Linda’s Guidebook
Sightseeing
Only a few miles away, Burbage Common and woods is a lovely place to visit for a leisurely walk or a nice off-road run! Acorns coffee shop is next to the car park and provides a good range of quality breakfasts/lunches/cakes....
Burbage Common & Woods
Only a few miles away, Burbage Common and woods is a lovely place to visit for a leisurely walk or a nice off-road run! Acorns coffee shop is next to the car park and provides a good range of quality breakfasts/lunches/cakes....
Nice place to go for a walk round the historic Battle of Bosworth battle field visitor centre. There's walks/heritage centre and Tithe Barn which serves some good quality food.
31 locals recommend
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre
Ambion LaneNice place to go for a walk round the historic Battle of Bosworth battle field visitor centre. There's walks/heritage centre and Tithe Barn which serves some good quality food.
13 miles away is Twycross Zoo - a Family-orientated nature centre filled with primates, mammals, reptiles and amphibians, plus dining. Nice day out for the family.
58 locals recommend
Twycross Zoo
Burton Road13 miles away is Twycross Zoo - a Family-orientated nature centre filled with primates, mammals, reptiles and amphibians, plus dining. Nice day out for the family.
10 miles away, the Tropical Birdland is a great place to take the children, large aviary's and nice cafe.
14 locals recommend
Tropical Birdland
Lindridge Lane10 miles away, the Tropical Birdland is a great place to take the children, large aviary's and nice cafe.
For Triumph and motorbike enthusiasts, the Triumph Experience takes a tour of the factory and there is a cafe for you to enjoy a coffee at the end of your tour.
Triumph Motorcycles Visitor Experience
Normandy WayFor Triumph and motorbike enthusiasts, the Triumph Experience takes a tour of the factory and there is a cafe for you to enjoy a coffee at the end of your tour.
You can see the Church steeple from our garden, it's the oldest building in Hinckley. The bells toll every 15minutes, we love the chimes. It has a very reasonable priced cafe and 2nd hand book store.
St Mary's C of E Church
Church WalkYou can see the Church steeple from our garden, it's the oldest building in Hinckley. The bells toll every 15minutes, we love the chimes. It has a very reasonable priced cafe and 2nd hand book store.
A 5 minute walk away there's a host of shops/bars/restaurants alongside Hinckley Bus Station.
The Crescent
Hinckley RoadA 5 minute walk away there's a host of shops/bars/restaurants alongside Hinckley Bus Station.
Lovely viewpoint of the area from the trig point. A place we visit regularly for a little walk (or run) and to watch the sunsets. Only a 10 minute drive from us.
Croft Hill
Lovely viewpoint of the area from the trig point. A place we visit regularly for a little walk (or run) and to watch the sunsets. Only a 10 minute drive from us.
15 minute drive away is this country park. Lots of wide paths, children's play area and usually a lovely little coffee van to enjoy a drink/snack at the end of your walk/run.
7 locals recommend
Fosse Meadows Country Park
Roman Road15 minute drive away is this country park. Lots of wide paths, children's play area and usually a lovely little coffee van to enjoy a drink/snack at the end of your walk/run.
Food scene
Tarro Lounge, The Crescent Hinckley. Just round the corner from us has a relaxing, comfy feel with good pub food.
9 locals recommend
Zinco Lounge
30 Princess WayTarro Lounge, The Crescent Hinckley. Just round the corner from us has a relaxing, comfy feel with good pub food.
Prezzo chain restaurant is in the Crescent serving delicious Italian food. You can use your Meerkat meal vouchers here - 2for1 on any starter/main/desert Sunday to Friday.
Prezzo
3 The CrescentPrezzo chain restaurant is in the Crescent serving delicious Italian food. You can use your Meerkat meal vouchers here - 2for1 on any starter/main/desert Sunday to Friday.
Nid's Kitchen Thai Restaurant Hinckley
10 The BoroughWe love this Thai restaurant, food and service is great.
Bars
A minutes walk away from us is this Ale and Cider house, we recommend this little bar, has a welcoming feel and a host of different beers/ciders/gins.
Elbow Room Ale & Cider House
26 Station RdA minutes walk away from us is this Ale and Cider house, we recommend this little bar, has a welcoming feel and a host of different beers/ciders/gins.
Not far from us is this lovely distillery and bar. Only open Thurs-Sat, but worth a visit if you like Gin (does serve other drinks)! May need to book if it is a special night, but has a very nice decor and atmosphere.
Bond Street Distillery & Social
127 Upper Bond StreetNot far from us is this lovely distillery and bar. Only open Thurs-Sat, but worth a visit if you like Gin (does serve other drinks)! May need to book if it is a special night, but has a very nice decor and atmosphere.
Activities
If you're into Diving, we have the UK's National Diving Centre 5 miles away. You can also do open water swimming and Nemo's bar looks out over the water serving good pub food and drinks.
9 locals recommend
Stoney Cove
Sapcote RoadIf you're into Diving, we have the UK's National Diving Centre 5 miles away. You can also do open water swimming and Nemo's bar looks out over the water serving good pub food and drinks.
Just around the corner, loads of classes, gym and lovely bright swimming pool.
Hinckley Leisure Centre
Argents MeadJust around the corner, loads of classes, gym and lovely bright swimming pool.
Cineworld is in the Crescent, good size cinema with all the latest films.
8 locals recommend
Cineworld Cinema Hinckley
Station RoadCineworld is in the Crescent, good size cinema with all the latest films.
7 miles away in Kirkby Mallory is the race track which hosts track/experience days. Check out what's on on their website.
9 locals recommend
Mallory Park Racing Circuit (Real Motorsport Ltd)
Church Road7 miles away in Kirkby Mallory is the race track which hosts track/experience days. Check out what's on on their website.