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What’s Onin Loughborough
& Charnwood 2018/19
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Welcome to
Loughborough
You’llit!
Loughborough is a thriving, award-winning market town nestled in the heart of the glorious Charnwood Forest,
offering a wide range of unique shops, diverse eating out experiences, family attractions, exciting events and plenty
of places to enjoy and explore.
Entertainment and dining are second to none whether you are planning a party or looking for an exclusive dining
experience. From a wide selection of local bars, cafes and restaurants to the well known eateries, there is something
for everyone. One App.
Make the most of Loughborough’s local offers by signing up for a Loyalty Card or
downloading the Love Loughborough Loyalty App, both are completely FREE. It’s the
‘must-have’ item for shopping, leisure, events and eating out in Loughborough Town
centre. Download or sign up at loveloughborough.co.uk/loyalty-card or direct from the
Love Loughborough Facebook page.
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To thank all of our residents, shoppers and visitors we are giving you free Wi-Fi in the
town centre. Look out for Love Free Wi-Fi on your device and connect by filling in the
simple form or registering through social media.
This guide showcases the major events in the area but for a full listing of events in and
around Loughborough visit loveloughborough.co.uk/events or our Facebook page
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EVENT LOCATIONS
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C H R I S T M A S
Post Your Letter to Santa
12th November to 7th December
Carillon Court Shopping Centre
Beauty & The Beast
24th November to 6th January
Loughborough Town Hall
Little Wolf Entertainment returns with shimmering sets, outrageous costumes, magic, mayhem and monstrous fun for this brand new production promising to be Loughborough’s most spectacular panto yet!
Book tickets on 01509 231914 or online at loughboroughtownhall.co.uk
Santa Steam Trains
24th November to 24th December
Great Central Railway
Make your Christmas extra special by joining Santa on this magical Santa Steam Train. Advance booking is essential.
Christmas Lights Switch
On with Capital FM
25th November - 10am to 5pm
Loughborough Market Place
The Festive season really starts with a bang with the Christmas Lights Switch On. Specialist market and live entertainment. Switch On at 5pm.
Santa’s Grotto
25th November - 10.30am to 5pm
Carillon Court Shopping Centre
Visit Santa in his Grotto and don’t forget to post your Christmas letter in his post box!
Sock Christmas Art &
Craft Fair
25th November - 11am to 5pm
Loughborough Town Hall
Fantastic range of homemade wares, art & jewellery.
loughboroughtownhall.co.uk
Loughborough Christmas
Tree Festival
28th November to 2nd December - Times Vary
All Saints with Holy Trinity Loughborough Parish Church
The beautiful Parish Church is host to over 120 decorated Christmas trees, created by local groups and businesses - see if you can spot the Love Loughborough Tree, Refreshments, stalls, prizes and entertainment. All Santa Fun Run entrants get FREE admission on Sunday when wearing their Santa costumes. allsaintsloughborough.org.uk
Tickets available online at gcrailway.co.uk or by calling 01509 632323
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Rotary’s Santa Fun Run
2nd December - 11am
Loughborough Town Centre
The 5k fun run or walk returns to the Market Place with over 1500 Santas. Free Santa suit and medal for every entrant. FREE entry to Christmas Tree Festival if wearing your Santa suit. Best Dressed Dog competition at 10.30pm
Register at santa-fun-run.co.ukEmail: [email protected]
C H R I S T M A S
Christmas Tree Festival
2018 ConcertsAll Saints with Holy Trinity
Loughborough University Choir & Loughborough Male Choir
29th November - 7.30pm
Community Singalong
2nd December - 4pm
Tickets available on the door or from the Parish Office at Fearon Hall. Tel: 01509 217027
Quorn Christmas Food &
Craft Trail
2nd December - 11am to 4pm
Quorn Village
Over 50 stalls showcasing gifts, crafts, vintage, with a gin bar, prosecco, street food and Christmas cheer.
Facebook.com/quorn-food-and-craft-trail.
It’s A Wonderful Life:
A Live Radio Play
2nd to 6th December- 7.30pm plus 2.30pm matinee on Sunday
Loughborough Town Hall
loughboroughtownhall.co.uk
Late Night Christmas
Shopping
5th & 12th December - 7pm
Carillon Court Shopping Centre
FREE Gift wrapping courtesy of the
Love Loughborough Elves !
