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The largest WWII reenactment weekend in the UK The Victory Show starts tomorrow!Held over a 100-acre site at Foxlands Fa...
29/08/2024

The largest WWII reenactment weekend in the UK The Victory Show starts tomorrow!

Held over a 100-acre site at Foxlands Farm Cosby, the award-winning show has something for everyone from battle recreations and 1940s vehicles to amazing air displays ๐Ÿ›ซ

๐Ÿ“ข Tickets are still available to buy in advance via the website for:

๐Ÿ‘‰ Standard Admission (early bird discount available)
๐Ÿ‘‰ Camping

๐ŸŽซ Entrance tickets can also be bought on the day at the gate (open 9am - 5pm daily)

Find out more at www.visitblaby.org.uk/events/the-victory-show-2024

๐Ÿ”Ž How well do you know Blaby District?๐Ÿ† Test your local history knowledge and enjoy great food at Buzzing Roots Heritage...
23/08/2024

๐Ÿ”Ž How well do you know Blaby District?

๐Ÿ† Test your local history knowledge and enjoy great food at Buzzing Roots Heritage Pub Quiz!

๐Ÿด Taking place at Dom Restaurant and Bar on Thursday 29 August, enjoy a delicious three-course meal whilst learning fascinating facts and stories about our district.

๐ŸŽซ Plus there's the chance to win tickets for the Bouskell Park Ice House!

๐Ÿ‘‰ Book your place with Dom Restaurant and Bar or online via www.visitblaby.org.uk/events

๐ŸŽ‰ Congratulations to our winners!HUGE THANKS to everyone that entered our giveaway with The Victory Show and a massive t...
22/08/2024

๐ŸŽ‰ Congratulations to our winners!

HUGE THANKS to everyone that entered our giveaway with The Victory Show and a massive thanks to them for such a great prize ๐Ÿ’œ

Congratulations to the following:
๐Ÿ‘‰ Craig Lee (Facebook)

You've just won a family camping ticket to The Victory Show! ๐ŸŽซ๐ŸŒŸ Please DM us in order to collect your prize!

Find out more about this great event and others at www.visitblaby.org.uk/events

We are delighted to share that two restaurants from our district are finalists in this years Leicestershire Curry Awards...
22/08/2024

We are delighted to share that two restaurants from our district are finalists in this years Leicestershire Curry Awards! ๐Ÿ†

๐ŸŒŸDine India Restaurant & Take Away - Restaurant of the Year
๐ŸŒŸChef's Flavour Glenfield - Best New Restaurant

Winners will be announced at the award ceremony on 23rd September - best of luck to them both!

๐Ÿ‘‰ Find more great places to eat at www.visitblaby.org.uk/food-and-drink


Leicestershire Curry Awards

๐ŸŒŸ Competition Time! ๐ŸŒŸThe largest WWII reenactment weekend in the UK The Victory Show returns at the end of this month! H...
16/08/2024

๐ŸŒŸ Competition Time! ๐ŸŒŸ

The largest WWII reenactment weekend in the UK The Victory Show returns at the end of this month!

Held over a 100-acre site at Foxlands Farm Cosby, the award-winning show has something for everyone from reenactment camps and 1940s vehicles to amazing air displays ๐Ÿ›ซ

We are very excited to be giving away a Family Camping Ticket (for two adults and up to three children) and entrance to the show on either the Saturday or Sunday.

๐Ÿ‘‰ To enter simply like/follow Visit Blaby District and The Victory Show
๐Ÿ‘‰ Let us know in the comments who you would like to bring with you

Competition entries will close on Wednesday 21 August at 6pm. For T&Cs visit our website: visitblaby.org.uk/competition-terms-and-conditions

It's Afternoon Tea Week! Fancy a scone to celebrate? ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฅ‚Why not try one of these delicious options in the district...Thu...
14/08/2024

It's Afternoon Tea Week! Fancy a scone to celebrate? ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฅ‚

Why not try one of these delicious options in the district...

Thurlaston Garden Centre & Tearoom offer a variety of themed afternoon teas including Harry Potter, Gin & Tonic, and Children's plus at the moment Lilo and Stitch!

