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  1. 22 Jul
    Attendees at the Curry Awards nominations

    Leicestershire Curry Awards 2025 finalists revealed

    The finalists for the 9th annual Leicestershire Curry Awards were unveiled last night (Monday 21 July) during a sparkling ceremony at Leicester’s Athena venue. Some of the region’s top chefs, restaurateurs, and food lovers were in attendance for the reveal ceremony, hosted by local events expert Priti Raichura and covered…
  2. 21 Jul
    A Sparkly elephant

    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 trail!…
  3. 15 Jul
    The Barefoot Festival. Tent and audience

    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. From open air shows at Conkers to some of the biggest stars of the 90s to great local markets, there’s so much happening this summer East Midlands Aeropark Open Weekend Saturday 19-Monday…
  4. 14 Jul
    Leicester Food Festival

    Leicester Food Festival Returns

    As Leicester Food Festival returns to Abbey Park on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 August they are promising a jam-packed weekend of street food, top tribute bands, and fantastic new experiences for all ages. After a sell-out debut and national recognition from The Sun as one of the UK’s best budget-friendly festivals,…
  5. 14 Jul
    A child looking at a chocolate cup

    kids eat for Leics

    This summer we’re looking to help you stretch your budget for days out and we’ve put together a long list of places where kids can eat free (or cheaply) when you’re on a day out. Take a look below at some of the fantastic deals on offer from national chains.
  6. 3 Jul
    Mini elephants on the Stomp Round Leicester trail

    get ready to stomp round leicester

    Stomp Round Leicester with one of our highlights of the summer, a trail of beautifully decorated elephants! This summer in Leicester, you’re in for an elephantastic time as a painted parade of pachyderms take over the city centre. Running from 14 July to 21 September, the Stomp Round Leicester trail…
  7. 19 Jun
    Netflix's The Crown at Belvoir Castle

    Location Leicester and Visit Leicester team up!

    Location Leicester Collaborates with Visit Leicester and Local Agencies to Support Development of City’s Film Office Location Leicester, an initiative from independent production company 52 Stone Film, is proud to announce its collaboration with Visit Leicester and wider local agencies to support the development of a dedicated film office for…
  8. 5 Jun
    Riverside festival at DMU

    Riverside Festival Q&A

    When is the Riverside festival? Saturday 7th June & Sunday 8th June 2025 What are the opening times? The parks are open at 12noon on both days. The parks close at 6pm on Saturday and 5pm on Sunday. Where is the Riverside Festival? The event takes place in various sites:…
  9. 2 Jun
    Hive and Honey restaurant front

    Leicester new openings Summer 2025

    Over the last few months we have seen a number of new openings and expansions in Leicester city centre, from new independent shops to fantastic restaurants and cafés. In this blog we’re running down some of the fantastic new names coming to (and in some cases returning to) the city!…