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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. 7 Dec 2021
    A busy area of leicester city centre

    The Leicester City Experience

    In our latest video you’ll see everything that you can see and do in the city of Leicester…the perfect way to experience a city that continues to make history. As most people will know we’re famous for the discovery of King Richard which put the eyes of the world on…
  2. 23 Nov 2021
    A field and wooded area on a snowy morning

    Short breaks in Leicestershire

    Leicester and Leicestershire are becoming ever more popular with travellers looking to spend a few nights exploring the region. If you’ve seen our Uncover The Story campaign, you’ll know just how much there is to see and do in the region, so we’ve put together this article listing some of…
  3. 18 Nov 2021
    a shot looking up at a church

    Four hours in Leicester

    In just 240 minutes Jason and Sekai from ‘jumpintothemap’ on Instagram managed to explore some of Leicester’s historic treasures. Over to them for a quick round-up of their time here. Leicester is the county town of Leicestershire and a city and unitary authority region in the East Midlands of…
  4. 3 Nov 2021
    a vibrant autumnal tree

    Autumn walks and woods

    The leaves are beginning to turn and there’s that little chill in the air that tells you autumn is well and truly here. We’ve put together a list of some of the best places to see the best autumn views, and get that perfect Instagram-worthy shot. City parks There are loads…
  5. 26 Oct 2021
    Market harborough market hall and a church

    Market Towns and National Forest

    As summer draws to a close why not kick off Autumn in style with a visit to Leicestershire’s picturesque landscapes. Rustling leaves against the backdrop of rolling countryside, vibrant market towns and the National Forest, all of which take on a whole new beauty during the Autumnal months. You don’t…
  6. 4 Oct 2021
    an old street with a woman standing next to it

    Uncovering the historic charm of Leicester with Krista the Explorer

    We are very pleased to host a guest blog today, written by Krista The Explorer, who is a Canadian travel blogger with a fascination for history and culture. She recently visited Leicester and Leicestershire for a mini break and has very kindly written a guide to our city and county…
  7. 22 Sep 2021
    St peters square in leicester with many shops and eateries

    A city (and county) for students

    So we know that Leicester is a great city to visit and explore, but it’s also a fantastic place to study, and every September more than 60,000 students return to Leicester and Loughborough to study at one of our three great universities, the University of Leicester, Loughborough University and De Montfort…
  8. 16 Sep 2021
    Banner that says University of Leicester 1 centenary

    100 years of learning excellence

    It’s not every day that one of your city’s best-known and most successful institutions turns 100, so it’s a pleasure to be talking about the University of Leicester as it begins to celebrate its centenary. The first 11 students passed through the doors of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland University College in…
  9. 2 Sep 2021
    A collage of books

    Novel links to Leicester’s story

    Many an incredible story can be uncovered on your travels in and around Leicester, from the discovery of the last Plantagenet King of England to the development of genetic fingerprinting. Many storytellers, too, have links to the city and if you’re sitting comfortably, we’ll tell you all about them! Adults and…