Quirky Activities In Leicester

• Why we recommend: one of the best crazy golf spots around, this place offers unique 18-hole courses and a brilliant choice of cocktails while you play
• Location: High Cross, 3 Shires Lane, LE1 4AN
• Price: from £12 per person (with various discounts available)

For quirky Leicester activities? Make your way to Treetop Adventure Golf. Get ready to test your putting skills across the tropical space, as this hotspot offers two 18-hole courses to enjoy, complete with all sorts of whacky obstacles.

Be sure to try your luck at the bonus 19th hole, for the chance to win a free round. On top of that, there are also delicious drinks and slices from Pizza Cabana.

• Why we recommend: you'll leave this class an expert in all things sushi, gaining valuable skills and a whole new appreciation of Japanese cuisine. Plus, you'll get to sample lots of tasty bites as you go
• Location: 4 Highcross Lane, LE1 4SD
• Price: £37.95 for adults, or £27.95 for children

For some seriously quirky events in Leicester, why not try out YO!'s Sushi School? Your evening comes complete with history behind fish cutting and Japanese cuisine, as well as the opportunity to create a few rolls yourself. 

Learn knife skills, rolling techniques and how to choose the perfect flavours, as you work your way through salmon nigiri, cucumber maki and crunchy California rolls (with a vegetarian menu available too). You'll also enjoy a drink on arrival, paired with edamame and gyoza to share.

• Why we recommend: a cool activity bar that's packed full of games, Caddyshackers at East Street Lanes offers everything from crazy golf to bowling - as well as a cracking food and drink menu
• Location: 17-25 East Street, LE1 6NB
• Price: varies depending on activity

Searching for quirky activities in Leicester? Located inside East Street Lanes, Caddyshackers is a top-notch destination for something a little extraordinary. From VR experiences to fun crazy golf courses, bowling and games rooms, there's plenty to get stuck into at this city centre hotspot.

When you're done with the games, settle down for some scrumptious food and drink. Think pepperoni pizzas, hot dogs, mozzarella sticks and doughnuts, washed down with cocktails or beer.

• Why we recommend: perfect for competitive groups of friends, Arrowsmiths puts a fun twist on the classic darts experience, thanks to interactive boards that add up your scores
• Location: 16-20 Loseby Lane, LE1 5DR
• Price: from £9 per person

Gather your mates for something a little different from the regular pint in a pub experience. Play 90 minutes of digital darts on electronic boards for only £9 per person at Arrowsmith's, located in O'Neill's Leicester.

More than 20 of you? Book a party package for £30 each and enjoy a delicious buffet to fuel the competition, plus a welcome drink on arrival.

• Why we recommend: this is more than just your standard cocktail bar, complete with quirky drinks and a lineup of DJ sets and other fun events
• Location: 94 High Street, LE1 5YP
• Price: drink prices vary

Styled after cosy Alpine ski lodges, Apres Lounge is a unique hideaway in the centre of the city. Decked out with quirky artworks, a roaring fire and always hosting wild events, this place is ideal for those who fancy something a little different.

Whether you're dancing to live DJs or just here to chill, you can sip on a wide range of innovative cocktails.

• Why we recommend: there's all sorts of competitive fun to get stuck into here, and it's a great choice for watching live sports as well
• Location: Deacon Street, Grange Lane, LE2 7EE
• Price: prices vary

Showing live sport on huge screens, Rileys offers something a little different for your night out in Leicester. In addition to its lively game day atmosphere, this bar also boasts snooker and pool tables so you can put your skills to the test.

After you've enjoyed a little friendly competition, check out their cracking food and drink menu. We're talking four cheese pizzas, Buffalo chicken taquitos, juicy beef burgers and much more.

• Why we recommend: a real haven of entertainment, Lane7 offers a wide range of activities, including bowling, darts, ping pong and much more
• Location: Grand Central Station, Great Central Street, L1 4JT
• Price: from £9.50 per person

Calling all of those who like the quirkier things in life: it's time to get on down to Lane7 Leicester. This quirky entertainment hub is brimming with activities, from bowling to arcade games, ping pong and mini golf.

All the entertainment is topped off by unusual graffiti decor, sumptuous pizzas, hot dogs and delicious cocktails.

• Why we recommend: combining exploring the city and getting outdoors with puzzle solving, this interactive murder mystery will put your sleuthing skills to the test
• Location: 12-14 E Gates, LE1 4FB
• Price: from £21.98 per group

Leicester's streets are brimming with danger and mystery, and it's up to you to solve the murder of Chester Monte - the city's most infamous politician. Using an innovative mobile app, participants will become private investigators, trekking through the town, cracking codes, and following clues to uncover the truth.

Interrogate virtual suspects and piece together a chilling story of corruption and betrayal. It's an experience that blends the best of mystery, adventure, and real-world exploration - get ready for a detective adventure like no other in Leicester. 

• Why we recommend: this interactive experience will immerse you in a world of heisting, using a state-of-the-art app to guide you on an outdoor adventure
• Location: St Nicholas Place, LE1 4LD
• Price: from £21.98 per group

Brought to you by I'm Puzzled, the Scavenger Hunt Bank Heist is a quirky, interactive experience that will have you exploring the city while pulling off the perfect bank heist. Working in teams of two-to-six people, you'll scout out locations and try to crack security systems on your tour.

Their cutting-edge app will aid your self-guided adventure, with a virtual crew to help you plan. This can be done at any time of day, and prices start from as little as £19.99 for the entire group.

• Why we recommend: an outdoor quest inspired by an iconic story, this guide-your-own adventure will have you exploring more of the city as a group
• Location: St Nicholas Place, LE1 4LD
• Price: from £21.98 per group

Take part in a magical outdoor adventure through Leicester with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Experience, where puzzles and storytelling come together in a city-wide quest. Guided by your phone, you'll help Dorothy escape the Wicked Witch with your team of up to eight players.

Tickets start at £21.98 per group and include flexible start times and the freedom to pause whenever you like.

• Why we recommend: promising 14 different escape rooms in one place, Escape Leicester will have you solving all kinds of themed challenges with your friends
• Location: 3rd Floor, Horsefair House, 1-5 Horsefair Street, LE1 5BP
• Price: from £22 per person

Perfect for birthdays, stag dos or team-building activities, Escape Leicester is a quirky venue that's home to 14 different escape rooms. Each one has a unique theme, from aliens to haunted cabins and even Alice in Leicesterland.

In a 60-minute session, you'll work in teams of two to seven people to break free, solving puzzles and cracking codes along the way. Plus, there's a private party room for larger events.

• Why we recommend: transforming your local area into an adventure, this quirky activity is ideal for groups of friends or colleagues, getting you outdoors at the same time
• Location: The Magazine Gateway, The Newarke, LE1 5XZ
• Price: from £28.95 per group

Go Quest Adventures turns the streets of Leicester into an adventure playground. As you explore the city, you'll find clues, complete challenges and earn points along the way. 

You'll start near the old castle before winding through ancient Roman sites, medieval lanes and finally to Leicester Cathedral, the final resting place of King Richard III. Pop on your comfy shoes and grab a ticket for this self-guided quest for just £28.95.