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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. 17 Dec 2024
    Leicester Food Festival Sand Sculpture - girl eating corn on the cob

    2024: A year in review (Part Two)

    Welcome to the second part of our year in review where we look at everything that happened in the summer and autumn around Leicester and Leicestershire. Some incredible festivals, massive gigs, food, Pride and sport for you to enjoy in this one! July It was definitely the summer of sport…
  2. 16 Dec 2024
    LCFC Straight Back Up - Premier Promotion celebrations at Clock Tower, Leicester

    2024: A year in review (Part one)

    It has been such a packed year that once again we struggled to fit this into one part, so we’re going to do the first six months in this blog, and the second half in another to follow! January It was pretty chilly and we once again saw Leicester’s fountain…
  3. 5 Dec 2024
    Leicestershire Tourism and Hospitality Awards - flame acrobats on stage

    Leicestershire Tourism and Hospitality Awards 2024

    At a glittering ceremony in Leicester’s Athena on Wednesday 4 December, the winners of the 2024 Tourism and Hospitality Awards were announced. Now in their 14th year, the awards, organised by Leicestershire Promotions, are the regional heat of the national Visit England Awards for Excellence. 12 of the winners will…
  4. 27 Nov 2024
    Ice Skate Leicester ice rink

    Ice Skate Leicester launch night!

    We launched the Ice Skate Leicester Real Ice Rink on Wednesday 4 December with a host of specially invited guests, the Mayor of Leicester, members of the media and a singing drag queen on a seal! Not necessarily in that order! The night went off without a hitch with guests praising…
  5. 15 Oct 2024
    A steak dinner and wine in an intimate restaurant

    Try before you fly – a world of food in Leicester

    With a fantastic choice of restaurants in Leicester offering food from every corner of the globe, let your taste buds travel the world! Channelling French style Before you pack your suitcase and head across the Channel to France, whet your appetite at Bistrot Pierre in the city centre. With French style…
  6. 24 Sep 2024
    Leicestershire Curry Awards 2024 stage and presenation screens

    Leicestershire Curry Awards 2024 winners

    Last night some of the top names in the Indian restaurant industry gathered in Leicester’s Athena for the Leicestershire Curry Awards. This annual event, impartially judged by a team of experts, is one of the highlights of the year for the Indian and South Asian Community in Leicester. In a…
  7. 16 Aug 2024
    National Space Centre - lady and boy walking under Soyez rocket and pointing at display

    Leicestershire visitor economy worth £2.4 billion

    New official figures show that the Leicester and Leicestershire visitor economy has grown by 15.5% in the last year and is now worth almost £2.4 billion per year! The tourism figures for Leicester and Leicestershire are taken from the 2023 Scarborough Tourism Economic Activity Monitor (STEAM) survey which is an independent…
  8. 18 Jul 2024
    A single fallow dear at Bradgate park - grass and trees in background and blue sky

    Leicestershire animal magic

    David Attenborough grew up surrounded by the nature of Leicestershire and he famously caught the bug (no pun intended) for naturalism in the woods and hills of our Charnwood district. Generations of Leicestershire kids have followed in his example by enjoying our green spaces and places to experience nature. One…
  9. 3 Jul 2024
    Countryside view of green fields and trees with Highland Cattle in the forground

    Days out for the price of an ice cream!

    The summer holidays can be long and sometimes expensive, so it’s always good to have some ideas for days out that will only cost you the price of parking and a Mr Whippy. We run down some of the great things you can do around the city and county. Leicester…