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Find your next adventure in the National Forest and beyond.
📍 Walks, wildlife, events & hidden gems

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Something’s waiting in the woods… Explore Conkers’ Halloween forest light walk, where eerie surprises are lurking around every corner 👻

Then hop aboard the ghost train before heading back for spooky crafts, indoor play and a 4D cinema experience.

📅 October 28, 29, 30 & 31st
⏰ 5pm – 9.30pm
📍 Conkers, DE12 6GA
🎟️ Adult: £11.00 | Child: £9.00 | Under 2: £4.00 (10% discount for members) by @exploreforestandbeyond

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Snarestone pumpkin patch is calling 🎃

📍 Snarestone Pumpkin Farm, DE12 7DA
🎟️ £3 per person by @exploreforestandbeyond

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🌟 Meet the finalists! 🌟

Several brilliant businesses in North West Leicestershire have been shortlisted for the 2026 Leicestershire Tourism & Hospitality Awards!

Conkers
Charnwood Alpacas
1620’s House
Crowne Plaza EMA
The Spa at Breedon Priory
Fire and Stars Woodland Camping
Hastings Retreat

The winners will be announced in November. Good luck, everyone! by @exploreforestandbeyond

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Head to Broom Leys Farm this October. Get lost in the corn maze, pick the perfect pumpkin, hitch a tractor ride, meet the animals and discover spooky surprises around every corner.

📍 Broom Leys Farm, LE67 4DD
⏰ 10am - 5pm
🎟️ £6 per person by @exploreforestandbeyond

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Tucked away in Mill Lane Mews, Lil Bo’s is the perfect spot for good coffee, a bite to eat and a browse.

📍 Mill Lane Mews, LE65 1HP by @exploreforestandbeyond

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Welcome to Halloween Farm at Cattows.

Brave trick or treat street, hop on the harvest ride, hit the roller rink, check out the circus and wander through the pumpkin patch… just watch out for zombies along the way.

📍 Cattows Farm, LE67 2RF by @exploreforestandbeyond

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October half term plans? We’ve got you covered...

📍 Twycross Zoo, CV9 3PX
📍 Hicks Lodge, LE65 2UP
📍 Conkers, DE12 6GA
📍 Rebound, LE65 2BS
📍 Mini Donnington, DE74 2UT
📍 Hough Mill, LE67 8QU by @exploreforestandbeyond

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Dare to visit some of the district’s most supposedly haunted places? 👻

📍 Breedon Priory Church, DE73 8AP
📍 Ashby de la Zouch Castle, LE65 1BR
📍 Grace Dieu Priory, LE67 5UG
📍 1620s House, LE67 2FW by @exploreforestandbeyond

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11 days ago

The perfect autumn activity! 🍎

It’s Apple Day this Sunday at Donisthorpe Community Orchard. Come along and celebrate all things apple, with traditional apple pressing, live music, a cider competition and more.

📅 October 11
⏰ 11am–3pm
📍 Church Street, DE12 7PX
🎟️ FREE by @exploreforestandbeyond

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Pumpkin patch season is officially here! 🎃

📍 Cattows Farm, LE67 2RF
📍 Snarestone Pumpkin Farm, DE12 7DA
📍 Broom Leys Farm, LE67 4DD by @exploreforestandbeyond

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Coffee, but make it award-winning!

Huge congratulations to Lil Bo’s Deli, crowned Cafe of the Year 2026/27 in the Great Food Club Awards!

And what better day to celebrate than International Coffee Day? Pop in, grab a coffee and see what all the fuss is about.

📍 Mill Lane Mews, LE65 1HP by @exploreforestandbeyond

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Autumn walks worth saving 🍂

We’ve picked out some of our favourite spots across the National Forest, from lakeside routes and woodland trails to wildlife and heritage.

📍 Sence Valley Forest Park, LE67 6NW
📍 Moira Furnace Country Park, DE12 6AT
📍 Conkers, DE12 6GA
📍 Hicks Lodge, LE65 2UP
📍 Albert Village Lake, DE11 8HD by @exploreforestandbeyond

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