Things to do in Bardon, Leicestershire
We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Bardon, Leicestershire.
The Great Outdoors in Bardon
The great outdoors within 10 miles of Bardon.
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Charley Woods | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
A mosaic of woodlands in the heart of Charnwood, this ancient, broadleaved woodland is bursting with wildlife. In the spring, you can enjoy a spectacular display of bluebells. Enjoy woodland birds all year round, including Nuthatch, Treecreeper, woodpeckers and Tawny Owls.

Altar Stones | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
For stunning views across the Leicestershire countryside, yet nestled in the suburbs, look no further than Altar Stones nature reserve. Perched atop a rocky hilltop, it is said that during World War II, you could see the bombing of Coventry – 30 miles away!

Ulverscroft | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Ownership of this reserves is split between the Wildlife Trust and the National Trust, however the Wildlife Trust has managed both areas since 1966. A real gem in the heart of Charnwood Forest, this reserve offers a wide variety of habitats to explore. Whether you’re a birdwatcher, a botanist or just looking for a nature reserve to really explore, Ulverscroft is the perfect place to get away from it all for a few hours.

Rocky Plantation | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Managed on behalf of the National Trust, this tiny mixed woodland is the perfect place to indulge in a spot of tree hugging – what’s the oldest tree you can find? Listen out for drumming woodpeckers and calling nuthatches or pop a sweet blackberry in your mouth in autumn.

Charnwood Lodge | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
At nearly 200 hectares, this beautiful nature reserve abounds with ancient history, atmosphere and wildlife. Grasslands support an array of butterflies in the summer, whilst the woodlands burst with birdsong in the spring, and turn fiery golden in the autumn. Prominent 600 million-year-old Precambrian rock outcrops protrude through the surrounding marl and other Triassic deposits.

Kelham Bridge | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
This nature reserve may be relatively young, but it is already bursting with life. Just a few miles from Ibstock and Coalville, this is the ideal place to escape the area’s industrial heritage. Birdwatching is best in the late spring. A great site for warblers, listen out in the early mornings and late evenings for the reeling of the grasshopper warbler – just like a fishing reel!

Lea Meadows | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Lea Meadows is a beautiful, diverse and historical nature reserve, teeming with wildflowers and birds. The meeting of meadows, woodland and a meandering stream make for a peaceful, wild experience – and if you’re lucky, you might even see a kingfisher!

Cloud Wood | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Cloud Wood has long been known as one of the best sites in Leicestershire for flora, with over 220 recorded species of ferns and flowering plants recorded! Look out for some interesting and beautiful orchids, violet helleborine, greater butterfly orchid, bee orchid and broad-leaved helleborine.

Tom Long's Nature Reserve | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Tom Long’s Nature Reserve (formally known as Tom Long’s Meadow) is a narrow corridor of land approximately 600m in length and no wider than 75m. The area is made up of mosaic of wet grassland and wet woodland habitats, perfect for amphibians, wildflowers, woodland birds, butterflies and dragonflies.

Dimminsdale | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
This reserve is well known for the spectacular display of snowdrops that appear in late winter and early spring. A visit to this special site is a must to enjoy the carpet of white that appears, giving hope that warmer times are on the way and spring is just around the corner.

Loughborough Big Meadow | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Loughborough Big Meadow is just that – a diverse 45ha site of herbrich hay meadow. The meadow has been used for flooding as long as records exist, and this has led to a beautiful wildflower meadow, with interesting birds making their homes along the river.
Sport in Bardon
Sport within 10 miles of Bardon.
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Bosworth Water Park
Visit Bosworth Lakeside Holidays for family touring and caravan stays. Experience lakeside serenity.

Kirby Muxloe Golf Club
Golf club and golf course in Leicester, Leicestershire with available memberships and visitor offers on green fees, tee times, open competitions, society days, corporate days, golf lessons and golf equipment.

Shelthorpe Golf Course (Pitch & Putt)
Information about Shelthorpe Golf Course, Loughborough

King Power Stadium
The official website of Leicester City.
History and Heritage in Bardon
History and heritage within 10 miles of Bardon.
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Ashby de la Zouch Castle | English Heritage
Ashby Castle forms the backdrop to the famous jousting scenes in Sir Walter Scott's classic novel of 1819, Ivanhoe. Now a ruin, the castle began as a manor house in the 12th century.

Jewry Wall | English Heritage
A length of Roman bath-house wall over 9 metres (30 feet) high, near a museum displaying the archaeology of Leicester and its Region.
The Arts in Bardon
The arts within 10 miles of Bardon.
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John Taylor Bellfoundry Museum

Ferrers Gallery
Our carefully collated collection of artisan gifts made by talented UK designers and craft people offer thoughtful presents for birthdays and special occasions.
Wildlife in Bardon
Wildlife within 10 miles of Bardon.
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Mountsorrel & Rothley Marshes | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
This innovative reserve is part of the Soar Valley floodplain system. Originally agricultural fields, harvested for maize, grazed by cattle and used as grassland in their recent history, we are now allowing nature to take back control. This is perfect for both people and wildlife, as we hope that this floodplain reserve will help to protect the homes and livelihoods in the area, by soaking up rainwater in times of flooding. This also creates ideal conditions for plants and animals to thrive.

Cossington Meadows | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
This wetland haven is worth visiting all year around, but comes alive in the winter, when rafts of ducks, like wigeon and teal, gather on the lakes, and short-eared owls hunt over the meadows. Wrap up warm enjoy a brisk winter walk to one of the best wildlife spots in the Soar Valley.

Wanlip Meadows | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
A network of scrapes and wet meadows, Wanlip is the ideal place to try your hand at birdwatching. The wetland supports a number of birds throughout the year, but the winter and spring are our favourite times to visit – wrap up warm for winter for wildfowl, and explore in summer for wading birds, which adore the muddy edges to the scrapes.
Music in Bardon
Music within 10 miles of Bardon.
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Leicester Food Festival
Set at the historic Abbey Park on 9th & 10th August 2025 Incredible food and drink, music, entertainment and more...

Reggae Winehouse
An 8 piece band recreating the sounds of the legendary Amy Winehouse with reggae flavours and vocals.

UB40 Tribute
Johnny2Bad aka (J2B) are an 8 piece band from Birmingham, UK, who performs the music of UK Reggae legends UB40 (endorsed by Ali Campbell himself)

Botown - The Soul of Bollywood
Botown are a chart-topping multicultural Soul band that reboot Bollywood classics with a shot of 60s and 70s Soul and Funk.
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Formfest 2025
Formation Records Presents:
FormFest 2025
Saturday, 30thAug 2025
8 arenas 100 artist
2Funky Music Complex, 23 New Park Street, Leicester

The Belper Jazz Company presents Greg Abate at No28, Belper.
U.S. alto saxophonist Greg Abate took No28 by storm in 2024 - it's exciting to have him back in 2025.

Belper Jazz Co Christmas Special featuring singer Jeanie Barton
The Belper Jazz Company's Christmas Special, featuring angelic vocalist Jeanie Barton, takes place at No 28, Belper, on Sunday Dec 7th.

The Belper Jazz Company presents Alex Clarke at No28, Belper.
The sensational Alex Clarke and her saxophone join the Belper Jazz Company for an evening of harmonious and melodic jazz.
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