Best Things To Do & Days Out In Leicester, Leicestershire
From history to modern action, you'll find lots of surprises on our list of fun things to do in Leicester for families.
Go and visit the grave of an ancient king at the King Richard III Visitor Centre, which has been built on the site where the remains of the king were found. Learn all about his life, how he came to power and his untimely death on the battlefield of Bosworth. Study the archaeological footprint of those who first discovered him, as you watch how the first-ever piece of medieval DNA was sequenced. You can even stand on the glass floor where the King was hastily buried over 500 years ago.
Over in the Jewry Wall Museum, you can carry on digging into Leicester’s past from Prehistoric to Medieval times. The wall of the museum itself used to be part of Roman’s town public baths! Children can explore these ancient ruins and see Roman artifacts, including a skeleton!
Go from history into the future during a family day out in Leicester at the National Space Centre, which is the UK’s largest attraction dedicated to the wonders of space. Sit back in the Planetarium and enjoy the 360-degree show, blast off in a unique SIM ride, see the Rocket Tower and picture yourself as an astronaut!
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