This is the third year I have posted this this amazing deal!
At only £139, I really do feel that this break offers superb value for money, and now offers an even better choice of activities than before!! Plus the only dates which incur a surcharge, are Bank Holidays...leaving you free yo use this offer throughout any of the school holidays(avoiding B.Hols) with no financial penalty...happy days!!

The savings I have quoted are based upon a family of 4 sharing a hotel room(at the most expensive hotel) on 6th August 2016(school hols), breakfast and choosing the 3 priciest activities. Eg: Leicester Marriott with Twinlakes, Twycross and Space Centre.

I can thoroughly recommend these breaks...as I have been on them myself!! Any questions please ask! Will be loads of info on here to help you regarding booking your break and your options. Please note, it is not necessary to use all the attraction tickets whilst on the break....you may save them and use them later in the year(anytime after the date your room is booked) to save rushing things or to spread the fun out throughout the year.

2 adults and 2 children - £139*
The Stay Play Explore Family short break is a fantastic break that families of all ages are sure to enjoy.
For just £139* a family of 2 adults and 2 children can visit any 3 of these 10 exciting attractions and enjoy overnight accommodation including breakfast at a choice of 4 star family friendly hotels.
Larger families can buy an additional child ticket for £20, simply add the total number of children in your party to the booking form and your short break cost will be calculated. Additional nights incur an additional cost of £3 per night for extra children.

THE HOTELS:

Choose from five 4 Star Hotels inc Breakfast:

**Leicester Marriott Hotel(rrp £169):

The Leicester Marriott Hotel is just minutes from junction 21A of the M1 yet set in a quiet area perfect for exploring Leicestershire. INCLUDES FREE PARKING!
The accommodation at the hotel offers spacious air-conditioned rooms with soft, luxurious bedding, mini-bar, 32" flat- screen TV and dedicated ergonomic work space with high-speed Internet. For families the Leicester Marriott Hotel can be accommodated in Double/Double rooms or interconnecting rooms.
After a day's sightseeing, relax or invigorate in the gymnasium, heated swimming pool, steam room and sauna. Enjoy the **** Restaurant for informal dining inspired by the cuisines of Europe & Asia or at Tanners Bar for the perfect aperitif, Light snacks can also be taken in the contemporary lobby bar. The staff of this 4 star hotel welcome you with first-class service and wonderful amenities at one of the best Leicester hotel.

**Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel (rrp £110):

This family friendly hotel, part of Jurys Inn Group, provides the luxury facilities and service you would expect from a 4 star hotel; FREE PARKING, FREE WIFI, great choices for dining with a Piazza Lounge, contemporary Triumph Bar plus Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill to choose from. Children’s meals, high chairs and cots are provided all year round. All of our executive family rooms consist of 2 double beds. DUE TO LIMITED AVAILBILITY WE CAN ONLY OFFER EXTRA BEDS TO FAMILIES WITH MORE THAN 2 CHILDREN AT PEAK TIMES. Please state on your booking if you wish to request a cot.
Our leisure club consists of a pool, sauna, jacuzzi, steam room & fully equipped gym with Precor equipment, all children must be accompanied by an adult & during busy periods we may operate a booking system to avoid overcrowding
Dogs are welcome at a charge of £15 per dog payable at the hotel, dogs are not allowed in internal public areas.
As the winner of the Leicester & Leicestershire Excellence In Tourism Award in the Access for All Category we are passionate about making our hotel an accessible place for all. We have bedrooms with wetroom bathrooms, a hearing loop, anti-allergy bedding on request and have deafgard pillows & reading glasses available for guest's use. If you have any specific questions regarding accessibility please do not hesitate to contact us.
**Stay Play Explore Short Breaks**
FREE UPGRADE! - All Stay Play Explore bookings are complimentary upgraded automatically to our Executive family bedrooms

