Leah & Alex
Things To Do
Charnwood Forest Alpacas
Take the alpacas for a walk followed by some tea or champagne. Use code: PUKKA50 for 50% Off
Calke Abbey
Described as an English country house in decline, this former priory was dissolved by Henry VIII
Ashby Castle
Ruins of a 12th century manor house turned castle that was destroyed during the English Civil War
Ye Olde Trip To Jerusalem
Pub in Nottingham which served as the last stop for Pilgrims before they left on the Crusades
Bradgate Park
The Park offers a wild and rugged landscape with dramatic rocky outcrops and gnarled old oak trees, many of which are well over 500 years old, as well as an area for free-roaming deer. It most importantly houses the ruins of Lady Jane Grey's estate
Nottingham Castle
Re-opens in 2020
Twycross Zoo
Home to the largest collection of monkeys and apes in the Western world
Richard III Visitor Center
See the parking lot where Richard III's body was discovered in 2012 after 500 years. You can also take short walk to his tomb at Leicester Cathedral.
Melbourne Hall The Gardens
Beautiful 18th century gardens with alpacas, pigs, pigmy goats, and miniature horses
Great Central Railway
Heritage steam train through the countryside from Loughborough to Leicester
The City Ground
Alex's happy place.