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Things to Do in Barkby Thorpe

26 attractions and days out

TeamSport Indoor Karting Leicester ⭐ 4.4 1.4 mi away

Go Karting & Driving Experiences

TeamSport Indoor Karting Leicester

Race wheel-to-wheel with your family at this adrenaline-packed indoor karting venue, featuring special cadet karts for children aged 8-12 to join the high-speed action.

The Hub ⭐ 4.7 1.9 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

The Hub

A fully accessible family activity centre in Syston offering pushchair and wheelchair-friendly facilities throughout, complete with baby changing areas and dedicated breastfeeding rooms for parents.

The Jungle Club ⭐ 3.7 2.8 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

The Jungle Club

Adventure awaits all ages at this Leicester playspace, where little ones can climb and explore while teens enjoy boxing, pool and arcade games—plus onsite dining keeps everyone fuelled for fun.

Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre ⭐ 4.7 2.9 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre

Perfect for active families, this adventure centre runs exciting multi-activity holiday programmes with accessible facilities including baby changing areas and pushchair-friendly pathways throughout.

Curious About Leicester ⭐ 4.9 3.3 mi away

Sightseeing & Attractions

Curious About Leicester

Explore Leicester's city centre through this engaging attraction where families can bring a picnic or enjoy the onsite restaurant. Note that facilities are limited with no toilets or wheelchair access available.

National Space Centre ⭐ 4.4 3.4 mi away

Museums & Galleries

National Space Centre

Explore the wonders of space exploration across six hands-on galleries, climb inside a towering rocket structure, and discover the cosmos through stunning planetarium shows that captivate all ages.

Claw Kingdom ⭐ 4.6 3.6 mi away

Arcades & Gaming

Claw Kingdom

Test your skills at this arcade venue featuring claw machines and gaming fun for all ages, with full wheelchair and pushchair access plus baby changing facilities.

Abbey Park Leicester ⭐ 4.6 3.7 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Abbey Park Leicester

Leicester's riverside parkland features historic abbey remains, peaceful lakes and diverse wildlife spread across two sections linked by the River Soar, with dining options and picnic spots available.

Shooters Range Leicester ⭐ 5.0 3.8 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Shooters Range Leicester

Test your aim and precision at this exciting indoor shooting facility offering a thrilling experience for older children and adults, though accessibility is limited for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Megazone Leicester ⭐ 4.6 3.8 mi away

Laser Tag Arenas

Megazone Leicester

Battle it out in thrilling laser tag games at this Leicester venue on Gower Street, where you can bring your own picnic and find convenient parking nearby for an action-packed family outing.

Fun Valley ⭐ 3.8 3.8 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Fun Valley

Leicester's Fun Valley offers an extensive soft play experience suitable for youngsters of every age, complete with onsite dining, parking and baby-changing rooms for family convenience.

Laserforce Leicester ⭐ 4.5 3.9 mi away

Laser Tag Arenas

Laserforce Leicester

Battle it out in thrilling team-based laser combat at this Leicester venue on Devonshire Road. Note that facilities are limited, with no toilets on-site and no wheelchair access available.

Laser Quest Leicester ⭐ 4.5 3.9 mi away

Birthday Party Venues

Laser Quest Leicester

Battle through multi-level laser tag arenas at this action-packed Leicester venue, perfect for thrilling birthday celebrations and group events with older children who can navigate stairs.

Boost Trampoline Parks Leicester ⭐ 4.2 3.9 mi away

Trampoline & Bounce Parks

Boost Trampoline Parks Leicester

Experience high-flying family fun at Leicester's action-packed trampoline venue, featuring over 40 interconnected trampolines, challenging battle beams and soft-landing foam zones perfect for energetic youngsters.

East Street Lanes ⭐ 4.5 4.1 mi away

Bowling Alleys

East Street Lanes

Strike up family fun at this Leicester bowling venue featuring classic ten-pin lanes and nostalgic arcade games, complete with an on-site restaurant and full accessibility for all visitors.

Treetop Golf Leicester ⭐ 4.6 4.2 mi away

Adventure Golf

Treetop Golf Leicester

Navigate 18 holes of jungle-themed adventure golf through a tropical indoor setting at Highcross Shopping Centre, welcoming families with pushchairs, wheelchairs and even four-legged friends.

Showcase Cinema de Lux Leicester ⭐ 4.4 4.2 mi away

Cinema & Theatre

Showcase Cinema de Lux Leicester

Catch the latest blockbusters and thrilling 3D experiences at this modern Leicester cinema, complete with snacks, wheelchair access and convenient parking just off Highcross Lane.

King Richard III Visitor Centre ⭐ 4.6 4.3 mi away

Sightseeing & Attractions

King Richard III Visitor Centre

Discover the remarkable story of England's most controversial monarch at this award-winning museum where Richard III's remains were found, featuring interactive exhibits and accessible facilities for all visitors.

Petite Street Play Village ⭐ 4.9 4.3 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Petite Street Play Village

This imaginative play village in Oadby offers young children their own mini town to explore, complete with onsite parking, accessible facilities, and baby-changing rooms for family convenience.

Victoria Park Leicester ⭐ 4.5 4.3 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Victoria Park Leicester

This accessible Leicester green space offers families everything from sports facilities and scenic strolls to an onsite restaurant, with parking and picnic areas making it ideal for a full day out.

Jewry Wall Museum ⭐ 4.1 4.4 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Jewry Wall Museum

Explore Leicester's Roman heritage at this fascinating museum housing ancient mosaics and archaeological treasures beside Britain's largest surviving Roman wall. Family-friendly with full accessibility, dining options and picnic-welcome grounds.

Leicester Leys Leisure Centre ⭐ 3.8 4.4 mi away

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Leicester Leys Leisure Centre

Make a splash in the activity pool complete with thrilling flumes and wave machine, then challenge yourself on the climbing wall. Facilities include parking, accessible toilets and baby changing.

Gorse Hill City Farm ⭐ 4.2 4.5 mi away

Farm Parks

Gorse Hill City Farm

This 20-acre Leicester farm delights families with more than 100 animals to meet, plus nature trails through wildlife gardens and ponds. Pack a picnic or grab lunch at the onsite restaurant.

JTC VIP Area at Leicester Tigers ⭐ 4.0 4.6 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

JTC VIP Area at Leicester Tigers

Experience match day luxury at Leicester Tigers' exclusive hospitality zone, complete with dining options and family facilities including baby changing rooms and picnic-friendly spaces.

ODEON Leicester ⭐ 4.3 5 mi away

Cinema & Theatre

ODEON Leicester

Catch the latest blockbusters across a dozen huge cinema screens at this fully accessible multiplex, perfect for families with pushchairs and little ones.

Stretton Circuit ⭐ 4.6 5 mi away

Go Karting & Driving Experiences

Stretton Circuit

Experience the thrill of go-karting at this Great Stretton racing venue, complete with an onsite restaurant for refuelling after your laps around the track.

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