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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.

23 Mar

What’s on this Easter?

Are you looking for things to do in the East Midlands this Easter? Leicester and Leicestershire are packed full of fantastic free family events, trails around the city, plus easter…

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  1. 24 Mar
    A child looking at a chocolate cup

    Family meal deals in Leicester & Leicestershire

    This Easter we’re looking to help you stretch your budget for days out and we’ve put together a long list of places where kids can eat free (or cheaply) when you’re on a day out. Take a look below at some of the fantastic deals on offer: Asda CafesKids…
  2. 23 Mar
    A band on stage at Firebug

    Live music in Leicester!

    Leicester has a vibrant and exciting music scene, with events taking place almost every night of the week. Rock and pop, classical, touring artists and local up and comers all share stages across the city, with music fans from across the East Midlands and Midlands coming to experience great live…
  3. 10 Mar
    Belvoir Castle with an English Tourism Week logo overlaid

    English Tourism Week 2026

    English Tourism Week starts on Friday 13 March, running until Sunday 22 March! VisitEngland’s national celebration of the Tourism and Hospitality industry is one of the highlights of our calendar and there’s loads planned, including the launch of our new five year plan on Monday! This year’s theme for the…
  4. 4 Mar
    The awarding of Leicester's Curry Capital

    Leicester aims to retain Curry Capital title!

    This year Leicester will be vying again for the title of England Curry Capital, which it has held for the past 2 years, since being crowned in July 2024. Already long recognised as the best place for a curry in the Midlands, Leicester will be going up…
  5. 26 Feb
    Leicester Town Hall

    Historic anniversaries in Leicestershire

    While our first post focused on the past 100 years, we know that Leicester and Leicestershire have a much longer history than that, so this next post takes an ever increasing look back through the historical anniversaries we are marking this year, beginning with a local celebrity…
  6. 26 Feb
    A family in the National Space Centre

    Leicestershire anniversaries, the last hundred years

    In 2026 we are celebrating so many Leicester and Leicestershire anniversaries that we’ve had to split our list in two! The first part focuses those less than 100 years old, and we’ve got a second part looking at some of our more historic celebrations. Read on to…
  7. 25 Feb
    Leicester Clock Tower with a Busk Leicester logo

    BUSK Leicester brings live entertainment!

    Music and street entertainment is coming to the streets of Leicester with a brand new initiative allowing local performers and street entertainers to showcase their talents – BUSK Leicester! BUSK Leicester will provide four outdoor performance spots in the city centre as part of a new pilot scheme to help…
  8. 12 Feb
    Lanterns of the Wild at Twycross Zoo

    7 great things to do this half term

    Looking for something to do during February half term? Well we’ve got some great ideas for things to do with the kids, one for every day of the week in fact! So have a look through, and see what you could do this Feb. Lanterns of the Wild at Twycross…
  9. 11 Feb
    The Festival and Events team at the Richard III statue

    Vote Now for Leicester’s Tourism Superstars!

    Leicester’s Festivals & Events team are one of ten finalists in this year’s VisitEngland Tourism Superstar award and they need your votes! They’re up against some stiff competition from all across the country and you can VOTE FOR THEM HERE! The team have been shortlisted for this…