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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. 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:…
  2. 2 Jun
    Hive and Honey restaurant front

    Leicester new openings Summer 2025

    Over the last few months we have seen a number of new openings and expansions in Leicester city centre, from new independent shops to fantastic restaurants and cafés. In this blog we’re running down some of the fantastic new names coming to (and in some cases returning to) the city!…
  3. 10 Apr
    poster that says old town festival and an image of a roman soldier

    Leicester’s Old Town Festival

    Step into the world of the Romans and celebrate St George with a weekend of adventure
  4. 7 Apr
    interior of a royal palace

    Leicestershire on Screen

    Leicester and Leicestershire are full of film and TV history, from locations used in world famous shows to props and places to see key moments in film history. From being used as a location for TV shows and films as diverse as Adrian Mole and The Crown and as the home of stars of…
  5. 30 Mar
    National Space Centre - lady and boy walking under Soyez rocket and pointing at display

    10 amazing things to do in Leicester

    There are so many reasons to explore Leicester – from ancient architecture to out of this world attractions, we reveal the iconic landmarks that put the city on the map, as well as some of its best-kept secrets that will leave you wanting more.
  6. 29 Mar
    A collage of images of vintage stores in leicester

    Leicester’s top 5 Vintage Stores

    Guest Blogger Ireti Odugbesan has put together a fantastic piece showcasing some of the best vintage shops
  7. 21 Feb
    indian woman in traditional dress at night

    13 interesting facts about Leicester

    A vibrant and buzzing City surrounded by the tranquil and rural beauty of the Leicestershire countryside and beautiful market towns.
  8. 21 Feb
    two people leaning over an exhibit at the king richard III visitor centre

    King Richard III 10 years on

    It’s amazing to think that it was back in 2012 that the remains of King Richard III were uncovered by archaeologists from the University of Leicester. Today the monarch and his story is at the heart of Leicester’s history, but it wasn’t always the case. Let’s have a look at how…
  9. 6 Feb
    Bosworth Battlefield Line steam locomotive

    7 great things to do this half term

    Looking for something to do during February half term? Well we’ve got some great ideas for things to do with the kids, one for every day of the week in fact! So have a look through, and see what you could do this Feb. Creature Cases at Twycross Zoo This…