Things to Do

  1. 2 Jun
    An installation at the Cosby Yarn Bomb

    The Cosby Yarn Bomb – all you need…

    The Cosby Yarn Bomb is a fun family-friendly summer event which is returning to Leicestershire after a year away. This incredible, community-led event has become of the county’s summer highlights and draws visitors from far and wide to the small village of Cosby in South Leicestershire’s Blaby District. What…
  2. 1 Jun
    The big screen in Lane 7

    Watching the World Cup in Leicester

    We’re getting hyped for this summer’s World Cup, which marks 60 years since England lifted the Jules Rimet trophy. We’ll also be cheering on Scotland as they head to the World Cup for the first time since 1998! As it’s being held in the US, many of the games…
  3. 28 May
    Cosby Yarn Bomb Sonic the Hedgehog

    6 fun Family events in Leicestershire this summer

    Looking for great things to do with the kids this summer in Leicester and Leicestershire? Well look no further! From music to performance to activity days and hot air balloons, there’s so much happening for you to enjoy with the family. Leicester Riverside Festival: 6 & 7 June…
  4. 27 May
    Download festival main stage

    Big events in Leicestershire this summer

    Leicestershire is always full of incredible events which draw audiences from around the world in some cases. From the biggest festivals to heritage events, take a look at our toppicks for this summer! Music Festivals The summer starts with the HUGE Download Festival, running from 12-14 June.
  5. 15 May
    May the Toys Be With you exhibition at Leicester Museum

    What’s on this half term and bank holiday!

    Looking for something to do with the kids this half term? We’ve put together the ultimate guide to everything happening across Leicester and Leicestershire. From big events to free fun family activities, there can be no excuse for missing out. Craft activities, Star Wars exhibition, cycling events, medieval fairs,…
  6. 25 Feb
    Leicester Clock Tower with a Busk Leicester logo

    BUSK Leicester brings live entertainment!

    Music and street entertainment is coming to the streets of Leicester with a brand new initiative allowing local performers and street entertainers to showcase their talents – BUSK Leicester! BUSK Leicester will provide four outdoor performance spots in the city centre as part of a new pilot scheme…
  7. 12 Feb
    Lanterns of the Wild at Twycross Zoo

    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. Lanterns of the Wild at…
  8. 11 Dec 2025
    Bring the Paint Festival

    7 top tourism trends for 2026

    What’s in store for 2026? Top hotel groups, travel firms and trend forecasters have come up with their top suggestions for new trends in the next year. They suggest that we will see more quiet escapes, algorithm-shaped itineraries, ultra-personalised retreats and a return to slower, more intentional travel.
  9. 7 Nov 2025
    A robin in a snow covered tree

    Christmas in National Forest Leicestershire

    Christmas is always a Claus for a celebration and there’s a certain type of magic in the air around the National Forest Leicestershire at this time of year. So why not visit and experience it for yourself. There’s plenty to see, do, and experience throughout the entire festive…