Parklands
Full of Nature, History and Adventure - the Heart of The Shires has some of the most beautiful Parklands in England.
Donington Park
Alton Towers
Castle Park
Bradgate Park
Broadway Tower Park
ALTON TOWERS
The largest Theme Park in England, Alton Towers has the latest and largest roller coaster rides including 'Oblivion' - a vertical drop straight into a black hole!
Open every day from March 24th to October 31st, Alton Towers has something for everyone and makes a terrific family day out.
CASTLE PARK
Castle Park is the historic core of Leicester, where the Romans, Saxons and Normans settled, where the medieval town flourished and where the industrial city was born.
Don't miss the tranquil beauty of Castle Gardens and the adjoining Riverside, the Saxon church of St. Nicholas, the Great Hall of the Norman Castle and nearby St. Mary de Castro, the medieval gateways, the impressive Cathedral and the dramatic Jain Center.
All this, plus four wonderful museums and a wide range of specialist shops make the area a must for visitors to Leicester.
DONINGTON PARK
Grand Prix circuit provides action for cars, motorcycles and trucks most Sundays, March to November. Here you will also find the world famous collection of Grand Prix Racing Cars.
BROADWAY TOWER PARK
Unique Folly Tower, once residence to William Morris, with displays on its colourful past. Stunning views from the platform overlooking 13 counties. Nature walks and animal enclosures in superb surroundings in a recognised area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
BRADGATE PARK
Situated in the centre of the beautiful Bradgate Country Park, the comprehensive Visitors Centre relates the story of Lady Jane Grey [the nine day Queen of England] and has displays on the Parks history, geology, flora and fauna.
Extending to over 850 acres, Bradgate Park was created from the Charnwood Forest over 700 years ago as a hunting and deer park. There is evidence that the park was well enclosed by 1240, at the time of Simon de Montfort in the reign of Henry III.