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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. 29 Oct 2025
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    Leicester Comedy Festival Line-Up Announced!

    The Leicester Comedy Festival is back for 2026 and this year they are exploring the Art of Comedy! The biggest and best comedy festival in Europe has been running for more than 30 years now and this year is bringing nearly 700 shows to the city and county,…
  2. 23 Oct 2025
    Lanterns of the Wild at Twycross Zoo

    A wonderful Christmas in Leicestershire

    Prepare for a fantastic Christmas in Leicestershire with our definitive list of the best big attractions and events, the loveliest light switch ons, brilliant Christmas Markets and everything else besides. It’s a packed calendar and we’ll continue to update the blog as we find out more! BIG EVENTS AND…
  3. 22 Oct 2025
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    A magical Christmas in Leicester

    This Christmas, Leicester will be packed full of more festive cheer, great food and awesome activities than ever before! From the 44-foot Christmas tree to an expanded Christmas market, the return of the real ice rink and a whole host of seasonal shows, Leicester is set to host…
  4. 9 Oct 2025
    The Interior of the Merchant of Venice Granby Street

    Independent Restaurants in Leicester

    Discover the top independent restaurants in Leicester, from family-owned curry houses, Italian eateries, Japanese sushi bars and to authentic flavours from around the world, not to mention the best places for snacks and street food, come with us as we explore Leicester’s awesome dining scene. Welcome to part…
  5. 8 Oct 2025
    Leicester Restaurant Week

    Restaurant Week is nearly here!

    BID Leicester is bringing back the city’s much-loved Restaurant Week this month – and for the first time ever, it’s running for two whole weeks, from Monday 20 October to Sunday 2 November 2025. Set to be bigger and tastier than ever, there are currently more than…
  6. 3 Oct 2025
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    Tourism & Hospitality Awards Finalists revealed!

    The finalists for this year’s Leicestershire Promotions Tourism and Hospitality Awards have been announced! Now in its 15th year, the tourism and hospitality awards – organised by tourism specialists Leicestershire Promotions – are the regional heat of the national Visit England Awards for Excellence. 13 of the winners…
  7. 1 Oct 2025
    Cattows Halloween Farm

    What’s on in National Forest Leicestershire

    There is so much happening in the north west of our county in and around the National Forest. With one of the best Halloween events in the country, walks with the alpacas and loads more, discover what’s happening this October! Cattows Farm Halloween It’s the biggest Halloween event…
  8. 24 Sep 2025
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    Independent Shops in Leicester

    Leicester city centre is packed full of fantastic independent stores, restaurants, cafes, bars and venues. We were set a challenge by some of our local independent venues to do a bit of promotion and we are running with it! For our first blog we’re going to focus on…
  9. 16 Sep 2025
    The stage at the Curry Awards

    Leicestershire Curry Awards 2025

    Bringing a hint of spice and excitement to a rainy autumn evening, the 2025 Leicestershire Curry Awards were held at Leicester’s Athena on Monday 15 September. The stars of the city and county’s South Asian restaurant scene gathered in their finery alongside representatives from the city’s universities, the…