Further Late Night Shopping Christmas week from Monday 17th to Saturday 22nd December - open until 6pm (7pm on Wednesday 19th).
A full list of participating stores can be found at loveloughborough.co.uk/late-night-shopping
University Choir
Christmas Concert
5th December - 7.30pm
Martin Hall Theatre
Traditional carols, sing-alongs and some humorous numbers too!Book tickets at lboro.ac.uk
Yansel & Petal
6th to 8th December - 7pm
Good Shepherd Hall, Loughborough
facebook.com/GoodShepherdStageGroup
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C H R I S T M A S
Charles Dickens presents:
A Christmas Carol
11th & 12th December - 7.30pm
Loughborough Town Hall
European Arts Company returns for two nights this Christmas, with a heart-warming evening in the presence of the author himself.
loughboroughtownhall.co.uk
Jack and the Beanstalk
11th, 12th & 13th December - 7pm
Loughborough College
Tickets are priced at £5 per person
Festive Markets
12th to 23rd December
Loughborough Market Place
Festive markets throughout the period including the Farmers’ Market.
charnwood.gov.uk/pages/christmasmarkets
Stonehurst Farm’s
Victorian Christmas
Weekend
8th December 10am - 7pm9th December 10am - 5pm
Stonehurst Farm
Come and enjoy the fantastic atmosphere of a real Victorian Christmas at Stonehurst Farm. Visit Father Christmas in the Victorian Farmhouse, browse the festive food and craft stalls among the glowing log braziers, brass bands, carol singers, live nativity and lots of festive cheer!
Entry £5 Adults - Children FREE entry - Santa £12 includes gift - stonehurstfarm.co.uk
Mayor’s Community Carol
Service
19th December - 7pm
All Saints with Holy Trinity Loughborough Parish Church
Annual Christmas Community Carols with the Mayor of Charnwood and Loughborough’s Children’s Choir.
Visit allsaintsloughborough.org.uk for further information.
Beaumanor Hall’s Winter
Fair
8th & 9th December - 10am to 5pm
Beaumanor Hall
Held in the marvellous Victorian
Hall. Enjoy the many stalls offering local food, drink, handmade crafts and gifts, whilst listening to live seasonal music and taking part in festive activities and demonstrations – and don’t forget a visit to Santa’s Grotto!
Beaumanorhall.co.uk/events
and are available at the Box office Café at Loughborough College.
lboro.ac.uk
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Christmas Celebration
Concert with The8
20th December - 12.45pm - Lunch served at 11.30am
Loughborough Emmanuel Church
The8 return with their inimitable mix of sacred and humorous, thoughtful and entertaining Christmas music.
www.emmanuel-loughborough.org
Carols at the Carillon
24th December - 1pm
Carillon Tower, Queen’s Park
Take a break from your last minute Christmas shopping and come and join in the carols around the Carillon Tower on Christmas Eve!
carillontower.org.uk
C H R I S T M A S
Christmas at Charnwood
Museum
Lots of festive activities at the Museum throughout December including Tiny Tuesday’s Festive Fun on 18th December - 10.30-11.30am
Facebook.com charnwoodmuseum
Christmas Holiday Trains
26th December 2018 to January 2nd 2019
Great Central Railway
It’s full steam ahead at the Great Central Railway - Every day over the Christmas holiday period we’re running some of the gems of our locomotive fleet on a busy train service.
For more information or to book tickets visit gcrailway.co.uk or call 01509 632323
Elf on a Shelf Christmas
Trail
Runs up to 21st December
Loughborough Town Centre
Every week up until 21st December £50 Love Loughborough vouchers can be won to be spent in Elf participating establishments for Christmas. Find 12 of the 45 hidden Elves and match their names to their locations.
For a full list of partcipating businesses and how to enter visit loveloughborough.co.uk/elves.
FREE Christmas Wrapping
23rd December - 11am to 3pm
Carillon Court Shopping Centre
Come and get all those last minute Christmas gifts professionally wrapped for FREE by the Love Loughborough Christmas elves.
loveloughborough.co.uk
Free Christmas
Entertainment
Throughout December
Carillon Court & the Rushes Shopping Centres
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The Leicestershire Half
17th February - 9.30am
Prestwold Hall
The Leicestershire Half Marathon comprises of several running events of varying distances meaning everybody can get involved no matter what your fitness level is!
