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What's on in Hinckley?

Your one-stop guide to everything happening in Hinckley Town Centre - BID Events for the year followed by ‘What else is on this month’.

 

What else is on in the coming months?

Are you a Hinckley BID Member Business with an upcoming event to promote? If so we'd love to share it on our website and email campaigns. Simply email our team with all of the details.

19 Apr 2025 — 27 Oct 2025

Hinckley & District Museum, Garden and Tearoom

at 30 Lower Bond Street.

OPEN in 2025 from Easter Saturday, 19th April, to Monday 27th October, on Saturdays and Mondays (including Bank Holiday Mondays), 

Times: 10am to 4pm (last admission 3.30pm).

Admission:
Adults £4 / Children 5+ £1 (Summer event days £2)
Free to Friends of the Museum on production of a 2025 membership card
Minimum charge for group visits by prior arrangement is £30.00

This iconic building is managed and staffed entirely by volunteers, and is operated by Hinckley and District Museum which is a  registered charity (no. 1015922).

The museum cottages are the most complete example of half-timbered buildings remaining in Hinckley and date from the seventeenth century, being originally built as a farmhouse. They are of box-frame construction with a tie-beam roof, with brick infill panels of the late 1700s which replaced the original wattle and daub. By the nineteenth century there were three cottages, and these were bought by Colonel Clive Atkins in 1919 and restored and altered to their present appearance between 1927-8. The Hinckley and District Museum has been housed in the cottages since 1996.

Contact for all events and public open days: hinckleymuseum@hotmail.co.uk

Hinckley and District Museum
30 Apr 2025 — 22 Dec 2025

Year of Fun EVENTS GUIDE

at Hinckley Town Centre.

Our Year of Fun EVENTS GUIDE is a complete listing of all of the town centre events which are free to attend and provided by Hinckley BID and Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council for 2025.

Physical copies are available to collect from The Atkins Building, Hinckley Library and at the Support Sofa in the Britannia Shopping Centre.

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14 Jul 2025 — 8 Aug 2025

Open Exhibition - The Art of Music

at Atkins Gallery, Lower Bond Street.

The Atkins Gallery annual Open Exhibition returns for 2025 with the theme The Art of Music. An exhibition showcasing artists' response to The Art of Music and local history, music, and stories past and present.

Atkins Gallery is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm  -  and look out for additional evenings and weekend viewings.

FREE entry.

Atkins Gallery
17 Jul 2025

Hinckley BID's Classic Vehicles Meet

5:00pm to 8:00pm at Market Place.

The second of Hinckley BID's Classic Vehicle Meets of 2025. 

Anyone with a classic vehicle of any kind who would like to pop along would be most welcome. Entrance will be from Station Road. Free to visit and enter!

Please note Hinckley BID reserves the right to photograph they events they provide and share images online and to third parties.

For more information, please email: info@hinckleybid.co.uk.

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23 Jul 2025

Hinckley BID's Summer of Fun - Seaside Fun

11:00am to 3:00pm at Market Place.

Children of all ages will have the opportunity to make a Seaside model to take home using eco-friendly materials. There will also be traditional Punch & Judy shows at 11am, 12pm, 1pm & 2pm. All FREE of charge!!

Please note Hinckley BID reserves the right to photograph they events they provide and share images online and to third parties.

For more information, please email: info@hinckleybid.co.uk.

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26 Jul 2025

Music in the Mead

1:00pm to 3:00pm at Argents Mead.

Dean Thomas - Local king of swing and jazz, performing popular covers from the various eras at the bandstand in Argents Mead.

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council
30 Jul 2025

Hinckley BID's Summer of Fun - Emergency Services Day

11:00am to 3:00pm at The Crescent.

Come along and meet the Police and Fire Service, alongside other emergency services teams too. FREE of charge!

Please note Hinckley BID reserves the right to photograph they events they provide and share images online and to third parties.

For more information, please email: info@hinckleybid.co.uk.

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2 Aug 2025 — 3 Aug 2025

HBBC's Feast Hinckley

at Argents Mead.

Your free entry food festival will feature around 45 street food vendors catering for all, along with live music and family fun. 
Between 10am to 5pm on both days.

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council
4 Aug 2025 — 6 Aug 2025

HBBC's Snap Dragon Children's Festival

at Argents Mead.

Organised by HBBC, three fun-filled days of activities for all the family. The event is free to attend, though there may be a small charge for some activities. 

Here’s what to expect on the three days:

- Monday 4 August: Musical Mash-up

- Tuesday 5 August: Let's Get Moving

- Wednesday 6 August: National Play Day

Join us from 11am to 3pm each day. There will be local traders and entertainment over the course of the three-day event.

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council
13 Aug 2025

Hinckley BID's Summer of Fun - Bike Spectacular

11:00am to 3:00pm at Argents Mead.

BMXtras will provide BMX bike stunt shows in Argents Mead at 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm. Cycling advice and entertainment available for children of all ages. Free of charge.

Please note Hinckley BID reserves the right to photograph they events they provide and share images online and to third parties.

For more information, please email: info@hinckleybid.co.uk.

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13 Aug 2025

Lunchtime Talk: Behind the Curtain - Concordia Theatre through the years

12:00pm to 1:00pm at Hinckley Library, Lancaster Road.

Hinckley Library will host this fascinating lunchtime talk celebrating one of the UK’s finest amateur theatres – Hinckley’s beloved Concordia! Discover its rich history, memorable moments, and what the future holds for this much-loved local gem.

Booking essential – pop in or call to reserve your seat!

Tickets: £3 for library members, £4.50 for non-members (refreshments included)  

Booking: Call 0116 3052500 or speak to a member of library staff.

Hinckley Library
20 Aug 2025

Hinckley BID's Summer of Fun - Allstars Show

11:00am to 3:00pm at Argents Mead.

Hinckley BID are pleased to host a day to celebrate the talent of children in the local community. We are delighted to work with a variety of music, dance and performing arts schools, there will be different areas across Argents Mead to showcase live performances.

All the entertainment is free to watch and children will get the chance to have a go and join in the fun.

A full line up will be announced soon.

For more information, please contact info@hinckleybid.co.uk

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21 Aug 2025

Hinckley BID's Classic Vehicle Meet

5:00pm to 8:00pm at Market Place.

The final Hinckley BID Classic Vehicle meet of 2025 before our big Motor Show on Sunday 21st September. 

Anyone with a classic vehicle of any kind who would like to pop along would be most welcome. Entrance will be from Station Road. FREE event.

Please note Hinckley BID reserves the right to photograph they events they provide and share images online and to third parties.

For more information, please email: info@hinckleybid.co.uk.

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21 Sep 2025

Hinckley BID's 14th Annual Motor Show, 2025

10:00am to 3:00pm at Hinckley Town Centre.

Our Annual Motor Show is back for 2025 by popular demand!

All Classic Vehicles (pre-2000 registration) and Vehicles of Special Interest are welcome. Over 800 owners from all over the Midlands and beyond filled Hinckley Town Centre and Argents Mead at our show last year to show off their beautiful and carefully restored machines to a crowd of several thousand.

You can look forward to a festival atmosphere with live music and entertainment for children, making it a fantastic day out for all the family. Many of the town’s fabulous cafes, bars and shops will be open for your enjoyment too.

If you attend one motor show this year, make sure it’s this one! FREE to exhibit and FREE to attend.

REGISTRATION IS NOW LIVE. To enter your vehicle please click on the link below. (Please note we cannot accept entries for Motorhomes).

Please note: Hinckley BID reserves the right to photograph the events they host, and share images online and to third parties.

For more information, please email: info@hinckleybid.co.uk.

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