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Kids Days Out in Leicestershire |
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always suggest you ring beforehand if visiting with disabled children as
all attractions within the place you are visiting may not be accessible,
depending on disablement, and whether or not if you have a helper. |
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Doing What |
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Great
Central Railway, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1RW |
No 12 out of 50 of the Great Railway Journeys of the World!. From Loughborough to Leicester, Britain's only double-track steam railway. Running all year. Special Events, Drive a Train, Restaurant Car & Griddle Car. |
Yes: best to board at Rothley on a train with the Griddle Car buffet |
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Twinlakes Park,
Melton Spinney Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics, LE14 4SB Tel 01664 567777 www.twinlakespark.co.uk |
All-year action for all ages in 80 acres of attractions. Outdoor playzones in boats, buggies & carts. Indoor playzones in bouncy castles, soft play, slides, games. Birthday parties. |
Yes: call to check details |
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The Ashby Trip
Limited, Sutton Cheney Wharf, Wharf Lane, Sutton Cheney
Warwickshire CV13 0AL ( Leics Border ) Tel 01455 213838 http://ashbytrip.com |
Canal boat rides onboard Rosebud the shark offering ducks eye view of Ashby Canal. Canalside cafe/bar, ice creams, toilets, gift shop. Bosworth Battlefield Ambion Woods. Feed the ducks. Picnic area. | Parts are suitable and children can be lifted onto boats |
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Funky Monkeys, 21 The Rushes,
Loughborough, LE11 5BE Tel 07942 748945 www.funkymonkeys.co.uk |
A premium children's indoor activity centre, combining fantastic facilities with an excellent healthy eating cafe. We are committed to providing an environment which is safe, clean & stimulating. Opens late March | Yes |
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Ashby de la Zouch Castle, South Street, Ashby
de la Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1BR |
A late medieval castle now in ruins. Visitors can climb the 24-metre tower, which offers superb views of the town and surrounding countryside. Visit the secret tunnel. Free audio tour. | Yes but not tower |
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Belvoir Castle, Grantham, Leicestershire, NG32
1PD |
Stunning castle with superb views and wonderful gardens. Full programme of events. |
Ground floor only |
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Snibston
Discovery Park, Ashby Road, Coalville, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE67
3LN Tel 01530 278444 |
Set in the National Forest on George Stephenson’s former colliery, in 100 acres of landscaped grounds, Snibston offers an exciting full interactive day out for all ages. |
Yes |
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Foxton
Canal Museum, Middle Lock, Gumley, Road, Foxton, Market Harborough, |
Foxton Canal Museum was opened in 1989 and is situated in the reconstructed Boiler House of the lift. It tells the story of the lift and canals it served for the public. |
Yes - but some slopes steep |
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Kirby
Muxloe Castle, Oakcroft Avenue, Kirby Muxloe, Leicestershire LE9 9MD |
A unique castle partly built in 1480 by William Hastings, Kirby. Guided tours available. |
To be advised |
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National
Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Tel 0116 2610261 |
Space Centre - The centre has differently themed galleries, with space rockets, satellites and capsules, hundreds of interactive hands-on activities. |
Yes
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Stonehurst Family Farm,
Loughborough Road, Mountsorrel, Leicestershire. Tel 01509 413216 |
This family farm has a wide range of animals all available to be stroked and handled by children, Tractor rides, Motor Museum, Tearoom and shop. |
To be advised |
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Avalanche
Adventure, Welford Road, Sibbertoft,
Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9UJ. |
Plenty here for 12s and over including Quad bikes, safari off road races, buggies, paintballing, watersports (wakeboarding and inflateables). |
To be advised |
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New Walk Museum and
Art Gallery, 53 New Walk, Leicester, LE1 7EA, Tel: 0116 225 4900 |
Leicester's oldest museum has wide-ranging collections spanning the natural and cultural world, special discover area for 2s to 8s. The museum has a coffee shop, |
Yes
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The
Battlefield Line Railway, The Shackerstone Railway Society
Limited, Shackerstone Station, Shackerstone, Leicestershire. CV13 6NW. |
Take a ride on a steam train, see the museum, special events throughout the year. |
Yes |
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Bosworth
Battlefield Visitor Centre and Country Park, Sutton Cheney, Nr
Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV13 OAD |
Walk down a Medieval street to a Medieval Chapel, Try the strength of a longbow, Discover what it was like to be a soldier in the 16th century, and much more. Cafe |
Yes |
