Half Term Family Fun in Leicestershire!

There will be plenty to entertain families this half term as Leicestershire County Council’s libraries and award winning museums host a fantastic array of events to keep everyone occupied – many of which are free!

There’s something for everyone this half term from great value days out at Snibston and Bosworth to exciting craft activities and storytelling in our libraries and museums. A lucky family even has the chance to win free family of 4 passes to Snibston Discovery Museum and Bosworth Battlefield.

Families can choose from a great line up, including the chance to:

• See and hear what life was like as a miner on the newly extended Snibston Colliery Tour (small extra charges apply).
• Step back in time to the industrial revolution to watch and smell the steaming stationary beam engines in Snibston's engineering gallery (included in museum price).
• Meet beautiful birds of prey in Bosworth Battlefield's interactive falconry display or engage in the interactive exhibition to discover the horrors of medieval battle.
• Collect clues from the Cinderella trail around Donington Manor House and gardens, the oldest and most beautiful Manor house in Leicestershire or follow your heart around the 'Its a Love Thing Gallery Trail' at Charnwood Museum.
• Bring in a picture of their own dog for the Harborough museum wall and join in with some canine crafts and activities; an event inspired by the recent discovery of a 2,000 year old dog that used to guard the famous Hallaton Treasure.
• Get creative in one of the many arts and crafts workshops across Leicestershire's libraries and museums.
• Find out about the environment and how small changes can make a big difference in the ‘Help Us Save Our Planet’ activities.

David Sprason, Leicestershire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Adults and Communities said:
"Leicestershire County Council is proud to offer a whole range of events and activities for families to enjoy together over the holidays. I am especially pleased that we can offer a wide selection of events that can be enjoyed for free as well as a whole host of activities that offer great value for money. Leicestershire is home to some fabulous tourist attractions and I would encourage everyone to go and explore what’s on offer."

Families can enter the prize draw for a chance to win free family of 4 passes to Snibston and Bosworth. The coupon is available online at: www.leics.gov.uk/schoolholidayevents and needs handing into the customer service desk at any of Leicestershire County Council’s museums or libraries between 19th and 27th February 2011.

The vast programme of activities taking place from Saturday 19th February are listed on the County Council’s website. For inspiration and heaps of fun, visit: www.leics.gov.uk/schoolholidayevents

Alternatively, people can pick up a copy of the latest Events Guide listing hundreds of fantastic events throughout Leicestershire. Copies are available from county libraries, museums, local Tourist Information Centres or can be downloaded or requested online at: www.leics.gov.uk/events

Alternatively please email: eventsguide@leics.gov.uk