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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.
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14 Aug 2023
Afternoon tea Week influencer takeover
Afternoon tea Week influencer takeover
Last week the UK celebrated Afternoon Tea Week! But what exactly is Afternoon tea? Well, it is one of the most British traditions that you can possibly find. It usually includes delicate pastries, little sandwiches, scones and cakes. And of course, the very best tea served in bone china. We…
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11 Aug 2023
A family-focused summer takeover
A family-focused summer takeover
This summer we hosted our first ever social media takeover with one of our favourite local influencers. Lauren from @laureninleicester has become known for her fun and informative posts about living in Leicester and showcasing great family activities. She’s someone who has lived in the city her whole life, and it…
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12 Jul 2023
Olympic Leicestershire – the country of sport!
Olympic Leicestershire – the country of sport!
As the Olympics is about to hit our screens, following on from the excitement of Euro 2024, we’re taking a look at sporting Leicester and Leicestershire. We have a gold standard pedigree here, with our teams and sports men and women really putting the county on the map. Loughborough, the…
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12 Jul 2023
Rider’s star slam dunks the Leap of Faith!
Rider’s star slam dunks the Leap of Faith!
Leicester Riders and British Basketball League player, Conner Washington and Hot Shot the mascot visited Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre for some basketball fun to support our Fitcation campaign. We invited Conner, who is one of the most decorated players in the game with 15 pieces of silverware, to climb the Leap…
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29 Jun 2023
An event to give you food for thought
An event to give you food for thought
Last week we hosted a special event at Stoughton Grange Farm Shop and Deli to celebrate our Taste the Place campaign and the Food For Thought element in particular. A location in demand We already know that Leicestershire is an incredibly popular place to visit, in 2022 there were 30.53 million…
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16 Jun 2023
The Muddy and Your Leicester Award winners!
The Muddy and Your Leicester Award winners!
Over the last week, two of our favourite Leicester and Leicestershire influencers (don’t worry everyone else, we love you too!) have been holding their annual awards. The Muddy Awards and the Your Leicester Awards were voted for by followers of the respective platforms, and celebrate some of the very best places to eat,…
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16 May 2023
Competition winner gives Leicester thumbs up
Competition winner gives Leicester thumbs up
Throughout the year we often offer some amazing competitions which allow winners to experience Leicester. Recently we welcomed the winner of our Christmas in Leicester competition, Craig Middleton, who talks about his experiences below. We were delighted to be informed that we had won this amazing prize on 12 Dec 2022, and collected the prize…
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31 Mar 2023
Leicester aims to be the Curry Capital, with a little helping hand!
Leicester aims to be the Curry Capital, with a little helping hand!
While Bradford is a multiple winner Curry Capital UK, Leicester has long been famed for not only the quality of its curry houses, but also the sheer variety of Indian cuisine on offer. Leicester isn’t a city where Tikka Masala is the order of the day. From the sweetshops of…
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31 Mar 2023
A year full of anniversaries
A year full of anniversaries
In 2023 we’re celebrating a year full of anniversaries as a number of our attractions are marking significant birthdays. Take a look below to find out who’s lighting the candles this year. Newarke Houses 70th It’s not our oldest attraction (that would go to the Roman Ruins at Jewry Wall,…