This spring visit Leicestershire
Why go?
Experience a breath of fresh air in the National Forest.
Surround yourself with Leicestershire’s outdoors where you can enjoy exhilarating walks, winding waterways, rural landscapes, wildlife and woodland cycle routes and discover a forest in the making. Whether you want to relax, explore or try something far more energetic there’s so much to see and do, you’ll need more than one day to discover it all.
Visit www.goleicestershire.com/enjoy and start planning your visit!
What to see & do
Throughout the year the National Forest has a busy calendar packed with festivals and events, here’s a flavour of what you can enjoy and experience.
Enjoy all things chocolate with Easter fairs, egg hunts and family fun.
Take part in the National Forest’s Walking Festival, 4th - 12th September 2010, and discover canals, woodlands, wildlife and rural landscapes.
Live off the land, and enjoy a woodland craft or bushcraft course – try your hand at weaving Willow, building shelters, learn how to prepare wild food or even craft a traditional long bow and learn how to shoot it!
Where to stay
With fantastic festivals and woodland crafts why not enjoy a weekend of discovery.
Whatever type of break you’re looking for the unique range of accommodation in the National Forest offers style and comfort to suit all budgets. Why not hang up your walking boots in the comfort of a four star hotel, cosy farm house or an award winning guesthouse? You can even enjoy a green stay at the National Forest Youth Hostel.
After a day of exploration why not relax in stylish four star accommodation from just £75?
Visit www.goleicestershire.com/enjoy and start planning your visit!
Where to eat and drink
After spending the day exploring you will need to stop off and refuel.
Tuck into hearty food in the comfort of a cosy country pub, treat yourself to homemade cakes and a cup of tea in one of the many tearooms or surround yourself in style at one of the many restaurants in the area.
What's happening and more information
Throughout the year the National Forest hosts a fantastic range of events and activities for you to come and enjoy. Enjoy Easter fairs, walking festivals, fine food and wood fairs, folk festivals and more.
