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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.

  1. 8 Jun
    Kings End Way cyclists outside Cathedral

    LOCAL CYCLISTS SHOWCASE LEICESTERSHIRE with ‘KINGS END way’ route

    A group of local cyclists completed a 220-mile cycle route around Leicester and Leicestershire last week, hoping it will be accepted by Cycling UK as one of their official long distance ‘Adventure Series’ routes. Inspired by the story of King Richard III and the Battle of Naseby, named the ‘Kings…
  2. 8 Jun
    The exterior of Dave's Hot Chicken shop

    New openings in Leicester!

    This year Leicester has seen loads of fantastic new openings across the city, from delicious food from around the world in a range of new restaurants and cafes, some fantastic new late-night venues and entertainment complexes and some great shops and retail offers on the high street. Check out below…
  3. 2 Jun
    The Victory Show tank battle

    Events in Blaby this summer

    Blaby District is packed full of fantastic events throughout the summer, with music, family fun and historical recreations among some of the highlights. Take a look below to see some of our top picks, and head to the Visit Blaby website to see the full listing! Love Narborough Arts,…
  4. 2 Jun
    An installation at the Cosby Yarn Bomb

    The Cosby Yarn Bomb – all you need to know!

    The Cosby Yarn Bomb is a fun family-friendly summer event which is returning to Leicestershire after a year away. This incredible, community-led event has become of the county’s summer highlights and draws visitors from far and wide to the small village of Cosby in South Leicestershire’s Blaby District. What is…
  5. 1 Jun
    The big screen in Lane 7

    Watching the World Cup in Leicester

    We’re getting hyped for this summer’s World Cup, which marks 60 years since England lifted the Jules Rimet trophy. We’ll also be cheering on Scotland as they head to the World Cup for the first time since 1998! As it’s being held in the US, many of the games are…
  6. 28 May
    Cosby Yarn Bomb Sonic the Hedgehog

    6 fun Family events in Leicestershire this summer

    Looking for great things to do with the kids this summer in Leicester and Leicestershire? Well look no further! From music to performance to activity days and hot air balloons, there’s so much happening for you to enjoy with the family. Leicester Riverside Festival: 6 & 7 June Leicester’s biggest…
  7. 27 May
    Download festival main stage

    Big events in Leicestershire this summer

    Leicestershire is always full of incredible events which draw audiences from around the world in some cases. From the biggest festivals to heritage events, take a look at our toppicks for this summer! Music Festivals The summer starts with the HUGE Download Festival, running from 12-14 June. Held at…
  8. 26 May
    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, with music fans from across the East Midlands and Midlands coming to experience great live…
  9. 21 May
    Riverside Festival from above

    Free Events in Leicester this summer

    While there are loads of amazing events taking place this summer, we are very aware that it can be an expensive time of year so we have put together this great list of fantastic free and low cost events which will allow you to make the most of your time,…