Attractions

  1. 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…
  2. 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.
  3. 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…
  4. 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…
  5. 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…
  6. 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…
  7. 10 Jan 2024
    Roxy the Golden Retriever - laying down

    Dog Friendly Leicester

    Dog owners, dog lovers and canine enthusiasts unite! We have all the info on dog friendly pubs, bars, restaurants, attractions and shopping centres in Leicester! They’re a part of our family, and we all want to pamper our pooches and take them everywhere with us. The great news is that…
  8. 14 Dec 2023
    An artistic interpretation of leicester city centre

    2022 in review (Part one)

    How on earth is it nearly 2023 already? It only seems like yesterday that we were ringing in the New Year and looking forward to what 2022 had to offer and now here we are. It has been a crazy year, with so much happening in our city and county…
  9. 12 Dec 2023
    Download Festival stage with full fireworks shooting off behind and large crowd

    2023: This was the year that was (Part…

    How is it nearly 2024 already? This year seems to have absolutely whizzed by, and with the amount of things happening this year, it’s no surprise. We’ve had festivals, massive gigs, new campaigns and so much more, so in time honoured tradition we’re going to run down the ‘greatest hits’…