Palmers Garden Centres are well known for their wonderful afternoon tea selection and definitely worth a try

The Tithe Barn have a bottomless Afternoon Tea available every weekend at 2pm with unlimited tea, coffee or prosecco

The Royal Oak, Kirby Muxloe offer Afternoon Tea anytime from 12.30pm, simply book in advance

๐Ÿ‘‰ Find more great places to eat at www.visitblaby.org.uk/food-and-drink

Looking for family friendly activities this summer holiday? ๐ŸŒž Why not try out our new childrenโ€™s trail at Bouskell Park ...
10/08/2024

Looking for family friendly activities this summer holiday? ๐ŸŒž

Why not try out our new childrenโ€™s trail at Bouskell Park as part of our Ice House Tours ๐ŸฆŠ๐ŸŒณ

๐Ÿ“… We have two dates coming up โ€“ Thursday 15th and Saturday 17th August

Up to 4 children for free with one paying adult, plus every booking receives a 10% voucher at J.J's cafรฉ located opposite the park in Blaby Antiques Centre

๐Ÿ‘‰ Find out more at www.visitblaby.org.uk/heritage/bouskell-park-ice-house

Congratulations to our winner! ๐ŸŽ‰HUGE thank you to everyone that entered our giveaway with Everards Meadows for the Aspal...
08/08/2024

Congratulations to our winner! ๐ŸŽ‰

HUGE thank you to everyone that entered our giveaway with Everards Meadows for the Aspall Outdoor Cinema event ๐ŸŽฅ

Congratulations to:
๐Ÿ‘‰ Nicky Creasey (Facebook)

You've just won 4 tickets to Bridget Jones's Diary showing on Friday 9th August ๐ŸŽซ๐ŸŒŸ Please DM us in order to collect your prize!

Find out more about this great event and others at https://www.visitblaby.org.uk/events/

๐ŸŒŸ Competition Time! ๐ŸŒŸAspallโ€™s Outdoor Cinema is taking place at Everards Meadows this weekend ๐ŸŽฅ To celebrate we have 4 t...
05/08/2024

๐ŸŒŸ Competition Time! ๐ŸŒŸ

Aspallโ€™s Outdoor Cinema is taking place at Everards Meadows this weekend ๐ŸŽฅ

To celebrate we have 4 tickets to giveaway for Bridget Jones's Diary showing on Friday 9th August, which includes a free pint of Aspall Cyder and popcorn! ๐Ÿป๐ŸŽฌ

๐Ÿ‘‰ To enter simply like/follow Visit Blaby District and Everards Meadows

๐Ÿ‘‰ Let us know in the comments who you would bring with you

Competition entries will close on Wednesday 7th August at 6pm.

The winner must be able to attend the 2pm showing on Friday 9th August. Due to the event being held and sponsored by alcohol brand Aspall, it's for over 18's only.

For T&Cs visit our website: visitblaby.org.uk/competition-terms-and-conditions

01/08/2024

Explore key historic landmarks in our local area by booking onto a guided tour this summer!

๐Ÿš‡ Glenfield Tunnel
๐ŸงŠ Bouskell Park Ice House
๐Ÿฐ Kirby Muxloe Castle

๐Ÿ‘‰ Visit our website to find out more: www.visitblaby.org.uk/heritage

Congratulations to our winners! ๐ŸŽ‰HUGE thank you to everyone that entered our giveaway with Cosby Yarn Bomb ๐ŸฆŠ๐ŸงถCongratulat...
29/07/2024

Congratulations to our winners! ๐ŸŽ‰

HUGE thank you to everyone that entered our giveaway with Cosby Yarn Bomb ๐ŸฆŠ๐Ÿงถ

Congratulations to:
๐Ÿ‘‰ Rachel Baxter (Facebook)
๐Ÿ‘‰ Angela Louise (Facebook)
๐Ÿ‘‰ .smithhall (Instagram)
๐Ÿ‘‰ (Instagram)
๐Ÿ‘‰ (Instagram)

You've just won a handmade Fosse Fox knitted by the team of crafters who are behind this amazing event! Please DM us in order to collect your prize.

If you haven't already there's still time to visit the Yarn Bomb - it's on until Wednesday 31st July!

