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Ullesthorpe Windmill open day
Today
Mill Rd, Ullesthorpe, near Lutterworth LE17 5DE
Ullesthorpe Mill, an imposing 5 storey tower windmill dating back to about 1800, is open to the public for the day...
Whittling demonstration at Foxton Locks
Today
Foxton Locks Inn, Foxton Locks, Gumley Road, Foxton, Market Harborough LE16 7RA
Heritage Open Day: See the heritage craft of whittling brought to life through a live demonstration by Luke Bailey, The Whittling Nurse...
Leicestershire Archaeological & Historical Society: Special Library Event
Today
The Guildhall, Guildhall Lane, Leicester LE1 5FQ
Heritage Open Day: The Leicestershire Archaeological & Historical Society invites you to explore our magnificent archival sources and rare book...
Garendon Park and St Botolph's Church
Today
St Botolph Church, Church Gate, Shepshed, Loughborough LE12 9RJ
Heritage Open Day: Visit St Botolph Church, Shepshed. See the impressive Phillips family memorials. There will be information about Garendon Park on...
Military museum within Loughborough's War Memorial
Today
Loughborough Carillon and War Memorial, Queen's Park, Granby Street, Loughborough LE11 3DU
Heritage Open Day: Loughborough Carillon and War Memorial Museum has undergone a complete makeover. The newly refurbished museum has the theme ‘The...
Guided Tour of St. Peter's, Church Langton
Today
Stonton Road, Church Langton, Market Harborough LE16 7SZ
Heritage Open Day: New this year - see some archaeological and historical church artifacts, then join our Guided Tour of the church, highlighting the...
The History and Heritage of Gilmorton Church
Today
Church Drive, Gilmorton, Lutterworth LE17 5LR
Heritage Open Day: An opportunity to view artefacts not normally on display and to take a closer look at the church...
Leicester Secular Hall Open Day
Today
Leicester Secular Hall, 75 Humberstone Gate, Leicester LE1 1WB
Heritage Open Day: Secular Hall: new exhibition & guided tour - Come and see this unique building rooted in Leicester's radical past...
All Saints with Holy Trinity, Historic Parish Church, Loughborough
Today
Loughborough Parish Church, Steeple Row, Loughborough LE11 1EE
Heritage Open Day: Visit Loughborough's only Grade 1 listed building and learn more about the history of the church building and it's...
Hinckley and District Museum
Today
Hinckley and District Museum, 30 Lower Bond Street, Hinckley LE10 1QU
Heritage Open Day: The only remaining thatched building in Hinckley, dating from c1680, and now housing a museum illustrating aspects of the history...
A School Through Time
Today
101 Top Street, Appleby Magna DE12 7AH
Heritage Open Day: Opened in 1697, this school is one of the only buildings in the Midlands to have been designed by Sir Christopher Wren...
Rectory Wildlife Garden
Today
Loughborough Archaeological & Historic Society, Old Rectory Museum, Steeple Row, Loughborough LE11 1UX
Heritage Open Day: A beautiful community garden in the heart of the town, linking the grade 2* listed Rectory Museum, with the Grade 1 listed All...
Garendon Park - Self Guided Walk
Today
Off Rowbank Way, Loughborough LE11 4AN
Heritage Open Day: New for 2026 download a self-guided walk around Garendon Registered Historic Park. Information includes details of a 12th Century...
Great Meeting Chapel: Open Days and Tea in the Garden
Today
Great Meeting Unitarian Chapel, East Bond Street, Leicester LE1 4SX
Heritage Open Day: An inner-city gem: a 1708 chapel, Leicester's oldest complete brick building, with unique octagonal ceiling, innovative roof...
531 years of Loughborough Grammar School - Tower Opening and Exhibitions
Today
Burton Walks, Loughborough LE11 2DU
Heritage Open Day: The 1852 Building will be open including the tower, which is accessed by 59 steps up a spiral staircase, giving a great view of...
Ordinary People - Extraordinary Lives
Today
Lutterworth & District Museum, High Point,, 12D Market Street, Lutterworth LE17 4EH
Heritage Open Day: Ordinary local people - who have lived extraordinary loves. For example a local 'miser' who died leaving a great deal...
On the Buses
Today
Stoneygate Tram Depot, 453 London Road, Leicester LE2 3JW
Heritage Open Day: Celebrating the people who worked On the Buses and kept the wheels of Leicester's public transport services moving...
How to bag yourself a few million next week...no, really...
Mon 21 Sep to Sun 27 Sep
Webuyanycar, Coalville Morrisons, Whitwick Rd,
Webuyanycar, Hinckley, DRE Business Centre, Dennis House, 4 Hawley Road, LE10 OPR
Webuyanycar, Leicester Abbey Park, 298 Abbey Lane, LE4 2AA
Webuyanycar, Leicester Fosse Retail Park, Fosse Park Avenue, Leicester, LE19 1HY
Webuyanycar, Leicester Goals, Goals Wakerley Rd, Leicester, LE5 4WJ
Webuyanycar, Leicester Putney Road, The Range, 37 Putney Rd, Leicester LE2 7TF
Webuyanycar, Loughborough Go Outdoors, Bishop Meadow Rd, Lo LE67 3JN
Forget the lottery – from next Monday, you can get your hands on a Million for free at your local Leicestershire webuyanycar branch, no catch, just a...
