Explore Norton Juxta

Things to do near Twycross Zoo

Explore Norton Juxta Twycross and the surrounding Leicestershire countryside. Pair your zoo visit with local food, farm shops, countryside walks or a rural stay, and discover seasonal events hosted by the people who live and work here.

Whether you’re planning a day out from Leicestershire, Warwickshire, Staffordshire or Derbyshire, use this guide to choose your stops. Check each venue’s opening times and booking arrangements before you travel.

Nature & Landscape

Countryside Walks

Explore miles of public footpaths across working farmland, with colour-coded walking routes designed for families, casual walkers and those wishing to venture further into the countryside.

Cycling Routes

Explore quiet country lanes through working farmland, with colour-coded cycling routes designed for families, leisure riders and those wishing to discover the wider landscape.

Guided Ecology Walks

Join guided seasonal walks with a local ecologist and discover the wildlife, habitats and farming landscapes that shape the Norton Juxta countryside.

Norton Juxta Blooms

Wander through seasonal flower fields and enjoy pick-your-own tulips, sunflowers and a family sunflower maze set within a working countryside landscape.

Twycross Zoo

Combine countryside exploration with a visit to one of the region’s best-known wildlife attractions, just a short distance from the rural hamlet.

Family Activities

Plan your visit

What else can we do near Twycross Zoo?

Explore our countryside walks, browse Lodge Farm Shop or Greenfields Farm Shop, and check what’s on for seasonal events during your visit.

Where can we find food before or after the zoo?

Discover local produce at our farm shops or explore Gopsall Inn Farm Pub. Check each venue’s opening days and food service times before planning your stop, especially for evening or seasonal visits.

What can families do in the area?

Combine a zoo visit with a suitable countryside walk or seasonal event. Our Young Minds page has online farm games and an Ecology Andy activity pack to help children explore farming and nature.

Can we stay nearby?

Explore our places to stay to turn your visit into a countryside break. Check availability, facilities and booking details with your chosen accommodation.

Where is Norton Juxta?

Norton Juxta Twycross is in Leicestershire. Travelling from Warwickshire, Staffordshire or Derbyshire? Choose your first venue and use its address to plan your journey. The farms, walks and accommodation are spread across the countryside; use the homepage map to explore their locations.

What should we check before travelling?

Confirm current opening hours, booking requirements, parking, accessibility and dog policies with each venue. For walks, check route information and conditions, follow public rights of way and respect working farms and livestock.