Find out more - www.visitblaby.org.uk/cosby-yarn-bomb

Looking for fresh ideas this summer holiday?๐ŸŒž๐Ÿ• Try out the mini chef experience at CINI restaurant, hotel & bar every Sa...
22/07/2024

Looking for fresh ideas this summer holiday?๐ŸŒž

๐Ÿ• Try out the mini chef experience at CINI restaurant, hotel & bar every Saturday and weekdays during the school holidays

๐Ÿšฉ Journey through the jungle Blaby Golf Centre Adventure Golf, followed by a bite to eat at Okapi kitchen

๐ŸŽ‰ Run around and play whatever the weather at 360 Play Leicester and Enderby Leisure and Golf Centre soft play

๐ŸฆŠ Take part in Meadow the Fosse Fox Olympic themed trail at Fosse Meadows, with maps and snacks available from Mason's Il Cappo Del Caffรจ

๐Ÿธ Book onto our activity trail at Bouskell Park and help Fosse Fox Blar find his froggy friend

๐Ÿ‘‰ Find out more at visitblaby.org.uk/events

What do you have planned? Share your recommendations below๐Ÿ‘‡

๐ŸŒŸ Competition Time! ๐ŸŒŸThis year's Cosby Yarn Bomb has officially started and wow it's impressive! ๐ŸคฉIt's on until 31st Jul...
17/07/2024

๐ŸŒŸ Competition Time! ๐ŸŒŸ

This year's Cosby Yarn Bomb has officially started and wow it's impressive! ๐Ÿคฉ

It's on until 31st July and is completely free, if you haven't already make sure to check it out ๐Ÿ‘

To celebrate we are giving you the chance to win a handmade Fosse Fox knitted by the team of crafters who are behind this amazing event ๐ŸฆŠ๐Ÿงถ (we have 5 to give away!)

๐Ÿ‘‰ To enter simply like/follow Visit Blaby District and Cosby Yarn Bomb

๐Ÿ‘‰ Let us know in comments if you've visited already and feel free to share some pics ๐Ÿ“ธ

Competition entries will close on Sunday 28th July at 6pm.
For T&Cs visit our website: visitblaby.org.uk/competition-terms-and-conditions

Are you booked onto a Glenfield Tunnel Tour this weekend? ๐Ÿš‚The Forge Inn in Glenfield are kindly offering all attendees ...
11/07/2024

Are you booked onto a Glenfield Tunnel Tour this weekend? ๐Ÿš‚

The Forge Inn in Glenfield are kindly offering all attendees an exclusive discount on their brunch and lunch menus! ๐Ÿฝ

Simply book a table in advance, advise you are on a tour, and show your ticket on the day ๐ŸŽซ

๐Ÿ“… Dates for the tours are booking up fast, but there are still spaces available on 20th/21st July plus dates in September.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Find out more at www.visitblaby.org.uk/heritage/glenfield-tunnel

Leicestershire Industrial History Society

Come along to Fosse Meadows Monday 15th July for a Morning Breeding Bird Tour, where a volunteer ranger will identify as...
08/07/2024

Come along to Fosse Meadows Monday 15th July for a Morning Breeding Bird Tour, where a volunteer ranger will identify as many different birds by sight and sound ๐ŸŒณ

Refreshments will be available from Mason's Il Cappo Del Caffรจ too โ˜•๏ธ

๐Ÿ‘‰ Find out more at: www.visitblaby.org.uk/events

Congratulations to our winner! ๐ŸŽ‰HUGE thank you to everyone that entered our giveaway with GlastonBlaby Charity Music Fes...
05/07/2024

Congratulations to our winner! ๐ŸŽ‰

HUGE thank you to everyone that entered our giveaway with GlastonBlaby Charity Music Festival ๐ŸŽต

Congratulations to:
๐Ÿ‘‰ (Instagram)

You've just won a pair of tickets to GlastonBlaby 2024 ๐ŸŽซ๐ŸŒŸ Please DM us in order to collect your prize!

This year's Charity Music Festival is even bigger and better! Taking place at Leicester Lions RFC on Saturday 20 July ๐Ÿ“† Tickets are still available๐ŸŽซ

Find more about this great event and others at https://www.visitblaby.org.uk/events/

04/07/2024

Cosbyโ€™s famous Yarn Bomb returns for 2024 with the promise of Fun and Games, Mischief and Mayhem! ๐Ÿงถโœจ๐ŸŽจ

This three week street art festival will be live throughout the village from 10th - 31st July ๐Ÿ“†

Itโ€™s completely free and wonderfully wacky, so come along and check it out! ๐Ÿ™Œ

๐Ÿ‘‰ Find out more at www.visitblaby.org.uk/cosby-yarn-bomb

๐ŸฆŠ Meadow the Fosse Fox needs your help this summer! ๐ŸฆŠTake part in Meadow's Olympic themed trail around Fosse Meadows ๐ŸŒณ M...
01/07/2024

๐ŸฆŠ Meadow the Fosse Fox needs your help this summer! ๐ŸฆŠ

Take part in Meadow's Olympic themed trail around Fosse Meadows ๐ŸŒณ

Maps are available from Mason's Il Cappo Del Caffรจ Entry costs ยฃ1 with all proceeds going to Tay's Tribe in aid of brain tumour research.

