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Things to do with kids in Leicestershire & Rutland
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Swimming lessons with Everyone Active
12th April-31st December 2021
Venue: Your local leisure centre
Award-winning swimming lessons at your local Everyone Active leisure centre, for children aged from just 4 months old. Available at Harborough Leisure Centre (Market Harborough), Lutterworth Sports Centre,...
FREE! University of Leicester Botanic Garden
4th May-1st October 2021
Address: Glebe Road, Leicester
Enjoy sixteen acres of the outside space of the beautiful Botanic Garden. Please note the toilets and glasshouses will not be open.
One Way Out Escape Rooms
17th May-3rd September 2021
Address: ROL House. Long Row, Oakham
Join with family or friends in a group from 2-8 players in one of the themed escape rooms. Rhyming Room is suitable for 8+, others from 11+. Must be accompanied by adult.
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
17th May-30th August 2021
Venue: All Saints' Church, Highcross Street
Thanks to cutting edge virtual projection you will become a part of the spectacular, incomparable universe of Vincent Van Gogh. The experience will let you discover the life of the artist in a new way:...
Forest Fun
19th May 2021
Time: 4.30pm
FREE! Our specialist qualified Forest School teacher, Mrs Hill, will be showing some activities boys can do at home to make the most of their outdoor spaces. This virtual session is open to all primary...
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