Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Leicestershire, England

November 3, 2021 Carley Gatson

Discover the best top things to do in Leicestershire, United Kingdom including Ape Index, Retro Computer Museum, Haunted Antiques Paranormal Research Center, Social Climbing, Leicester Guildhall, New Walk Museum and Art Gallery, Avalanche Adventure Ltd, Tropical Birdland, Rockingham Castle, Melton Carnegie Museum.
Restaurants in Leicestershire

1. Ape Index

Unit 55 Faircharm Industrial Estate Evelyn Drive Unit 55, Faircharm Trading Estate, Leicester LE3 2BU England +44 7305 813523 [email protected] http://www.apeindex.rocks/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 69 reviews

Ape Index

Ape Index is an indoor bouldering, ninja warrior and obstacle race gym. We have a large bouldering wall and many ninja warrior and obstacle race obstacles and climbing training aids. We offer a training environment for children, beginners and supermen. There is something to pull every muscle in every direction and under every duress imaginable. You can learn to balance, swing, jump. You will get stronger, more supple, more agile and more aware. You can build strength, and not just specific single plane pushing or pulling strength, but overall strength from your toes to your head, pushing, pulling and gripping. You can develop power, not lifting power, but explosive pulling and jumping power. Then you can work your strength endurance on the pegboard or power endurance on the salmon ladder, or overall endurance by running through the obstacle courses.

Reviewed By khutchisontj - Leicester, United Kingdom

We have just had our sons 8th birthday party at Ape Index. Where he also had his 7th birthday! Both times the experience has been brilliant from start to finish. Both Alex and Nigel are friendly and laid back which makes the whole experience really rather pleasant! The party offers great value for money compared to many more obvious venue choices. Nigel was endlessly patient with the 18 excitable 7/8 year olds and managed to control them without ever being cross. The kids all really enjoyed it. You get as much free time to play afterwards as you want, which is fantastic. Overall a brilliant birthday party at a great venue.

2. Retro Computer Museum

Unit a Troon Way Business Centre Humberstone Lane Unit A, Troon Way Business Centre, Leicester LE4 9HA England +44 7519 816283 [email protected] http://www.retrocomputermuseum.co.uk
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5.0 based on 41 reviews

Retro Computer Museum

Reviewed By martindA1512BX

We took the 38th Leicester Cubs and Scouts with a few parents to look at and play with some of the old style computers and the Guys that run it helped the youngsters to earn their Digital Maker badges and some of the parents knew far more than they were letting on about older computer games etc. a great evening for all cubs scouts and adults the guys helped make the evening great and one to remember

3. Haunted Antiques Paranormal Research Center

11A Regent Street Upper Floor, Hinckley LE10 0AZ England +44 7985 609119 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/hauntedresearch
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5.0 based on 50 reviews

Haunted Antiques Paranormal Research Center

do you have an interest in the paranormal? Do you believe objects can hold energy? Would you like to do an investigation? Do you like antiques? Do you have any spooky stories to share?? Visit the Research Center and enjoy some time with like minded friends.

Reviewed By KnockOnceForYes

This place is a absolute treasure trove for anyone with an interest in the paranormal! When we arrived we were warmly greeted and immediately made to feel at home before being given a fascinating tour of the rooms and objects by a knowledgeable team member. This isn't a dusty museum where the artefacts are locked away, we were encouraged to handle and interact with the items and feed back any experiences we had with them so the team could add it to their research, and we certainly had some things to report! We also loved being able to sit and have a cuppa and a chat in the tea room with like minded people about everything spooky and strange. If you are interested in the paranormal we highly recommend a visit - you won't be disappointed!

4. Social Climbing

24-28 East Bond Street, Leicester LE1 4SX England +44 116 251 3742 [email protected] http://www.social-climbing.com
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5.0 based on 126 reviews

Social Climbing

We are Leicester's first dedicated bouldering wall. We have over 700sqm of climbing for all ages and abilities.

Reviewed By Z9478RNmikel

I climb here quite a lot - the staff are really supportive and helpful, giving you lots of tips when climbing. There is a great chilled vibe, with everyone supporting each other. It doesn't matter if you are a complete beginner or a pro, everyone is non-judgemental and just want you to do well. Try it and I'm sure you'll love it!

5. Leicester Guildhall

Guildhall Lane, Leicester LE1 5FQ England +44 116 253 2569 [email protected] http://www.leicester.gov.uk/your-council-services/lc/leicester-city-museums/museums/the-guildhall/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 535 reviews

Leicester Guildhall

Leicester is privileged to have one of the best-preserved timber framed halls in the country dating back 600 years. The Guildhall is a historic building and the oldest building still in use in the city. It was Leicester’s first police station and between 1876 and the 1900’s and saw many unsavoury characters pass through its doors. The Great Hall itself was built in about 1390 as a meeting place for the Guild of Corpus Christi (a small but powerful group of businessmen and gentry) and it’s also believed that Shakespeare performed here during Tudor times. Today, the Guildhall is best known as an excellent performance venue, attracting acts from across the country. It’s also known as a museum where visitors can step back in time and come face to face with Crankie Gemmie and Emma Smith, two of Leicester's notorious pick-pockets who can be found lurking in the Victorian police cells. The museum is also home to the Medieval Leicester galleries and The White Rose Cafe.

