Attractions

  1. 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,…
  2. 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:…
  3. 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…
  4. 24 Mar 2022
    people sat at an event

    Leicester Tourism Awards

    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…
  5. 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?…
  6. 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…
  7. 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…
  8. 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…
  9. 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…