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  1. 4 Oct 2021
    an old street with a woman standing next to it

    Uncovering the historic charm of Leicester with Krista…

    We are very pleased to host a guest blog today, written by Krista The Explorer, who is a Canadian travel blogger with a fascination for history and culture. She recently visited Leicester and Leicestershire for a mini break and has very kindly written a guide to our city and county…
  2. 16 Sep 2021
    Banner that says University of Leicester 1 centenary

    100 years of learning excellence

    It’s not every day that one of your city’s best-known and most successful institutions turns 100, so it’s a pleasure to be talking about the University of Leicester as it begins to celebrate its centenary. The first 11 students passed through the doors of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland University College in…
  3. 2 Sep 2021
    A collage of books

    Novel links to Leicester’s story

    Many an incredible story can be uncovered on your travels in and around Leicester, from the discovery of the last Plantagenet King of England to the development of genetic fingerprinting. Many storytellers, too, have links to the city and if you’re sitting comfortably, we’ll tell you all about them! Adults and…
  4. 5 Aug 2021
    The pitch at Leicester city football club

    A city filled with sporting success

    With Olympic champions, snooker stars, Premier league winners, European champions and much more to its name, Leicester is a city which is rightly proud of its sporting success. The wild celebrations when the football team defied 5000-1 odds to win their first ever Premier League title proved this beyond doubt,…
  5. 5 Jul 2021
    A platform at great central railway

    Movie magic made in Leicester

    Everyone’s heard of the Oscars and BAFTAs, but you don’t have to hotfoot it to Hollywood or London to celebrate the best in movie-making. Oh no, because right on your doorstep, Leicester-based Midlands Movies Awards recognise the talent of our homegrown filmmakers. The awards run annually and have included star…
  6. 12 Apr 2019
    serving dishes full of curry

    There’s curry… then there’s Leicester curry

    As one of the most diverse places in the UK, you’re never too far away from a scrumptious and flavoursome curry. As it’s National Curry Week we thought we’d bring you all the wonderful places to grab a delectable curry. It’s not as simple as it sounds since there is so…
  7. 13 Jul 2018
    a pizza on a plate and a deli platter

    Leicester’s Best Pizza

    Leicester’s Best Pizza No matter what form it comes in, frozen, crispy, deep-pan or thin; pizza always remains one of life’s most wonderful pleasures. Most follow the simple but effective formula of crispy dough, rich tomato sauce, a scattering of toppings, and last but certainly not least, the cheese that…