Conkers is an outdoor pursuits facility that offers visitors the chance to challenge themselves in a range of sports and pastimes that they wouldn’t necessarily try anywhere else. If you are feeling daring and don’t mind getting your hands...

An early 19th century blast furnace with interactive displays relating to the iron making process and the story of the furnace and it’s inhabitants. There are craft workshops, boat rides on the Ashby canal and through the new Moira lock,...

This visitor centre is housed in an original 19th Century pottery that has been carefully preserved and restored to the exact state in which it would have originally operated. At the heart of the museum, visitors can look at...

Located in the old school building at the heart of the community this library is, and has been for many years, one of the centres of community and cultural life. The library carries a large collection of books, audio...

Opened in 1982, the collection at the main town museum is one of the finest in the area and is certainly the definitive source of knowledge for those wishing to find out more about the community. Filled with interesting...

The 1819 novel Ivanhoe, by Sir Walter Scott features a famous jousting scene that takes place outside of this beautiful castle in the heart of the community. Starting as a manor house in the 12th Century, the building achieved...

Branston Water Park – forty-acre lake and country park surrounded by woodland, wetland and wildflower meadow. Facilities include information centre, playground, toilets, and picnic area and nature trail walk available. Please e-mail or telephone for further details on Branston Water...

This baroque mansion, built 1701-3 and set in a stunning landscape park, has become famous as a graphic illustration of the English country house in decline. Little restored, the house contains the spectacular natural history collection of the Harpur Crewe...

The magnificent pumping engines at Claymills are one of the proudest pieces of industrial heritage that remain in this area. The preservation trust was established by a group of enthusiasts and aims to make sure that the history of...

At the very heart of this community, you will find this beautiful Grade I listed property, complete with impressive grounds. The Sir John Moore Foundation are in charge of the property and host a variety of first class events...

This award-winning all weather museum is one of the largest and best-loved in the Midlands. Based on the site of a former colliery, there is a rich display of ancient and historic artefacts telling the story of the former...

Twycross Zoo is dedicated to preserving threatened species whilst providing education, study and wonder for our many visitors. Through our successful breeding programmes we are providing a safe haven for wildlife in an increasingly crowded planet. Your visit here will...

These charming National Trust protected stables and dovecote has a history that dates back to the 16th Century. Completed in 1541, the dovecote was commissioned by Sir John Gostwick, the Earl of Gostwick, and has room for over 1500...