Return to Mason to collect your tasty treat ๐ŸŽ Plus all entrants will be entered into a draw to win some amazing prizes!

Find out more at: www.visitblaby.org.uk/events

28/06/2024

The Cosby Crafters are hard at work ahead of this year's Cosby Yarn Bomb and we can't wait to see what magic they crochet up this year! ๐Ÿงถโœจ๐ŸŽจ

๐Ÿ“… Get the date in your diary and don't miss Blaby District's popular family friendly event ๐Ÿ’œ

๐ŸŒŸ Competition Time! ๐ŸŒŸ GlastonBlaby Charity Music Festival is back this year, even bigger and better! Taking place at Lei...
26/06/2024

๐ŸŒŸ Competition Time! ๐ŸŒŸ

GlastonBlaby Charity Music Festival is back this year, even bigger and better! Taking place at Leicester Lions RFC on Saturday 20 July ๐Ÿ“†

We are giving you the chance to win a pair of tickets to this amazing event! ๐ŸŽซ

๐ŸŽต Incredible line up of live music from many different artists throughout the day
๐Ÿ” Food and drink stalls
๐ŸŽ  Attractions and rides plus much more!

A great day out for all!

To enter:
๐Ÿ‘‰ Like/follow

Visit Blaby District
GlastonBlaby Charity Music Festival

๐Ÿ‘‰ Tag in the comments who you would like to take with you to the festival
Feel free to share too!

Competition entries will close on 4th July at 6pm.
For T&Cs visit our website: www.visitblaby.org.uk/competition-terms-and-conditions

Introducing our new Bouskell Park Discovery Trail ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿ”ŽHelp our resident Fosse Fox Blar find his froggy friend by solving c...
24/06/2024

Introducing our new Bouskell Park Discovery Trail ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿ”Ž

Help our resident Fosse Fox Blar find his froggy friend by solving clues around the park. Complete the crossword to find froggyโ€™s hiding place and reunite the parkland pals! ๐ŸฆŠ๐Ÿธ

Our complimentary activity trail for children runs alongside our Bouskell Park Ice House Tours, simply book on to one of the dates on our website! Up to 4 children for free with one paying adult.

Plus every booking receives a 10% discount at J.J's cafรฉ located opposite the park in Blaby Antiques Centre!

๐Ÿ‘‰ Find out more at www.visitblaby.org.uk/heritage/bouskell-park-ice-house

This week Leicester was crowned England Curry Capital ๐ŸŽ‰Did you know Leicester has the highest number of Indian restauran...
21/06/2024

This week Leicester was crowned England Curry Capital ๐ŸŽ‰

Did you know Leicester has the highest number of Indian restaurants per capita in the UK, with an average of 47 restaurants per 100,000 people! ๐Ÿ›

Some restaurants to check out in the district include:

๐Ÿด Dine India Restaurant & Take Away in Countesthorpe - winners of the Leicestershire Curry Awards 2022
๐Ÿด Cardamom Lounge - Narborough
๐Ÿด Zaika Indian Dining in Blaby
๐Ÿด Indian Lantern in Stoney Stanton

Where is your favourite Indian restaurant in the district? Let us know in the comments below ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ‘‰ Discover more amazing food and drink gems on your doorstep with our Taste Adventure Map at www.visitblaby.org.uk/taste-the-place

๐Ÿ“ท Dine India

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Congratulations to our winner! ๐ŸŽ‰HUGE thanks to everyone that entered our giveaway for a 360 Play Leicester Summer Pass!C...
17/06/2024

Congratulations to our winner! ๐ŸŽ‰

HUGE thanks to everyone that entered our giveaway for a 360 Play Leicester Summer Pass!

Congratulations to:
๐Ÿ‘‰ (Instagram)

You've just won a Summer Pass for 1 child and 1 accompanying adult! ๐ŸŽซ๐ŸŒŸ Please DM us in order to collect your prize!

๐ŸŒž Find out more about 360 Play Leicester and purchase a Summer Pass at https://360play.co.uk/360-play-leicester/

13/06/2024

It's National Bike Week making it the perfect time to explore the district on two wheels ๐Ÿšฒ

A great option with children is Everards Meadows - the tarmac paths are perfect for balance bikes and scooters, while more confident riders will love exploring the canal tow paths and cycle trails.

