Things to Do

  1. 9 Jul
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    Low cost summer family activities in Leicester

    We know that the summer holidays can be an expensive time for families, so we’ve put together some suggestions for lower cost and free family activities in Leicester this summer. From our elephant trail to festivals, workshops and exhibitions, take a look and plan some great days out! Stomp Round…
  2. 3 Jul
    People in uniform at the Victory Show battle recreation

    The Victory Show celebrates its 20th year

    The largest World War II recreation event in the country is coming back to Leicestershire and you could be there! The Victory Show is held in the small town of Cosby in Leicestershire’s Blaby District. For one weekend a year the 100 acre Foxlands Farm is transported back to…
  3. 17 Jun
    The tank battle at the Victory show

    What’s on this summer in Blaby

    Blaby District has loads of fantastic events and activities taking place summer. It kicked off with the fantastic PitchFest Live, a day of food and music which was held at Whetstone Juniors Football club by the local community. As we head into the summer, there’s loads more on offer, and…
  4. 17 Jun
    England Curry Capital flag

    Leicester marks 1 year as England’s Curry Capital

    The world is on our plate as Leicester celebrates a year of being England’s Curry Capital. The city, which is one of the best places to try Indian food is planning loads of activity, launching the 2025 Leicestershire Curry Awards, and of course giving you the chance to try the…
  5. 12 Jun
    The main stage at Download Festival

    Download rocks Leicestershire into Summer

    The UK’s premier rock event, Download Festival, is set to electrify Donington Park this weekend (13–15 June), kicking off a jam-packed summer of festivals across Leicestershire. As the sun comes out, the region is rolling out a new “Summer in Leicestershire” campaign spotlighting the county’s rich mix of music, food,…
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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…
  9. 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.