Jazz lunch
Tue 22 Sep, Tue 29 Sep, and more dates until Tue 17 Nov
The Wheatsheaf, 203 Thurcaston Road, Thurcaston, Leicester. LE7 7JN
The Titanic Jazz Band play a mix of traditional and swinging Jazz every Tuesday lunchtime in the Skittle alley...
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
Wed 23 Sep
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
Experience an unforgettable evening of thrilling adventure – up on the big screen!
The Banff Mountain Film Festival Blue Programme features a...
The Phantoms Starring Lee Mead
Thu 24 Sep
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
West End and TV sensation Lee Mead stars in The Phantoms.
In this spellbinding night of music celebrating the most beloved musicals of all time,...
Lunchtime Jazz
Thu 24 Sep, Thu 1 Oct, and more dates until Thu 29 Oct
The Grosvenor Snooker Club,
At Rear of 1269 Melton Road, Syston.
(Off Wreake Close) LE7 2EN
The Titanic Jazz Band play a mix of traditional and Swing style Jazz
at The Snooker Club.
Good Food available!
Daniel O'Reilly - Let's Have It
Fri 25 Sep
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
Coming off the back of a 62 date sold-out tour, selling over 40,000 tickets; Daniel is embarking on his next national show!...
Hinckley Beer Festival 2026
Fri 25 Sep and Sat 26 Sep
Hinckley Rugby Club, Leicester Rd, Hinckley. LE10 3DR
Hinckley Beer Festival returns to Hinckley after a 9 year absence. Supported by Camra, this year it will be held at Hinckley Rugby Club...
Premium
Emma Kenny's Killer Couples
Sat 26 Sep
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
Emma Kenny returns with an enthralling new show that plunges into the depths of love twisted into terror...
Fun for Little Ones - A Tribute to Ms Rachel
Sat 26 Sep
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
A must-see live show for little ones!
The UK’s ultimate tribute to the global sensation... Ms Rachel!...
Bollywood Legends - Live in Concert
Sun 27 Sep
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
One stage, four stars, one unforgettable night.
Experience the magic of Bollywood Sanjay Kapoor. Popular Bollywood actor and producer, Sanjay...
Cover Uncover
Mon 28 Sep
Atkins Gallery
Atkins Building
Lower Bond Street
Leicestershire LE10 1QU
Cover-Uncover is a group of contemporary artists based in the East Midlands.
Cover-Uncover brings together practices that include painting,...
Paul Smith - Happy
Wed 30 Sep
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
Attention comedy fans worldwide!
Paul Smith is hitting the road again with his brand-new tour Happy and this is the biggest, boldest show of his...
Things to do around Leicestershire
Here's a concise summary of fun and engaging activities you can enjoy during a day out in Leicestershire, a charming county in England:
1. Charnwood Forest Alpacas: Located on the Leicestershire-Derbyshire border, this alpaca farm offers a unique experience. Get up close with these adorable creatures, as well as horses, donkeys, sheep, pigs, chickens, and cats. Afterward, visit The Chilli Bean for a drink or tasty afternoon tea.
2. National Space Centre: Embark on an out-of-this-world journey at the National Space Centre. Explore themed galleries with over 150 interactive experiences. Don't miss the awe-inspiring 360° fulldome planetarium show. The centre hosts exciting events, including astronomy evenings, movie-themed events, and special weekends like Star Wars and LEGO.
3. Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre & Country Park: Immerse yourself in the history of the Wars of the Roses at this multi-award-winning interactive exhibition. Learn about the Battle of Bosworth and explore the pristine country park.
These attractions offer a mix of nature, science, and history, making your day in Leicestershire both educational and enjoyable! 🌟🌿🚀
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1. Charnwood Forest Alpacas: Located on the Leicestershire-Derbyshire border, this alpaca farm offers a unique experience. Get up close with these adorable creatures, as well as horses, donkeys, sheep, pigs, chickens, and cats. Afterward, visit The Chilli Bean for a drink or tasty afternoon tea.
2. National Space Centre: Embark on an out-of-this-world journey at the National Space Centre. Explore themed galleries with over 150 interactive experiences. Don't miss the awe-inspiring 360° fulldome planetarium show. The centre hosts exciting events, including astronomy evenings, movie-themed events, and special weekends like Star Wars and LEGO.
3. Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre & Country Park: Immerse yourself in the history of the Wars of the Roses at this multi-award-winning interactive exhibition. Learn about the Battle of Bosworth and explore the pristine country park.
These attractions offer a mix of nature, science, and history, making your day in Leicestershire both educational and enjoyable! 🌟🌿🚀