Quorn Hall International Education Centre

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Snibston is set on the site of a former colliery and consists of an award winning interactive museum, scheduled ancient colliery buildings, the Century Theatre, and a one hundred acre country park and nature reserve. The museum displays a diverse and rich collection of historic objects telling the story of technology and design and how it has affected everyday life from the past to the present day, and the future.

For school and group visits please contact the Bookings Officer on 01530 278 456 for details.

how to book.

Archaeology and history of Leicester from prehistoric times to 1485. Roman remains include mosaic pavement and baths. Exhibitions explaining the key aspects of Leicester's archaeology.

Duration of visit - 30 - 45 minutes

Over 500 years of social history. Everyday lives at work and at home of Leicester people. Items belonging to Daniel Lambert, Leicester's largest man.

Duration of visit - 45 minutes

Built around 1390 for the Guild of Corpus Christi and used as the Town Hall from the late 15th century to 1876; 17th century Town Library; old police cells with "model" prisoners.

Duration of visit - 30 - minutes

Timber framed building, reputedly the home of the Tudor wool merchant Roger Wygston. Over 200 years of more recent costume; reconstruction of a 1920s draper's shop.

Duration of visit - 20 - 30 minutes

6 permanent exhibitions: Ancient Egypt gallery; natural history (animals, rock and fossils, dinosaurs); notable collection of German Expressionist art; a Victorian Gallery; European art from the 15th century to the present day; Decorative Art Gallery (ceramics).

Duration of visit - 1-1½ hours

Early 18th century house, once the home of Leicester industrialist and Member of Parliament, John Ellis. Georgian and Victorian rooms, scullery, walled garden, Victorian nursery, music room, 18th century kitchen, stable yard.

Duration of visit - 30 - 45 minutes

Museum of Science and Technology located in late 19th century sewage pumping station. Beautifully preserved Gimson beam engine.

Duration of visit - 30 minutes

The first registered Sikh museum, opened in 1992, depicting history of the Sikh nation.

Duration of visit - 1½ hours

Open - From 6 August 2002 - Anytime except on match days and other LCFC event days

Duration of visit - 1 hour (with trained professional tour guide)

E-mail: education@spacecentre.co.uk , Website: www.spacecentre.co.uk

New, national centre dedicated to space science. Interactive exhibits; audiovisual presentations; real space artifacts. "Trails" available for use in the exhibition.

Open - Tues. - Sun. during term time; every day during school holidays. 9.30 - 15.30h (last admission) for school groups

Duration of visit - 1½ - 2 hours

Leicester Market
Europe's largest outdoor covered market dating from the 13th century. Vast selection of fruit and vegetables, reflecting Leicester's multicultural society; meat and fish hall; all types of goods. Open every day except Sunday 9.00 - 17.00h.

Guided tours on foot can be arranged for groups of around 25 people in English, French or German

Duration of visit - 1½ - 2 hours

Available - Every day from 30 June - 2 Sept.

Duration of visit - 1 hour

Sutton Cheney, near Market Bosworth
Tel. 01455 290429
E-mail: rmills@leics.gov.uk , Website: www.leics.gov.uk

Country park and historic site of the Battle of Bosworth (1485) between Richard III and Henry VII. Interpretation of the battle; Visitors' Centre with exhibitions, models, film theatre (Extract from Shakespeare's "Richard III" with Sir Laurence Olivier).

Duration of visit - 45 minutes, including film

Walk explaining 1485 battle 1hour 15 minutes (Shorter walks by arrangement)

Flight of 10 locks on the Grand Union Canal near Market Harborough. 15 minutes' walk along the towpath from the car park. Small charge for parking

Unique environment centre built to demonstrate wind and solar power, photovoltaics, rainwater re-cycling, sewage composting!

Open - Open all year, park has open access. Visitor Centre

Duration of visit - 1-2 hours

35 KM / 50 MINUTES

Unique mix of indoor and outdoor interactive experiences. You can touch a toad, hear like a bat, feel a leaf breathe, travel in the woodland time machine, be photosynthesized and test yourself on an assault course! You can eat at the fully licensed Lakeside Restaurants, visit the specialist shops, take a train ride and explore the woodland trails, lakes and canopy walk. Please telephone for event information.

Open - Daily 10.00-18.00 except Christmas day

Duration of visit - Minimum half a day

Attractive and important market town, serving a large rural area covering 5 counties.

Melton Market
Cattle market with a variety of livestock auctions; street market with a wide range of goods.

Open - Tuesdays only Cattle market - livestock auctions begin 10.00 / 11.00h

Duration of visit - 1 hour

Social and economic history of Melton Mowbray. The story of:

Dates from 1170; cathedral-sized; considered by some to be the stateliest and most impressive of Leicestershire churches.

Melton Mowbray’s oldest and only remaining bakery producing truly authentic Melton Pork Pies

Open- Monday-Saturday 08.00-17.00

Duration of visit - 1 hour In small groups)

50 KM / 1 HOUR

24 km (30 minutes) north-east of Melton

(The Duke of Rutland) Early 19th century castle standing on the site of the original Norman building (previous buildings partly or completely destroyed during the War of the Roses, the Civil War and a major fire in 1816). Breathtaking views across the Vale of Belvoir; notable collections of furniture, porcelain, silks, tapestries, sculptures and paintings; old kitchen and beer cellars. Souvenir shop and tea room in main season (April to October). Fine illustration of the history of the area. Convenient to combine with a visit to Melton on a Tuesday (market day).

Open- At any time, by arrangement for groups visiting Quorn Hall

Duration of visit - 1½ - 2 hours

40 KM / 1 HOUR

Tourist Information Centre
Flores House
Tel. 01572 724329
E-mail: oakhamtowncouncil@cwcom.net , Website: www.rutnet.co.uk/otc

Attractive market town, main town of rural Rutland, the smallest county in England. Small shops; historic buildings, street market on Wednesdays.

Great Hall of a fortified manor house built between 1180-90. Contains over 200 horseshoes given as forfeits to the Lord of the Manor by peers of the realm and royalty passing through Oakham in past times.

Open - Mon. - Sat. 10.00 - 13.00h and 13.30 - 17.00h
          Sun. 13.00 - 17.00h ( closes 16.00h in winter)

Duration of visit - 30 minutes

Museum of agriculture and rural life.

Open - Mon. - Sat. 10.00 - 17.00h
          Sun. 14.00 - 17.00h ( closes 16.00h in winter)

Duration of visit - 45 minutes

Largest man-made lake in Europe (34 km perimeter); nature reserve; car parks with toilets and picnic tables; footpaths and cycle tracks (cycle hire). Ideal place for a picnic when visiting Oakham.

1 HOUR

Burghley House is one of the largest Elizabethan stately homes in England. It contains a huge collection of paintings, porcelain and works of art. Set in a deer park, landscaped by ‘Capability’ Brown.

Open - Daily 11.00-17.00

Duration of visit - 2 hours

16 MILES / 45 MINUTES

Five 17th century brick cottages. Everyday Nottingham life over the last 300 years. Period rooms and shops and displays of objects made or used by Nottingham people. Cellars carved in rock, cottage garden.

Open - All year daily except Christmas day, 10.00 - 16.00h

Duration of visit - 1 hour

Duration - 40 minutes

Open - Every day

Duration - 1 hour (including gift shop)

Access for groups during term time

Tues. & Thurs.10.00 - 12.00h
Weds. & Frid. 14.00 - 17.30h
Groups must book in advance

Duration of visit - As above

Open - 9.00 - 17.00h

Duration of visit - 1 hour