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Days out in Leicestershire




Abbey Pumping Station Pushchair access Changing facilities available Disabled access Eating facilities available
A recently restored 19th century pumping station. The museum also regularly houses changing exhibits on historical transport and public health. Special activities put on over school holidays.
Contact: 0116 299 5111
Address: Corporation Road, Leicester, Leicestershire LE4 5PX
Web: www.leicestermuseums.ac.uk


Beacon Hill Country Park Great for all the family Pushchair access Changing facilities available Disabled access
An extensive park of wood and heath land. Beacon Hill is the second highest point in Leicestershire and boasts outstanding views. Children will enjoy meeting the unusual Manx Loghton sheep and alpacas.
Contact: 01509 890048
Address: Beacon Road, Woodhouse Eaves, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE12 8SR
Web: www.leics.gov.uk


Bosworth Battlefield Visitor Centre and Country Park Great for all the family Pushchair access Changing facilities available Disabled access Eating facilities available
The Battle of Bosworth was fought in 1485 between Henry Tudor and Richard III. There are many exhibits and a re-enactment of the battle takes place in late August (the weekend closest to the 22nd). Seasonal opening, check site for details.
Contact: 01455 290429
Address: Sutton Cheney, Market Bosworth, Leicestershire CV13 0AD
Web: www.leics.gov.uk


Burrough Hill Country Park Pushchair access Disabled access
Points of interest include an Iron Age fort and a toposcope indicating local landmarks which are visible from the hill's summit.
Contact: 0116 267 1944
Address: Burrough on the Hill, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire LE14
Web: www.leics.gov.uk


Charnwood Museum Great for all the family Pushchair access Changing facilities available Disabled access Eating facilities available
Exhibits include some of the world's oldest dinosaur fossils (found locally) and Anglo Saxon treasure, as well as more modern historical artefacts.
Contact: 01509 233754
Address: Queen's Hall, Granby Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 3DU
Web: www.leics.gov.uk


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