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Beacon Hill Country Park
Beacon Hill has been recognised as the site of a Bronze Age Hill Fort since a line of defensive earthworks was discovered near the summit of the Hill. Explore the rocks, rhododendron labyrinth, pathwa
Loughborough Heritage Trail
Download the Love Loughborough App to take part in the trail: Discover Loughborough’s Heritage through augmented reality.
Stonehurst Family Farm and Motor Museum
Sunlight bounces off a lovingly polished vintage bonnet while hens cluck past and children dissolve into laughter on the tractor ride — Stonehurst really is a one-of-a-kind Leicestershire treasure. Th
Great Central Railway
Great Central Railway is Britain's only double-track mainline heritage railway.
Break Escape
Award-winning escape rooms where families and friends race to solve puzzles and break out before time runs out.
Charnwood Museum
Charnwood Museum is a popular family friendly museum set in the heart of the beautiful Queens Park in the centre of Loughborough.
Khazana
A welcoming Indian restaurant in Loughborough serving classic subcontinental dishes in a relaxed, familiar setting.
Loughborough Carillon Tower & War Memorial Museum
Built after WW1 to commemorate those who died; Loughborough’s iconic carillon tower is set within the beautiful Queen’s Park and just 3 minutes’ walk from the town centre.
Old Rectory Museum
Step back eight centuries the moment you push open the door of the Old Rectory Museum, tucked beside Loughborough's grand Parish Church in the heart of the medieval town.
Peter le Marchant Trust
Accessible canal boat trips on Leicestershire waterways, welcoming people with physical disabilities and mental health conditions aboard wide beam boats.
The Outwoods Country Park
A fun place for all the family, the award-winning Outwoods is 110 acres of ancient woodland and is one of the oldest surviving woodland sites in Charnwood.
Upcoming events in Loughborough
About Time
ArtSpace are delighted to return this year to the prestigious Sock Gallery in Loughborough with a diverse show of new work.
Eric & Ern
Book tickets for Eric & Ern at Loughborough Town Hall online today!
Dr Richard Shepherd – Time of Death
Book tickets for Dr Richard Shepherd - Time of Death at Loughborough Town Hall online today!
Buddy Holly and The Cricketers 2026
34 Years of Rock ’n’ Rolling the World — on TV, Radio & In Venues Worldwide THE ROCK ’N’ ROLL LEGENDS SHOW “Buddy brilliant!” – Graham Norton, BBC One For more than three decades, this sensational show has
The Celine Experience
A stunning live concert celebrating the music of Celine Dion – brought to the stage in a bold, theatre-scale production. Starring acclaimed vocalist January Butler, The Celine Experience delivers the power, control and
Talon – The Best of Eagles – Busy being fabulous
'Talon – The Best of Eagles – Busy being fabulous'
LSU’s Fireworks Extravaganza
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The Great Central Railway Discover Your Railway
Your chance to explore behind the scenes, step inside our beautifully restored stations, and enjoy a great day out with family and friends.
An Evening with Leicester City Legends Wes Morgan and Robert Huth
By popular demand, An Evening with Leicester City Legends returns, and this time it features the truly legendary, Premier League-winning, centre back partnership of Wes Morgan and Robert Huth. This is a night
Charnwood Eco Hub Mors Bag Make-a-thon
Join us for a friendly group sewing session t
Charnwood Eco Hub Handmade Book Workshop
Join us on Wednesday November 18th 2026, from 4.3
Emmanuel Church Loughborough - Lunchtime Concert
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Songster - Loughborough's own war horse
Author Alison Mott and illustrator Liz Waddell share the story of how they became involved in creating the picture book about a real horse from Loughborough who went to war. They explore the challenges and responsibilities of telling his
Walk With Me
A solo exhibition by Jo Sheppard ‘Walk With Me’ is a new body of work whose main concern is to capture atmosphere – the essence of a place – through the tactile and visual qualities to which we can all relate, for
Loughborough Christmas Lights Switch-On
Christmas Lights Switch On – 2026 – Full timings and schedule TBC
Charnwood Eco Hub Rag Wreath Workshop
Join us on Friday 27th November 2026 at Charnwood
Daydream Journal Cover Workshop
Take some time to slow down and get creative
Love Loughborough Festive Fair 2026
The Love Loughborough Festive Fair takes place on Sunday 29th November and is a well-established annual event in Loughborough town centre. The Fair celebrates all things local and you’ll find stalls from
A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance
A sparse stage. A single performer. And Victorian London springs to life. This is ‘A Christmas Carol’ as Charles Dickens performed it himself, drawn directly from his original reading script. Through voice, presence and the power of Dicken
Dick Whittington – Signed Performance
This year we are pleased to host two special performances of Dick Whittington, so that everyone can enjoy the pantomime experience. Our Brit
Dick Whittington – Relaxed Performance
This year we are pleased to host two special performances of Dick Whittington, so that everyone can enjoy the pantomime experience. Our Relaxed Performance is on Friday 11th December at 6pm. R
Charnwood Eco Hub Christmas Gnome Workshop
Join us on Saturday 12th December 2026 at Charnwo
Charles Dickens Presents ‘A Christmas Carol’
MR CHARLES DICKENS presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL European Arts Company returns to the Victoria Room with a heart-warming evening in the presence of the author himself! Actor John O’Connor ( Before We Die , Cha
Charnwood Eco Hub Sari Necklace Workshop
Join us on Wednesday 16th December 2026 at Cha
The Nightrider at Great Central Railway
Spend New Year's Eve being transported in by both steam and diesel haulage. There's always a great atmosphere on board.