Reviewed By nataliehF1833SA

This guildhall was interesting and had many original features from the time of use. The mayor's room was amazing. The little signs regarding not touching anything were even very funny. This was a free admission and even had activity sheets for children to add it. The old hall was lovely too and to think it was in use until the 20s shows the longterm use of the building. Fantastic little museum.

53 New Walk, Leicester LE1 7EA England +44 116 225 4900 [email protected] https://www.leicester.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/museums-and-galleries/our-venues/new-walk-museum-and-art-gallery
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4.5 based on 775 reviews

New Walk Museum and Art Gallery

Leicester Museum & Art Gallery is a world of discovery with collections and displays spanning the natural and cultural world. General entry is free to all visitors. On the historic New Walk, the museum is a family friendly day out with galleries including Ancient Egypt, Dinosaurs, Wild Space, the Victorian art gallery, Arts & Crafts gallery, Picasso Ceramics: The Attenborough Collection and Leicester's internationally renowned collection of German Expressionism. The museum welcomes a vast array of temporary exhibitions, featuring works from the collections, touring exhibitions from national museums and a programme of contemporary art and craft displays. The museum hosts a range of events from curators' talks to lunchtime concerts, a cafe and museum shop.

Reviewed By mouseHerts

What a wonderful museum. It is packed full of exhibits including, dinosaurs, natural history, Egyptian artefacts, arts and crafts, ceramics, Victorian art. My favourite was the exhibition of children’s clothes. They were so intricately made with fine needlework and stitching. Children would enjoy going through the tunnels in the wild life section. So did I!

7. Avalanche Adventure Ltd

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4.5 based on 66 reviews

Avalanche Adventure Ltd

Farm based outdoor activity centre that offers a wide range of activities. With 17 Years of experience, we can guarantee that you will have a great time.

8. Tropical Birdland

The Spinneys Lindridge Lane, Desford, Leicester LE9 9GN England +44 1455 824603 [email protected] http://www.tropicalbirdland.com/
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4.5 based on 1,049 reviews

Tropical Birdland

Tropical Birdland is a unique visitor attraction which is home to over 250 birds with a variety of stunning free-flying parrots from all around the world. We are set in 6.5 acres of English countryside which houses aviaries, woodlands and a restaurant, to name a few.

Reviewed By soulsister61 - Derby, United Kingdom

Visited here for my grandson birthday what a fantastic day we had at a great price ,think I enjoyed it just as much as the kids ,lots of birds to see and you can buy food to feed them , good play area, there is a cafeteria but we took our own picnic lots of seating ,we did buy coffee it was very nice , best part was holding the birds they were very friendly and did not bite I would recommend this as a great family day out .

9. Rockingham Castle

Rockingham Castle Rockingham Castle Estate, Market Harborough LE16 8TH England +44 1536 770240 [email protected] http://www.rockinghamcastle.com/
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4.5 based on 357 reviews

Rockingham Castle

Set on a hill overlooking five counties, Rockingham Castle was built by William the Conqueror. The Castle was a royal residence for 450 years. In the 16th Century Henry VIII granted it to Edward Watson and for 450 years it has remained a family home. The pre-dominantly Tudor building, within Norman walls, has architecture, furniture and works of art from practically every century including, unusually, a remarkable collection of 20th century pictures. Twelve acres of formal and wild garden command splendid views over the surrounding countryside. The Castle is open to day visitors on Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays from Easter through to September and from June on Tuesdays as well. Groups are welcome on open days or by pre-arrangement for a private guided tour on weekdays. The beautifully appointed Castle Gift Shop is situated in the courtyard along with our licensed Walkers House Tearooms which serve lunches, cream teas and wonderful homemade cakes.

Reviewed By stephenbE141SH - Solihull, United Kingdom

Brilliant day at this fantastic private castle . Luckily we went during a Viking 're enactment which was brilliant. It's a fantastic castle full of history and everywhere you look is a photo well worth a visit

10. Melton Carnegie Museum

34 Thorpe End, Melton Mowbray LE13 1RB England +44 116 305 3860 [email protected] http://www.meltonmuseum.org/
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4.5 based on 78 reviews

Melton Carnegie Museum

Melton Museum Reopening Melton Museum will be reopening from Thursday 10th September 2020. You must pre-book your visit and wear a face covering inside the museum. Our new opening hours are Thursday to Saturday, 10am - 4.30pm. Visit our Booking FAQs page for more information, frequently asked questions and terms and conditions:

Reviewed By MayenneKayaker

And with rooms to hire for meetings, too! Melton Mowbray may style itself the Rural Capital of Food; the museum is the key to understanding how that claim came to be made (Cattle - Cows - Milk - Stilton Cheese (& Butter) - Whey - Pigs - Pork - Pies, from pigs and local flour mills). But it also has really interesting local features on Melton's efforts in the World Wars (Defence Animals Centre, Auster aircraft, etc) and of course the inevitable history of Foxhunting in the Shire Counties. Good opening hours and helpful staff - try it. You won't be disappointed.

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