**Skechley Grange Hotel(rrp £151.50):

The Sketchley Grange is nestled away in the heart of England combining the perfect blend of historical character and contemporary design.
The original country house, has been extended and enhanced over the years into a luxury four star hotel, enticing guests with our Award Winning Romans Health Club which allows guests to stimulate and soothe their senses within the 17 metre indoor pool, Sauna and Spa.
Children's swim times are daily between:
8.30am - 11am
3.30pm - 7pm

**Hilton Leicester(rrp £149):

All of our bedrooms are very spacious with queen size beds and families may be accommodated in our double double bedded rooms or a room with one double bed and a sofa bed. Pets are not accepted.
The hotel has a fully equipped LivingWell Health Club with an 18m indoor heated swimming pool. Our dining facilities include Flavours restaurant; offering Full Hilton breakfast in the morning, table d'hote and a la carte menus and our Court Bar which offers a range of light meals and Costa coffees. Price range £10.00 - £25.00
Check in is from 3pm (early arrival subject to availability) but luggage drop off and ticket pick up is available any time on the day of arrival. Check out is at 12 noon.
The hotel operates chargeable car parking at £5 per night for residents. If staying on the Stay Play and Explore Family Fun package then parking charges are included in the package.

**Hilton East Midlands Airport(rrp £89)

Centrally located to three major road networks, the Hilton East Midlands is an ideal location to stay when visiting any of your chosen attractions.
Our Livingwell health club has a 16 metre indoor heated pool along with a spa pool which is included in your stay, along with a gym sauna and steam room.
PLEASE NOTE – Our health club does offer limited evening opening hours for children Monday-Thursday (please call our Livingwell health Club direct on 01509 674166 for additional information).
Dine in our Pavilion Restaurant or our Piano Bar where we offer a complimentary childrens menu for under 10’s along with activity packs when dining with two adults.
SPECIAL DINING OFFER FOR ALL OUR STAY PLAY AND EXPLORE GUESTS, 2 ADULTS CAN DINE IN OUR RESTAURANT AND BENEFIT FROM A THREE COURSE EVENING MEAL FOR JUST £19.00 PER PERSON, CHILDREN UNDER 10 EAT FREE FROM OUR CHILDRENS MENU.
Our family accommodation is suitable for up to a maximum of 2 adults and 2 children and consists of either a double bed or two single beds along with a sofa bed and a small rollaway bed.
The hotel can also provide highchairs and cots at no extra charge.
Guide dogs only.
Check in is from 3pm (early arrival subject to availability) but luggage drop off and ticket pick up is available any time on the day of arrival. Check out is at 12 noon.
The hotel operates chargeable car parking at £5 per night for residents. If staying on the Stay Play and Explore Family Fun package then parking charges are included in the package.

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THE ATTRACTIONS:
(prices quoted are the usual cost for 2 adults and 2 children)

**Twycross Zoo (rrp £58.22)
At Twycross Zoo you can meet over 500 animals from almost 150 species, including some of the most endangered on our planet.
Renowned as a specialist primate zoo, Twycross has a wide variety of monkeys and apes including the UK’s only group of bonobos.
It is also home to the critically endangered Amur leopard and many family favourites such as elephants, meerkats and penguins.

**National Space Centre (rrp £50)
The award winning National Space Centre is an out of this world experience and a must for every budding astronaut!
Home to the UK's largest 360° planetarium, the centre offers visitors the chance to take a journey through the Solar System and beyond. Each show combines the latest video technologies, sound and computer animation to immerse you in a full dome cinema experience.
With six interactive galleries, world unique 3D SIM ride and iconic 42m high Rocket Tower, there really is something for everyone to enjoy!

**Twinlakes Theme Park (rrp £59.96)
Twinlakes Theme Park has endless adventures and fun with family rides, attractions, birds and animals all set in 100 acres of glorious countryside.
Indoor action-packed play zones will entertain the family if the weather isn’t great but when the sun’s shining, then the immense, unique water splash park and Dragon Falls Log Flume are a perfect way to spend a sunny afternoon! Ride the galloping steeds of knights-Joust-About-Ride or take a screaming spin on the Jesters Revenge which is surprisingly scary. Don’t leave before the family discover the heights of King Arthur’s Swings in front of the great castle.

