Attractions

  1. 17 Mar 2022
    leicester cathedral with a banner that says english tourism week

    English Tourism Week – You’re Welcome!

    “Well, honestly we could go on and on, we could explain every local phenomenon. Pork Pies, the crisps, the market towns, come see our foxes just messing around. They killed King Richard and buried him here, found him in a car park right next to King Lear. “What’s the lesson?…
  2. 18 Nov 2021
    a shot looking up at a church

    Four hours in Leicester

    In just 240 minutes Jason and Sekai from ‘jumpintothemap’ on Instagram managed to explore some of Leicester’s historic treasures. Over to them for a quick round-up of their time here. Leicester is the county town of Leicestershire and a city and unitary authority region in the East Midlands of…
  3. 23 Jul 2021
    A group of people holding banner boards promoting uncover the story

    Uncover the Story launches a new way to…

    Now you may be thinking, hey we’ve seen this on your social media, and you would be right. But this was just the start of a wider campaign which will highlight so much that is good about our region. We welcomed a number of dignitaries to the King Richard III…
  4. 1 Apr 2021
    A man sitting on a bench in a park

    Spring Walks

    Leicestershire’s stunning landscapes take on a whole new beauty in the spring, making the city and county ideal for exploring on bracing walks. It’s the perfect time to pull on your walking boots and explore the delightful walking routes which criss-cross the region.  The Leicestershire Round The monster of all local walks…
  5. 23 Sep 2020
    King richard the thirds tomb

    10 Ways to Discover Leicester & Leicestershire

    Why not #Escape the Everyday and discover or even rediscover what’s here in Leicester and Leicestershire King Richard III Visitor Centre How could we not start with King Richard IIII Visitor Centre? Discover the place where the King’s remains were buried over 500 years ago and learn about the…
  6. 22 Sep 2020
    An old steam train going over a bridge

    10 ways to Escape the Everyday in leicester…

    Do you feel like you need a change of scenery? Maybe a little break from the norm? We’ve put together a short selection of all the ways that we recommend to #EscapeTheEveryday in Leicester & Leicestershire.  Enjoy the Outdoors With the stunning autumnal colours starting to appear in the coming…
  7. 9 May 2019
    two re-enactors of Dr Who

    Rainy Day Attractions

    We love to talk about the weather don’t we and boy is it miserable out there. It’s enough to make you want to get on a plane and travel to sunnier climes! We know it’s rainy and cold out there but don’t let that impact your zest for life, because…
  8. 1 Oct 2018
    a coffee being poured with an intricate design

    Coffee in Leicester

    Latte art, anyone? All cities have coffee shops, right? It doesn’t matter where you are, the big three will be there ready to tempt you in for a perfectly-brewed caffeine fix (or decaffeinated, if you prefer). So, how can a coffee shop make a city special? It’s all about the…
  9. 29 Aug 2018
    Exterior of a house and gardens

    Discovering Leicester’s Hidden Heritage

    Leicester’s motto may be ‘Semper Eadem’ – meaning ‘always the same’ – but the city’s hugely-diverse heritage, dating back to Roman times, shows its history has been anything but business as usual. Some of that history is easy to find – the King Richard III Visitor Centre, in St Martins,…