My Itinerary
Welcome to the Itinerary Planner. Use this tool to build your own journey or choose from an exciting range of specially selected tours.
To build your own Itinerary, click 
to add an item to your Itinerary basket.
.png)
Welcome to the Itinerary Planner. Use this tool to build your own journey or choose from an exciting range of specially selected tours.
To build your own Itinerary, click to add an item to your Itinerary basket.
Leicester’s newest free festival brings St George, dragons, Romans and a giant forum to the city.
MEET a fire-breathing dragon, learn to march like a Centurion and help to recreate the entrance to a Roman Forum by taking part in Leicester’s newest free festival next month!
The Old Town Festival on 26 & 27 April will incorporate traditional festivities for St George’s Day and a celebration of the city’s fascinating Roman heritage.
Hands-on archaeology, Roman theatre, craft activities and Morris dancing will also be on offer, along with face-painting and a dress-up booth so that young festival-goers can become gallant knights, fearsome dragons or magical maidens.
A fire-breathing dragon will be on the loose in Cathedral Gardens, alongside stilt-walking jesters, magical wizards and a trio of clumsy knights taking on daring quests. Over at Jubilee Square, you can take part in Roman warrior training, where you can learn to march like a legionnaire, wield a sword like a true centurion, or raise a shield to victory.
Old Town Festival - Roman edition
Train Like a Roman warrior and join a procession of Roman soldiers, march through the streets of Leicester, cheer them on and witness history come to life!
You can be part of history and be part of history as we rebuild a full-scale Roman monument right in the heart of Leicester. On Saturday, 26 April help to construct this incredible structure at the original Roman Forum site on Jubilee Square. And don’t miss the grand finale on Sunday when the monument will be dramatically taken down in a thrilling demolition event. For details of how to get involved go to the Old Town Festival Roman Forum Workshop page.
Join us for an unforgettable weekend of Roman thrills and magical memories.
Further details to follow.
Leicester City Council ensuring strong support for the arts and community engagement with partners, BID Leicester, Global Streets, Arts Council England, Highcross Leicester, Haymarket Shopping Centre & Hidden Histories.
Be sure to follow Leicester Festivals and Events for the latest updates.
Tel: +44 (0)116 4543600
| Event Date: (26 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2025) |
|---|
Leicester Cathedral is currently undergoing renovation and will reopen to the public on…
Uncover the Story of King Richard III at the King Richard III Visitor Centre in Leicester…
From Shakespeare to Civil War – 600 years of drama. The Grade I listed, timber-framed…
St Martin’s Square is in a delightful spot, tucked between Silver Street and St Martin’s.…
The Big Difference Venue is an independent music, comedy, arts venue and bar in the heart…
Situated in the Highcross shopping complex in the centre of the city, Showcase Cinema…
Looking for an epic mini-golf adventure? Come and play Tropical Trail & Ancient Explorer…
The Distillers Kitchen, is a new Gin School and exclusive venue as part of the 45 Bar…
Opened in the summer of 2004, Firebug has fast become an essential part of Leicester’s…
With more than 800 years of history under its belt, buzzing Leicester Market is a…
Whether you're attending an event, meeting up, or just finding a spot to enjoy your…
Jewry Wall is set to reopen as an immersive new attraction, bringing the story of Roman…
Highcross offers an awe-inspiring mix of fashionable stores, stylish restaurants and a…
Get ready to immerse yourself in an exciting and exclusive adventure.
High spirits at historic inns
Curtain up on a city with theatre in its blood
Events Powered By
.png){kind=icon}
