Discover Charnwood

05/06/2026

Love Loughborough's Gardener's Fair returns this Sunday! 🤩

Pop along between 10am-4pm on Sunday 7th June to browse a variety of stalls filled with everything you need for your garden.

We can't wait for the Love Loughborough Gardeners' Fair taking place in the town centre this Sunday 7th June 10am till 4pm. There'll be stalls selling everything you could possibly want for your garden: bedding plants, succulents, herbs, perennials, shrubs, climbing plants, vegetable plants.

Come along and chat to the experts on the stalls who are always ready to give you advice on what to plant in a shady spot or on a hot patio.

There's lots of parking close by and lots of stalls selling food and drink as well as artisan makers with lovely handmade crafts to browse. A great day out for everyone.

27/05/2026

Looking for ideas to keep the whole family entertained this half term?

Here are 10 amazing things to do in Charnwood this holiday:

🌿 Visit the amazing Bradgate Park
🌼 Pop into Queen’s Park in Loughborough (and don’t forget the café)
🌳 Get out and about in Watermead Country Park
🐑 Take the kids to Stonehurst Farm in Mountsorrel
🔔 There’s also the fascinating John Taylor & Co. Bellfoundry
🚂 Stop off at Great Central Railway
🎭 See what’s on at Loughborough Town Hall
🌄 Reach new heights at Beacon Hill Country Park
🏛️ Pay a visit to Charnwood Museum, Leicestershire, UK
☀️ Take a walk in the wonderful countryside (but don’t forget the sun cream)

Whether you’re after outdoor adventures, family fun, or relaxing days out, Charnwood has something for everyone!

For more information on these places, visit the Discover Charnwood website👇

https://www.discovercharnwood.co.uk/

27/05/2026

Did you know Charnwood is home to a large outdoor market which is more than 800 years old and is rich in character, atmosphere and colour?

Loughborough Market has been part of the town's history since 1221 and holds a Royal Charter.

From fresh produce and delicious baked goods to handmade gifts and clothing, why not come along and see what is on offer.

📍Loughborough Market Place
📅Thursday, Friday and Saturday (plus specialist markets!)
🕑8am-4pm

23/05/2026

Discover Loughborough Markets

Right in the heart of Loughborough is the historic Loughborough Market.

It's over 800 years old and fills Market Place every Thursday and Saturday with a retail market. It also hosts a vintage market every Friday as well as an artisan market each month.

From fresh baked goods, produce and fruit and veg to households goods, clothing and crafts, there is plenty to explore and buy!

The sun is shining so why not pop along and make it a market day this weekend.

15/05/2026

This weekend sees the return of the Charnwood Food Festival & Artisan Market 👇

Come along to Loughborough Market Place on Sunday, 17 May for a day of wonderful food, live entertainment and children activities.

🕓The event is free to attend so why not pop along between 10am-4pm.

07/05/2026

It's Thursday which means it's retail market day in Loughborough. The historic market hosts more than 50 regular traders every Thursday and Saturday.

There's also a vintage market every Friday where you can find antiques, books and second-hand collector’s items for sale.

Loughborough Market is open until 4pm today.

05/05/2026

Rothley is a picturesque village full of history and beauty. At the heart there are two village greens, Cross Green and Town Green, surrounded by stone cottages, a peaceful brook, and the parish church.

It’s the home of the restored Rothley Station on the Great Central Railway which featured in films and TV, today visitors can relax on a steam train journey or with tea on the platform.

Rothley offers independent shops, pubs, cafes along with garden centres, a farm shop and a vineyard

From history to modern day Rothley incorporates both in the most seamless way.

Find out more about Rothley: discovercharnwood.co.uk

01/05/2026

There’s plenty to do, see and get involved with this bank holiday weekend in Charnwood.

From funfairs and markets in Loughborough to an annual duck race in Wymeswold.

Take a look at what’s happening: discovercharnwood.co.uk

🎠 Fairtopia
🛍️ Loughborough Markets Retail Market
🌻 Love Loughborough Gardeners’ Fair
♻️ Charnwood Eco Hub Sustainability Fair
🦆 Wymeswold Duck Race and Duck Race

29/04/2026

🤩The new and improved children's play area in Queen's Park, Loughborough has reopened and is now available for little ones to enjoy.

Perfect timing for the upcoming bank holiday weekend! 🥳