Castle Hill Country Park

Glimpse into the history of Leicester’s industrial, scientific and technological heritage at this museum set inside a former sewage pumping station.

Learn about the solar system and famous space missions, become a trainee astronaut for the day and attend planetarium shows at this interactive museum.

Once a medieval hunting ground, this large park now features centuries-old ruins, walking trails and varied wildlife.

Explore the great outdoors at Watermead Country Park, a lovely green space in Leicester. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

Visit this quaint parish church to admire Saxon-era architectural features, Roman tiles and a collection of attractive stained-glass windows.

Walk amid the ruins of this millennia-old Roman bathhouse and browse the archaeological collections of the adjacent museum.