15 Jan 2014
The strongest-ever range of themed short breaks has been launched to welcome visitors to Leicester and Leicestershire in 2014. The Stay Play Explore short breaks include Family Fun, Family Adventure, Theme Parks, Richard III, Gourmet Taste of Leicestershire and Glorious Heritage at savings of up to 58 per cent on standard admission and room rates.
The breaks provide individuals, couples and families with a choice of fantastic local visitor attractions and activities, and high quality accommodation, starting from £109. Highlights of the 2014 breaks include the addition of Twycross Zoo - the world primate centre - to the Family Fun attractions and a Richard III break to coincide with the opening of the new King Richard III Visitor Centre in Leicester in 2014.
Co-ordinated by Leicester Shire Promotions, the Stay Play Explore breaks can be booked online at www.goleicestershire.com/short-breaks or by calling 0844 888 5181.
Donna Niman from Manchester who visited Leicester and Leicestershire with her family on a Stay Play Explore break said: "We were really impressed by the quality of the service and the range of things that we could do on our Family Fun break including a fabulous day out at Conkers and exploring The National Forest. The value for money offered by these breaks is fantastic; so much so that we've been several times on different breaks and have happily recommended to friends who've also booked and had a brilliant time."
Martin Peters, Chief Executive of Leicester Shire Promotions added: "The new 2014 short breaks showcase some of the highlights of the city and county's offer for visitors, with choices ranging from great family attractions and exciting local theme parks, through to amazing history, heritage and gastronomic delights in Melton Mowbray, the UK's Rural Capital of Food and Drink."
About Stay Play Explore:
Stay Play Explore short breaks offer a unique experience for visitors to Leicester and Leicestershire, based on a choice of three from five high quality attractions or experiences at a value-for-money fixed price. See www.goleicestershire.com/short-breaks for more information.
About Leicester Shire Promotions:
Leicester Shire Promotions is the tourism organisation for Leicester and Leicestershire. The company works in partnership with Leicester City Council, Leicestershire County Council, the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership, VisitEngland and the local tourism industry to deliver campaigns and services to attract more visitors to the city and county. For more information, go to www.visitleicester.info or www.goleicestershire.com, or follow us on Twitter at @l_p_l
For further media information, please contact:
Simon Gribbon
Leicester Shire Promotions
T: 0116 225 4001
