The museum opened in 1992 houses paintings on Sikh history ranging from portraits of the Sikh Gurus, the Sikh scholars, paintings relating to Sikh rule in the Panjab in the 19th Century and the persecution of the Sikhs.
Leicester
Leicester
Leicester is the home to many attractions including the National Space Centre, the Highcross shopping centre and the more recent Richard III dig and exhibitions. The city also hosts top flight football and rugby as well as offering fantastic sporting facilities across many disciplines for use by schools. In the area are countless houses and Stately Homes of historic interest, plus the Battlefield of Bosworth where Richard III lost his crown to Henry Tudor.
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The UK's Only Main Line Heritage Railway
The Great Central Railway is Britain's only double track main line steam railway. Train rides are available every weekend and Bank Holiday throughout the year and daily in May through to September.
Providing adventurous outdoor activity experiences designed to stimulate, educate and motivate young people and others at affordable prices in a challenging and safe environment.
Built by William the Conqueror, Rockingham was a royal fortress for 450 years. Home to the Saunders Watson family. Set in a panoramic location with views over five counties, the Castle has magnificently furnished rooms of several periods, and is surrounded by 18 acres of superbly contrasting gardens including a beautiful Room Garden created by Chelsea Gold Medal Winner Robert Myers.
Visit this Leicestershire favourite with great family activities, high quality exhibitions, interactive fun and a few surprises along the way. From planes and trains, mining and engineering, fashion and toys to colliery tours, train rides and science play, there really is something for everyone.
A place to come and unleash (or even discover) your creative talents
Choose from our wide range of plain bisque shapes to paint and create your own pottery masterpiece to be treasured.
Parklands Leisure Centre, in Oadby is sandwiched between two local parks. The centre is currently undergoing a significant refurbishment programme to the existing centre.
The new 115 station gym will feature a range state of the art equipment as well as a free weights area and dedicated stretching area.
Ever since its inception in 1968, the Islamic Centre (Leicester) has served the Muslim and wider community. Today it remains the primary Muslim organisation in the city of Leicester with two Mosques, Imam and guest residences, Mortuary and burial services, education facilities, community and lecture halls as well as sports and gym facilities.
Wigston Pool and Fitness centre in Wigston, Leicestershire, is currently closed for a major refurbishment. The new centre will feature a 60 station gym with a mixture of the latest cardio vascular equipment, resistance machines, free weights and a stretching area.
The Cathedral is open every day - see the memorial stone for King Richard III, discover the ministry of the Cathedral and find out more about the story of Leicester. A trail and exhibition is provided throughout the week with regular Cathedral tours.
Beaumanor Hall is a Victorian country house located in Woodhouse, Leicestershire. Set in 34 acres of idyllic countryside, Beaumanor has been run by Leicestershire County Council since the 1970s and offers a whole range of facilities.
Set beside the church of the picturesque ironstone village of Lyddington, Lyddington Bede House originated as the medieval wing of a palace belonging to the Bishops of Lincoln.
360 Play is the one stop family entertainment venue for creative, active, stimulating fun whatever the weather. For people living in Leicester and the surrounding towns including Market Harborough, Hinkley, Nuneaton, Loughborough and Nottingham. Designed by families for families seeking fulfilling and fun things to do with their children, 360 is the place to go.
Great standard swimming pool but the Tiger Pool comes complete with Octopus slide and interactive water features, waterfalls, squirty fish, water dams and tipping bucket, making it suitable for the whole family.
Abbey Park lies approximately one mile north of the City centre. The River Soar divides this beautiful park into two distinct areas: to the east of the river lies the highly decorative Victorian part of the park with its evergreen shrubberies, trees, lakes and formally planted flower displays.
The historic parish church of All Saints is a large and beautiful medieval building at the heart of Loughborough's ancient town centre.
Thornton Reservoir is a peaceful and picturesque location that offers a network of trails and footpaths around the reservoir and through the neighbouring woodland areas. There are also links with longer trails including the Leicester Round and various other public footpaths. This scenic reservoir also has a popular fly fishery, attracting anglers from all over the midlands.
A length of Roman bath-house wall over 9 metres (30 feet) high, near a museum displaying the archaeology of Leicester and its region.
The only visible remains of Roman Leicester are these public baths. The bathing ritual lay at the heart of Roman social life.
Set in the heart of Leicestershire, Hinckley Leisure Centre offers local people a range of activities and facilities to help them stay active.
There is a brand new toning suite just for women, a gym, three swimming pools, group exercise studios, sports hall, squash courts, café and crèche.
Jainism is an Indian religion followed by several millions of people in India and by a sizeable number of migrant Jains in Europe, East Africa and North America. The name Jain is derived from a word in the ancient Indian language of Sanskrit Jina meaning 'victor' over the passions and the self.
Spend the day exploring Brocks Hill Country Park. The children will love playing in sandpits, climbing castles and whizzing down the the large 'wiggly' slide! Take a walk around the park and stop off and enjoy a picnic.
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Leicesershire's Medieval Manor House
Based in a Medieval Manor House dating back to 1280, the house has a fascinating history and was owned by one of the Gunpowder Plotters!
Oadby Swimming Pool in Oadby, Leicestershire offers local people a full range of aquatic activities throughout the week. From Swim 4 Everyone sessions to our award winning swimming lesson programme we are proud to offer a full range of water based action.
This picturesque fortified mansion was built for Lord Hastings, who was dramatically seized and executed by Richard III in 1483.
Hastings’ descendants still believe they have a direct line to the throne of England.
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