For more information visit leicestershirehalf.com
Paw Patrol
19th to 21st February
Great Central Railway
Come and see Paw Patrol favourites, Chase & Marshall, in February Half Term. The heroic pups will be making an appearance at Loughborough. Fun for all the family with steam rides, mini fun fair and face painting.
Visit gcrailway.co.uk for times
Chilli Fest
2nd March
Loughborough University (Student Union)
New for this year, come and join in the chilli mayhem.
For further details visit chillifest.net
The Vicar Of Dibley
19th to 23rd February - 7.30pm Matinee 2.30pm.
Loughborough Town Hall
Meet all of your favourite characters from the hugely popular TV series in this wonderful stage adaptation.
For tickets visitloughboroughtownhall.co.uk
Winter Steam Gala
25th to 27th January
Great Central Railway
Three days of intensive action on our double track recreating the experience of a busy main line railway in the age of steam.
Tickets and further information at gcrailway.co.uk or call 01509 632323
Paranormal Investigators
1st March- 9pm to 2am
Loughborough Town Hall
Join Dark Soul Events to become the first paranormal investigators to spend the night at the enormous Loughborough Town Hall.
For more imformation go to loughboroughtownhall.co.uk
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Loughborough Half
Marathon
7th April - 9am
Charnwood College
Starting and finishing at Charnwood College the route takes you through parts of Shepshed, Hathern and the beautiful Garendon Estate. A tough route but so rewarding when you cross that finish line. For more imformation visit facebook.com/officialoughboroughhalfmarathon
Easter Children’s Holiday
Trains
16th to 18th April
23rd to 25th April
Great Central Railway
Lots of fun for the whole family with appearances from the Easter Bunny. Contact GCR for times.
Tickets and further information at gcrailway.co.uk or call 01509 632323
Rent
30th April to 4th May - 7.30pm
Loughborough Town Hall
This exhilarating landmark musical tells the thrilling story of a group of impoverished young artists struggling to survive in New York City’s East Village in the thriving days of Bohemian excess. This is a rare and fantastic opportunity to see one of the all-time great musicals.
For tickets visitloughboroughtownhall.co.uk
Queen’s Park Summer
Band Concerts
May to August - 2pm
On most Sundays bands will perform on Queen’s Park. For details visit charnwood.gov.uk/queenspark
Ceramics In Charnwood
12th May - 10am to 4pm
Loughborough Market Place
Over 60 stalls showcasing the rich talent within Charnwood. facebook.com/CeramicsInCharnwood
Meet Peppa and George
4th to 6th May
Great Central Railway
Come and meet everyone’s favourite piggies over May Bank Holiday. Photo opportunities, children’s entertainment, singalongs and face painting. Tickets and further information at gcrailway.co.uk or call 01509 632323
Easter Vintage Festival
19th to 22nd April
Quorn & Woodhouse Station Great Central Railway
Step back in time and marvel at the traditional gallopers and big wheel, traction engines, craft stalls, vintage cars, live music and a mini real ale festival.
Tickets and further information at gcrailway.co.uk or call 01509 632323
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M AY / J U N E
Car Show
16th June - 10am to 4pm
Loughborough Town centre
The Loughborough Car Show is back! Why not come and exhibit your car on Sunday 16th June (Father’s Day!) and join everything from Classic Hot Rods to Soap Box Racers. Once again we’ll be joined by the Charnwood Cruisers to make this a fantastic day.
For further information or details how to register your car visit loveloughborough.co.ukGCR Model Event
14th to 16th June - Starts at 10am
Great Central Railway
Why not combine the Loughborough
Bike And Trike Show
19th May - 10am to 4pm
Loughborough Market Place
Loughborough Market Place will be filled with bikes of all types - old and new, custom and factory - something for everyone. Register your bike at loveloughborough.co.uk
1940’s Wartime Weekend
31st May to 2nd June
The Great Central Railway Wartime Weekend has something for everyone. There will be military displays, musical entertainment, and even a fly over. For further information visit gcrailway.co.uk
Race For Life
9th June
Market Place
Join this year’s Race For Life and take in the beautiful sites of Loughborough Town Centre
raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org
Picnic in The Park
8th June - 12pm to 5pm
Queen’s Park
An afternoon of good old fashioned fun. Loughborough’s long-standing annual event, returns for an afternoon of dance, music, theatre and street entertainment as well as arts and crafts activities for all the family.
