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Monday 10am - 8pm Tuesday 8am - 8pm Wednesday 8am - 8pm Thursday 8am - 8pm Friday 8am - 7pm Saturday 10am - 2pm Sunday 10am - 2pm

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Book your short break in Leicestershire with Stay Play Explore Family & adult short breaks from just £169

Stay Play Explore short breaks are a fantastic collection of great value for money escapes for families and couples. All packages include bed and breakfast and a choice of exceptional experiences. You can create your perfect break, whether it’s quality time away with the family or an escape with friends or loved ones there’s plenty of choices to keep everyone happy without breaking the bank. There’s a fabulous range of accommodation to choose from including 4* hotels with leisure and spa facilities, country hotels and homely farmhouse guesthouses who all provide hearty breakfasts included in the price. Stay Play Explore is a trade-marked campaign developed and maintained by Leicester Shire Promotions, the tourist board for Leicester and Leicestershire.

31/10/2026

31/10/2026

Don't miss out! Tonight marks the first of four fantastic nights of Halloween Light Walk magic at CONKERS... 👻✨

As darkness falls, glowing trails, spooky surprises and woodland wonder await around every corner. Plus, so much more!

Last year's visitors called it "lots of fun" for both kids and adults. The only question is... have you booked your tickets?

🎟️ Selected times are still available at the link in our comments and save this post for later.

31/10/2026

🎃 In what has become an annual Halloween tradition, please enjoy the 2026 butterfly pumpkin carving by the talented Mark Youles

🦋 This year's offering is the Ruddy Daggerwing, Marpesia petreus.

📍Originating from southern Florida and south to Central America, Mexico and the West Indies. Sometimes they can be seen in South Texas, Arizona and New Mexico

28/10/2026

Half term hump day update - there’s still some availability for the next few days Marriott Hotels Leicester has just updated their availability for the weekend but those rooms will sell out soon so get online and book a spooktacularly good value break now! #

25/10/2026

Please be aware that Twycross Zoo will be open today but not until 12pm 👇👇

24/10/2026

**IMPORTANT NOTICE** Robin Hoods Wheelgate Park is closed on Sunday 25th October due to the weather conditions. Please get in touch if you any issues with your tickets

IMPORTANT NOTICE – WHEELGATE THEME PARK CLOSURE – SUNDAY 25TH OCTOBER 2026

Due to the adverse forecasted weather conditions associated with Storm Boelo, we have made the decision to close Wheelgate Theme Park on Sunday 25th October 2026.

The safety of our guests and staff is always our highest priority, and whilst we understand this news will be disappointing, we feel this is the most responsible decision given the expected weather conditions.

What happens to your tickets?

All guests who have tickets booked for Sunday 25th October 2026 can transfer their tickets to another date during our 2026 season, completely FREE of charge.

To rearrange your visit, please email [email protected] with the following information:

-Your original booking reference number
-Your preferred new visit date

Alternatively you can log into your online account and edit the date of your tickets, we have wavered any administration fees to edit your tickets from this date.

Our team will work through all emails and ticket change requests as quickly as possible. We kindly ask for your patience during this busy period and request that you avoid calling our telephone lines, allowing our team to focus on processing everyone's requests.

We sincerely apologise for any disappointment or inconvenience this unexpected closure may cause, particularly to families who were looking forward to visiting us.

We really appreciate your understanding and continued support. We look forward to welcoming you back to Wheelgate Theme Park very soon!

The Wheelgate Team

Address

2 High Street
Loughborough
LE112PY

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 8pm
Tuesday	8am - 8pm
Wednesday	8am - 8pm
Thursday	8am - 8pm
Friday	8am - 7pm
Saturday	10am - 2pm
Sunday	10am - 2pm

Website

http://www.stayplayexplore.co.uk/

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