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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.

  1. 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, historic…
  2. 14 May
    Leicester Food Festival

    Summer festivals and gigs in Abbey Park

    This summer we have some MASSIVE shows and festivals taking place over two weekends in one of the city’s most beautiful open spaces, Abbey Park. First in June we have a weekend of household name music events, then in August there’s a celebration of food and drink plus 90s R&B…
  3. 29 Apr
    A portrait of Sir David Attenborough in Leicester Museum

    David Attenborough at 100

    The voice of the natural world. The man who made the BBC what it is today. Basically every adult alive in the UK today has grown up with Sir David Attenborough as a permanent fixture. The phrase National Treasure is sometimes overused, but in this case, Sir David is really…
  4. 27 Apr
    Riverside festival at DMU

    Riverside Festival Q&A

    When is the Riverside festival? Saturday 6th June & Sunday 7th June 2026 What are the opening times? The parks are open at 12noon on both days. Where is the Riverside Festival? The event takes place in various sites: do i need a ticket? No, Leicester Riverside is a free…
  5. 24 Mar
    A child looking at a chocolate cup

    Family meal deals in Leicester & Leicestershire

    This Easter we’re looking to help you stretch your budget for days out and we’ve put together a long list of places where kids can eat free (or cheaply) when you’re on a day out. Take a look below at some of the fantastic deals on offer: Asda CafesKids…
  6. 23 Mar
    Alpacas in a group in a field

    What’s on this Easter?

    Are you looking for things to do in the East Midlands this Easter? Leicester and Leicestershire are packed full of fantastic free family events, trails around the city, plus easter extravaganzas across our main attractions! A new home for Bonobos at Twycross Zoo Twycross Zoo are unveiling a new home…
  7. 10 Mar
    Belvoir Castle with an English Tourism Week logo overlaid

    English Tourism Week 2026

    English Tourism Week starts on Friday 13 March, running until Sunday 22 March! VisitEngland’s national celebration of the Tourism and Hospitality industry is one of the highlights of our calendar and there’s loads planned, including the launch of our new five year plan on Monday! This year’s theme for the…
  8. 4 Mar
    The awarding of Leicester's Curry Capital

    Leicester aims to retain Curry Capital title!

    This year Leicester will be vying again for the title of England Curry Capital, which it has held for the past 2 years, since being crowned in July 2024. Already long recognised as the best place for a curry in the Midlands, Leicester will be going up…
  9. 3 Mar
    AGTO at H Jewry Wall

    AGTO Annual Showcase Comes to Leicester

    AGTO’s ANNUAL SHOWCASE EVENT IS HUGE HIT WITH GROUP TRAVEL ORGANISERS The Association for Group Travel Organisers (AGTO) held its annual showcase event in Leicester and Leicestershire on the weekend of on 27 February to 1 March 2026 Over 70 attendees enjoyed a weekend of familiarisation visits to some of…