charnwoodarts.com
Car Show with the Great Central Railway’s Model Event? With over 70 layouts across the Great Central Railways Stations this really is a model railway dream. Combined with the Loughborough Car Show it’s going to be a cracking weekend.
gcrailway.co.uk/modelevent
Glastonbudget
24th to 26th May
Wymeswold
The world’s biggest and best tribute music festival. See all your favourite rock hits at one epic festival.For tickets & information visit glastonbudget.org
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Party in the Park
22nd June - 10am til late
Venue TBC
A festival of theatre, music and performances brought to you by Loughborough Student Union.
lsu.co.uk
Armed Forces Day
29th June
Loughborough Town Centre
Loughborough Salutes the Armed Forces is organised by Charnwood Borough Council and supported by Love Loughborough, showcasing a display of military vehicles and equipment, face painting, a range of vehicles from the Land Rover Club, a display of military artefacts from the Carillon Museum and Charnwood Veterans Breakfast Club tea tent, offering refreshments in return for donations.
Charnwood.gov.uk
The Great Rempstone
Steam & Country Show
13th to 14th July - Gates open at 9am
Wymeswold
Over 40 engines, heritage funfair, children’s entertainments, Champion dog show, trade stands as well as many vintage and classic vehicles from agriculture and industry – not to forget the real ale and cider tent !
Rempstonesteam.org
Family Event
6th to 8th August
13th to 15th August
Great Central Railway
More details and tickets can be found at gcrailway.co.uk or call 01509 632323
Wicked Hathern Fest
9th & 10th August
Hathern
Swiftly becoming one of Leicestershire’s premier music festivals, with a great range of music provided by local artists and headlining acts plus a bar specialising in real ales and home-brewed ciders and plenty for the kids to do too - a great family day out!
hathernfest.co.uk
Mela
11th August
Loughborough Town Centre
Loughborough Mela celebrates the town’s cultural and ethnic diversity. The free event is packed with fun family entertainment with an assortment of musical styles from South Asia and around the world.
facebook.com/LoughboroughMela
J U N E / AU G U S T
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Loogabarooga Festival
17th to 22nd October TBC
Loughborough Town Centre
Local and nationally renowned authors, storytellers and illustrators come together for this festival giving Loogabarooga its unique and charming character which offers a great programme of events for children of all ages. Look out for the amazing story book benches !
loogabarooga.co.uk
Beer Festival
12th to 15th September - Times Vary
Great Central Railway
Great Central Railway’s annual beer festival returns for its twelth year and is better than ever! Take your taste buds on a sentimental journey at the award winning line’s 4-day beer festival. For information and tickets visit gcrailway.co.uk
Dog Show
15th September - 10am to 4pm
Loughborough Town Centre
The ever popular dog show returns with classes covering all shapes and sizes. Keep your eye out on the Love Loughborough Facebook page for more details nearer to the date.
For information and registration visit loveloughborough.co.uk
Countryside Show 2019
26th August
Beacon Hill
The show boasts the very best of countryside life and a food marketplace where you can taste freshly crafted local produce.leicscountryparks.org.uk
Living History Weekend
7th & 8th September
Bradgate Park
Meet Bradgate Park’s Time
Loughborough By The Sea
18th to 21st August
Market Place
Taking place over 4 days join us for sandcastle competitions, donkey rides, Punch and Judy and fair ground rides. We’ll also have a seaside trail for those junior explorers and our arts and crafts tent for all you budding artists. loveloughborough.co.uk
Travelling Ancestors.
Walk through the Park and meet the characters who may have once lived or worked here over the centuries.
facebook.com/BradgateParkTrust
Edible Forest
8th to 15th September TBC
Charnwood Forest
Amazing food & drink experiences in unique locations across the acient woodlands of Charwood Forest.
edibleforest.co.uk
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Halloween Steam and
Scream
31st October
Great Central Railway
Dare you ride the dark ghost train? Who knows what ghastly creatures you will meet on board …. Evening family entertainment including a spooky fancy dress competition.For further information and to book tickets visit gcrailway.co.uk
Wicked Hathern Fireworks
& Bonfire
2nd November - Gates Open 5.30pm
Bonfire Night
5th November
Great Central Railway
Combine the magic of a train ride at night with a sensational fire work display. It’s a magical night out for all the family.
