Sporting Escapes
Your new sporting hobby is just waiting for you to discover it!
Ever fancied learning a new sport but just don’t get round to it? Come to the glorious Leicestershire countryside to try out a range of sports. Our superb venues guide you every step of the way with qualified coaching staff. With the Commonwealth Games coming to Birmingham this summer, now is a great time to try your hand at a competitive sports like archery, shooting, cycling or canoeing.
You can choose how active you want to be with relaxing sports like fishing, get some steps in with a round of golf or get your heart pumping with mountain biking through the beautiful National Forest.
Air Rifle Shooting and Archery at LOPC
Get your first introduction to the sports of air rifle shooting or archery at Leicester Outdoor Pursuit Centre.
Cycling in the National Forest
Explore a range of cycle trails in the heart of the National Forest. Bring your own bike, or hire one from the visitor centre at Hicks Lodge.
Open Water Swim at Stanton Lakes
Enjoy an exhilarating outdoor swimming experience in open water at Stanton Lakes which has excellent water quality as well as beautiful surroundings.
Archery at Field Sport UK
Why not have a go at an archery experience in the heart of the National Forest?
Clay Shooting at Field Sport UK
Clay Shooting is a popular sport that involves shooting flying clay targets with a shotgun.
Stoney Cove
Shiver me Timbers! A wreck to explore 60 miles from sea. Shipwrecks, aquatic wildlife and scuba diving, all in the most landlocked county in the UK?
Eye Kettleby Lakes
Always fancied learning to fish? Why not book your first fishing lesson with a qualified angling coach from Eye Kettleby Lakes, a family run fishery in Melton. Improvers…
Sysonby Acres Leisure Park
Football golf or Footgolf is a precision sport where players kick a football into a cup in as few shots as possible. Combine two of your favourite sports on the course at…
Canoe, Kayaking and Paddle boarding at LOPC
Located on the banks of the River Soar making it the perfect location to take to the water on a canoe, kayak or paddleboard.
Everards Meadows
Brewing family share a taste of their 170-year success
PukkaPacas Horse-Riding Experience
Whether you are new to horse riding or live and breathe the equestrian life, take the reins as you explore the Leicestershire countryside on horseback.
Snibston Colliery Park
Country park digs deep into area’s mining and cultural heritage
Kibworth Shooting Club and Gun Shop
At Kibworth Shooting Ground all are welcome to try the sports of air rifle and clay pigeon shooting.
