Blogs (Arts & Culture) - Visit Leicester

As we welcome back thousands of students to Leicester and Loughborough take a look at our guide to what to do when you're here. 

The football team, Gary Lineker and the Attenboroughs. How much do you really know about Leicester? We've put together the essential guide so that you can really pass for a local.

Take a look at some of the venues and attractions we’re most excited about returning to. 

Leicester is a creative melting pot and overflowing with a drive and ambition for inspiring every neighbourhood and community through art and culture. ArtReach is the driving force behind dozens of European street art festivals bringing communities from different backgrounds together including the annual Journeys Festival International. It brings together refugee artists and the asylum-seeking community into one artistic event celebrating their stories, lives and talent.

Summer might be coming to an end, but Autumn is fast approaching. It’s the season of change and the perfect time for a much desired change of scenery. We could all do with an escape from what has become the new normal. So why not Escape the Everyday and discover or even rediscover what is here in Leicester and Leicestershire.

Do you feel like you need a change of scenery? Maybe a little break from the norm? 

Missing your regular dose of culture? Really wish you could go and see a bit of live comedy or a band? Can’t wait to get back into a theatre to see a show? Looking for a way to unleash your creativity?

The safety and well being of all visitors to Leicester and Leicestershire is paramount, so please observe social distancing guidelines and follow government guidelines. Although we are trying our best to keep up to date with information please ensure you check individual websites for details and know before you go. 

Life is a little different right now and people everywhere have been thinking of inspiring ways to uplift spirits and provide some distraction from the worries we are all experiencing right now. A Facebook sketch club have done just that!