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Woodland & Forest in Leicester

There's only one woodland listed for Leicester at the moment, and it's a longer trip out to Ashbourne. Heritage Wood is worth the drive if you fancy something different: an illuminated trail of about a mile through the trees, with stalls at the end for hot drinks and crafts to warm up with. Tickets start from £8 and cover ages 0 and up, so it works for the buggy brigade as well as older children who'll want to walk the whole thing themselves. Booking ahead is essential here, and there's free parking on site, which helps with the extra travel. It suits an evening out more than a quick afternoon stop, given the distance, so plan for the drive and dress warm since it's all outdoors. If you're weighing this up against a closer park, remember this is the one place on the list actually built around a proper woodland trail rather than just having trees nearby.

✓ 3 places✦ 2 free to visit