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  1. 24 Sep 2025
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    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…
  2. 12 Sep 2025
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    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…
  3. 10 Sep 2025
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    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…
  4. 5 Sep 2025

    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…
  5. 20 Aug 2025
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    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…
  6. 20 Aug 2025
    A woman and child walking over a bridge in a corn maze

    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…
  7. 18 Aug 2025
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    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…
  8. 12 Aug 2025
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    VJ Day in Leicestershire

    The end of the Second World War took place 80 years ago and as the world prepares to mark this important anniversary with a mix of sombre reflection and celebratory events, we’re running down some of the key events taking place in Leicester and Leicestershire. 80 years ago, people in…
  9. 22 Jul 2025
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    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…