Days Out / Local Attractions

BELGRADE THEATRE - COVENTRY - What's On Guide - www.belgrade.co.uk

BOSWORTH BATTLEFIELD - has a full calendar of special events throughout the year visit www.bosworthbattlefield.com for more details

BRITISH ROAD TRANSPORT MUSEUM - COVENTRY - Coventry is the birthplace of the British cycle and motor industry, and the Museum displays the world's largest collection of British road transport - www.transport-museum.com

BRUNTINGTHORPE AERODROME & PROVING GROUND - Home to the Cold War jet collection - Vulcan, Victor, Hunter, Canberra, Comet and many more... some museum visitors may be fortunate enough to be present when the engines on individual aircraft are tested. www.bruntingthorpe.com

BIG THUNDER is the in house motor sport event company offering the opportunity to drive a variety of exciting vehicles ranging from a Ferrari to 4x4 off roader.  For the ultimate racing experience there are replica hot rod race cars and twin engine karting tracks.  www.bigthunder.co.uk

CONKERS  - An award winning attraction, a unique mix of indoor and outdoor activities for the family, journey through the enchanted forest in the Discovery Centre or visit the Waterside centre with adventure playground and tranquil walks along the canal path.  www.visitconkers.com

COOMBE COUNTRY PARK - 400 acres of historic parkland, founded by Cistercian monks in 1150 it has taken ten centuries of cultivation to reach it present splendour. It now features beautiful gardens, woodlands and lakeside walks.

COVENTRY CATHEDRAL - A place of worship for over 900 years. Walk from the ruins of the old Cathedral into the splendour of the new one - www.coventrycathedral.org.uk

FOXTON LOCKS - Set in the heart of rural South Leicestershire, watch the colourful narrowboats ascending the 'staircase' of ten locks.  Find out about Foxton's fascinating history at the museum or take a boat trip on the canal. - www.foxtonlocks.com

GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY -  is the UK's only double track, main line heritage railway.  Trains run every weekend of the year, bank holidays and daily in the summer. There are a number of family events including 'Days Out with Thomas the Tank Engine' Bonfire Night and Santa Specials - www.gcrailway.co.uk

MALLORY PARK - is renowned as being one of - if not the best - circuit for spectator viewing in the country.   Located in a natural amphitheatre, the grassy banks that overlook the circuit enable you to see all of the action. This is especially true when the oval Mallory Mile circuit is in use for Eurocars - you can see all of the circuit from any spectator point.  Click here to see whats going on this week-end www.mallorypark.co.uk

www.motorsportcircuitguide.com published by Discovery Media Group provides complete and up-to-date information about motor racing circuits and tracks worldwide as well as local amenities.

MUSEUMS - your guide for Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland - www.lrmf.org.uk

NATIONAL SPACE CENTRE - The award winning National Space Centre has six interactive galleries, rocket tower, sim ride and planetarium.  Makes a day out that is really out of this world. - www.spacecentre.co.uk

NUNEATON - The birthplace of George Eliot - www.nbtowncentres.co.uk

OFFICIAL TOURIST INFORMATION SITE FOR LEICESTER AND LEICESTERSHIRE - www.goleicestershire.com

RICOH ARENA - Home to Coventry City Football Club - for Ricoh Arena, Casino and Concert Information www.ricoharena.com and for Football Tickets and Match Information www.ccfc.co.uk

SHOPPING -
FOSSE PARK, LEICESTER - one of the UK's biggest outdoor shopping parks - www.fosseshoppingpark.co.uk  
HIGHCROSS, LEICESTER - Leicester's City Centre Shopping Area - www.highcrossleicester.com 
WEST ORCHARDS, COVENTRY - Coventry's City Centre Shopping Area - www.westorchards.co.uk

STANFORD HALL - After visiting the Hall, take a walk in the walled Rose Garden, Old Forge, Craft Workshop or visit The Stables Cafe.  A variety of Event Days are hosted in the grounds from the Italian Car Concourse to the Morris Minor Owners Club and Classic Bike Clubs, visit www.stanfordhall.co.uk for a calendar of events.

TAMWORTH SNOWDOME - Indoor snow slope with real snow, with rental fleet of skis and snowboards and also has snowblades and toboggans for hire - www.snowdome.co.uk

TWYCROSS ZOO - The zoo includes a host of animals including one of Europe's best collections of monkeys and apes - www.twycrosszoo.com