It’s one of the biggest and best shows in Leicestershire so come along and join in the fun.
Visit gcrailway.co.uk
Remembrance Sunday
10th November - 10am to 8pm
Loughborough Town Centre
Full programme of events including the Annual Remembrance Parade & the Ringing of the Bells at All Saints at 7pm.
For the full schedule of events please visit charnwood.gov.uk
O C T O B E R / N O V E M B E R
Loughborough Fair
13th to 16th November
Loughborough Town Centre
Loughborough’s historic fair is back in the Market Place with old favourites and new rides for all the thrill seekers. Come along for the ride of your life or simply to walk round and take in the atmosphere.
For more information and dates visit charnwood.gov.uk
Diwali
Date TBC
Loughborough Town Hall
Diwali Celebrations begins with the famous lights switch-on at the Town Hall and is followed by an evening of music, dance and light in celebration of Diwali Switch On.
Festival Field, Hathern
Charnwood’s biggest bonfire with two displays, fire shows, live music and refreshments.
Fireworks Extravaganza
2nd November - Gates open 5.30pm
Loughborough University
Fairground rides, two incredible firework displays, food and an creative & exciting light show.
lboro.ac.uk
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Loughborough Retail
Market
Every Thursday & Saturday
8am to 4pm
Loughborough’s award winning retail market has been part of the town’s history for almost 800 years and is rich in character, atmosphere and colour. The market stalls sell an eclectic range of products from fresh produce to confectionary, clothing to household goods.
In 2017 the Loughborough Retail Market won the Best Large Outdoor Market of the Year award.
Loughborough Farmers’
Market
Every 2nd Wednesday of the Month
9am to 3pm
Producers from across the Midlands showcase a wide range of local, organic and artisan food and drink including authentic Melton Mowbray Pork Pies, Stilton Cheese and speciality meats.
Loughborough Vintage
Market
Every Friday
9am to 4pm
A popular, bustling and interesting market which has around 40 stalls offering an excellent selection of antiques, books and second hand collectors items for sale.
Loughborough Speciality
Markets
Look out for speciality markets throughout the year, featuring street food, continental, evening and Christmas markets.
Shopping
Boutiques, independents and unique Shops complement an elclectic mix of regional and national chains, with 3 shopping centres all in easy walking distance. Don’t forget to use your Love Loughborough loyalty app for local offers and discounts.
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Disclaimer
All information in this guide was compiled in good faith and believed to be correct at the time of going to print. Every effort has been made to avoid errors and omissions. Love Loughborough cannot accept any responsibility for any inaccuracies or subsequent changes made by the event organisers featured. We recommend that you contact the organisers prior to visiting the event to avoid disappointment.
Cultural Entertainment
Loughborough is host to an array of comedy, music, theatre, films and exhibitions, boasting two cinemas and the premier show venue of Loughborough Town Hall. Check out what’s on and make an evening of it by visiting one of the town’s many eateries.
Active Town Centre
Loughborough has a wealth of sporting activities on its doorstep from the unique medieval archery experience at Archery Legends to exhilarating rock climbing at the Climbing Station. Loughborough University is host to national and international sporting events plus first-class facilities. Don’t forget to check out the events and facilities at Loughborough Leisure centre!
A Bit of History
Charnwood Museum & Loughborough Library both hold events and exhibitions throughout the year. Don’t forget to visit the ancient Old Rectory Museum and All Saints with Holy Trinity Parish Church in the Town’s Cultural Quarter. Book a tour around the famous John Taylor’s Bell Foundry or hop on a steam train at Great Central Railway.
For further details on places to visit and things to do in Loughborough & Charnwood, please download the Loughborough & Charnwood Visitor Guide at goleicestershire.com/Loughborough
Leisure Activities
Test your puzzle solving skills at Break Escape and Hour Escape, both found in Loughborough town centre. Or why not chill out in the Victorian Queen’s Park, home to the Carillon Tower and Charnwood Museum.
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