Attractions

  1. 22 Jul
    A lady and child looking at a giraffe

    Fantastic Family Attractions across Leicestershire

    If you’re looking for a great day out in Leicestershire this Summer, then check out these great attractions. Low cost, yearly tickets or just a fantastic day out, read on to find out more. Tickets for a year when you visit once! All of these attractions offer you an annual…
  2. 21 Jul
    A Sparkly elephant

    Stomp Round Leicester and explore our city!

    This summer the elephants have come to Leicester and they are the perfect way to make a day of it in the city. Take a Stomp Round Leicester and explore our cafes, restaurants and attractions while you find these fantastic pieces of public art and follow the LOROS elephant trail!…
  3. 5 Jun
    Visit England awards table

    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…
  4. 7 Apr
    interior of a royal palace

    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…
  5. 30 Mar
    National Space Centre - lady and boy walking under Soyez rocket and pointing at display

    10 amazing things to do in Leicester

    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.
  6. 30 Jan
    Close up of Old John - blue sky with some white clouds

    10 ways to explore Leicester & leicestershire this…

    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 outdoor adventures. Leicestershire is easy to get to and to get around. The city centre is relatively compact, so a short drive or…
  7. 18 Jul 2024
    A single fallow dear at Bradgate park - grass and trees in background and blue sky

    Leicestershire animal magic

    David Attenborough grew up surrounded by the nature of Leicestershire and he famously caught the bug (no pun intended) for naturalism in the woods and hills of our Charnwood district. Generations of Leicestershire kids have followed in his example by enjoying our green spaces and places to experience nature. One…
  8. 22 Mar 2024
    Knitted male peacock with tail feathers in full span

    Local MP praises community yarn bomb in English…

    English Tourism Week 2024 is a Visit England initiative celebrating our local tourism industry. This year their theme is all about putting community at the heart of tourism, and in Leicestershire we have an annual event which was created by and continues to be driven by the local community. The Cosby…
  9. 15 Mar 2024
    City mayor of leicester and adam clarke in front of the KRIII statue

    English Tourism Week in Leicester and Leicestershire

    All this week we are showcasing our city and county’s tourism industry as part of an annual week of celebration. VisitEngland’s English Tourism Week, which runs from 15-24 March, is an annual celebration of the tourism industry, showcasing its importance to local communities and economies. This year’s theme is ‘Supporting…