The Taylor’s Bellfoundry was a important part of this community for a significant amount of time, and this museum has been created to offer a permanent record to visitors of what went on there. There is an extensive collection...

Charnwood Museum is an excellent educational resource in the beautiful setting of Queens Park. The museum has four permanent exhibitions themed around the social, architectural, industrial and natural histories of Charnwood. Exhibitions are interactive and accessible for children of all...

This gallery is situated in the heart of Loughborough and has over the years developed a reputation for displaying some of the best art in the area. There are works on show from some local and emerging talents as...

For many younger visitors this is the first time they will be able to enjoy the golden age of steam, a form of train transport that almost unrivalled for luxury and comfort. For the older guest, it will be...

This East Midlands university dates back to 1909 and has an expansive campus covering approximately two square kilometres. It has a strong sporting emphasis borne out in a centre of excellence for the study of sports science. The Students’ Union...

The Old Rectory Museum is housed within this beautiful rectory building that has served the seven hundred year old parish church for many centuries. The main body of the collection is focussed on archaeology and geology, and there is...

Whatton Gardens, dating from the 19th Century, comprise fifteen acres of formal and informal garden with many interesting and unusual features: spring bulbs, woodland garden, ornamental ponds, ancient trees, expansive lawns, magnificent herbaceous border, old fashioned rose garden and arboretum....

This rural library on the outskirts of Leicester provides a lifeline for the local community that it serves. It has a great range of books on display, many of which are available for loan. The titles cover a...

Located at the centre of this small community, the library provides a cultural and social place of exchange. Housing a rather impressive collection of texts, audio and video, the library provides a lifeline to the people of this village....

Situated at the University of Leicester, this collection is one of the finest of musical instruments in the country. Collected over a long period of time and dating back many hundreds of years, these musical instruments cover many of...

This library is located at the heart of the community and has served as a cultural and social hub to the town for many years. As well as carrying a large collection of books, audio and visual materials on...

County Hall Library is located at the heart of Leicester and acts as one of the largest and most high profile libraries in the county. Carrying a large collection of books that are available for loan, as well as...

The Ferrers Gallery is located in Ashby-de-la-Zouch in the heart of Leicestershire, and represents one of the best loved cultural meeting points in the community. Carrying a good collection of artistic works that cover a wide and eclectic series...

Sadly, this wonderful piece of religious architecture is no longer quite as it would have been intended when it was constructed in 1235. The remains of the once proud tower are just a series of foundation stones now....

This award-winning museum is housed in a 19th Century barn that presents the history of the local community from the earliest settlement through to the modern day. There are a series of different displays on a range of subjects...

Thrumpton Hall is located close to the city of Nottingham and East Midlands Airport. A jewel in the Midlands, the house is a tranquil and elegant example of Jacobean architecture. The house and grounds are a wonderful place...

Tableaux of key moments in Carey’s life with some original documents from the founding of the Baptist Missionary Society. There are large illustrated panels of his life in Leicester, India and about his legacy.