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3 Oct
Tourism & Hospitality Awards Finalists revealed!
Tourism & Hospitality Awards Finalists revealed!
The finalists for this year’s Leicestershire Promotions Tourism and Hospitality Awards have been announced! Now in its 15th year, the tourism and hospitality awards – organised by tourism specialists Leicestershire Promotions – are the regional heat of the national Visit England Awards for Excellence. 13 of the winners will automatically…
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1 Oct
What’s on in National Forest Leicestershire
What’s on in National Forest Leicestershire
There is so much happening in the north west of our county in and around the National Forest. With one of the best Halloween events in the country, walks with the alpacas and loads more, discover what’s happening this October! Cattows Farm Halloween It’s the biggest Halloween event in the…
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24 Sep
Independent Shops in Leicester
Independent Shops in Leicester
Leicester city centre is packed full of fantastic independent stores, restaurants, cafes, bars and venues. We were set a challenge by some of our local independent venues to do a bit of promotion and we are running with it! For our first blog we’re going to focus on shops, galleries…
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12 Sep
Experience Leicester in Autumn
Experience Leicester in Autumn
As the nights draw in and the leaves start to turn we enter one of the most exciting periods of the year in Leicester. With events, activities and loads of ways to spend your time indoors and outdoors, Leicester is the perfect place to see in the Autumn. Green spaces…
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10 Sep
Spooky Halloween events across Leicestershire
Spooky Halloween events across Leicestershire
From pumpkin picking to Xtreme Screams and spooky tours of historic buildings to family friendly ghost trails, there’s loads happening this spooky season in Leicester and Leicestershire. Read on to find out more! Spooks, Scares and pumpkins Cattows Halloween Farm is the biggest Halloween event in the country and this…
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5 Sep
Abbey Park Fireworks Display – All you need…
Abbey Park Fireworks Display – All you need…
The Abbey Park Fireworks Display 2025 is Leicester’s biggest Bonfire Night celebration, taking place on Saturday 1 November 2025. Set in the heart of Abbey Park, this much-loved annual event promises spectacular firework shows, live entertainment, food and drink stalls, and a family-friendly funfair. Whether you’re looking for the best…
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20 Aug
Hello Heritage in the national forest
Hello Heritage in the national forest
Hello Heritage is a fantastic festival which celebrates the history of the National Forest Leicestershire. Taking in some of the area’s most historic buildings plus some hidden treasures, this month long FREE festival is perfect for all the family to enjoy. Running from 1 September to 28 September, heritage…
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20 Aug
6 Fantastic Low-cost Family Days Out
6 Fantastic Low-cost Family Days Out
Looking for family days out in Leicester and Leicestershire this summer holiday? From outdoor adventures to hands-on attractions, there are plenty of fun things to do with kids of all ages. Whether you’re heading to a park, exploring a museum, or getting lost in a maze, you’ll find ideas here…
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18 Aug
The Oadby Food Festival is back
The Oadby Food Festival is back
The Oadby Food Festival is returning for 2025 on Saturday 30 August! Last year saw the first ever Oadby Food Festival, a fantastic celebration of great local food and drink that brough the whole community of Oadby and Wigston together, plus enticed visitors from further afield! And this year it’s…