Blogs (history) - Visit Leicester

Today we take a look at Leicester Detective 'Tanky' Smith, one of the inspirations for Sherlock Holmes!

This year we've been promoting our Uncover the Story campaign. Take a look at all our videos here.

This guest blog by 'jumpintothemap' shows just how easy it is to have a great day out in Leicester

As the University of Leicester marks 100 years since the first students pased through its doors, we mark the occasion by telling its story.

The Council for British Archaeology are launching this year's Festival of Archaeology in Leicester!