Things to Do

  1. 10 Apr
    poster that says old town festival and an image of a roman soldier

    Leicester’s Old Town Festival

    Step into the world of the Romans and celebrate St George with a weekend of adventure
  2. 29 Mar
    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
  3. 6 Feb
    Bosworth Battlefield Line steam locomotive

    7 great things to do this half term

    Looking for something to do during February half term? Well we’ve got some great ideas for things to do with the kids, one for every day of the week in fact! So have a look through, and see what you could do this Feb. Creature Cases at Twycross Zoo This…
  4. 5 Feb
    kids playing in a corn maze

    Looking to have fun on a budget?

    If you’re looking to have fun on a budget, we’ve put together this suggested list of free and reasonably priced activities for the whole family. So when the summer days stretch out, these are just a few of the things you can do with the kids for a great price.
  5. 3 Jul 2024
    Countryside view of green fields and trees with Highland Cattle in the forground

    Days out for the price of an ice…

    The summer holidays can be long and sometimes expensive, so it’s always good to have some ideas for days out that will only cost you the price of parking and a Mr Whippy. We run down some of the great things you can do around the city and county. Leicester…
  6. 23 Jan 2024
    Group of people at chocolate truffle making workshop

    Valentine’s Day experiences

    Looking for something a bit different this Valentine’s Day? Treat the special person in your life with a unique experience or fantastic meal to celebrate the day of love! Have an out of this world Valentine’s Day The Space Centre never disappoint when it comes to Valentine’s Day, and this…
  7. 11 Aug 2023
    A woman and child walking over a bridge in a corn maze

    A family-focused summer takeover

    This summer we hosted our first ever social media takeover with one of our favourite local influencers. Lauren from @laureninleicester has become known for her fun and informative posts about living in Leicester and showcasing great family activities. She’s someone who has lived in the city her whole life, and it…
  8. 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…
  9. 20 Jan 2023
    bradgate park on a snowy day

    Winter Walks around Leicestershire

    Frosty mornings, low winter sunshine, the long shadows, bright stars by night. Long winter walks are one of our favourite things, and we’ve put together a selection for you that will really help you to explore our region. Go grab your coat, scarf and hat, put on your best sturdy…