Ragdale Glamping

Up the treat factor while staying here with a day at Ragdale Hall Spa (10 minutes’ walk) or maybe a heritage-filled ride on the Great Central Railway (15 minutes’ drive), the only place in the world where you can see two steam trains running side by side or passing each other on the double track. If you’ve got something more high-energy in mind, try the rides, animal displays and waterpark at Twinlakes Park (20 minutes) or a day of cheering on your chosen horse at Leicester Racecourse (half an hour). Other outings are easy to find too, with something for all tastes. History lovers may like to visit Belvoir Castle (25 minutes) or the King Richard II Visitor Centre (25 minutes), while families and those with more of an inclination towards science visit the National Space Centre or Retro Computer Museum (both 20 minutes).