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Leicester and Leicestershire are bursting with things to see and do, and we’re excited to share them all with you on our blog. Whether you’re a foodie, a history buff, an outdoor enthusiast, or simply looking for a fun day out with the family, you’ll find plenty of inspiration here. We’ll cover everything from the latest events and exhibitions to the best places to eat, drink, shop, and explore.

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7 Jan

Make It To The Movies In Leicester

Leicester is blessed with a great variety of cinemas, both mainstream and arthouse, plus fantastic organisations putting on special events and showings. Whether you’re looking for the latest blockbuster, a film festival, foreign language showings or themed evenings, we have got you covered. Here’s what’s taking place over the next…
5 Jan

National Thali Week 2026

Returning for its second year, this week is National Thali Week, run by the people behind the Leicestershire Curry Awards and England Curry Capital. National Thali Week is taking place first time between 6 and 12 January 2026 and celebrates this often overlooked Indian feasting sensation. Bringing together restaurants, communities…
19 Dec 2025

2025 in review part 2

And here we are, time for part 2 of our massive wrap up of 2025. What with our summer campaign and all of the amazing things happening through the autumn into Christmas, there was no letting up for the second half of the year, so let’s get on with it!…
17 Dec 2025

2025 in review (part 1)

Welcome to our annual run-down of the highlights of the year in Leicester and Leicestershire! It’s always fun to look back, reflect and celebrate a fantastic list of events, attractions and great days out. This is part 1 of 2, because, of course, there’s way too much to pack into…
11 Dec 2025

7 top tourism trends for 2026

What’s in store for 2026? Top hotel groups, travel firms and trend forecasters have come up with their top suggestions for new trends in the next year. They suggest that we will see more quiet escapes, algorithm-shaped itineraries, ultra-personalised retreats and a return to slower, more intentional travel. While VisitEngland…
4 Dec 2025

The Leicestershire Tourism & Hospitality Awards 2025

Last night (3 December) at Leicester’s Athena venue, the very best of Leicestershire’s Tourism businesses gathered for the Leicestershire Tourism and Hospitality Awards. Atrractions, restaurants, pubs, hotels and many more were in the running for a host of awards celebrating the people and the place who drive our region’s tourism…
3 Dec 2025

Light Up Leicester wins second national award

The Light Up Leicester festival which transformed Leicester city centre with extraordinary artworks earlier this year has won another major national award (plus a regional one too!). Held in March 2025, Light Up Leicester welcomed an estimated 100,000 visitors to the city centre over four dazzling nights, transforming Leicester with…
27 Nov 2025

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 of…
20 Nov 2025

Four Leicestershire Attractions Scoop VisitEngland Honours

Four of Leicestershire’s top local attractions have been named in VisitEngland’s annual attraction quality scheme. The accolades celebrate excellence within the visitor attraction sector and showcase businesses that go the extra mile to provide a high-quality day out. Out of the nine attractions recognised across the East Midlands, four of…

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