Attractions

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

    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,…
  2. 12 Jul 2023
    Cyclists riding past Outwoods Woodland Walk brown tourist sign

    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…
  3. 12 Jul 2023
    Leicester Riders player with team Trigger the horse mascot in front of High Ropes course at LOPC

    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…
  4. 16 Jun 2023
    A busy city street with outdoor seating

    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,…
  5. 16 May 2023
    A platter of food in a hotel reception

    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…
  6. 31 Mar 2023
    Great central railway train station platform

    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,…
  7. 8 Mar 2023
    A sunset over a beautiful landscape

    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:…
  8. 1 Apr 2022
    Baby sheep in a field`

    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…
  9. 24 Mar 2022
    people sat at an event

    Two years to the day that the first COVID lockdown began, the Leicestershire Tourism industry gathered together at the Griffin Inn in Swithland to celebrate the resilience and creativity of businesses across the county. The event, hosted by Leicestershire Promotions, was held on Leicestershire Tourism Day (22 March), right in…