Conkers, National Forest: A Family Day Out Guide
The Short Answer Conkers is a 120-acre family attraction at the heart of the National Forest near Moira, on the Leicestershire and Derbyshire border. It mixes indoor discovery zones with woodland trails, a treetop walk, a splash park and the Conkerchoo train, so it works whatever the weather. Family tickets start at around £36 inContinue reading "Conkers, National Forest: A Family Day Out Guide"
Foxton Locks: Boat Trips, Walks, the Staircase & Cafe
The Short Answer Foxton Locks is a flight of ten staircase locks on the Grand Union Canal, about three miles from Market Harborough and the longest, steepest staircase of its kind in Britain. It is free to walk in any day of the year, with two pubs, a cafe, a canal museum, weekend boat tripsContinue reading "Foxton Locks: Boat Trips, Walks, the Staircase & Cafe"
Twycross Zoo: Visitor Guide, Tickets & Where to Stay
The Short Answer Twycross Zoo sits on the Leicestershire and Warwickshire border at Burton Road, Atherstone, CV9 3PX, just off M42 junction 11. It is the UK’s only dedicated World Primate Centre, home to all four great apes plus snow leopards, giraffes and penguins. Book online in advance to save, with adult tickets from £26.95Continue reading "Twycross Zoo: Visitor Guide, Tickets & Where to Stay"
Burghley Horse Trials 2026: Dates, Tickets, Parking and Where to Stay
At A Glance The Defender Burghley Horse Trials 2026 runs Thursday 3 to Sunday 6 September in the parkland of Burghley House, Stamford, postcode PE9 3JY, with gates open from 7.30am. Thursday and Friday are dressage. Saturday is cross-country, the day most people come for. Sunday is showjumping and prizegiving. Cross-country starts at 11.00 onContinue reading "Burghley Horse Trials 2026: Dates, Tickets, Parking and Where to Stay"
The History of Clipston: Domesday, Naseby and a Village That Kept Its Shape
At A Glance Clipston is a village of around 640 people in West Northamptonshire, four miles south-south-west of Market Harborough, recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 and standing on ground fought over at the Battle of Naseby in 1645. Domesday lists Clipston as Clipestone, split between four holders: the King, the Bishop of Coutances,Continue reading "The History of Clipston: Domesday, Naseby and a Village That Kept Its Shape"