Group Walks in January 2026

Special Interest Walk: Exploring South Highfields 

Saturday 10 January at 11am

Starting at the gates of Prebend Gardens, Prebend Street, off London Road – a short walk from Leicester Railway Station. 

Up to 90 minutes for walk and talk. Steady pace. 1.4 miles.

A new walk created in late 2025. Here is another opportunity to explore the streets of the South Highfields Conservation Area, pausing for information along the way. We focus on stories of some noteworthy people, including a world-famous singer, explorers of the Antarctic and Amazon Rain Forest, the infamous ‘Green Bicycle’ legal trial of the early 20th century, and more. This walk is presented by one of our Walk Volunteers. Free to attend but booking is required. 

For details and to book visit Eventbrite  (booking opens 19 Dec 2025)

Special Interest Walk: More Stories from the Walls (New for 2026!)
Saturday 17 January at 11am
Starting from the Highcross monument, Jubilee Square, city centre.
Around 80 minutes for walk and talk. Steady pace. Just over 1 mile.
A short history/heritage walk through the city centre discovering more of Leicester’s buildings, people and their stories. We include the old Leicester Gaol with a story of one infamous 17th century prisoner, the creation and demise of the Old Free Grammar School and St Peter’s church, blue plaques to noteworthy individuals, the Trinity Hospital mosaic and also some familiar buildings in The Newarke area. This presentation is new for 2026 and includes some locations which have featured on other walks, but with some fresh information. This walk is presented by one of our Walk Volunteers. At just over 1 mile, this short walk is ideal for new walkers.  Free to attend but booking is required. 

For details and to book visit Eventbrite  (booking opens 19 Dec 2025)

Green Walk: Winter Tree Tour – Victoria Park
Saturday 24 January at 11.30am 
Starting inside the Victoria Park main gates, off London Road. 
Around 90 minutes, steady pace.

A seasonal tree tour, presented by the Volunteer Tree Wardens.
Finishing on the University of Leicester campus, adjacent to the park. Optional cafe stop afterwards.
Join us for a guided walk through Victoria Park, presented by the volunteer Tree Wardens. This seasonal stroll takes in selected trees and explores the theme of trees in winter. The Tree Wardens will provide interesting snippets of information to enjoy, as you wander around this beautiful green space. Our route will mostly be on firm paths, but to gather beneath the trees it will include some soft (unsurfaced) ground, which may be muddy after rain – please wear appropriate footwear. The walk finishes on the University of Leicester campus, with the option to visit the library cafe. If you do not wish to stay, the volunteers will signpost you back to the start.  This short walk is ideal for new attendees. Free to attend but booking is required. 

For details and to book visit Eventbrite  (booking opens 1 Jan 2026)

Winter Warmer Walk: Abbey Park riverside walk via Belgrave Hall
Saturday 31 January at 11.30am
Starting from the pavilion cafe in Abbey Park  
Around 90 minutes, steady pace. 3 miles.
Optional cafe stop afterwards.
Step out with us for a pleasant winter warmer walk along the scenic River Soar. We pass familiar landmarks including the National Space Centre, Abbey Pumping Station and Belgrave Hall before returning to beautiful Abbey Park via combination of residential and riverside paths. We may pause for a little light information along the way, but we will mostly keep moving on this walk.  This is one of our longer walks, for those that like to stretch their legs. Refreshment opportunity afterwards at the park cafe, for those that wish.  Free to attend but booking is required. 

For details and to book visit Eventbrite (booking opens 1 Jan 2026)