picnic Site

Swadlincote

A free picnic spot with accessible paths, free parking and dogs welcome, open longer hours through the summer.

Dog friendlyFree parkingPicnic areaWheelchair accessible

Outwoods, Leicestershire

Loughborough

Ancient woodland walks, a natural play area and a bird feeding station, with bluebells in spring and free entry all year.

CaféGroup bookingsOutdoor playParking+1 more

Peepul Centre/office

Leicester

A community theatre putting on shows like the Enchanted Diwali Tree, with local kids in the cast and free parking for 120 cars.

Free parkingRestaurantWheelchair accessible

Phoenix Café Bar

Leicester

Seasonal café food, cakes and coffee beside independent cinema screens, with a rooftop terrace.

Food on siteVegetarian options

Pickford's House

Derby · ages 0+

Free Georgian townhouse museum on Friar Gate - rooms, toys and a garden shop, Tue-Sat 10-5.

Bike parkingFree parkingGift shopParking+2 more

PizzaExpress Leicester Highcross Shopping Centre

Leicester

Handcrafted pizza, dough balls and Romana pies - a reliable Highcross sit-down with baby facilities.

Baby changeAccessible toiletWi-FiBirthday parties+2 more

Playland Fun Park

Stourport-on-Severn

A pay-as-you-go ride park on the river with go karts, bumper boats and a pony ride, plus riverside meadows for a picnic.

Picnic area

PoleKat Fitness Aerial Arts Academy

Nottingham · ages 4+

Pole fitness, aerial hoop and bungee fit classes for kids from 4 and adults, in a studio near Nottingham city centre.

Free parkingIndoor play

Pooley Country Park

Tamworth

Free woodland park with a balance trail, a clue-hunt walk and soft play upstairs in the café, for the cost of parking.

Birthday partiesCaféDog friendlyIndoor play+5 more

Princess River Cruises

Colwick

Cruise the Trent on a heated river boat with live commentary, a companion map and a sit-down meal.

Free parkingToiletsBirthday partiesGroup bookings

Pukka Pacas & Friends

Boundary

Boundary petting farm with alpacas and friends - £5 entry, under-2s free. Thu-Sun turn-up; walks priced separately.

ParkingFree parkingCaféFood on site+5 more

Putt Club @ TeamSport Leicester

Leicester · ages 5+

Indoor 9-hole motorsport-themed mini golf at TeamSport Leicester - kids putt from 5+, from £7.

Food on siteBirthday partiesBooking required

Quarter 25

Leicester

A late-night venue in Leicester for club nights, gigs and private hire, open Monday to Saturday from 10pm to 4am.

Queen's Park

Loughborough

A free park with a zip line, five-way swing and sensory play equipment, plus a proper café for coffee afterwards.

CaféOutdoor playParkingPicnics allowed

Rana's Culinary

Leicester

Tuck into Punjabi, South Indian, Andhra, North Indian and Indo-Chinese dishes in a compact evening restaurant with a lively menu.

ReRoll Board Game Cafe

Leicester · ages 0-17

Hundreds of board games to hire by the hour, with staff who'll teach you the rules and TCG nights for older kids.

Allergy awareBooking requiredGroup bookingsHigh chairs+2 more

Rescue Rooms

Nottingham

A live music venue in Nottingham with gigs most nights, doors from 5pm and step-free access throughout.

Accessible toiletHearing loopStep-free accessWheelchair accessible

Retro Computer Museum

Leicester

A hands-on trip through gaming history where the kids actually play the old Spectrums, Commodores and arcade machines rather than just look at them.

Booking requiredFree parkingGift shopFood on site+2 more