Manchester Airport 1 hr 49
Bradgate Park (31 min.)
park set in 830 acres with footpaths a stream a playground plus roaming peacocks and fallow deer. National Memorial Arboretum (Alrewas (29 min.)
expansive woodland area with memorials and thousands of trees in honour of those fallen in service. Rosliston Forestry Centre (23 min.)
modern cabins offering kitchens and terraces with bbqs plus walking trails and outdoor activities. Conkers (16 min.)
family-friendly centre in the national forest with play areas discovery zones and an amphitheatre. Twycross Zoo (15 min)
family-orientated nature centre filled with primates mammals reptiles and amphibians plus dining. Tamworth Castle (23 min.)
medieval motte-and-bailey fortress with pleasure grounds re-enactments and children s workshops. Hick S Lodge (11 min.)
cycling Ashby De La Zouch Castle (9 min.)
15th-century castle now english heritage with civil war history a tower and underground passages. Great Central Railway (32 min.)
the only place in the world where you can see 2 full sized steam trains pass each other. Tropical Birdland (21 min.)
small aviary for getting up close to a wide range of birds including owls macaws and kookaburras. Donington Park Circuit (16 min.)
f1 race track home to various motoring fixtures including the british motorcycle grand prix. Snowdome (25 min.)
indoor snow skiing & snowboarding centre with an ice rink swimming pool & gym. Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre (22 min)
15th-century battle site museum with hands-on gallery kids activities and guided battlefield walks. The National Forest Co (15 min.)
forest reservoir cycling and camping | 