**Conkers (rrp £32.20)
A full day of adventure in the heart of the National Forest, Conkers is a unique mix of indoor and outdoor experiences. Explore 120 acres of maturing woodland, the 450 metre sensual barefoot walk, the Conkerchoo train, woodside and lakeside trails, amazing adventure play to keep the kids entertained for hours, an exhilarating assault course, ranger activities and a covered amphitheatre.
In the Discovery and Waterside Centres try over 100 interactive exhibits, the indoor Enchanted Forest Adventure play area with scary trolls or the simulated tree top canopy walk and bat caves. There’s plenty to keep all the family entertained, all day long!

**Stonehurst Farm (rrp £18.00)
Stonehurst Farm is a proper working family farm where you can meet and feed the friendly animals, collect freshly laid eggs, swing in the straw barn, enjoy tractor rides, pony rides, hold baby animals, explore our nature trail and see what you can catch 'pond dipping'. All this and two super playgrounds, a delightful tea shop, farm shop and a fantastic motor museum!
Your Stay Play Explore ticket entitles you to entry into the farm and a bag of animal feed each.

**Swadlincote Ski Centre Toboganning and Snow Tubing (rrp £40)
Swadlincote Ski Centre combo: ½ hour Sno-Tubing and 2 toboggan rides per person.
Sno-tubes are large inflatable rings that can be spun and linked together as they slide down the hill. It’s safe, fast, furious & fun for children and adults alike.
Ride the Cresta Run, our awesome toboggan ride. The car takes you up to the top of the hill and then you are in control. The toboggan run is 500m of fun fun fun!

**Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre (rrp £32)
Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre offers 15 acres of land and water based adventure in the heart of the city.
Experience one of our 90 minute Adventure Club sessions from the adrenaline filled High Ropes elements, paddling a variety of boats on the River Soar, the amazing climbing wall or testing your aim on one of the ranges.
For a full list and timings please check the Adventure Club page on the website.

**Bosworth Water Park (rrp £22)
Bosworth Water Park is a 50 acre leisure park packed full of exciting things for all the family.
Offering a range of fun water sports on the 20 acres of water including boating, fishing and windsurfing. Hire a pedalo, walk the dog or let the kid’s burn off some energy in the Pirate Adventure play area.
Your Stay Play Explore ticket includes a round of crazy golf and half an hour’s pedalo hire on one of the brand new pedalos. The ticket also includes free parking for one car. Open 7 days a week from April until October.

**Conkers Ranger Led Activities
Conkers Outdoors - choose one ranger-led activity at Conkers in the heart of the National Forest.
Bush craft teaches basic survival skills such as fire lighting, shelter building and cooking in the wild. Orienteering challenges families to find the clues around the 120 acre woodland site using the maps provided.
Or discover woodland skills and crafts through a variety of games whilst learning survival skills.

****T&C'S FOR THE ACTIVITIES.....PLEASE CHECK CAREFULLY FOR EXCLUSIONS ETC!!

Terms & Conditions

1. Your ticket is valid from the date of your accommodation and entitles the bearer for ENTRY ONLY into 3 out of the 10 participating attractions: Conkers, National Space Centre, Stonehurst Family Farm, Twinlakes Park and Twycross Zoo, Conkers Outdoor Activities, Bosworth Water Park, Rosliston Country Park, Swadlincote Ski Centre, Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre.

