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What's On Guide
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Please join us in Hinckley town centre for what promises to be a fantastic year of exciting events.
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Hinckley & District Museum, Garden and Tearoom
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Saturday 19th April to Monday 27th October at 30 Lower Bond Street.
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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
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Year of Fun EVENTS GUIDE
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Wednesday 30th April to Monday 22nd December at Hinckley Town Centre.
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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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Financial Wellbeing Event
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Friday 6th June, 12:00pm to 3:00pm at Britannia Shopping Centre, Castle Street.
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Are you finding it difficult to manage the cost of living and in need of some assistance?
You can head down to The Birdie Bunker (in the Britannia Centre) for a conversation with professionals who can help you with securing a job, budgeting, benefit checks and other support.
This event is provided by the Borough Council, Department for Work & Pensions, Hinckley BID and other partners.
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HBBC's Proms in the Park
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Saturday 7th June, 6:00pm to 8:30pm at Hollycroft Park, Shakespeare Drive.
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Hollycroft Park will come alive with the sound of music when the popular Proms in the Park concert returns. (Gates open at 5pm).
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Music in the Mead
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Saturday 14th June, 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Argents Mead.
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Macadocious - experience this acoustic rock duo from Leicestershire as they play for the first time in Argents Mead.
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Hinckley Jobcentre - Recruitment Event
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Wednesday 18th June, 9:30am to 1:00pm at Hinckley Hub, Rugby Road.
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This is a great opportunity to meet with employers and organisations who can support your journey back into work.
The event is open to everyone, whether you are unemployed, employed, a graduate, just left school or looking for a career change.
Any employers who wish to attend should contact sue.palmer2@dwp.gov.uk.
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Open Event - NWSLC
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Thursday 19th June at NWSLC, Lower Bond Street.
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Looking to progress in your current role, switch careers, or return to education after time away? North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College is here to support everyone’s journey.
Join them at their Hinckley Campus on Thursday 19th June 2025 from 1.00pm – 3.00pm or 5.30pm – 7:30pm, for their Higher Education Open Event. Register for the event There are also a wide range of options available for Adult Learners, so whether you're looking for professional qualifications or hobby and craft courses, there's something for everyone.
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Hinckley BID's Classic Vehicle Meet
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Thursday 19th June, 5:00pm to 8:00pm at Market Place.
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The first Hinckley BID Classic Vehicle Meet of 2025, returning this year by popular demand. 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 enter and visit. Please spread the word to any enthusiast you may know! 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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Richard III - The Facts over Fiction
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Thursday 19th June, 7:30pm to 9:00pm at Hinckley Great Meeting Chapel, Baines Lane.
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Chairman of the Leicestershire branch of the Richard III Society, Richard Smith, will be in Hinckley to share his insight into this period of history which has huge local relevance. Admission: Friends of Hinckley & District Museum £1 / Non-members £5 at the door. Contact for all events and public open days: hinckleymuseum@hotmail.co.uk
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Lunchtime Talk - Henry VIII's Six Wives
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Friday 20th June, 12:00pm to 1:00pm at HInckley Library, Lancaster Road.
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Hinckley Library is pleased to host another Lunchtime Talk! "Henry VIII's Six Wives," a captivating talk by renowned local historian Sally Henshaw. Everyone is welcome to bring their lunch, and refreshments will be available! Tickets: £3 for library members, £4.50 for non-members (refreshments included) Please pre-book: Call 0116 3052500 or speak to a member of library staff
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Music in the Mead
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Saturday 21st June, 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Argents Mead.
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Lazarou, a four-piece from Hinckley will perform live in Argents Mead, covering modern classics with some originals too.
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Concordia Theatre - Costume Sale
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Saturday 28th June, 10:00am to 4:00pm at Main Rehearsal Room, Concordia Theatre, Stockwell Head.
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Looking for party costume, or perhaps some vintage clothing? Or even a piece of memorabilia from a past production? If so, a visit to the theatre's costume sale is a must!
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Armed Forces Day and Parade
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Saturday 28th June, 10:00am to 2:00pm at Hinckley Town Centre.
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In partnership with the Hinckley combined Armed Forces and Veterans Community, this annual service of celebration will be lead by Churches Together at 11am, along with a parade through the town centre and a display of military vehicles in Argents Mead.
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Hinckley's 14th Soapbox Derby
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Sunday 29th June, 11:00am to 2:30pm at Castle Street.
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Hinckley BID and Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council's Soapbox Derby is back again for a 14th year!
This is a tremendously fun, family event for the teams and spectators alike. Comprising both a jump or a chicane, it is the driver’s choice as they steam down the 200m Castle Street hill cheered on by the crowds! RACE DAY SCHEDULE: 8.00am - 9.30am Team Registration and Scrutineering (Church Walk Car Park) 10.30am Driver Briefing (The Pits, Church Walk) 11.00am All Teams Parade up Castle Street 11.30am Time Trial Races Commence (Start Line - top of Castle Street) 2.00pm (approx) Trophies will be presented to the winners For live results on the day, as they happen, please scan the QR code shown below.
The minimum age of a Junior Team Driver is 12 years. The minimum age of a Senior Team Driver is 18 years. £30 fee to enter a soapbox - further details can be found on the entry form below - ENTRY IS NOW CLOSED!
FREE to spectate. All welcome! Please note Hinckley BID reserves the right to photograph the events it hosts and share images online and to third parties. For more information, please email: info@hinckleybid.co.uk.
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Music in the Mead
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Saturday 5th July, 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Argents Mead.
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Jazzology - The Big Band! Come and enjoy the sounds of jazz from a band with more than ten players, hence the name!
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Open Exhibition - The Art of Music
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Monday 14th July to Friday 8th August at Atkins Gallery, Lower Bond Street.
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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.
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Hinckley BID's Classic Vehicles Meet
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Thursday 17th July, 5:00pm to 8:00pm at Market Place.
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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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Hinckley BID's Summer of Fun - Seaside Fun
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Wednesday 23rd July, 11:00am to 3:00pm at Market Place.
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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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Music in the Mead
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Saturday 26th July, 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Argents Mead.
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Dean Thomas - Local king of swing and jazz, performing popular covers from the various eras at the bandstand in Argents Mead.
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Hinckley BID's Summer of Fun - Emergency Services Day
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Wednesday 30th July, 11:00am to 3:00pm at The Crescent.
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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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