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Leicester and Leicestershire are bursting with things to see and do, and we’re excited to share them all with you on our blog. Whether you’re a foodie, a history buff, an outdoor enthusiast, or simply looking for a fun day out with the family, you’ll find plenty of inspiration here. We’ll cover everything from the latest events and exhibitions to the best places to eat, drink, shop, and explore.

22 Oct

A magical Christmas in Leicester

This Christmas, Leicester will be packed full of more festive cheer, great food and awesome activities than ever before! From the 44-foot Christmas tree to an expanded Christmas ma…

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  1. 19 Dec
    Belvoir Castle Christmas

    2025 in review part 2

    And here we are, time for part 2 of our massive wrap up of 2025. What with our summer campaign and all of the amazing things happening through the autumn into Christmas, there was no letting up for the second half of the year, so let’s get on with it!…
  2. 17 Dec
    Download festival main stage

    2025 in review (part 1)

    Welcome to our annual run-down of the highlights of the year in Leicester and Leicestershire! It’s always fun to look back, reflect and celebrate a fantastic list of events, attractions and great days out. This is part 1 of 2, because, of course, there’s way too much to pack into…
  3. 16 Dec
    Leicester Festivals and Events Team

    Leicester Festivals Team Competes for National ‘Tourism Superstar’

    The team responsible for organising festivals and events in Leicester has been selected as one of the finalists in a major VisitEngland award and needs your votes! Leicester’s award-winning Festival and Events Team has been selected as one of 10 national finalists in VisitEngland’s Tourism Superstar Awards 2025. Their nomination…
  4. 11 Dec
    Bring the Paint Festival

    7 top tourism trends for 2026

    What’s in store for 2026? Top hotel groups, travel firms and trend forecasters have come up with their top suggestions for new trends in the next year. They suggest that we will see more quiet escapes, algorithm-shaped itineraries, ultra-personalised retreats and a return to slower, more intentional travel. While VisitEngland…
  5. 4 Dec
    Leicestershire Tourism Awards

    The Leicestershire Tourism & Hospitality Awards 2025

    Last night (3 December) at Leicester’s Athena venue, the very best of Leicestershire’s Tourism businesses gathered for the Leicestershire Tourism and Hospitality Awards. Atrractions, restaurants, pubs, hotels and many more were in the running for a host of awards celebrating the people and the place who drive our region’s tourism…
  6. 3 Dec
    Light Up Leicester bubbles

    Light Up Leicester wins second national award

    The Light Up Leicester festival which transformed Leicester city centre with extraordinary artworks earlier this year has won another major national award (plus a regional one too!). Held in March 2025, Light Up Leicester welcomed an estimated 100,000 visitors to the city centre over four dazzling nights, transforming Leicester with…
  7. 1 Dec
    A band on stage at Firebug

    Live music in Leicester!

    Leicester has a vibrant and exciting music scene, with events taking place almost every night of the week. Rock and pop, classical, touring artists and local up and comers all share stages across the city. Venues range from the 2,000 seat De Montfort Hall, the 100-year old theatre setting of…
  8. 27 Nov
    Stand up To Cancer tribute mile

    Stand Up To Cancer comes to Leicester

    Visit Leicester is delighted to share some big news! This December, Leicester is set to host an extremely moving national event: the Stand Up To Cancer Tribute Mile! We’re inviting all our friends across the UK to join us in transforming Abbey Park into a stunning and emotional mile of…
  9. 20 Nov
    Triumph Factory Visitor Centre

    Four Leicestershire Attractions Scoop VisitEngland Honours

    Four of Leicestershire’s top local attractions have been named in VisitEngland’s annual attraction quality scheme. The accolades celebrate excellence within the visitor attraction sector and showcase businesses that go the extra mile to provide a high-quality day out. Out of the nine attractions recognised across the East Midlands, four of…