Things to do in Leicestershire

Browse a few of the things to do within 20 miles of Leicestershire.

Music in Leicestershire

Enjoy live performances, local gigs, and music festivals, celebrating a range of musical genres.

Music within 20 miles of Leicestershire.

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SONUS @ The Emporium
17
May
SONUS @ The Emporium
SONUS returns to The Emporium but this time in the main room opening the original DJ booth Free Tickets for all loyal customers
Leicester Food Festival
9
Aug
Leicester Food Festival
Set at the historic Abbey Park on 9th & 10th August 2025 Incredible food and drink, music, entertainment and more...
Craig David Presents TS5 - Abbey Park Leicester
13
Jun
Craig David Presents TS5 - Abbey Park Leicester
Chart topping singer Craig David will be taking over Abbey Park in Leicester on Friday 13th June 2025 with very special guests still to be announced
Park Series Leicester UB40 ft. Ali Campbell, General Levy + More
14
Jun
Park Series Leicester UB40 ft. Ali Campbell, General Levy + More
Get ready for an electrifying night of reggae as UB40 ft Ali Campbell takes the stage at Abbey Park this summer on Saturday 14th June
Park Series Leicester: UB40 ft. ALI CAMPBELL + Guests
14
Jun
Park Series Leicester: UB40 ft. ALI CAMPBELL + Guests
Get ready for an electrifying night of reggae as UB40 ft Ali Campbell takes the stage at Abbey Park this summer on Saturday 14th June
LOADED house affairs presents Graeme Park
25
May
LOADED house affairs presents Graeme Park
Graeme Park 2hr set at the FAN CLUB
Reggae Winehouse
19
Sep
Reggae Winehouse
An 8 piece band recreating the sounds of the legendary Amy Winehouse with reggae flavours and vocals.
Flashback to the 80s
7
Jun
Flashback to the 80s
Expect To Hear Everything From Duran Duran To Robert Palmer To Madness
UB40 Tribute
27
Sep
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
15
Nov
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.
Formfest 2025
5
Jul
Formfest 2025
Formation Records Presents: FormFest 2025 Saturday, 5th July 2025 8 arenas 100 artist 2Funky Music Complex, 23 New Park Street, Leicester

The Great Outdoors in Leicestershire

Embrace the beauty of nature with scenic walks, parks, and outdoor adventures for all ages.

The great outdoors within 20 miles of Leicestershire.

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Lea Meadows | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
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!
Wanlip Meadows | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
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.
Cossington Meadows | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
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.
Rocky Plantation | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
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.
Mountsorrel & Rothley Marshes | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
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.
Tom Long's Nature Reserve | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
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.
Ulverscroft | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
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.
Altar Stones | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
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!
Charley Woods | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
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.
Charnwood Lodge | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
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.
Loughborough Big Meadow | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
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 Leicestershire

Get active with a variety of sports, from local clubs to adrenaline-filled outdoor adventures.

Sport within 20 miles of Leicestershire.

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King Power Stadium
King Power Stadium
The official website of Leicester City.
Kirby Muxloe Golf Club
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)
Shelthorpe Golf Course (Pitch & Putt)
Information about Shelthorpe Golf Course, Loughborough
Whetstone Golf Club
Whetstone Golf Club
Whetstone Golf Club is a picturesque parkland course set in the heart of the midlands, known for its friendliness and hospitality. An 18 hole, par 70 course over 6207 yards, provides an enjoyable challenge to golfers of all abilities. With plenty of mature trees, several water features and testing par 3's it demands accuracy rather than length. Golfers of all abilities enjoy perfecting their game on our driving range, with both training mats and natural grass areas to hit from. Golf lessons are available, and regular junior academies are run throughout the year. A welcoming clubhouse provides a full range of catering services enabling members and visitors to enjoy excellent food and refreshment, from breakfast to evening meal. All areas of the club are open to the public, so whether its a game of golf... bucket of balls... a drink or meal... or a venue for your society or corporate day, we look forward to welcoming you to our club.
Bosworth Water Park
Bosworth Water Park
Visit Bosworth Lakeside Holidays for family touring and caravan stays. Experience lakeside serenity.
Melton Mowbray Golf Club
Melton Mowbray Golf Club
Long Eaton United Football Club
Long Eaton United Football Club
LONG EATON UNITED FC Derbyshire
Oakridge Golf Club
Oakridge Golf Club
Golf course and hospitality venue, nestled in the heart of the spectacular Warwickshire countryside. Book a round today at Oakridge Golf Club
Bramcote Waters Golf Course
Bramcote Waters Golf Course
Kilworth Springs
Kilworth Springs

History and Heritage in Leicestershire

Step back in time and discover the rich history and heritage that shaped this area.

History and heritage within 20 miles of Leicestershire.

