Things to Do in Leicester

⭐ 5.0

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.

⭐ 4.9

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.

⭐ 4.9

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.

⭐ 4.8

Parks & Play Areas

Bradgate Park Leicester

Explore ancient woodlands and historic ruins at this stunning Leicester park, perfect for family walks year-round. Baby-friendly facilities and pram access make it ideal for all ages.

⭐ 4.8

Historic Houses & Gardens

Stoneywell

Explore this enchanting Arts and Crafts cottage nestled in Leicestershire's Charnwood Forest, offering families delightful gardens and woodland trails perfect for young adventurers.

⭐ 4.8

Farm Parks

Windmill Farm Park

Meet friendly farm animals and explore rural life at this hands-on countryside attraction where little ones can get close to nature, though some areas may be tricky with pushchairs.

⭐ 4.7

Parks & Play Areas

Goldhill Adventure Playground

Nature-inspired fun awaits families at this Leicester playground featuring exciting challenges both inside and out, complete with parking, accessible facilities, and activities suited to various ages.

⭐ 4.7

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.

⭐ 4.7

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.

⭐ 4.6

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.

⭐ 4.6

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.

⭐ 4.6

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.

⭐ 4.6

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.

⭐ 4.6

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.

⭐ 4.5

Adventure Golf

Congo River Crazy Golf

Navigate 18 challenging holes at this adventure-themed mini golf attraction in Blaby, complete with onsite dining and free parking for families seeking active outdoor fun.

⭐ 4.5

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.

⭐ 4.5

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.

⭐ 4.5

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.

⭐ 4.5

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.

⭐ 4.4

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.

⭐ 4.4

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.

⭐ 4.4

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.

⭐ 4.3

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.

⭐ 4.2

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.