Things to Do

  1. 17 Jun 2025
    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…
  2. 17 Jun 2025
    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…
  3. 12 Jun 2025
    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,…
  4. 10 Apr 2025
    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
  5. 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
  6. 5 Feb 2025
    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.
  7. 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…
  8. 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…
  9. 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…