What's On in the Coalville and Ibstock area this week

By Graham Hill

23rd May 2024 | Local News

The 1620s House in Donington le Heath has two events this week. Photo: Leicestershire County Council
The 1620s House in Donington le Heath has two events this week. Photo: Leicestershire County Council

This weekend's Coalville events cover a wide range of entertainment and activities - and hopefully there is something for everyone.

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The 1620s House in Donington le Heath, has a production of Red Riding Hood in its outdoor theatre.

Chorus Theatre present a brand-new interactive storytelling show with music, songs, puppetry, and a big bad wolf!

Children (and adults if they wish!) are encouraged to dress as their favourite fairytale character for a parade after the show.

Bring a picnic blanket or your own, low-backed, seating for this show as it is outdoors. Picnics are welcome.

More details are HERE.

The 1620s House is also holding a Teddy Bears' Picnic on Tuesday.

If you come down to House and Garden, you're in for a big surprise.

There will be;

  • Games
  • Crafts
  • Hunts
  • Best Bear Competition

Children can bring their favourite Teddy Bear along and say why they're the best bear ever.

There is a prize for the winner of the Best Bear competition!

You can even bring your own picnic to enjoy the bear-utiful gardens.

More details are HERE.

Still in Donington le Heath, the Donington Arms pub has a Birthday Decades Disco on Saturday.

There will be prizes for the best adult and child decades fancy dress, come along as someone from the 60s, 70s, 80s or 90s.

Offers on the bar and pizza. Enjoy a great night and help celebrate three great years of being open.

More details are HERE.

The Donington Arms, Donington le Heath, near Coalville. Photo: Coalville Nub News

The Oaks Spring Fair is being held on Bank Holiday Monday.

Nestled in the small village of Oaks in Charnwood between Shepshed and Coalville is the hidden gem of this traditional country fair.

It has been running for over 70 years and attracts visitors from near and far. Last year there were as many as 4,000 visitors and it is not difficult to see why.

It truly is an event for all ages with a variety of attractions which this year includes fairground rides, an inflatable maze and other activities for children and families.

There is the popular fun dog show, walking with alpacas, and the beautiful church of St James the Greater to explore. There are lots of craft stalls supporting local artisans and a host of food outlets to suit every taste. This is in addition to the classic car display, a range of agricultural machinery and some visiting steam engines. Whilst enjoying your food and drink and taking in the general vibe of the day you will be entertained by a variety of music acts and performers.

More details are HERE.

The Oaks Spring Fair in Oaks in Charnwood near Coalville. Photo: Supplied

On Tuesday and Wednesday, Lee Academy of Dance and Drama presents Viva Night at the Century Theatre in Coalville.

Come along and enjoy a wonderful night of dance and musical theatre with Viva Night – presented by the Lee Academy of Dance and Drama!

Children and adults will be performing a variety of different dance styles. The amazing Lee Academy of Dance and Drama has been creating incredible opportunities for dancers and performers for nearly 30 years.

More details are HERE.

     

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