Christmas in Leicester
Christmas in Leicester promises to be full of magical moments packed with festive activities, celebrating the best the city has to offer! From ice skating on a real ice rink, taking a ride on the 35m high Wheel of Light, browsing your way through the Christmas Market, taking the family to the panto or simply enjoying the Christmas spirit at the Clock Tower next to the 44ft high tree.
What’s on this Christmas?
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Ice Skate Leicester plus Street Curling
Ice Skate Leicester plus Street Curling
Get your skates on for a Christmas on real ice. With its covered roof, skaters can show off their best moves as they glide around the real ice over embedded sparkling LED lights. Come rain or shine, it’s the coolest place to be this season. This year they are also bringing street curling to Leicester for the very first time.
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A magical Christmas in Leicester
A magical Christmas in Leicester
This Christmas, Leicester will be packed full of festive cheer, great food and awesome activities. From the 44-foot Christmas tree at the Clock Tower to an expanded Christmas market, the return of the real ice rink with a new Curling attraction and a whole host of seasonal shows, Leicester is set to host one of its biggest ever festive celebrations.
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Christmas Market
Christmas Market
Expanded for 2025 – Visit the Christmas Market on Gallowtree Gate and Christmas Fayre at Highcross Leicester’s St Peter’s Square. Peruse the variety of festival stalls, shop for gifts and treats and enjoy some tasty food and drink.
Christmas Competition
Enter the FREE Christmas in Leicester Competition, with over £1,700 worth of prizes!
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Curve Theatre
Curve Theatre
The home of Leicester Musicals, Stage Performances, Dance, Comedy and Theatre.
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Phoenix
Phoenix
Phoenix is Leicester’s centre for independent cinema, art and digital culture.
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The Y Theatre
The Y Theatre
Leicester’s oldest surviving theatre plays host to an eclectic programme of live music, comedy, performance and spoken word.
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De Montfort Hall
De Montfort Hall
De Montfort Hall has been one of Leicester’s premier entertainment venues for over a century.
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The Little Theatre
The Little Theatre
The Little Theatre is a predominantly voluntary run theatre in the heart of Leicester.
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Showcase Cinema de Lux
Showcase Cinema de Lux
Situated in the Highcross shopping complex in the centre of the city, Showcase Cinema Deluxe is a state-of-the-art 12 screen cinema.
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Christmas Shopping
Do your Christmas Shopping in Leicester
Do your Christmas Shopping in Leicester
The shops will be brimming with Christmas gifts and the many restaurants, cafés and bars provide a welcome break from all that hectic retail therapy. Look out for all the new names that have opened in the city centre since this time last year.
Christmas in Leicestershire
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Meet Santa in Leicestershire
Meet Santa in Leicestershire
Nothing captures the magic of Christmas quite like a visit to Santa’s Grotto. Across Leicestershire, there are plenty of enchanting spots to treat your little ones.
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A wonderful Christmas in Leicestershire
A wonderful Christmas in Leicestershire
Prepare for a fantastic Christmas in Leicestershire with our definitive list of the best big attractions and events, the loveliest light switch ons, brilliant Christmas Markets and everything else besides.
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Christmas in Oadby & Wigston
Christmas in Oadby & Wigston
Are you ready for Christmas in Oadby & Wigston? There are three lights switch on events taking place this year, full of fantastic fun for the whole family!
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Christmas in National Forest Leicestershire
Christmas in National Forest Leicestershire
Christmas is always a Claus for a celebration and there’s a certain type of magic in the air around the National Forest Leicestershire at this time of year. So why not visit and experience it for yourself.
Useful Information
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Visitor information
Visitor information
Our essential visitor information pages make it easy to explore the city and county with confidence.
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Getting Here and Getting Around
Getting Here and Getting Around
Leicestershire’s central location in the heart of the Midlands makes it highly accessible by road, r…
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City Map
City Map
Welcome to our Leicester City Map page, your ultimate guide for navigating the vibrant city! Explore…
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Leicester City Centre
Leicester City Centre
Leicester City Centre, a vibrant hub rich in history, boasts an impressive 2,000-year legacy.