Work up an appetite then treat them to a tasty snack at Jenno's Coffee House or a delicious meal at Everards Meadows Beer Hall ๐Ÿบ

๐Ÿ‘‰ Find out more: www.visitblaby.org.uk/attractions/everards-meadows

๐ŸŒŸ Competition Time! ๐ŸŒŸStruggling to think of ideas to keep the kids entertained this summer?360 Play Leicester is an indo...
07/06/2024

๐ŸŒŸ Competition Time! ๐ŸŒŸ

Struggling to think of ideas to keep the kids entertained this summer?

360 Play Leicester is an indoor and outdoor play centre, designed with the whole family in mind. Run off all that energy and get active in the huge indoor soft play areas or get out in the sunshine in The Big Outdoors!

We are giving one lucky winner a Summer Pass for 1 child and 1 accompanying adult ๐ŸŽซ unlimited access across all 360 centres until 1st September!

To enter:
๐Ÿ‘‰ Like this post
๐Ÿ‘‰ Follow Visit Blaby District and 360 Play Leicester
๐Ÿ‘‰ Tag your play date to share the news

Find out more about what's happening in the district at: www.visitblaby.org.uk/events

Competition entries will close on Sunday 16th June at 6pm. For T&Cs visit our website: www.visitblaby.org.uk/competition-terms-and-conditions

โค๏ธ Father's Day inspiration ๐ŸปHave you got something special planned yet?๐Ÿ” Treat the Homer in your life to this Simpsons-...
05/06/2024

โค๏ธ Father's Day inspiration ๐Ÿป

Have you got something special planned yet?

๐Ÿ” Treat the Homer in your life to this Simpsons-themed afternoon tea at Thurlaston Garden Centre & Tearoom! Featuring Krusty Burger, waffle fries and Duff Beer!

๐Ÿบ Everards Meadows offers the chance to explore 70 acres of nature, brewery tours, a special Fatherโ€™s Day menu and a shop to pick up gifts!

๐Ÿด Wine and dine your dad with a special Father's Day menu at CINI restaurant, hotel & bar , The Bricklayers and Nemo's at Stoney Cove

For more inspiration on places to eat and drink, check out www.visitblaby.org.uk/tastetheplace

03/06/2024

Save the dates! ๐Ÿ“…

There are lots of exciting events taking place in Blaby District this summer including...

๐ŸŽต Lubbesthorpe Alive LubbFest on 15th June - delicious street food, live music plus fun and games for all the family

๐ŸŒป Cosby Yarn Bomb summer festival from 10th to 31st July - this years theme is 'Fun & Games, Mischief & Mayhem'

๐ŸŽธGlastonBlaby Charity Music Festival on 20th July, charity music festival with fantastic live music

๐Ÿ›ซThe Victory Show from 30th Aug - 1st Sep - the largest WWII re-enactment weekend event of its kind in the UK

๐Ÿ‘‰ Find out more at www.visitblaby.org.uk/events

Congratulations to our winner! ๐ŸŽ‰HUGE thanks to everyone that entered our giveaway for Lubbesthorpe Alive Lubbfest 2024 C...
28/05/2024

Congratulations to our winner! ๐ŸŽ‰

HUGE thanks to everyone that entered our giveaway for Lubbesthorpe Alive Lubbfest 2024

Congratulations to:
๐Ÿ‘‰ Kirsty Sutherland (Facebook)

You've just won a family ticket to Lubbfest 2024 on Saturday 15th June ! ๐ŸŽซ๐ŸŒŸ Please DM us in order to collect your prize!

To find out more about LubbFest 2024 and other events in the district, please visit: www.visitblaby.org.uk/events

๐ŸŒŸ Competition Time! ๐ŸŒŸNext month we see the return of Lubbesthorpe Alive Lubbfest 2024 on Saturday 15th June and we are g...
20/05/2024

๐ŸŒŸ Competition Time! ๐ŸŒŸ

Next month we see the return of Lubbesthorpe Alive Lubbfest 2024 on Saturday 15th June and we are giving you the chance to win a family ticket to this event! ๐ŸŽซ

Expect delicious street food, live music, and lots of fun and games for all the family ๐ŸŽช

Find out more at: www.visitblaby.org.uk/events/lubbfest-2024

To enter:
๐Ÿ‘‰ Like this post
๐Ÿ‘‰ Follow Visit Blaby District and Lubbesthorpe Alive
๐Ÿ‘‰ Tag who you would bring with you.

Competition entries will close on 27th May at 6pm. For T&Cs visit our website: www.visitblaby.org.uk/competition-terms-and-conditions

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