Come along to this fantastic free guided walk of Victoria Park in Leicester to celebrate the city's Heritage Open Days! The Story of Parks project is hosting "Raucous Races" a free family Victorian-themed event on Victoria Park at the same time as well as two other walks around Leicester's parks between the 7th and the 10th of September 2017 - so look out for Abbey Park and Castle Gardens too!

Book on Eventbrite or call the Visit Leicester booking office on 0116 299 4444 to book your place directly. Meet in front of De Montfort Hall on Granville Road.

Discover more about the architecture and social history of the park, from its use as a racecourse, to the bombing of the pavilion and the creation of the War Memorial, designed by famous architect, Sir Edwin Lutyens.