Stanton Lakes

For an easy way to stretch your legs, take a stroll up to Stoney Stanton for its pub, shops and takeaways – it’s about a mile away with footpaths running up there for a pleasant wander. Other places to get out for a walk nearby include Fosse Meadows Country Park (five minutes' drive) and Bouskell Park (10 minutes), where you can follow the Blaby Heritage Trail. If you’d rather tour on two wheels, it’s a 10-minute drive to Rutland Cycling Leicester for bike hire. To take in some of the area’s history, try a trip to Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre (20 minutes) or a day out in Leicester (20 minutes), visiting the cathedral, the Richard III exhibition and Newarke Houses Museum. For alternative days out, head off to meet the colourful crew at Tropical Birdland (20 minutes) or learn all about the art of brewing with a tour at Everards Meadows (10 minutes).