Let's Get Together - Summer Strolls
Health and Wellbeing
Seasonal
Event Description
Join us for short social walks this summer, starting from Leicester's Museums.
Enjoy a friendly group walk through pleasant city streets and parks, revealing some interesting facts along the way. We finish with a refreshment opportunity and a chance to find out what's on at Leicester Museums & Galleries.
Walks are short (around 1 hour) and led at a steady pace. Allow extra time for refreshments afterwards. Booking essential.
Wed 29 June, 11am - From Leicester Museum & Art Gallery, New Walk
We take in historic New Walk and beautiful Victoria Park, passing features of interest along the way. We finish at the Attenborough Arts Centre cafe, Lancaster Road. Afterwards, explore the exhibitions at your leisure or return to the start with our Walk Leader.
Wed 20 July, 11am - From Newarke Houses, The Newarke
A walk exploring the local canal, Bede Park and the modern city space of Mill Lane. We'll finish with a picnic lunch (optional) in a pleasant location - seating available. Please bring your own light packed lunch.
Wed 27 July, 11am - From Leicester Museum & Art Gallery, New Walk
A walk though historic residential streets and Nelson Mandela Park. We finish at Attenborough Arts Centre cafe, Lancaster Road. Afterwards, explore the exhibitions at your leisure or return to the start with our Walk Leader.
Wed 17 Aug, 11am - From Newarke Houses, The Newarke
A garden-themed walk celebrating local green spaces, including those of Castle Gardens and Trinity Houses. We return to the museum for coffee in the garden. Afterwards, explore the 'Nature's Art: Gardens in Leicestershire and Beyond' exhibition at your leisure.
Wed 24 Aug, 11am - From Leicester Museum & Art Gallery, New Walk
A walk to Victoria Park in the footsteps of former Leicester residents. We reveal some of the historic events which have taken place on Victoria Park and finish at the Attenborough Arts Centre cafe, Lancaster Road. Afterwards, explore the exhibitions at your leisure or return to the start with our Walk Leader.
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