Things to Do in Leicester
43 attractions and days out
Parks and Playgrounds
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.
Arcades and Gaming Cafes
Belong Leicester FP
This gaming venue at Fosse Park offers wheelchair-accessible facilities with an onsite restaurant, parking and toilets, making it a convenient stop for families seeking indoor entertainment.
Trampoline 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.
Parks and Playgrounds
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.
Arcades and Gaming Cafes
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.
Crazy 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.
Tourist 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.
Ten Pin 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.
Swimming Pools and Leisure Centres
Enderby Leisure and Golf Centre
A fully accessible leisure venue offering swimming and golf facilities with baby changing areas, wheelchair-friendly throughout with helpful staff ready to provide assistance to families.
Fashion
Fosse Park
Leicester's premier retail hub combines fashion outlets with dining options and kids' play zones, offering family-friendly facilities including wheelchair access and baby changing rooms.
Indoor and Soft Play Areas
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.
Indoor and Soft Play Areas
Go Kids Go
This wheelchair-accessible soft play centre features an onsite restaurant and full facilities including baby changing, though visitors should note there's no parking available and outside food isn't permitted.
Parks and Playgrounds
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.
Children's Farms
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.
Ten Pin Bowling Alleys
Hollywood Bowl Leicester
Strike up family fun at this modern bowling venue on Meridian Leisure Park, featuring lanes for all ages plus an onsite restaurant, accessible facilities and free parking.
Museums and Art 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.
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.
Tourist 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.
Kids Birthday Parties
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.
Laser Tag
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.
Swimming Pools and 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.
Treasure Hunts
Leicester Mystery Treasure Trail
Unravel the secrets of Richard III while navigating this exciting outdoor treasure hunt through Leicester's historic streets, perfect for families seeking an interactive adventure together.
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.
Laser Tag
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.
Cinemas and Theatres
Meridian Leisure Park
Experience blockbuster films alongside ten-pin bowling and children's soft play at this Braunstone entertainment complex, complete with dining options and on-site parking for family days out.
Museums and Art 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.
Cinemas and Theatres
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.
Parks and Playgrounds
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.
Children's Farms
Pumpkin Picking at Heather Cattows PYO Fruit Farm
Head to this welcoming pick-your-own farm for family-friendly pumpkin harvesting fun, complete with dining options, full accessibility throughout, and a warm welcome for both dogs and little ones.
Children's Farms
Pumpkin Picking at Redhouse Farm
Harvest your own perfect pumpkin straight from the field at this seasonal farm experience, complete with refreshments and baby-changing facilities for young families.
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.
Cinemas and Theatres
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.
Stately Homes and 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.
Go Karting and Driving
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.
Go Karting and Driving
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.
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.
Indoor and Soft Play Areas
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.
Crazy 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.
Museums and Art Galleries
Van Gogh Immersive Experience Leicester
Step inside this historic Leicester church to discover Van Gogh's famous paintings reimagined through stunning floor-to-ceiling projections and hands-on displays that captivate visitors of all ages.
Parks and Playgrounds
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.
Cinemas and Theatres
Vue Leicester
Catch the latest blockbusters and family favourites at this modern multiplex cinema on Meridian Leisure Park, complete with wheelchair access, onsite parking and a snack bar for movie treats.
Indoor and Soft Play Areas
Wacky Warehouse - Bees Knees
Let the little ones burn off energy at this vibrant soft play centre in Thorpe Astley, complete with an onsite restaurant and facilities including baby changing and accessible toilets.
Children's Farms
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.
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