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Rainy-day rescue

All indoors. All on the same loop. Three hours, zero wet socks.

Sunday's plan 9 min driving · 3.7 mi

3 stops, plotted to loop back where you started.

A rainy Sunday in Leicester actually works in your favour today, because all three stops on this list are either indoors or well set up for wet weather. You have barely any driving between them, so the day stays relaxed from start to finish.

  1. 1
    From the off≈ 180 min visit

    Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre

    Leicester

    Start with Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre in Leicester. Adventurous outdoor activity experiences designed to stimulate, educate and motivate young people and others at affordable prices in a challenging and safe environment. Worth the fresh air today.

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    Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre
  2. 2
    2 min · 0.6 mi from the last stop
    After 3h 2m≈ 180 min visit

    National Space Centre

    Leicester

    Next up — National Space Centre in Leicester. Blast off into the cosmos at the UK's largest planetarium, with hands-on galleries that bring space science to life for all ages.

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    National Space Centre
  3. 3
    3 min · 1.3 mi from the last stop
    After 6h 5m≈ 120 min visit

    Highcross Leicester

    Leicester

    Finish at Highcross Leicester in Leicester. Leicester's go-to shopping centre for fashion, food, tech, beauty and a round of indoor mini golf.

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    Highcross Leicester

Take an umbrella just in case, and enjoy every bit of it.

Times shown are estimates: dwell times are based on typical visits, drive times assume light rural traffic, and opening hours can change. "Free" attractions may still charge for parking — please check ahead. Always double-check with each venue before setting off — and leave a little wiggle room for lunch, the weather and a proper cup of tea.