Attractions

  1. 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’…
  2. 12 Dec 2023
    Giant green light up fingers on top of city centre building

    2023: This was the year that was (Part…

    So, it’s time for the second part of our countdown of 2023’s bester Leicester moments (sorry… so sorry). As if the first half of the year wasn’t busy enough, things kicked into overdrive for the second half of the year, with even more anniversaries and celebrations, more great food events,…
  3. 12 Jul 2023
    Cyclists riding past Outwoods Woodland Walk brown tourist sign

    Olympic Leicestershire – the country of sport!

    As the Olympics is about to hit our screens, following on from the excitement of Euro 2024, we’re taking a look at sporting Leicester and Leicestershire. We have a gold standard pedigree here, with our teams and sports men and women really putting the county on the map. Loughborough, the…
  4. 12 Jul 2023
    Leicester Riders player with team Trigger the horse mascot in front of High Ropes course at LOPC

    Rider’s star slam dunks the Leap of Faith!

    Leicester Riders and British Basketball League player, Conner Washington and Hot Shot the mascot visited Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre for some basketball fun to support our Fitcation campaign. We invited Conner, who is one of the most decorated players in the game with 15 pieces of silverware, to climb the Leap…
  5. 16 Jun 2023
    A busy city street with outdoor seating

    The Muddy and Your Leicester Award winners!

    Over the last week, two of our favourite Leicester and Leicestershire influencers (don’t worry everyone else, we love you too!) have been holding their annual awards. The Muddy Awards and the Your Leicester Awards were voted for by followers of the respective platforms, and celebrate some of the very best places to eat,…
  6. 16 May 2023
    A platter of food in a hotel reception

    Competition winner gives Leicester thumbs up

    Throughout the year we often offer some amazing competitions which allow winners to experience Leicester. Recently we welcomed the winner of our Christmas in Leicester competition, Craig Middleton, who talks about his experiences below. We were delighted to be informed that we had won this amazing prize on 12 Dec 2022, and collected the prize…
  7. 31 Mar 2023
    Great central railway train station platform

    A year full of anniversaries

    In 2023 we’re celebrating a year full of anniversaries as a number of our attractions are marking significant birthdays. Take a look below to find out who’s lighting the candles this year. Newarke Houses 70th It’s not our oldest attraction (that would go to the Roman Ruins at Jewry Wall,…
  8. 8 Mar 2023
    A sunset over a beautiful landscape

    Celebrating amazing Leicestershire English Tourism Week

    This year English Tourism Week is all about celebrating everything amazing about our places, and Leicestershire is full of fantastic places to visit, a whole host of history, and some incredible people who have put the region on the map. We look at everything we have to offer below (disclaimer:…
  9. 1 Apr 2022
    Baby sheep in a field`

    Beautiful Baby Animals

    Spring is a wonderful time, and especially when it means that we can see all the amazing wildlife emerging into the sunshine. Even more so when those animals are small and fluffy, so here’s a guide to some of the best places to see those beautiful creatures! A special new…