Visit Leicestershire, a county as famous for its battlefields as its Balti. Trace the footsteps of King Richard III to Bosworth Fields and reconstruct the War of the Roses. In Leicester, you can time travel past Saxon cathedrals and medieval guildhalls to space discoveries and shopping malls. There’s also a sizzling golden mile of curry houses to enjoy, and further afield from the city this obsession with food doesn’t change. The county can boast a vast covered market and makes veiny stilton cheese. Leicestershire thinks with its belly. Leicestershire has more than its fair share of water. You can boat canal staircases, scuba-dive in flooded quarries and fish in local reservoirs.
Leicestershire
Leicestershire
Visit Leicestershire, a county as famous for its battlefields as its Balti. Trace the footsteps of King Richard III to Bosworth Fields and reconstruct the War of the Roses. In Leicester, you can time travel past Saxon cathedrals and medieval guildhalls to space discoveries and shopping malls. There’s also a sizzling golden mile of curry houses to enjoy, and further afield from the city this obsession with food doesn’t change. The county can boast a vast covered market and makes veiny stilton cheese. Leicestershire thinks with its belly. Leicestershire has more than its fair share of water. You can boat canal staircases, scuba-dive in flooded quarries and fish in local reservoirs.
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Stock up on meaty delights at Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe
As well as a legendary pork pie, they also have sausages, chutney... the lot.
Location: Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
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Enjoy boat trips and live music at Leicester Riverside Festival
Head over to the river for a fun-filled weekend of waterside entertainment and activities that all ages will enjoy.
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
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Learn survival skills in The National Forest
Aspiring Bear Grylls and budding Ray Mears types should head to The National Forest, where you can pick up basic survival skills in no time.
Location: Moira, Leicestershire
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Free-wheeling fun in Leicester & The National Forest
From a city full of fresh cycling ideas, to off-road biking excursions in The National Forest.
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
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Distill your own Gin at 45 Gin School
Have you ever wondered what goes into making the gin in your favourite G&T drink or cocktail?
Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire
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Small pleasures come free at Dimminsdale Nature Reserve
Just a few small snowdrops bring cheer to the colder, shorter days of England’s winter, and seen at Dimminsdale, they’re simply breathtaking.
Location: Staunton Harold, Leicestershire
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Cocktail mixology masterclasses at Maiyango
The intimate setting of Maiyango is perfect for re-igniting or kindling a romance. Learn how to make your own cocktails with a resident mixologist.
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
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Enter the Xtreme Scream Park at Twinlakes if you dare
Encounter creepy critters, take part in bugtastic workshops and meet ghosts and ghouls that go BOO this Halloween.
Location: Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
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Learn basic bread making with a top artisan baker
Does your childhood invoke memories of freshly baked homemade bread? Allow a Leicester-based artisan to teach you how to raise the perfect loaf.
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
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Experience Leicester's Festival of Light
Wrap up warm and cosy for Leicester’s spectacular Diwali lights switch on in October or join in Diwali Day celebrations through November.
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
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Explore the ruins of Ashby Castle
Sir Walter Scott’s classic novel of 1819, Ivanhoe featured Ashby Castle as the backdrop to the famous jousting scenes.
Location: Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire
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Peace and quiet at Belgrave Hall and Gardens
Belgrave Hall was built in the early 18th century, in what was then a small village three miles from the town of Leicester.
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
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Celebrate English literature at Leicester's Literary Festival
November welcomes Leicester’s annual Literary Festival organised by the School of English at the University of Leicester.
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
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Celebrate your adventurous side at Avalanche Adventure
Are you one of those people who like their challenges a little off the beaten track?
Location: Market Harborough, Leicestershire
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Gastro glamping at the foot of Belvoir Castle
Pronounced ‘beaver’ by locals and literally meaning ‘beautiful view’, the Vale of Belvoir offers the perfect place to hideaway.
Location: Near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
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Superbikes and car racing at the heart of British motorsport
The iconic Donington Park motor racing circuit hosts national and international motorsport racing throughout the summer months.
Location: Castle Donington, Leicestershire
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Enjoy a gourmet taste of Leicestershire
Literally meaning ‘beautiful view’, the Vale of Belvoir and Melton Mowbray offer the perfect romantic or countryside getaway for foodies.
Location: Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
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Experience gold standard treatment at Stapleford Park
Set in 500 acres of magnificent Leicestershire countryside near Melton Mowbray, Stapleford Park is one of the most luxurious spa hotels in the UK.
Location: Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
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Volunteer on a working weekend in The National Forest
New experiences, new skills, new friends, and a break from everyday living all come free to National Forest Conservation volunteers.
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
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Rock out at Download Festival
Horn signs at the ready; get set for a weekend of rock as the biggest names in metal take to the stage at Download Festival-.
Location: Leicestershire
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