Father’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show your dad just how much he means to you, and North West Leicestershire offers some amazing activities to create lasting memories together. Explore below some of the best things to do in the heart of the National Forest this Father’s Day!

1. Try your hand at the Metal Manipulation welding workshop set in the Staunton Harold Ferrers Centre for Arts and Crafts.

2. Immerse yourself in woodland and experience a traditional woodland craft course at Greenwood Days. 

3. Head to The Milking Parlour and enjoy a a wood-fired pizza and a wide range of Tollgate cask and keg beers brewed right here in the National Forest.

4. Book a session at Field Sport UK, including air rifle and pistol shooting, axe throwing, archery and much more. 

5. Enjoy a Father’s Day breakfast, Ploughman’s, or Sunday Roast at Cattows Farm

6. Spend some one on one time at the driving range at The Golf Centre in Coalville. 

7. Set out on a bike ride and enjoy a range of cycling trails at Hicks Lodge.

8. Visit the aviation museum at the East Midlands Aeropark, and catch a few planes taking off at the viewing platform.

These are only a small selection of the wonderful things on offer in North West Leicestershire. Head to our Attractions page to explore what else there is to see and do in North West Leicestershire.