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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.
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30 Jan
The long summer break is the perfect time to explore Leicester and Leicestershire, a modern, thriving city and county full of history, exciting attractions, food experiences and ou…
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30 Mar
There are so many reasons to explore Leicester – from ancient architecture to out of this world attractions, we reveal the iconic landmarks that put the city on the map, as well as some of its best-kept secrets that will leave you wanting more.
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19 Jun
Location Leicester and Visit Leicester team up!
Location Leicester and Visit Leicester team up!
Location Leicester Collaborates with Visit Leicester and Local Agencies to Support Development of City’s Film Office Location Leicester, an initiative from independent production company 52 Stone Film, is proud to announce its collaboration with Visit Leicester and wider local agencies to support the development of a dedicated film office for…
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17 Jun
What’s on this summer in Blaby
What’s on this summer in Blaby
Blaby District has loads of fantastic events and activities taking place summer. It kicked off with the fantastic PitchFest Live, a day of food and music which was held at Whetstone Juniors Football club by the local community. As we head into the summer, there’s loads more on offer, and…
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17 Jun
Leicester marks 1 year as England’s Curry Capital
Leicester marks 1 year as England’s Curry Capital
The world is on our plate as Leicester celebrates a year of being England’s Curry Capital. The city, which is one of the best places to try Indian food is planning loads of activity, launching the 2025 Leicestershire Curry Awards, and of course giving you the chance to try the…
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12 Jun
Download rocks Leicestershire into Summer
Download rocks Leicestershire into Summer
The UK’s premier rock event, Download Festival, is set to electrify Donington Park this weekend (13–15 June), kicking off a jam-packed summer of festivals across Leicestershire. As the sun comes out, the region is rolling out a new “Summer in Leicestershire” campaign spotlighting the county’s rich mix of music, food,…
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5 Jun
a hat-trick of visitengland awards!
a hat-trick of visitengland awards!
Three Leicestershire venues were recognised for their ‘excellence in tourism’ at the prestigious VisitEngland Awards, which was held in Brighton last night (4 June). These awards highlight the very best of England’s outstanding tourism industry. Scooping silver and ranked as the second best attractions in the entire country were…
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5 Jun
Riverside Festival Q&A
Riverside Festival Q&A
When is the Riverside festival? Saturday 7th June & Sunday 8th June 2025 What are the opening times? The parks are open at 12noon on both days. The parks close at 6pm on Saturday and 5pm on Sunday. Where is the Riverside Festival? The event takes place in various sites:…
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2 Jun
Leicester new openings Summer 2025
Leicester new openings Summer 2025
Over the last few months we have seen a number of new openings and expansions in Leicester city centre, from new independent shops to fantastic restaurants and cafés. In this blog we’re running down some of the fantastic new names coming to (and in some cases returning to) the city!…
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22 May
Live music in Leicester!
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…
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10 Apr
Leicester’s Old Town Festival
Leicester’s Old Town Festival
Step into the world of the Romans and celebrate St George with a weekend of adventure