MOIRA FURNACE
Explore the Moira Furnace and National Forest by bike. There are all-purpose trails linking the restored Ashby Canal and adventure playground at Moira Furnace to Donisthorpe Country Park, AshbyWoulds heritage trail and the National Forest. Moira Furnace Cycle Hire has bikes for all ages, and helmet hire is free. moirafurnace.org.uk; justbikeashby.com
CINEMA DE LUX
Forget Disneyland, you can get up close and personal with your cartoon favourites much nearer home at Leicester’s shiny new Cinema de Lux. Characters will be bought to life via digital 3D technology, and family favourites Shrek Forever (from 2 Jul) and Toy Story 3 (from 23 Jul) are playing this summer. cinemadelux.co.uk
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SNIBSTON GRANGE
Budding anglers can enter Snibston Grange Fishery’s annual Junior Fishing Contest (24 Jul). Open to under 16s, the competition is held in Snibston’s picturesque country park, so pack a picnic for a fun day out.
BOSWORTH BATTLEFIELD 525TH ANNIVERSARY
Prepare for battle at Bosworth Battlefield (above) with its spectacular 525th anniversary weekend (21-22 Aug). History will come alive as you watch the spectacular re-enactment as well as a host of other activities, including falconers, jousting tournaments and even a knight school for the kids. bosworthbattlefield.com
GO OUT DEAL – BOSWORTH TICKETS
Heading to Bosworth Battlefield for its spectacular 525th anniversary weekend on 21-22 August? Go out readers can get a free child ticket with any adult ticket purchased. To book, call 01455 290 429 and quote “Go out magazine”, or present this voucher in person on the day. bosworthbattlefield.com