2. All tickets are valid from the date of your accommodation until 31st December 2016 and MUST be redeemed by this date.

3. Each attraction may only be visited once, with one e-ticket scanned by each venue visited to gain entry.

4. Stay Play Explore tickets are not valid on the following occasions at attractions:

• Conkers - not valid on Bank Holidays, special event days and activities, or specified Winter Wonderland dates (see Conkers website) for dates. The Stay Play Explore entry ticket to Conkers does not include the new high and low ropes course which has an extra charge. Please check www.visitconkers.com for terms and conditions.
Address: Rawdon Road (B586), Moira, Nr Ashby de la Zouch, Derbyshire Sat nav: DE12 6GA Tel: 01283 216633

• National Space Centre - Closed 19-23 (inclusive) December 2016, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Cannot be used for evening or Premium events (check website for details of these). This ticket cannot be used for FREE Annual Pass upgrade and must be transferred to a Day Pass on site (no fast track). See website for details of events and Christmas opening times: www.spacecentre.co.uk. Closed some Mondays.
Address: Exploration Drive, Leicester Sat nav: LE4 5NS Tel: 0116 261 0261

• Twinlakes Park- not valid for XTREME SCREAM PARK, BONFIRE FESTIVAL and BREAKFAST WITH CHARACTERS. Small additional cost applies for Santa’s Grotto and skating rink. Park will be closed 25th-26th December 2016. www.twinlakespark.co.uk
Address: Melton Spinney Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire Sat nav: LE14 4SB
Tel: 01664 567 777

• Twycross Zoo - The Zoo is closed on Christmas Day. This ticket cannot be used towards upgrade to annual membership scheme or in conjunction with any other promotion or special offer. www.twycrosszoo.org
Address: Burton Road, Atherstone, Warwickshire Sat nav: CV9 3PX Tel: 0844 474 1777

• Conkers Outdoor Activities - ranger-led family adventure activities where the family (age 8 plus) chooses one of the following activities: orienteering, bush craft or woodland skills. Pre-booking is essential, telephone Conkers Education Department on 01283 213731. Conkers is an LOTC credited site. • Bush craft - learn basic survival skills • Orienteering – compete to find all the clues around the 120 acre woodland site using maps provided • Woodland skills – connect with nature and discover the art of woodland crafts through a variety of games. Learn survival skills such as fire lighting, shelter building and stalking prey. Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Excludes special events and activities.
Address: Rawdon Road (B586), Moira, Nr Ashby de la Zouch, Derbyshire Sat nav: DE12 6GA Tel: 01283 213731

• Bosworth Water Park -Includes a round of crazy golf and half an hour’s pedalo hire. The ticket also includes free parking for one car. Valid at Bosworth Water Park 7 days a week from 9am until 5pm from 1st April until 31st October. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on the lead in the cafe and reception areas. Pre-booking is not needed but enquire with the park if concerned about weather conditions and the availably of pedalos.
Address: Wellesborough Road, Market Bosworth, Nuneaton, Warwickshire Sat nav: CV13 6PD Tel:01455 291876

• Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre - A group activity, which may be with other members of the public, chosen from our Adventure Club programme. Adventure Club runs a range of activities on weekdays, evenings and weekends, with up to 12 spaces available on each one. Alternatively we can run a 1 hour session for just your family – this is subject to availability. Advanced booking is essential – call 0116 2681426. Bookings are transferable with 48 hours’ notice at the discretion of LOPC management. All participants must have a consent form, signed by themselves or their legal parent/guardian if under 18. Age restrictions apply. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day & Easter Sunday, along with occasional other dates throughout the year.
Address: Loughborough Road, Leicester Sat nav: LE4 5PN Tel: 0116 268 1426

• Swadlincote Ski Centre - ½ hour Sno-Tubing and 2 Toboggan rides per person. Open 11am to 9pm on weekdays and 10am to 6pm at weekends. Children between 4-7 years must be accompanied by an adult (aged 16+) and children aged 8 and over must ride on their own. No under 4s allowed. Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Address: Sir Herbert Wragg Way, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Sat nav: DE11 8LP Tel: 01283 217200

• Rosliston Forestry Centre - Unfortunately Rosliston Forestry are no longer part of the package, there will be a replacement attraction coming very soon so watch this space for further details.



Check individual attraction websites for opening/closing dates and times and additional T&Cs before your visit.

