Festivals in the National Forest in Leicestershire
Here in National Forest, we host a broad range of festivals, ranging from the world-famous Download Festival that attracts thousands of visitors to the area each year, to Hello Heritage, which gives visitors and locals the chance to dive into the history that shaped the district for free! Explore our annual festivals, or keep an eye on what’s coming up on our What’s On Page.
Hello Heritage
Hello Heritage is a celebration of the heritage and rich culture within and across the National Forest taking place from 1 – 28 September. Heritage sites and groups have come together to provide a varied collection of opportunities for you to visit, see, and experience.
Music and Picnic in the Park, an annual two-day free family fun event in the beautiful Coalville Park
Jim’s Tractor Run and Family Fun Day, a celebration of tractors and entertainment in Ashby’s glorious Bathgrounds
Five days of fun at the fair, the traditional Ashby Statutes marks the end of summer each year
Conkers parkrun, a weekly community run, jog, or walk through the beautiful National Forest
