Things to Do

  1. 22 Oct 2025
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    A magical Christmas in Leicester

    This Christmas, Leicester will be packed full of more festive cheer, great food and awesome activities than ever before! From the 44-foot Christmas tree to an expanded Christmas market, the return of the real ice rink and a whole host of seasonal shows, Leicester is set to host…
  2. 8 Oct 2025
    Leicester Restaurant Week

    Restaurant Week is nearly here!

    BID Leicester is bringing back the city’s much-loved Restaurant Week this month – and for the first time ever, it’s running for two whole weeks, from Monday 20 October to Sunday 2 November 2025. Set to be bigger and tastier than ever, there are currently more than…
  3. 11 Sep 2025
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    Leicester Restaurant Week returns

    It’s double the flavour with two weeks of tasty deals and citywide eats Calling all foodies! Leicester Restaurant Week (LRW) is back – and this year it’s bigger, better, and bursting with twice as much flavour. Running for two delicious weeks, from Monday 20 October to Sunday 2 November,…
  4. 12 Aug 2025
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    Bosworth 1485 Trail: a new way to explore…

    Following the tenth anniversary of the reinterment of King Richard III at Leicester Cathedral, the story of the Lost King’s final days are told in the brand new Bosworth1485 sculpture trail. The trail connects four remarkable locations across West Leicestershire, taking in churches, sleepy villages, windswept fields, award-winning…
  5. 22 Jul 2025
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    Fantastic Family Attractions across Leicestershire

    If you’re looking for a great day out in Leicestershire this Summer, then check out these great attractions. Low cost, yearly tickets or just a fantastic day out, read on to find out more. Tickets for a year when you visit once! All of these attractions offer you…
  6. 21 Jul 2025
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    Stomp Round Leicester and explore our city!

    This summer the elephants have come to Leicester and they are the perfect way to make a day of it in the city. Take a Stomp Round Leicester and explore our cafes, restaurants and attractions while you find these fantastic pieces of public art and follow the LOROS elephant…
  7. 9 Jul 2025
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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…
  8. 3 Jul 2025
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    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…
  9. 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,…