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  1. 28 May
    Cosby Yarn Bomb Sonic the Hedgehog

    6 fun Family events in Leicestershire this summer

    Looking for great things to do with the kids this summer in Leicester and Leicestershire? Well look no further! From music to performance to activity days and hot air balloons, there’s so much happening for you to enjoy with the family. Leicester Riverside Festival: 6 & 7 June…
  2. 27 May
    Download festival main stage

    Big events in Leicestershire this summer

    Leicestershire is always full of incredible events which draw audiences from around the world in some cases. From the biggest festivals to heritage events, take a look at our toppicks for this summer! Music Festivals The summer starts with the HUGE Download Festival, running from 12-14 June.
  3. 15 May
    May the Toys Be With you exhibition at Leicester Museum

    What’s on this half term and bank holiday!

    Looking for something to do with the kids this half term? We’ve put together the ultimate guide to everything happening across Leicester and Leicestershire. From big events to free fun family activities, there can be no excuse for missing out. Craft activities, Star Wars exhibition, cycling events, medieval fairs,…
  4. 26 Feb
    Leicester Town Hall

    Historic anniversaries in Leicestershire

    While our first post focused on the past 100 years, we know that Leicester and Leicestershire have a much longer history than that, so this next post takes an ever increasing look back through the historical anniversaries we are marking this year, beginning with a local…
  5. 26 Feb
    A family in the National Space Centre

    Leicestershire anniversaries, the last hundred years

    In 2026 we are celebrating so many Leicester and Leicestershire anniversaries that we’ve had to split our list in two! The first part focuses those less than 100 years old, and we’ve got a second part looking at some of our more historic celebrations. Read on…
  6. 25 Feb
    Leicester Clock Tower with a Busk Leicester logo

    BUSK Leicester brings live entertainment!

    Music and street entertainment is coming to the streets of Leicester with a brand new initiative allowing local performers and street entertainers to showcase their talents – BUSK Leicester! BUSK Leicester will provide four outdoor performance spots in the city centre as part of a new pilot scheme…
  7. 27 Nov 2025
    Stand up To Cancer tribute mile

    Stand Up To Cancer comes to Leicester

    Visit Leicester is delighted to share some big news! This December, Leicester is set to host an extremely moving national event: the Stand Up To Cancer Tribute Mile! We’re inviting all our friends across the UK to join us in transforming Abbey Park into a stunning and emotional mile…
  8. 10 Nov 2025
    Christmas Elves at GCR

    Meet Santa in Leicestershire

    Nothing captures the magic of Christmas quite like a visit to Santa’s Grotto. Across Leicestershire, there are plenty of enchanting spots to treat your little ones. From beautiful garden centres to dining experiences, animal adventures and much more, here’s your run-down of some of the best ways to meet…
  9. 7 Nov 2025
    A robin in a snow covered tree

    Christmas in National Forest Leicestershire

    Christmas is always a Claus for a celebration and there’s a certain type of magic in the air around the National Forest Leicestershire at this time of year. So why not visit and experience it for yourself. There’s plenty to see, do, and experience throughout the entire festive…