15+ Indoor Activities in Leicester for Families

Ride vintage steam trains from a beautifully restored 1950s railway station and explore the Great Central Railway's historic headquarters.

Explore a fascinating 10-lock staircase on the Grand Union Canal with visitor facilities, café, and free access to this historic engineering marvel.

Explore the engineering marvel of Foxton Locks through interactive exhibitions, artifacts, and hands-on STEM workshops in a reconstructed boilerhouse.

Drive real military tanks and participate in world-exclusive tank paintball battles across 16 acres of rugged terrain.

Explore the incredible true story of King Richard III's discovery through interactive displays, medieval mysteries, and cutting-edge science at this award-winning visitor centre.

Explore a working farm with woodlands, offering indoor and outdoor activities suitable for all ages with on-site dining at Antlers Bistro.

Explore a working family farm with interactive park, motor museum, nature trail, and tractor rides, plus tea shop and farm shop.

Explore a full-day family adventure combining indoor and outdoor play, animal encounters, and freshly prepared food at this award-winning farm park.

Explore 430 acres of historic parkland featuring ancient woodlands, ruined Bradgate House, Old John tower, and a National Nature Reserve with scenic walking trails.

Explore woodland trails, play areas, and outdoor activities across diverse forest landscapes perfect for families seeking nature-based adventure.

Experience next-level laser tag in a UV-lit arena with immersive VR escape room challenges for ages 6 and up.

Jump, bounce, and play across multiple inflatable attractions with immersive VR experiences for the whole family.

Explore a nature lover's wonderland featuring exotic birds, meerkats, alpacas, and miniature donkeys with hands-on animal experiences and seasonal events.

Explore wetland habitats and spot ospreys at this lakeside nature reserve with visitor centre, café, and family-friendly trails around Rutland Water.

Solve puzzles and unravel mysteries across 15 immersive escape rooms at two city-centre venues designed for families, friends and teams.

Race against friends and family in state-of-the-art indoor go-kart tracks designed for competitive fun and unforgettable experiences.

Explore a historic Arts and Crafts house set within picturesque grounds, offering families a glimpse into early 20th-century rural life and design.

Explore indoor climbing, paddlesports, archery, bushcraft and outdoor adventures with expert instruction for families and school groups.

Step into an immersive indoor role-play village where children aged 1-10 can explore imaginative scenarios as doctors, vets, hairdressers and more, with a life-size cafe for parents.