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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. 23 Jan 2024
    Group of people at chocolate truffle making workshop

    Valentine’s Day experiences

    Looking for something a bit different this Valentine’s Day? Treat the special person in your life with a unique experience or fantastic meal to celebrate the day of love! Have an out of this world Valentine’s Day The Space Centre never disappoint when it comes to Valentine’s Day, and this…
  2. 10 Jan 2024
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    Dog Friendly Leicester

    Dog owners, dog lovers and canine enthusiasts unite! We have all the info on dog friendly pubs, bars, restaurants, attractions and shopping centres in Leicester! They’re a part of our family, and we all want to pamper our pooches and take them everywhere with us. The great news is that…
  3. 14 Dec 2023
    An artistic interpretation of leicester city centre

    2022 in review (Part one)

    How on earth is it nearly 2023 already? It only seems like yesterday that we were ringing in the New Year and looking forward to what 2022 had to offer and now here we are. It has been a crazy year, with so much happening in our city and county…
  4. 12 Dec 2023
    Download Festival stage with full fireworks shooting off behind and large crowd

    2023: This was the year that was (Part one)

    How is it nearly 2024 already? This year seems to have absolutely whizzed by, and with the amount of things happening this year, it’s no surprise. We’ve had festivals, massive gigs, new campaigns and so much more, so in time honoured tradition we’re going to run down the ‘greatest hits’…
  5. 12 Dec 2023
    Giant green light up fingers on top of city centre building

    2023: This was the year that was (Part two)

    So, it’s time for the second part of our countdown of 2023’s bester Leicester moments (sorry… so sorry). As if the first half of the year wasn’t busy enough, things kicked into overdrive for the second half of the year, with even more anniversaries and celebrations, more great food events,…
  6. 1 Dec 2023
    Tourism award winner trophies on a table

    Leicestershire Tourism and Hospitality Awards 2023

    The Leicestershire Tourism and Hospitality Awards are one of the highlights of the calendar and this year’s awards, hosted by Leicestershire Promotions at Leicester Athena, were no exception. Nominees and their guests were treated to a delicious three course meal and a spectacular acrobatics show, before the awards ceremony began.
  7. 26 Sep 2023
    awards ceremony in leicester

    The Leicestershire Curry Awards winners

    Last night the crème de la crème of Leicester and Leicestershire’s Indian food scene gathered in Leicester’s Athena for the annual Leicestershire Curry Awards. This is the first year that the awards, set up by local businessman and journalist Romail Gulzaar, have expanded to include restaurants from across our county…
  8. 15 Sep 2023
    People eating and drinking in an outdoor area

    Leicester’s arts and cultural scene

    Leicester and Leicestershire are renowned for their vibrant arts scene, ranking among the best places in the UK for cultural and creative experiences from a booming street art scene, professional theatre and art galleries, to traditional arts and crafts, live music and large-scale opera. We’ve put together a list of…
  9. 18 Aug 2023
    Statue in a field

    A luxury getaway in Leicestershire

    Visitors to Leicester and Leicestershire can escape the ordinary in one of the country’s most luxurious destinations – whether it’s unique entertainment, a high-class overnight stay or elegant food and drink, the city and county offer indulgent accommodation and extravagant experiences for the ultimate luxury getaway. Opera in the countryside…