5. Tickets cannot be used in conjunction with any other third party offer. Tickets cannot be sold, exchanged or refunded. There is no cash alternative. The value of this ticket is 0.00001p.

6. Family ticket constitutes 2 adults and 2 children (aged 3-16 years). Additional child tickets are available.

***GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE STAY, PLAT, EXPLORE OFFER:
Can Stay Play Explore tickets purchased in 2015 still be used?

2015 tickets will no longer be valid after the expiry date of 31 December 2015. The T&Cs on the ticket explain that tickets cannot be exchanged, extended or refunded under any circumstances and will not be accepted for entry into any of the participating Stay Play Explore attractions following the expiry date. Only Stay Play Explore tickets purchased on or after 1 January 2016 from GoLeicestershire.com, participating hotels or Visit Leicester are valid for admission throughout 2016.

How many times can a ticket be used?

Each of the chosen participating attractions/activities/experiences may only be visited once and the Stay Play Explore ticket must be either scanned or handed in at the venue. A ‘no ticket, no entry’ rule is in place.

How long do I have to use the tickets?

Stay Play Explore 2016 short break tickets are valid until 31st December 2016. Tickets will not be accepted, extended or exchanged or refunded beyond this date.

What if I lose my ticket?

You are able to print out your tickets at the time you receive your booking confirmation. If you lose your tickets you will be able to go back to your confirmation email and print them out again. Should you reach your accommodation and realise you have forgotten to bring them with you, your hotel is able to do this for you. Tickets can be validated at three different venues, once you have used them three times they become invalid.

Will you refund or replace short break tickets?

Cancellations and refunds are not available in any circumstances. A Stay Play Explore ticket will not be refunded in whole or part if any of the attractions are no longer available or if any part of the attractions is removed or closed during the year. We cannot refund or replace tickets for the reason of adverse weather conditions. If a Stay Play Explore ticket is issued in error (for example, a child ticket is issued instead of a family ticket) contact us immediately.

Can I use special offers, Tesco Clubcard Deal vouchers or discounts to buy a Stay Play Explore ticket?

Stay Play Explore tickets cannot be sold in conjunction with any other special offer voucher or promotion. Neither the attractions nor hotels will accept discount codes, vouchers or offers towards tickets.

Hotel rates and reservations

All room prices shown are per family room (for Family Fun) or per standard room (for Gourmet Taste of Leicestershire, King Richard III Heritage and City Chic), per night and include Stay Play Explore tickets. Individual hotel terms and conditions apply. The individual hotel rates can only be obtained with a valid Stay Play Explore short break ticket.

Data protection

We may from time to time analyse your data and pass usage. This information will remain confidential and will not be made available to external companies outside of Leicester Shire Promotions Ltd, other than for research purposes on the behalf of Leicester Shire Promotions.

About the website www.stayplayexplore.co.uk

Details on this website are kept as accurate as possible, however Leicester Shire Promotions Ltd cannot be held responsible for any errors, subsequent alterations or inconveniences arising from them. Visitors are advised that for technical, operational and other reasons beyond our control, any activity, attraction or event may be closed or otherwise unavailable at any time.

By purchasing and using a Stay Play Explore ticket you accept these Terms and Conditions of use. Use of the Stay Play Explore ticket is in accordance with the regulations of each individual attraction, copies of which are displayed or can be obtained at the attractions.

What should I do if I have a complaint?

All complaints must be submitted in writing to Leicester Shire Promotions, 7-9 Every Street, Town Hall Square, Leicester LE1 6AG, where complaints will be investigated by an appropriate person. They will receive an acknowledgment in writing within five working days. We aim to fully reply within 10 working days. If a full response cannot be issued within this timescale we will contact them to confirm:
• Who is dealing with the complaint
• The reason for any delay
• How long it will be before a full reply will be issued

If we have made a mistake then you will receive our apologies and we will take any corrective action we can. We monitor and report on any complaints we received. We try to learn from them to improve our processes and intend also that our complaints handling process reflects best practice and opportunities for learning.

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