9 Free Days Out and Things to Do With Kids in Leicestershire (Updated 2025)
Ahoy there money-savvy adventurers.
If you're looking for a fun and free day out then check out these things to do with the kids in Leicestershire. Whether it's stepping back in time at Abbey Pumping Station, or letting off steam at Melton Country Park, there's options here to suit all ages, whatever the weather.
I've tried to make sure that all the details on here are up to date, but please do double check on the websites I've linked to before you travel in case anything has changed. Especially important: double check parking costs to avoid any nasty surprises on a day out that was supposed to be cheap, and obviously, be careful if you're visiting places with kids, especially where the terrain is dangerous (ruins, cliffs, beaches, slippy paths etc).
Happy adventuring!
Lucy
Explore 830 acres of rugged landscape, roaming deer, ruins, woods and trails. Picnic and paddle in the River Lin, visit the 18th century folly, and take a stroll round Swithland Wood. Check what's on including a summer fayre, and world bee day.
A family friendly attraction, with exhibitions including Ancient Egypt, Space, Dinosaurs. There's a range of kids activities and events including handling sessions. Check out what's on.
34 acres of green spece, and home to the longest, steepest staircase flight of locks in Britain. There's also a cafe and a musuem so you can make a day out of it. Check out the remains of the unique inclined boat lift, a feat of Victorian engineering, and a listed Scheduled Ancient Monument.
Discover how the Victorians kept clean water flowing with the pumping station's 4 restored beam engines. There's also a museum with vintage vehicles, a play area, and a sensory garden, and more fun activities. Check out what's on including Railway Days with Teddies.
One of the best-preserved timber framed halls in the country, going back 600 years. It's now a performance venue as well as home to the Medieval Leicester Galleries, and Victorian prison cells. You cand dress up with a special family quest.
A social and regimental museum and garden formed from 2 historic houses. See the collection of old toys, a recreated WW1 trench and a 1950s street scene. The kids can get hands on with old toys, and follow (print at home) trails and treasure hunts. Check out what's on including teddy bears picnic, and a toy stories day.
16 acres of beutifully tended grounds and greenhouses including a formal garden, herb garden, rock garden, water garden, tropical plants, and Attenborough Arboretum. Download the printable activity sheet for kids to do.
A lovely park to have a stroll round, with a boating lake, lavender maze, pets corner, large playground, sensory garden, abbey ruins, and miniature railway (£1.50 per ride).
140 acres of parkland including lakes, trails, dog agillity trails, an outdoor gym, football pitches, sensory garden, a visitor centre and a cafe. There's also a climbing forest, a playground and a trim trail.
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