Family Friendly

Family fun comes in all shapes and sizes in Leicester and Leicestershire – inside and out, on land and on water.


Get active on a High Ropes aerial walk, a mountain bike trail or in the twists and turns of a towering maze. Have the ride of a lifetime on a steam train, a canal barge or a rollercoaster. 

Go wild in the great outdoors with woodlands to explore and rock faces to conquer. Or challenge your family to a round or crazy golf or a ten-pin bowling match. From theme parks to museums, whatever adventure you’re after, it’s right here. 

A display of spacesuits at the Space Centre

National Space Centre

The award-winning National Space Centre is an out of this world experience for the whole family.

A man in flat cap in front of the Pumping Station Beam Engines

Abbey Pumping Station

Ideal for visitors not wanting to spend a penny.

The throne inside the King Richard III Visitor Centre

King Richard III Visitor Centre

Uncover the Story of King Richard III at the King Richard III Visitor Centre in Leicester. The Perfect Family Friendly Attraction

Treetop Adventure Golf

Looking for an epic mini-golf adventure? Come and play Tropical Trail & Ancient Explorer – the two 18-hole indoor courses at Treetop Adventure Golf.

Boost Trampoline Parks Leicester

Boost at the Mercury is Leicester’s massive all-new trampoline park with an awesome choice of activities

A view of the front of Belvoir Castle

Belvoir Castle

Leicestershire’s ‘Crowning’ Glory since 1066.

Moira Furnace

Moira – the place to have a blast

Snibston Colliery Park

Country park digs deep into area’s mining and cultural heritage

The Battlefield Line

No battle this heritage line can’t win

forest at sunset

The National Forest

England’s first forest for 1,000 years – With landscape features which go back 500 million years, the former industrial landscape of north-west Leicestershire

Volcanic Rocks in Bradgate Park

The Charnwood Forest

A landscape half a billion years in the making

People walking though the maze

Wistow Maze & Wistow Rural Centre

Get lost in the Leicestershire countryside with this a-Maze-ing summer day out

a canal boat traversing the locks at Foxton

Foxton Locks

Explore Foxton Locks, a historic canal marvel in Leicestershire

The front of the 1620s House

1620s House & Garden

A house of plotting, witchcraft and enlightenment

Flags at the Bosworth Battlefield site

Bosworth Battlefield

The Leicestershire field that changed the landscape of English history.

Twinlakes Theme Park

Twinlakes Park: The Ultimate Family Fun Day Out. Discover endless family fun at Twinlakes Park in Leicestershire!

girl on high ropes course

Conkers allows kids to get active in the countryside and explore the history of mining in Leicestershire.

Stonehurst Family Farm and Motor museum

Stonehurst family farm offers a super family friendly farm park experience at Mountsorrel, near Leicester and Loughborough.

Caddyshackers Crazy Golf Bar

Caddyshackers is Leicester’s ONLY 18 hole, 18+, crazy golf bar.

Megazone Leicester

Megazone Leicester has been providing quality laser tag experiences since the early 90s.

Laserforce Leicester

Laserforce is an advanced computer-controlled laser game offering fun & excitement for all participants, irrespective of age or experience.

Gorse Hill City Farm

Welcome to Gorse Hill City Farm, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of the bustling city.

Mallory Park Race Circuit

An iconic motor sport venue nestled in the heart of the Leicestershire countryside, Mallory Park has a rich racing heritage.

Showcase Cinema de Lux

Situated in the Highcross shopping complex in the centre of the city, Showcase Cinema Deluxe is a state-of-the-art 12 screen cinema.

East Street Lanes

Is ten pin bowling right up your alley? Then you will strike lucky at East Street Lanes boutique bowling alley in Leicester.

Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre

Adventurous outdoor activities designed to stimulate, educate and motivate young people and others in a challenging and safe environment.

Snibston Colliery Park

Country park digs deep into area’s mining and cultural heritage