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  1. 10 Apr 2024
    Leicester Guildhall - side cobbled walkway image next to Cathedral

    Leicester inventions and firsts

    We all know that the people here in Leicester are clever, but did you know that there are loads of ‘firsts’ here in the city and county? Either inventions which were made here, or famous things that were made here. Obviously we all know about Walkers Crisps (best in the…
  2. 19 Mar 2024
    LCFC football Ground and pitch - view from top row of seats inside stadium

    10 Leicester sporting facts you might not have…

    Leicester is a city in England that often surprises visitors. Together with the wider Leicestershire County it boasts a rich history, vibrant culture, and, as you’re about to discover, a remarkable sporting pedigree. Here are 10 facts that solidify Leicester and Leicestershire’s claim as a true sporting powerhouse: Home of Champions…
  3. 22 Feb 2024
    Leicester Clocktower with lots of shoppers walking by

    Leicester and Leicestershire awarded official VisitEngland partnership status

    The Place Marketing team for Leicester and Leicestershire, which delivers Visit Leicester, has been awarded Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) status by VisitEngland, the national tourism body. This official national recognition as one of the country’s leading destination management organisations will enable the Place Marketing team to work more closely…
  4. 1 Dec 2023
    Tourism award winner trophies on a table

    Leicestershire Tourism and Hospitality Awards 2023

    The Leicestershire Tourism and Hospitality Awards are one of the highlights of the calendar and this year’s awards, hosted by Leicestershire Promotions at Leicester Athena, were no exception. Nominees and their guests were treated to a delicious three course meal and a spectacular acrobatics show, before the awards ceremony began.
  5. 24 Oct 2022
    Indoor golf with urban styling

    An active escape in Leicestershire for our Fitcation…

    As part of our Fitcation promotions we ran a very special competition to win a short active break in Leicestershire, and we were delighted to welcome the Harris family. They have written all about their experiences for us, and you can read it below. Visit Leicester Fitcation As a family we…
  6. 1 Aug 2022
    Belvoir castle from above

    Filming locations in Leicester & Leicestershire

    Who doesn’t love a good film? Rainy afternoon, cup of tea and popcorn…what could be better! But did you know both our city and county have been used as filming locations in countless movies? With the release of The Lost King, based on the discovery of King Richard III, we…
  7. 24 Feb 2022
    bluebells in a wooded area

    Spring walks and flowers

    The evenings are getting lighter and it’s starting to get (slightly) warmer. And one of our favourite things about this time of year is getting out and about to see the spring flowers start to peek through the soil. In some places the daffodils and snowdrops are already out, and…
  8. 21 Dec 2021
    Girl looking at KRIII exhibition display

    Uncover the story videos

    Historic Leicester Released in July, this first video highlights the history and heritage of our city. From the ‘you couldn’t make it up’ story of King Richard III’s discovery and reinternment through to how the story of the city is built into our buildings, take a journey through Leicester’s 2000 years…
  9. 17 Dec 2021
    leicester town hall square fountain

    Here’s to 2021 in Leicester (Part two)

    The second part of our look back through 2021 covers the second half of the year, and this may stretch to an epic length as the lifting of restrictions and reopening of many of our attractions meant we had so much to be happy and thankful for. So sit back,…