There is good news for people considering Canal Boat Holidays in Leicestershire, as the county promises a 'summer of fun'.

The local tourism partnership Leicester Shire Promotions has put together a handy guide containing 40 different ideas for days out in the county.

Kids can be entertained by the space travel at the National Space Centre in Leicester, which this summer has 250 different exhibitions and the opportunity to do some real flight training in the space simulator.

For those who prefer outdoor adventure holidays, the nearby National Forest has many trails and picturesque landscape, while the Conkers activity centre can provide guidance on a range of different outdoor pursuits for all ages.

Those who want a bit of history on their trip can visit the Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Park for a military re-enactment on August 21st and 22nd.

Earlier this month, Leicester Shire Promotions noted that the Great Central Railway is a popular attraction for people on Canal Boat Holidays in Leicestershire.