Food scene
Great country village pub 5 minutes drive away. Lovely ambience. Lovely walk or cycle from the Red Barn to Branston. Good, honest food, open fire, friendly and welcoming village pub. Passionate about food and high-quality beer.
The Wheel Inn
Great country village pub 5 minutes drive away. Lovely ambience. Lovely walk or cycle from the Red Barn to Branston. Good, honest food, open fire, friendly and welcoming village pub. Passionate about food and high-quality beer.
Village pubs don't come much better. Quintessentially English pub serving exceptional food. Great array of beers, lagers. Regularly Dining Pub of the Year.
12 locals recommend
Chequers Inn
Main StreetVillage pubs don't come much better. Quintessentially English pub serving exceptional food. Great array of beers, lagers. Regularly Dining Pub of the Year.
Unique selection of shops with bags of provenance! Also grab a drink at the Balloon Bar or light snack at the Fuel Tank
16 locals recommend
The Engine Yard
Unique selection of shops with bags of provenance! Also grab a drink at the Balloon Bar or light snack at the Fuel Tank
If you’re a foodie you’ll love it. Do courses with adults and children too!
Manor Farm Cookery School
Main StreetIf you’re a foodie you’ll love it. Do courses with adults and children too!
Run by the cricketers Stuart Broad and Harry Gurney. Stylish, modern and cosy pub that is good for dining or a relaxing drink at the bar. Pub classics such as fish and chips, alongside more refined options like wild seabass, mussels, fennel & asaparagus.
8 locals recommend
The Tap & Run
Main RoadRun by the cricketers Stuart Broad and Harry Gurney. Stylish, modern and cosy pub that is good for dining or a relaxing drink at the bar. Pub classics such as fish and chips, alongside more refined options like wild seabass, mussels, fennel & asaparagus.
Langar Hall
Church LaneReal treat! Stubbornly English, Deliciously Stylish!
Gates Farm Shop
Free delivery to The Red Barn. Great ready meals, butchery and fruit and veg!
Sightseeing
Visit the castle, gardens, and also events / concerts. Used as the backdrop to The Crown! Great park run takes place every Saturday morning.
87 locals recommend
Belvoir Castle
Woolsthorpe RoadVisit the castle, gardens, and also events / concerts. Used as the backdrop to The Crown! Great park run takes place every Saturday morning.
Things to do
sole use (minimum 4 people) - 3 fields away! Fab spa for your private use – They put on great lunches / afternoon teas and you can take your own bubbles!
31 Degrees Leisure Days
24 Scalford Rdsole use (minimum 4 people) - 3 fields away! Fab spa for your private use – They put on great lunches / afternoon teas and you can take your own bubbles!
Mounted archery - no previous experience of horse riding is required and lots of experience of dealing with all children and adults. If you thought you’d never be like Robin Hood, here’s your opportunity! Based on the edge of Goadby Marwood so very local.
New Leaf Triangle
Mounted archery - no previous experience of horse riding is required and lots of experience of dealing with all children and adults. If you thought you’d never be like Robin Hood, here’s your opportunity! Based on the edge of Goadby Marwood so very local.
Great aqua park for the children and big kids. You can also cycle around Rutland Water, hire paddle boards, sail, fish or go across to the south shore by boat.
10 locals recommend
Rutland water Park
Great aqua park for the children and big kids. You can also cycle around Rutland Water, hire paddle boards, sail, fish or go across to the south shore by boat.
for the even more adventurous Langar Sky Dive is about a 12 minute drive away.
7 locals recommend
Skydive Langar
Harby Roadfor the even more adventurous Langar Sky Dive is about a 12 minute drive away.
Everyone knows Ragdale! If you need some more rest and relaxation!
12 locals recommend
Ragdale Hall Spa
Everyone knows Ragdale! If you need some more rest and relaxation!
Can purchase, consume and learn how to make chocolate - requires no more build up! Of course can be tailored for children too.
Sarsfield's Chocolaterie
Hickling LaneCan purchase, consume and learn how to make chocolate - requires no more build up! Of course can be tailored for children too.
Garthorpe Races run point to points - great day out for families and groups.
4 miles from the Red Barn at Goadby Marwood
The provisional fixture list is out and there are a few changes in the schedule for Midlands Pointing.
Here is the full provisional list of Midlands fixtures for 2023
Season 2023
Revesby Races - Saturday 21st January
Melton Hunt Club at Garthorpe - Sunday 5th February
Brocklesby - Saturday 11th February
Cottesmore at Garthorpe - Sunday 26th February
Pytchley with Woodland at Guilsborough - Sunday 12th March
Belvoir at Garthorpe - Sunday 26th March
Pytchley with Woodland at Dingley - Saturday 8th April
South Notts at Thorpe Lodge - Monday 10th April
Quorn at Garthorpe - Saturday 22nd April
Fernie at Dingley - Sunday 30th April
Fitzwilliam at Dingley - Saturday 13th May
Garthorpe
Garthorpe Races run point to points - great day out for families and groups.
4 miles from the Red Barn at Goadby Marwood
The provisional fixture list is out and there are a few changes in the schedule for Midlands Pointing.
Here is the full provisional list of Midlands fixtures for 2023
Season 2023
Revesby Races - Saturday 21st January
Melton Hunt Club at Garthorpe - Sunday 5th February
Brocklesby - Saturday 11th February
Cottesmore at Garthorpe - Sunday 26th February
Pytchley with Woodland at Guilsborough - Sunday 12th March
Belvoir at Garthorpe - Sunday 26th March
Pytchley with Woodland at Dingley - Saturday 8th April
South Notts at Thorpe Lodge - Monday 10th April
Quorn at Garthorpe - Saturday 22nd April
Fernie at Dingley - Sunday 30th April
Fitzwilliam at Dingley - Saturday 13th May
Twinlakes Family Theme Park
Melton Spinney RoadHanwell Wine Estate
Melton RoadTake a journey through themed galleries, stopping at over 150 interactive experiences. The UK’s largest planetarium aThe National Space Centre is an all weather attraction for all the family.
97 locals recommend
National Space Centre
Exploration DriveTake a journey through themed galleries, stopping at over 150 interactive experiences. The UK’s largest planetarium aThe National Space Centre is an all weather attraction for all the family.
The award-winning King Richard III Visitor Centre is in Leicester city centre, opposite Leicester Cathedral. It has been created around the location where King Richard III's remains were buried for more than 500 years. Using storytelling, design and 21st century technology, visitors can discover the incredible story of the King's life and death, and one of the greatest archaeological detective stories ever told. 1-2 hours
91 locals recommend
King Richard III Visitor Centre
4A St MartinsThe award-winning King Richard III Visitor Centre is in Leicester city centre, opposite Leicester Cathedral. It has been created around the location where King Richard III's remains were buried for more than 500 years. Using storytelling, design and 21st century technology, visitors can discover the incredible story of the King's life and death, and one of the greatest archaeological detective stories ever told. 1-2 hours