School holiday activities

We are beginning to gather information for activities that are taking place in and around Leicester during the festive period and over the Christmas holidays.   Keep checking back for more information.

• Christmas Steam Day
  Enjoy the return of this popular festive event, with one of the Beam Engines in Steam while the Oadby and Wigston Scouts and Guide band plays Christmas carols.  Lots of traditional Christmas toys on show from railways, model steam engines to vintage vehicles.  
  • 11.30am to 4pm at Abbey Pumping Station
  • Ticket prices apply - Book tickets online or pay with cash at the entrance gate.

• Christmas activity drop in
  • 10am to 11.30am at Highfields CYPFC
  • 1pm to 2.30pm at Eyres Monsell CYPFC (reception area)
• Stay and Play
  • 1pm – 2.30pm at Beaumont Leys CYPFC
  • 1.15pm to 2.45pm at Thurnby Lodge CYPFC
  • 1.30pm to 3pm at Woodbridge CYPFC

Christmas Eve!

• Stay and Play
  • 1pm to 2.30pm at Beaumont Leys CYPFC
  • 1.15pm to 2.45pm at Thurnby Lodge CYPFC
  • 1.30pm to 3pm at Woodbridge CYPFC

• New Year’s Eve celebration
  • 10am to 12noon at Braunstone CYPFC

• Stay and Play
  • 9.30am to 11am at Thurnby Lodge CYPFC
  • 1pm to 2.30pm at Highfields CYPFC
  • 1pm to 2.30pm at Beaumont Leys CYPFC
  • 1.30pm to 3pm at Woodbridge CYPFC

• Stay and Play
  • 10am to 11.30am at Eyres Monsell CYPFC

This summary is for information only and is correct at the time of publishing. View the webpage links or contact the individual providers directly to find out if the activities are suitable for your child or family needs.   Children must be supervised by a parent / guardian at all times. 

Activities are free to attend unless stated; however, fees may apply for additional activities or services available at the event. 

Related links

• Leicester Museum and Galleries family-friendly exhibitions
• King Richard III daily activities
• Active Leicester - Leisure centre activities
• Free adventure playground sessions
• Playschemes
• Mychoice - search for other activities, clubs and childcare in Leicester
• What's on in Leicester
• Go Leicestershire