20270128 – Winter Steam Gala - Great Central Railway
Kickstart the New Year with our Annual Winter Steam Gala! This action-packed four-day event features an intensive timetable and guest locos.
Showaddywaddy - Loughborough Town Hall
About the event Formed in 1973 in Leicester from several local bands, they have sold more than 20 million records and have toured all corners of the World extensively. Their Concert will
Make Your Own Little Person with Jackie TreeHuggery - Loughborough Town Hall
About the event Make your own seated ‘little person’ with artist Jackie Ward, TreeHuggery Basic handstitching (back stitch) is required – but don’t worry about being neat! It’s a day of unt
A Country Night In Nashville - Loughborough Town Hall
About the event Direct from The Royal Albert Hall, A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing honky tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energ
Frankie - The Concert | Loughborough Town Hall
About the event Frankie – The Concert hits all the right notes, bringing to life the incredible story and unforgettable music of the international icons Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons – the orig
The Overtones - Up close and Personal | Loughborough Town Hall
About the event Get closer than ever to the UK’s favourite vocal harmony group, The Overtones, as they return in 2027 with their Up Close and Personal hit tour. Known for thei
The Bon Jovi Experience - Loughborough Town Hall
About the event Relive the magic up close with the only show to be endorsed by Jon Bon Jovi himself. Direct from London’s We
Dragged to the Musicals! Starring Ella Vaday - Loughborough Town Hall
About the event Get ready for a Night at the Musicals like you’ve never seen before! Dragged to the Musicals – All the eleganza-extravaganza of the West End combined with the
UK Pink Floyd Experience - Loughborough Town Hall
In 2027, the UK Pink Floyd Experience celebrates the 50th anniversary of Animals with a landmark tour honouring one of the band’s most powerful and enduring albums. Audiences will experience a complete live performance
Go Your Own Way – The Fleetwood Mac Legacy
A very special concert marking 50 years of one of the biggest selling albums of all time. Featuring every song from the Rumours album, and so much more! From the Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End, Go Your Own Way is a Gl
An intimate evening of songs, stories and silliness in the company of Nik Kershaw
Musings and Lyrics An intimate evening of songs, stories and silliness in the company of Nik Kershaw. Nik Kershaw exploded onto the UK pop scene in 1984. A string of global hit singles including ‘Wouldn’t it Be Good’, ‘The
Count Arthur Strong – and it’s a goodnight from me!
The second part of Count Arthur Strongs ’ Farewell Tour of the World (Including the north east). Count Arthur Strong continues on for one last time, as he says what just might be
Punch Needle Bag Charm with Caroline Colam
10am – 1pm Create your own wonderfully tactile key ring or bag charm in this punch needle class. Not only will you learn a new sk
Rebels of the Dancefloor – Brendan Cole and James Jordan
Dance Rebels…Strictly Unleashed! The Original Bad Boys of the Ballroom. Unchained! Unscripted! Unstoppable! Brendan Cole and James Jordan are the original bad boys of ballroom. The Strictly Come Dancing icons are TV royalty
Dom Jolly – Trigger Happy TV – The 25th Anniversary Tour
About the event It’s been twenty-five years since Trigger Happy TV burst onto our screens, transforming the hidden camera format with its surreal universe of characters and unforgettable pranks. Now
The Drifters
The Drifters are back on tour in the UK performing all their classic hits including ‘Saturday Night at the Movies’, ‘You’re More Than A Number,’ ‘Come on Over to My Place’, ‘Under the Boardwalk’,‘Kissin’ In The Back Row’ and many
The Simon and Garfunkel Story
Few shows have experienced the phenomenal global success of The Simon & Garfunkel Story, with multiple sold-out shows in over 50-countries worldwide and over 20 headline performances in London’s West End, including multiple appearanc
Emma Kenny – Killer Couples
Emma Kenny returns with an enthralling new show that plunges into the depths of love twisted into terror. After her triumphant ‘The Serial Killer Next Door’ tour, Emma captivates yet again, solidifying her status as one of the
Horrible Histories – Horrible Henrys
We all know King Henry the Eighth – but wait till you meet the horrid Henrys that came before him! Why was Henry the Sixth bludgeoned to death? What made Henry the Second eat a mattress? Hen
The Heart of the Midlands Model Railway Exhibition
Model railway Spread over 4 halls this is the premier model railway exhibition of the East Midlands.
Lace up your boots — Leicestershire on foot
Some of the best ways to experience Leicestershire cost nothing at all. The county is criss-crossed with wonderful walking routes — canal towpaths, country-park circuits, village-to-village rambles and trails through the landscapes of the National Forest and historic Bosworth. For detailed route maps, directions, distances and dozens of tried-and-tested walks right across the county, we recommend the Leicestershire collection at GPS Routes.
Browse Leicestershire walks on GPS Routes →Walking routes and maps are published by gps-routes.co.uk — our thanks to the site and its owner for making this collection freely available to walkers.
Please note: this link opens an independent third-party website in a new tab. goLeicestershire has no control over, and accepts no liability for, the content, accuracy or availability of external sites, or for any loss or injury arising from use of the routes they describe. Always check conditions and walk within your capabilities.