Christmas in Leicester
Christmas in Leicester promises to be full of magical moments packed with festive activities, celebrating the best the city has to offer! From ice skating on a real ice rink, taking a ride on the 35m high Wheel of Light, browsing your way through the Christmas Market, taking the family to the panto or simply enjoying the Christmas spirit at the Clock Tower next to the 44ft high tree.
Leicester’s Christmas Lights Switch-On
This grand, city-wide celebration is more than just a simple flick of a switch, transforming the heart of the city into a magnificent winter wonderland for all visitors. The…
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A magical Christmas in Leicester
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 at the Clock Tower to an expanded Christmas market, the return of the real ice rink with a new Curling attraction and a whole host of seasonal shows, Leicester is set to host one of its biggest ever festive celebrations.
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Ice Skate Leicester plus Street Curling
Ice Skate Leicester plus Street Curling
Get your skates on for a Christmas on real ice. With its covered roof, skaters can show off their best moves as they glide around the real ice, with embeded sparkling LED lights. Come rain or shine, it’s the coolest place to be this season. This year they are also bringing street curling to Leicester for the very first time.
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Christmas Market
Christmas Market
Christmas in Leicester promises to be full of magical moments – packed with festive activities, celebrating the best the city has to offer! From ice skating on a real ice rink, taking a ride on the 35m high Wheel of Light, browsing your way through the Christmas Market, to enjoying the Christmas spirit at the Clock Tower.
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Curve Theatre
Curve Theatre
The home of Leicester Musicals, Stage Performances, Dance, Comedy and Theatre.
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Phoenix
Phoenix
Phoenix is Leicester’s centre for independent cinema, art and digital culture.
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The Y Theatre
The Y Theatre
Leicester’s oldest surviving theatre plays host to an eclectic programme of live music, comedy, performance and spoken word.
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De Montfort Hall
De Montfort Hall
De Montfort Hall has been one of Leicester’s premier entertainment venues for over a century.
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The Little Theatre
The Little Theatre
The Little Theatre is a predominantly voluntary run theatre in the heart of Leicester.
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Showcase Cinema de Lux
Showcase Cinema de Lux
Situated in the Highcross shopping complex in the centre of the city, Showcase Cinema Deluxe is a state-of-the-art 12 screen cinema.
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Christmas Shopping
Do your Christmas Shopping in Leicester
Do your Christmas Shopping in Leicester
The shops will be brimming with Christmas gifts and the many restaurants, cafés and bars provide a welcome break from all that hectic retail therapy. Look out for all the new names that have opened in the city centre since this time last year.
Useful Information
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Visitor information
Visitor information
Our essential visitor information pages make it easy to explore the city and county with confidence.
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Getting Here and Getting Around
Getting Here and Getting Around
Leicestershire’s central location in the heart of the Midlands makes it highly accessible by road, r…
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City Map
City Map
Welcome to our Leicester City Map page, your ultimate guide for navigating the vibrant city! Explore…
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Leicester City Centre
Leicester City Centre
Leicester City Centre, a vibrant hub rich in history, boasts an impressive 2,000-year legacy.