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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. 9 Jul
    festival surroundings with banners

    Low cost summer family activities in Leicester

    We know that the summer holidays can be an expensive time for families, so we’ve put together some suggestions for lower cost and free family activities in Leicester this summer. From our elephant trail to festivals, workshops and exhibitions, take a look and plan some great days out! Stomp Round…
  2. 3 Jul
    Mini elephants on the Stomp Round Leicester trail

    get ready to stomp round leicester

    Stomp Round Leicester with one of our highlights of the summer, a trail of beautifully decorated elephants! This summer in Leicester, you’re in for an elephantastic time as a painted parade of pachyderms take over the city centre. Running from 14 July to 21 September, the Stomp Round Leicester trail…
  3. 3 Jul
    People in uniform at the Victory Show battle recreation

    The Victory Show celebrates its 20th year

    The largest World War II recreation event in the country is coming back to Leicestershire and you could be there! The Victory Show is held in the small town of Cosby in Leicestershire’s Blaby District. For one weekend a year the 100 acre Foxlands Farm is transported back to…
  4. 19 Jun
    Netflix's The Crown at Belvoir Castle

    Location Leicester and Visit Leicester team up!

    Location Leicester Collaborates with Visit Leicester and Local Agencies to Support Development of City’s Film Office Location Leicester, an initiative from independent production company 52 Stone Film, is proud to announce its collaboration with Visit Leicester and wider local agencies to support the development of a dedicated film office for…
  5. 17 Jun
    The tank battle at the Victory show

    What’s on this summer in Blaby

    Blaby District has loads of fantastic events and activities taking place summer. It kicked off with the fantastic PitchFest Live, a day of food and music which was held at Whetstone Juniors Football club by the local community. As we head into the summer, there’s loads more on offer, and…
  6. 17 Jun
    England Curry Capital flag

    Leicester marks 1 year as England’s Curry Capital

    The world is on our plate as Leicester celebrates a year of being England’s Curry Capital. The city, which is one of the best places to try Indian food is planning loads of activity, launching the 2025 Leicestershire Curry Awards, and of course giving you the chance to try the…
  7. 12 Jun
    The main stage at Download Festival

    Download rocks Leicestershire into Summer

    The UK’s premier rock event, Download Festival, is set to electrify Donington Park this weekend (13–15 June), kicking off a jam-packed summer of festivals across Leicestershire. As the sun comes out, the region is rolling out a new “Summer in Leicestershire” campaign spotlighting the county’s rich mix of music, food,…
  8. 5 Jun
    Visit England awards table

    a hat-trick of visitengland awards!

    Three Leicestershire venues were recognised for their ‘excellence in tourism’ at the prestigious VisitEngland Awards, which was held in Brighton last night (4 June).  These awards highlight the very best of England’s outstanding tourism industry. Scooping silver and ranked as the second best attractions in the entire country were…
  9. 5 Jun
    Riverside festival at DMU

    Riverside Festival Q&A

    When is the Riverside festival? Saturday 7th June & Sunday 8th June 2025 What are the opening times? The parks are open at 12noon on both days. The parks close at 6pm on Saturday and 5pm on Sunday. Where is the Riverside Festival? The event takes place in various sites:…