Ideas & Inspiration

On this page, you can explore some of Leicester & Leicestershire's highlights – the charming and distinctive Market Towns, the bustling city centre as well as events, festivals & highlights throughout the year.

Or perhaps you just want to know the newest bar, the most romantic date nights or the best upcoming event? This is the place to be if you want to be in the loop! We will post our insider picks, views, and highlights right here.

So what are you waiting for? Start exploring Leicester & Leicestershire today!

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Trails

Looking for the best walking trails in Leicester? We've got you covered, all you have to do is take your pick!
Make a Date With Leicester
Uncover our Beautiful Market Towns
Blogs - Have You Read Our Latest?
King Richard III 10 Years On

We're marking 10 years since the incredible discovery of King Richard III.
Leicestershire’s award-winning food and drink

From award-winning street food to Leicester City gin, Leicester and Leicestershire have a lot to offer food and drink lovers.
National Space Centre

Space Suits, Rockets And Buzz Aldrin’s Underpants
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King Richard III Visitor Centre

The greatest lost-and-found story ever told
1. 21 Jun 202331 Dec 2023
Twycross Zoo

From small beginnings to great apes
1. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023
Where to Stay
Uncover The Story

The remarkable King Richard III discovery may be Leicestershire’s best-known story, but the city and county have many other best-kept secrets to share with visitors. Find out why we are known as Space City, discover a wealth of intriguing royal connections, explore a forest of 9 million trees and see why our market towns paint a portrait of England