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Here we feature events and exhibitions that might be of interest to you. From being part of Van Gogh’s universe to solving the mystery within an abandoned cabin at Escape Leicester. If you are energetic, then the weekly park run might tempt you to get your running shoes on.

Enlightened magical light trail

  • When: 16th November to 24th December 2023
  • Time: First Entry is 17:00h and then slots every 15 minutes until 20:30h
  • Where: Abbey Park, Abbey Park Rd, Leicester LE4 5AQ
  • Cost: Tickets available from £12.50 per adult and from £9 per child. Infants are free.

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Harborough park run

  • Every Saturday: 5km run for over 14s
  • Time: 9.00 – 10.00am
  • Every Sunday: 2km run for 4–14-year-olds
  • Time: 9.00 – 10.00am
  • Where: Welland Park, Market Harborough, LE16 9DW
  • Free but register before you run.

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Lutterworth junior park run

  • Every Sunday: 2km run for 4–14-year-olds
  • Time: 9.00 – 10.00am
  • Where: Lutterworth Country Park, Brookfield Way, Lutterworth, LE17 4GP
  • Free but register before you run.

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Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience (Leicester)

Thanks to cutting edge virtual projection you will become a part of the spectacular, incomparable universe of Vincent Van Gogh. No one will leave untouched.

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King Richard III Visitor Centre (Leicester)

Using great storytelling, beautiful design and 21st century technology, the centre tells the fascinating and moving story of the king’s life and death and reveals one of the greatest archaeological detective stories ever told.

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Escape Leicester

Solve clues and break codes in a live escape room with family or friends. Choose your theme and see if you have what it takes to escape?

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Leicester Museum & Art Gallery

A family friendly day out, the galleries include Ancient Egypt, Dinosaurs, Wild Space, the Victorian Art Gallery, Arts & Crafts Gallery, Picasso Ceramics: The Attenborough Collection and Leicester's internationally renowned German Expressionism collection.

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National Space Centre

Visitors can explore six galleries crammed full of rockets, satellites and meteorites, take in a show at the UK’s largest domed planetarium, and ascend the iconic rocket tower.

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