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Jewry Wall | English Heritage
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.
Ashby de la Zouch Castle | English Heritage
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.

The Arts in Leicestershire

Explore creativity through galleries, performances, and hands-on artistic experiences in the community.

The arts within 20 miles of Leicestershire.

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Retro Computer Museum
Retro Computer Museum
John Taylor Bellfoundry Museum
John Taylor Bellfoundry Museum
Ferrers Gallery
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.
Ruddington Framework Knitters Museum
Ruddington Framework Knitters Museum
Visit a living framework knitting museum in Nottingham. Restored cottages & workshops arranged around a garden courtyard. See how a Victorian community lived & worked
Tarpey Gallery
Tarpey Gallery
Commercial Fine Art Gallery in Castle Donington, UK. Original contemporary artwork including Painting, Printmaking, Photography, Ceramics and Sculpture.
Kegworth Heritage Centre
Kegworth Heritage Centre
Landing page and basic information about KHC

Wildlife in Leicestershire

Encounter local wildlife in their natural habitats with guided tours and nature reserves.

Wildlife within 20 miles of Leicestershire.

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Narborough Bog | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Narborough Bog | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Narborough Bog is a unique reserve for Leicestershire and Rutland; over 6,000 years old, this reserve is a hotbed for wildlife in suburbia, with habitats including fen meadow, wet woodland and reedbed. Over 130 bird species have been recorded here, including kingfishers, tawny owls and all three species of woodpecker!
Lucas' Marsh | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Lucas' Marsh | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
This wonderful, if tiny, wildlife haven is just a few miles from Leicester City Centre – urban nature brought to life. The diversity of habitats, including a scrubby area for nesting birds, in such a small space attracts an array of wildlife – it’s worth popping in a few times throughout the year to see what else has turned up!
Wymeswold Meadows | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Wymeswold Meadows | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
One of the most magical things about visiting Wymeswold Meadows is the sense of seclusion you get when you step through the gates. The river is deeply cut, and, despite being so close to the road, this is the perfect spot for immersing yourself fully in the wild.
Kelham Bridge | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
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!
Croft Pasture | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Croft Pasture | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
This special nature reserve is very close to our wild hearts, as it was discovered by the late Stephen Bishop: once Honorable Scientific Officer to the Trust. This amazing geological site was formed by a glacier moving through. Birds-foot trefoil, wild clary, upright chickweed, meadow saxifrage, common stork's-bill and subterranean clover are just some of rare plants you might spot.
Cloud Wood | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
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.
Dimminsdale | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
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.
Tilton Railway Cutting | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Tilton Railway Cutting | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Tilton Railway Cutting is a little slice of ancient history! A real-life Jurassic world (except with no dinosaurs), this reserve is managed as much for its geology as for it’s wildlife, 200 million years of history can be seen in the exposed rock layers.
Holwell Reserves | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Holwell Reserves | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Enjoy a walk at Holwell Reserves, disused quarries, with a mixture of grassland, woodland and exposed rock faces create a peaceful atmosphere throughout the year. A special place for bats, wildflowers, birds and mammals, Holwell Reserves is a hidden gem in the heart of Leicestershire.
Launde Woods | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Launde Woods | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Made up of two of the most ancient woodlands in Leicestershire, stepping into Launde Woods is like stepping back in time. Oak, ash, hazel and field maple dominate Big Wood to the west, whilst Park Wood to the east was once a Forestry Commission plantation. The atmosphere is awe-inspiring, with a feeling of peace and grandeur.
Prior's Coppice | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Prior's Coppice | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
A woodland reserve teeming with wildlife and ancient atmosphere, Prior’s Coppice is a relic of the wildwood that once covered all of Leicestershire and Rutland. When you step beneath the trees, you can feel how old this remnant of woodland is. Some of the trees are several hundred years old and centuries of management have led to an ideal habitat for birds, beasts and butterflies (and botanists!).

Thrill Seeking in Leicestershire

For adrenaline junkies, dive into heart-pounding activities like zip-lining, bungee jumping, and more"

Thrill seeking within 20 miles of Leicestershire.

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Conkers
Conkers
Escape to CONKERS! At the heart of The National Forest, for a day out of adventures and discovery for all the family

Food and Drink in Leicestershire

Discover local flavors with top-notch restaurants, cozy cafes, and unique food experiences in the area.

Food and drink within 20 miles of Leicestershire.

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ASDA Nottingham West Bridgford
ASDA Nottingham West Bridgford
Asda Nottingham West Bridgford is part of the Asda group; one of Britain’s leading grocery retailers. Asda offers great prices and quality products helping customers save money & live better. Visit us in-store and get groceries delivered to anywhere in the UK, or collect from your local store or petrol station at a convenient time for you. Kids eat for £1. Some stores may offer free kids meals if an adult spends over £4. Please always check the website for T&Cs.

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