A Perfect Day (or Weekend!) Around Your F.Oh.Oh.D Cookery Experience
If you’re joining us at F.Oh.Oh.D, why not make a full day or even a relaxing weekend of your visit? With lovely places to explore, unwind, eat, shop and stay, Hinckley offers the perfect mini break.
After your experience at F.Oh.Oh.D, where you’ll dive into delicious flavours, learn new skills, and enjoy our relaxed, friendly atmosphere, Hinckley offers a range of local and independent shops and boutiques plus a bustling market (Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays) for some retail therapy. There are plenty of independent cafés and restaurants to chat about your learning and purchases when you need a sit down!
If relaxation is more your thing and a slow-paced stroll is on the cards, there are fantastic green spaces very close to our location. Hinckley is home to two Green Flag award winning parks; Art Deco Hollycroft Park with it's bandstand and Argents Mead for a taste of history, with remnants of the castle moat.
Moving in to the evening, you can catch a film at Cineworld in The Crescent or take in a show at the Concordia Theatre.
Top Picks
Mini breaks and overnight stays
Hall Farm, Dadlington
Nestled in the village of Dadlington in Leicestershire famous for The Battle of Bosworth, and set within a 20-acre family farm, Hall Farm Dadlington is the perfect country escape. A range of individually designed barn conversions and lodge style luxury retreats offer the perfect spaces for couples to retreat and connect. Whether you’re here to unwind in the private hot tubs, explore the local historic area or simply switch off, Hall Farm is a sanctuary for every season.
"Country living at its finest…"
Mallory Meadows
Step away from your busy day-to-day routine and head to rural Leicestershire for a relaxing and restorative glamping break.
Nestled in a pretty 2.5 acre site bordering open countryside, you will find four rustic wooden cabins and two luxurious roundhouses, each with an indulgent private hot tub.
Mallory Meadows is the perfect spot for some escapism…
Vale Farm B&B
Vale Farm offers B&B and self catering units on a working farm in the picturesque village of Higham on the Hill, with clean and comfortable rooms, furnished to a high standard.
Things To Do
Burbage Common & Woods
Burbage Common and Woods are located just outside Hinckley for a wander through open meadows and woodland; follow the trails, and finish with a drink in Acorns café (we recommend their carrot cake).
Bosworth Battlefield
For history buffs, a trip to Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre provides a range of walking trails, a café and visitor centre if you fancy learning a bit about the famous Battle of Bosworth.
If taking in the local countryside and a hearty walk appeals, why not take on the 1485 trail, a 12-mile journey through history and countryside, linking Market Bosworth, Sutton Cheney, Fenn Lanes, and Dadlington with four striking public artworks.
Locations of the sculptures, route maps and parking information can be found at Richard III Country (richardiiicountry.com)
Concordia Theatre
From derelict knitting factory to the best amateur theatre of its kind in the UK, the Concordia Theatre has a 400-seat auditorium, and is completely run by volunteers, offering year-round varied, excellent live entertainment.
Play Time!
For those who like to mix great food with a dose of fun and friendly competition, you’ll find Ballers, Play Bar and The Birdie Bunker located in the town centre, offering a mix of gaming options, drinks, and relaxed entertainment.
Triumph Visitor Centre
The Triumph Factory Visitor Experience is based in Hinckley and provides an incredible insight into Britain’s most iconic motorcycle manufacturer with factory tours taking you into the heart of the production facility (Public tours run Wednesday to Sunday).
Hinckley & District Museum
The Hinckley & District Museum is made up of cottages offering the most complete example of half-timbered buildings remaining in Hinckley from the seventeenth century.
Ten2 Gallery and Art Cafe
The Ten2 Gallery features a shop specialising in artist materials, a cafe and gallery, and a range of classes covering painting styles, calligraphy and jewellery making.