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Indoor Things to Do in Leicester

Indoor Things to Do near Leicester

Leicester has 21 indoor things to do to choose from, in and around Leicestershire. They cover rainy-day indoor venues, and the full list below is ordered by distance from the town centre so the closest options come first.

Among them are South Charnwood Leisure Centre, Wacky Warehouse and Wacky Warehouse. 4 of them are free to visit; there is a mix of indoor and outdoor options (21 indoor, 1 outdoor). Each listing shows its address and, where the data is available, a website and phone number so plans can be checked before setting off.

Because facilities differ — some are full-day attractions, others a quick stop — checking opening times and any booking requirements ahead of a visit is recommended. The distances shown are measured from the middle of Leicester, and the occasional listing falls in an adjoining town where it is the nearest option for Leicester.

  1. 01
    Wacky Warehouse
    51, Bell Street, LE18 1AD · +44 116 281 3856
    IndoorKid-friendly
    3.4 mi
  2. 02
    Framework Knitters Museum
    42-44, Bushloe End, Wigston, LE18 2BA
    Indoor
    3.7 mi
  3. 03
    Leicester Museum and Art Gallery
    53, New Walk, Leicester, LE1 7EA
    Free entryIndoorStep-free
    4.3 mi
  4. 04
    East Street Lanes
    Location nearby
    IndoorKid-friendlyStep-free
    4.3 mi
  5. 05
    Go Kids Go
    Location nearby
    Free entryIndoorOutdoorKid-friendly
    4.5 mi
  6. 06
    Retro Computer Museum
    Unit Q, Humberstone Lane, Leicester, LE4 9HA · +44 116 298 2127
    IndoorStep-free
    4.6 mi
  7. 07
    Retro Computer Museum Arcade
    Location nearby
    IndoorKid-friendly
    4.6 mi
  8. 08
    National Gas Museum
    195, Aylestone Road, Leicester, LE2 7QJ
    Indoor
    4.7 mi
  9. 09
    King Richard III Visitor Centre
    4A, St Martins, Leicester, LE1 5DB · +44 300 300 0900
    IndoorStep-free
    4.7 mi
  10. 10
    Museum of the Royal Leicestershire Regiment
    Location nearby
    Indoor
    4.8 mi
  11. 11
    Newarke Houses Museum
    The Newarke, Leicester, LE2 7BY
    Free entryIndoor
    4.8 mi
  12. 12
    Social Climbing
    Location nearby
    IndoorStep-free
    4.8 mi
  13. 13
    Jewry Wall Museum
    Location nearby
    IndoorStep-free
    5.0 mi
  14. 14
    Lane7
    72-74, Great Central Street, Leicester, LE1 4JT
    IndoorKid-friendly
    5.0 mi
  15. 15
    Abbey Pumping Station
    Corporation Road, Leicester, LE4 5PX
    Free entryIndoor
    5.3 mi
  16. 16
    National Space Centre
    Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS · +44 845 605 2001
    IndoorStep-free
    5.3 mi
  17. 17
    Belgrave Hall Museum
    Location nearby
    Indoor
    5.3 mi
  18. 18
    360 Play
    Lubbesthorpe Way, Leicester, LE19 1JZ · +44 1162 894731
    IndoorKid-friendly
    6.5 mi
  19. 19
    Hollywood Bowl
    Lubbesthorpe Way, Leicester, LE19 1JZ
    IndoorKid-friendly
    6.5 mi
  20. 20
    Wacky Warehouse
    Meridian Way, Leicester, LE19 1LW · +44 1162 630069
    IndoorKid-friendly
    6.7 mi
  21. 21
    South Charnwood Leisure Centre
    Location nearby
    IndoorKid-friendly
    6.8 mi

Good to know

How many indoor things to do are there in Leicester?

This page lists 21 indoor things to do mapped in and around Leicester, including South Charnwood Leisure Centre. Each entry shows its location and, where available, contact details.

Are any of the indoor things to do near Leicester free?

Yes — 4 of the places listed for Leicester are free to visit, marked with a "Free entry" tag in the list above.

What is there to do at indoor things to do near Leicester?

Expect rainy-day indoor venues. Exactly what is on offer differs between venues, so checking ages, facilities and any booking requirements with the venue before travelling is recommended.

How are the distances to each place measured?

Distances are approximate, measured in a straight line from the centre of Leicester. The list is ordered nearest-first, and a few entries may be in adjoining towns where they are the closest option for Leicester.