Things to Do in Staunton Harold
12 attractions and days out
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Pottery & Ceramic Painting
Paint a Pot Craft Studio
Unleash your creativity at this welcoming ceramic café where visitors of all ages can design and decorate their own pottery pieces, with snacks available and full baby changing facilities on-site.
Historic Houses & Gardens
Calke Abbey - National Trust
Step into a grand country estate frozen in time, where you can roam vast parklands and woodland trails spanning 600 acres before exploring the baroque mansion's intriguing interiors.
Parks & Play Areas
Staunton Harold Reservoir
Nestled in the National Forest, this scenic reservoir offers families a perfect blend of activities, with picnic areas, accessible facilities, and snacks available for a memorable day out.
Parks & Play Areas
Rebound Ashby Trampoline Park
Jump into non-stop family fun at this sprawling indoor trampoline venue featuring bounce zones, dodgeball courts and foam pits. Onsite parking, dining and accessible facilities make it perfect for all ages.
Museums & Galleries
Ashby de la Zouch Museum
Discover local heritage at this accessible museum on North Street, complete with onsite dining and visitor facilities. Wheelchair-friendly venue with parking available for family visits.
Petting Farms & Zoos
Charnwood Forest Alpacas
Meet gentle alpacas at this charming Leicestershire farm where families can get up close with these friendly animals, though some areas have limited pushchair and wheelchair access.
Castles & Palaces
Ashby de la Zouch Castle
Step back in time at this atmospheric Leicestershire fortress, where families can climb ancient towers, wander through beautiful grounds and uncover a mysterious hidden tunnel beneath the ruins.
Swimming & Leisure Centres
Ashby Leisure Centre and Lido
Experience Leicestershire's unique seaside-style lido with outdoor pools, sandy play zones for little ones, plus indoor fitness facilities—all fully accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs with family-friendly amenities throughout.
Parks & Play Areas
Foremark - National Trust
This accessible National Trust parkland near Derby combines scenic reservoir walks with adventure playgrounds and watersports, welcoming families with pushchairs, dogs off-lead, and full wheelchair access.
Parks & Play Areas
Hicks Lodge
This National Forest cycling hub near Ashby-de-la-Zouch offers traffic-free trails for every skill level, plus refreshments and excellent facilities including wheelchair access and baby changing.
Skiing & Snowboarding
Swadlincote Snowsports Centre
Year-round slope sessions for families with kids aged 4 and up, offering skiing and snowboarding tuition plus practice runs. Refreshments available on-site, with pushchair access throughout.
Cinema & Theatre
ODEON Swadlincote
Catch the latest blockbusters on five giant screens at this accessible multiplex cinema in Coppice Side, complete with snacks, toilets and convenient parking for families.
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