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Visit Conkers Escape to CONKERS, the award-winning family attraction at the heart of The National Forest in North West Leicestershire. Are You Ready For An Adventure?

Then Come To Conkers! A Great Day Out For All The Family. Explore and Discover, get Creative, be Immersed with Nature, and Rise above treetops...
All In One Day. Five miles from Junction 11 off the M42.

Rainy day? Play anyway ☔🍂A little rain doesn’t stop the fun at Conkers! Alongside 120 acres of outdoor Forest adventures...
25/10/2026

Rainy day? Play anyway ☔🍂

A little rain doesn’t stop the fun at Conkers! Alongside 120 acres of outdoor Forest adventures, there’s plenty to enjoy indoors too:

🎨 Pottery painting in our Studio (spooky shapes from just £8 to paint)
🎬 4D Cinema experience
🧹 Ranger Craft Rooms with broomstick-making activities
🤸 Indoor Play Zones
🍔 Tasty places to eat and warm up

Plus, there’s even more half-term fun happening throughout next week, including spooky shows and our popular Halloween Light Walk!

Everything’s better with friends, so tag who you’d bring along.

🎟️ Join us at the link in the comments and make a day of it, whatever the weather!

A big thank you to The Karl's Bavarian Brass and everyone who came along to our Bavarian Night. We hope you had as much ...
24/10/2026

A big thank you to The Karl's Bavarian Brass and everyone who came along to our Bavarian Night. We hope you had as much fun as we did 🍻🎺

Here are a few snaps from the night and see you again next year! Keep following us to save the date and to hear about more exciting events at Conkers...

Answering Your Christmas FAQs... 🎅🎄Planning your visit to Winter Wonderland? Here are some of the questions we get asked...
24/10/2026

Answering Your Christmas FAQs... 🎅🎄
Planning your visit to Winter Wonderland? Here are some of the questions we get asked most often:

🎅 Is the time I book the time I see Santa?
Not quite. Your booked time is when your magical Light Walk to Santa's grotto begins, giving you plenty of time to soak up the festive atmosphere along the way.

✨ How long does the timed experience last?
Allow around 30 to 40 minutes. Stroll through our enchanting Valley of Lights, stop for festive photos, enjoy interactive games with the elves, and take in the sparkling displays before meeting Santa himself. One of Santa's helpers will welcome your family and guide you to the grotto for your special meet-and-greet and optional family photo.

🎁 Will my child receive a present from Santa?
Yes! Each child will receive a special token from Santa to exchange in our Elf Village. With the help of Santa's elves, they can choose their own gift from a fantastic selection of toys suitable for all ages.

🧣 Is the Winter Wonderland experience outdoors?
The Light Walk to Santa's grotto is mostly outdoors, with the grotto itself undercover. We recommend wrapping up warm and wearing suitable footwear, as winter weather can make some areas muddy. You'll also find plenty of indoor festive fun, including activities, play zones and places to enjoy food and drink.

🎄 What's included in my ticket?
There's so much more than just your visit to Santa!

Your ticket includes:
✅ Timed Light Walk and visit to Santa
✅ A gift for every child
✅ Peak tickets: Full-day access to Conkers from 10am
✅ Off Peak tickets: Access to Conkers from 2pm
✅ 120 acres of forest adventures and play
✅ Festive shows and train rides
✅ Christmas crafts
✅ FREE mulled w**e for grown-ups
✅ FREE gingerbread biscuit for little ones

Plus, you can enjoy additional festive activities, including reindeer food making, gingerbread decorating and pottery painting (additional charges apply).
🎟️ Enjoy all of this festive fun and book at our link in the comments.

Just 2 Weeks to go until Family Fireworks at CONKERS 🎆Join us in the heart of the National Forest for our annual Family ...
23/10/2026

Just 2 Weeks to go until Family Fireworks at CONKERS 🎆

Join us in the heart of the National Forest for our annual Family Fireworks Night with spectacular displays from Overseal Pyrotechnics. Enjoy dazzling laser shows, entertainment, tasty hot food and drink, and family fun before the fireworks light up the sky.

✨Doors Open at 5.00pm
🎆Display at 7.30pm
🚗FREE parking

Book your tickets at the link in our comments for an unforgettable night.

Last year, Bonnie and Ivy helped us add a very special tree to our Forest as part of our 25th anniversary celebrations. ...
22/10/2026

Last year, Bonnie and Ivy helped us add a very special tree to our Forest as part of our 25th anniversary celebrations. This half term, we're giving another family the chance to be part of the story 🌳

Visit the Rangers Craft Rooms to enter our competition. One lucky family will be invited back during planting season to help plant a tree and watch their contribution become part of the Forest for years to come. Included with admission and membership.

Plan your visit at Visit Conkers.

There’s so much to look forward to this week at CONKERS 🌳Whatever the weather, join us for weekday entertainment, exciti...
21/10/2026

There’s so much to look forward to this week at CONKERS 🌳

Whatever the weather, join us for weekday entertainment, exciting ranger activities, indoor discovery zones, 120 acres of outdoor Forest play and plenty more for the whole family.

Book now (and see what's on next week too) at the link in our comments.

We loved welcoming all the weird and wonderful creatures with Fudge & Co. Animal Encounters today, who was your favourit...
20/10/2026

We loved welcoming all the weird and wonderful creatures with Fudge & Co. Animal Encounters today, who was your favourite? 🕷️

If you missed them, they’ll be back in the Discovery Hall on Thursday 22 October between 11am-3pm… included with your admission.

We hope to spook you there!

A friendly notice from the team ☕Just a little note to say that Canalside Café will be closed to the public tomorrow due...
20/10/2026

A friendly notice from the team ☕

Just a little note to say that Canalside Café will be closed to the public tomorrow due to a corporate booking.

We look forward to welcoming you back when the café reopens on Thursday 22 October at 10am. Thank you for your understanding.

Save an extra 10% on your Conkers membership, this Half Term only 🌳If you’re visiting this October Half Term, it’s the p...
19/10/2026

Save an extra 10% on your Conkers membership, this Half Term only 🌳

If you’re visiting this October Half Term, it’s the perfect time to join. You’ll get 10% off an annual membership, and your admission fee is taken off your membership on a like for like basis, so the saving starts straight away.

A Conkers membership gives you unlimited Forest visits plus exclusive discounts on music nights and seasonal favourites including Halloween, Fireworks and Christmas… and so much more.

Find out more at the link in our comments, and join on the day.

Address

Rawdon Road
Swadlincote
DE126GA

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+441283216633

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