Shopping & Markets

  1. 15 Sep
    The front of Paper Wings cafe

    New openings in Leicester

    Since our last update in March there have been some amazing additions to Leicester’s high streets, with new retail offerings, restaurants, cafés and much more. Despite some doom and gloom in the press, Leicester’s empty units are filling up. Vacancy rates in the city are at 14% and stable…
  2. 11 Sep
    man standing in city centre

    Proudly Leicester

    Look out for the team looking out for Leicester Most of us move through the city on autopilot – focused on grabbing a sandwich, rushing to a meeting, or nipping into the shops. But next time you’re walking down the High Street or heading through the Lanes, try looking…
  3. 12 Aug

    Leicester’s Clean Streets

    First impressions mean everything. Whether you are stepping off the train, meeting friends in the Cultural Quarter, or taking a weekend stroll through the Lanes, we want everyone who visits Leicester to feel welcomed and looked after. As a council, we have listened closely to what matters…
  4. 29 Mar 2025
    A collage of images of vintage stores in leicester

    Leicester’s top 5 Vintage Stores

    Guest Blogger Ireti Odugbesan has put together a fantastic piece showcasing some of the best vintage shops
  5. 4 Jan 2025
    Shoppers at Highcross Leicester St Peters Square

    Leicester’s changing city centre

    Leicester city centre is constantly changing and we’re delighted to reveal a whole host of exciting new openings
  6. 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…
  7. 3 Nov 2022
    Frontage of a vintage game store

    A geeky guide to Leicester

    Do you know your D20 from your Donkey Kong, or your Catan from your Call of Duty? Then we’ve got the ultimate guide to geeky Leicester for you. Leicester has a long history of being at the heart of geek culture. We all know that the original Pallitoy Star…