Ashby-de-la-Zouch Museum

Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire

Ashby Museum was established in 1982 in a small cottage in Lower Church Street. In 1991 it relocated to its present home in North Street, where it shares the old National School building with the town Library and Tourist Information Centre. In 2006-7, thanks to a major Heritage Lottery Fund Grant, a two storey extension... more details >

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Bellfoundry Museum

Loughborough

The museum at Taylors Eayre & Smith Ltd, tells the story of the Bellfoundry going right back to its links with bellfounding in the 13th Century. An extensive range of exhibits and memorabilia tells the story of one of the oldest manufacturing industries in the world.

Located over two floors there are lots... more details >

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Belvoir Castle Events & Experiences

Nr Grantham, Leicestershire

WE VERY MUCH LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU to our fascinating and beautiful home during 2010.

Belvoir literally means 'beautiful view' and we hope that you will visit us to enjoy the spectacular views from our hilltop setting above the Vale of Belvoir.

We have an exciting range of events... more details >

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Bosworth Battlefield

Sutton Cheney, Nr. Market Bosworth, Nuneaton

Journey through medieval England in the interactive exhibition, witness the horrors of medieval warfare in the Barber Surgeon's tent and discover if you would have made a valiant knight with armour to try on and weapons to handle. Whose side will you take as you enter the battle room, Richard's or Henry's' See history... more details >

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Charnwood Museum

Loughborough, Leicestershire

Charnwood Museum features a wide range of exhibits reflecting the history, geology, archaeology and industries of Charnwood and the surrounding area. Permanent displays include 'Coming to Charnwood', 'The Natural World of Charnwood', 'Living off the Land' and 'Earning a Living'. Each contains exhibits from the past and... more details >

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Donington le Heath

Donington le Heath, Coalville, Leicestershire

The museum is based in a Medieval Manor House dating back to 1280. The house has a fascinating history and is now partly restored in 17th century style with fine oak furnishings, including a bed said to have used by Richard III before Bosworth. Visitors to the house can see displays on medieval and Tudor life, as well... more details >

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Harborough Museum

Market Harborough, Leicestershire

The Museum is being revamped to display one of the most significant Iron Age finds in Britain - the Hallaton Treasure! If you can't wait for the reopening of Harborough Museum why not visit Hallaton Museum to see the first glimpse of the Treasure in the same area it was actually discovered' Find out about the historic... more details >

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Hidden England Passport

The North and the East and West Midlands

A treasure trove of great family days out and activities, combined with some of England's most stunning heritage sites. Set in England's historic heart, each of our six historic houses is unique and together they offer a thousand years of living history. All are within an hour's drive of one another with picturesque towns,... more details >

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Its Only Rock n Roll

Venues throughout the UK

Bev Bevan – Raymond Froggatt – Geoff Turton – Trevor Burton – Hartley Cain – Danny King

Like the song says, it is only rock’n’roll but we like it. And that is pretty much what this show is about, 2 hours of great music performed by people that have devoted their lives to it.

All of the cast... more details >

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Leicestershire Country Parks Visitor Guide

Leicestershire

The County has many varied landscapes to discover including:

• Historic sites and hill forts
• Rocky outcrops of Charnwood Forest
• Peaceful river valleys and canals
• Growing woodlands of The National Forest

The easiest way to explore these is to visit the many... more details >

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Leicestershire Events Guide

Leicestershire

The Leicestershire Events Guide, which is produced 3 times a year, is your essential guide to what's on in libraries, country parks and museums. The handy pocket-sized guide has 100s of fun and fascinating activities designed to keep everyone entertained - whatever their age or interests - many are FREE! Free printed... more details >

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Leicestershire Museums Guide

Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

This is the most comprehensive guide to museums in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Visiting museums in Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland couldn't be easier. Using the information in the guide you can plan short trips to individual museums or whole days out to take in a group of neighbouring museums. Most museums... more details >

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Lets Hang On

Venues throughout the UK

Let’s Hang On. The Worlds number one tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Don’t miss your chance to see one of the most popular and electrifying shows to hit the stage.

Discover how four New Jersey boys from the wrong side of the tracks invented their own sound wrote their own songs and became one... more details >

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Melton Carnegie Museum

Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire

The museum has displays showing the arguments for and against hunting, as well as the history of hunting in the region. Stilton Cheese and Pork Pies from Melton Mowbray are famous all around the world. Explore the history of these trades and others including saddlery and shoemaking and the impact they had on the town.... more details >

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National Space Centre

Leicester

Welcome to the National Space Centre, the UK’s largest space visitor attraction.

Voted large visitor attraction of the year 2009, upon arrival you will understand why this really is a visit that is out of this world.

Journey through the six hands-on galleries and sit back in awe in the UK's... more details >

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RSPB VOUCHER - Free Entry to any RSPB reserve

Throughout the UK

This voucher offers FREE entry any individual, group or family when visiting an RSPB nature reserve for which there is normally a charge for non-members. These are: Arne, Dorset - Bempton Cliffs, East Yorkshire - Blacktoft Sands, East Yorkshire - Conwy, North Wales - Dungeness, Kent - Leighton Moss, Lancashire - Lochwinnoch,... more details >

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Snibston

Coalville, Leicestershire

A day of excitement inside and out! Snibston is set on the site of a former colliery and consists of an award winning interactive museum, scheduled ancient colliery buildings, a stunning Fashion Gallery with historic and contemporary fashion in seven thematic areas exploring the changing story of fashion from 1700s through... more details >

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The Sensational 60s Experience

Venues throughout the UK

Brand new production for 2010/11 making this without doubt the most explosive 60’s show touring the UK, this is the must see 60’s show for 2010/11. All the original hits performed by thee of the most popular bands of the 60’s

The Tremeloes, Hermans Hermits and The Union Gap. Hosted by Alan Mosca from Freddie... more details >

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The Texas Tenors

Venues throughout the UK

America’s Got Talent Finalists and “2009’s Number 1 Vocal Group of the Year” are coming to the UK for their first ever Tour this Summer.

Over 100 million people from around the world tuned into America’s Got Talent last year to see The Texas Tenors become “2009’s Vocal Group of the Year”.

The... more details >

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