Explore more in the East Midlands

Get hands-on at the King Richard III Discovery Centre, Leicester

Try archery in Sherwood Forest, Nottingham

Find out more about how the 15th-century king’s skeleton was discovered beneath a car park in the city in 2012. The centre charts the story of the king’s life and death using interactive displays and
workshops.

Unleash your inner Robin Hood as you have a go at traditional longbow archery in the heart of Sherwood Forest. All ages can do it – you’ll learn how to load the bow and shoot your arrows through the air. But will you manage to hit the bullseye?

Watch a movie at The Kinema in the Woods, Lincolnshire

Tout the Royal Crown Derby Factory, Derby

Looking for a cinematic experience with a difference away from your local multiplex? This charming picture house is tucked away in the Lincolnshire countryside. It shows both new and classic movies, and still has an interval – so you won’t miss the most important bit when you nip to the loo.

Go behind the scenes of where the famous fine bone china is made, seeing how each piece is lovingly crafted. In the museum, you can see a tea set based on the one used on board the Titanic before it sank in 1912. Afterwards, enjoy tea and cakes in the tearoom.