Blog
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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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
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7 Apr
Leicestershire on Screen
Leicestershire on Screen
Leicester and Leicestershire are full of film and TV history, from locations used in world famous shows to props and places to see key moments in film history. From being used as a location for TV shows and films as diverse as Adrian Mole and The Crown and as the home of stars of…
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29 Mar
Leicester’s top 5 Vintage Stores
Leicester’s top 5 Vintage Stores
Guest Blogger Ireti Odugbesan has put together a fantastic piece showcasing some of the best vintage shops
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21 Feb
13 interesting facts about Leicester
13 interesting facts about Leicester
A vibrant and buzzing City surrounded by the tranquil and rural beauty of the Leicestershire countryside and beautiful market towns.
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21 Feb
King Richard III 10 years on
King Richard III 10 years on
It’s amazing to think that it was back in 2012 that the remains of King Richard III were uncovered by archaeologists from the University of Leicester. Today the monarch and his story is at the heart of Leicester’s history, but it wasn’t always the case. Let’s have a look at how…
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6 Feb
7 great things to do this half term
7 great things to do this half term
Looking for something to do during February half term? Well we’ve got some great ideas for things to do with the kids, one for every day of the week in fact! So have a look through, and see what you could do this Feb. Creature Cases at Twycross Zoo This…
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5 Feb
Looking to have fun on a budget?
Looking to have fun on a budget?
If you’re looking to have fun on a budget, we’ve put together this suggested list of free and reasonably priced activities for the whole family. So when the summer days stretch out, these are just a few of the things you can do with the kids for a great price.
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29 Jan
Light Up Leicester’s what’s on
Light Up Leicester’s what’s on
A fantastic FREE night time festival, bringing lights, creativity and family fun to Leicester city centre is coming back this March and we’ve got all the details. We cannot wait for Light Up Leicester, bringing large scale light installations, performances and parades to the city from 12-15 March. Aimed at…
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28 Jan
Your Leicestershire Watchlist
Your Leicestershire Watchlist
If you’re looking to check out Leicester and Leicestershire on film, then we’ve put together a watchlist