Events at Burbage Common, Leicester Road, Hinckley, LE10 3DD

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Events at Burbage Common, Leicester Road, Hinckley, LE10 3DD

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Burbage Common Open Day

  • Date: 14 May 2023
  • Location: Burbage Common, Leicester Road, Hinckley, LE10 3DD
  • Time: 10:30 - 16:30
  • Cost: Free admission

Annual countryside open day.

As in previous years the area around the visitor centre at the Leicester Road entrance will hold the main event, with a large marquee accommodating a number of stalls including craft stalls, charity stalls and local and national environmental charities, as well as this an arena will accommodate a number of displays over the course of the day including maypole dancing, TKT Cheerleaders, falconry display and a Tai Chi demonstration. 

You could join in the fun and enter your dog into our dog show. There will be a number of different categories to accommodate all different ages, shapes and size of dog, prizes and a rosette to be won.

There will also be bug and bird box making, donkey rides and archery, amongst other activities, taking place throughout the day, which all the family can take part in.

You can stock up on tasty local produce when visiting the farmer’s market area. With many food and refreshments stalls, there’s no need to bring your own.

Burbage Common open day - rescheduled event

  • Date: 16 September 2023
  • Location: Burbage Common, Leicester Road, Hinckley, LE10 3DD
  • Time: 10:30 - 16:30
  • Cost: Free

Annual countryside open day.

This event had to be cancelled in May due to adverse weather conditions, however, we are looking forward to a fun day for the whole family this September. 

There will be:

  • A fun dog show
  • Bird and bat box making
  • Bug box making
  • Falconry
  • Farmer's market
  • Countryside crafts
  • Have a go archery
  • TKT Cheerleaders
  • Local wildlife conservation groups
  • Refill stations
  • Refreshments

Wild Play 2023 - Fire

  • Date: 22 August 2023
  • Location: Burbage Common, Leicester Road, Hinckley, LE10 3DD
  • Time: 12:30 - 14:00
  • Cost: £5 per child.

Wild Play children's activities at Burbage Common - Fire, run by Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust

Booking is essential. 

Fire lighting, toasting marshmallows and a story. 

For children aged four to 12 years. Cost £5 per child, maximum of 20 places available. 

Children must be accompanied by a booked adult. One adult per family group, up to a maximum of three children, but no accompanying siblings under four years of age due to fire. 

Places are limited, so please call 01455 255728 to book. (A non-refundable payment will be taken on booking.)

Meet at the Visitor's Centre. Please come dressed for being outside - waterproof jacket and boots, sun cream and sun hat for children, and accompanying adult. 

No dogs are allowed at Wild Play sessions. 

For further information on Burbage Common itself, please visit Burbage Common and Woods

Wild Play 2023 - Minibeasts

  • Date: 08 August 2023
  • Location: Burbage Common, Leicester Road, Hinckley, LE10 3DD
  • Time: 10:00 - 11:30
  • Cost: £5 per child

Wild Play children's activities at Burbage Common - Minibeasts, run by Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust.

Booking is essential. 

Hunting for minibeasts, crafts, quiz trail and games. 

For children aged two to 12 years. Cost £5 per child, maximum of 20 places available. 

Children must be accompanied by a booked adult. One adult per family group, up to a maximum of three children. 

Places are limited, so please call 01455 255728 to book. (A non-refundable payment will be taken on booking.)

Meet at the Visitor's Centre. Please come dressed for being outside - waterproof jacket and boots, sun cream and sun hat for children, and accompanying adult. 

No dogs are allowed at Wild Play sessions. 

For further information on Burbage Common itself, please visit Burbage Common and Woods

 

Wild Play 2023 - Ropes and Knots

  • Date: 04 April 2023
  • Location: Burbage Common, Leicester Road, Hinckley, LE10 3DD
  • Time: 10:00 - 11:30
  • Cost: £5 per child

Wild Play session - Ropes and Knots,run by Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust at Burbage Common. 

Booking essential. 

Rope-based obstacle course and create a wild weaving frame and have a go at sling braiding. 

For children aged four to 12 years. Cost £5 per child, max 20 places available.

Children must be accompanied by a booked adult. One adult per family group, up to a maximum of three children, but no accompanying siblings under four years due to tool use. 

Places are limited, so please call 01455 255728 to book. (A non-refundable payment will be taken on booking.)

Meet at the Visitors centre. Please come dressed for being outside - waterproof jacket and boots, sun cream and sun hat for children, and accompanying adult. 

No dogs are allowed at Wild Play sessions.

For further information on Burbage Common itself, please visit Burbage Common and Woods

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