Blossom in the Beans

There’s heaps of heritage and history to explore in this area, so plan to explore places like the Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre (15 minutes’ drive), 1620s House and Garden at Donington le Heath (15 minutes) and the Grant WW2 Museum (half an hour). Vintage trains on The Battlefield Line (five minutes to Shackerstone station) and at Statfold Country Park (20 minutes) give you a different take on the past. Once you’ve met the animals on site, set off to meet more exotic species with trips to Twycross Zoo (10 minutes) and Tropical Birdland (15 minutes). There are yet more animals to see at Drayton Manor Resort (half an hour), but the big draw here for most is the collection of rides and activities for all ages. If that’s all a little bit full-on, seek out one of the area’s quieter activities instead – there are plenty of walking/cycling trails in this rural area, or you could hire a boat for a day of exploring the waterways from Stoke Golding (15 minutes).